The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy

Chapter 0577

you to think that I've been staying away because I'm taking his side or something."

"Oh, Rafe's a big idiot who can take care of himself," I say, waving a hand in the air and pulling Daphne over to the bed. I mean, I don't actually mean that - but I think Daphne needs the assurance more than Rafe needs my undying sisterly loyalty right now. "I don't want

Daphne stares at me for a second before her eyes well up with tears again. "Really?" she whispers.

"Oh my god!" I cry out, grabbing her again in another hug. "I'm so sorry. I should have come sooner. Of course not, Daphne, you're really important to me! I've been such a jerk."

Luca stands awkwardly by, checking out Daphne's bookshelf, as the two of us take a few more minutes to reassure each other that neither is mad at each other and that our friendship is solid.

"I really should have come down, Daph," I say quietly, shaking my head at her. "I've just been so insanely busy."

sigh, pushing herself back against

to lead us down an endless circle. So I just smile at my friend, who grins back at me, both

pleased to have some time with

I can - that the Goddess gave us some new information about our magic, and that Jesse's

details to share or far, far

at me and running a hand through her long auburn curls.

friendly nod. "You should come to the room tomorrow night after the Games - we're all getting together, mostly so this

turn my head back to Daphne, eager at the idea. "You really should come!" I say, nodding fast. "I would love that, and a room party always needs more girls. Plus, you can meet our friend

Rafe Sinclair one day and then show up at his party

was happening," Luca says, leaning back

I say, flashing