The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy novel Chapter 264

I glance at Luca, who likewise looks at me curiously, picking up on the same vibe.

Because – I mean – Jesse just said some really nice things to Daphne, but the way he delivered them…he wasn’t hitting on her at all. No flirting, no quiet looks of interest. Instead, he just laid out her compliments like he would to any friend who was feeling anxious about their debut in a new city.

Is Jesse – is he not interested in Daphne anymore, the girl to whom he’s professed his ever-lasting love? Was that all a joke?

Or, because we’re back at the Capital, has he just moved on to other girls, letting Daphne fall to the wayside?

And…

Well, why is Rafe frowning at Jesse for being so nice to Daphne?

He’s iealous, Luca says directly into my mind, and I look with surprise up into his eyes. Quietly, subtly, he nods to me. Rafe, he continues, he wishes he’d said that first.

How do you know that!? I ask, likewise silent.

I know he’s jealous, Luca continues wordlessly, giving an accompanying shrug, because that’s how I’ve felt and looked, when someone beat me to saying the things I wanted to say to the girl I liked.

But Jesse’s not even hitting on her! I say, casting out a hand in protest. He’s just being a good friend!

Doesn’t matter, Luca continues, shaking his head and staring into my eyes. He got to -

“Are you guys doing it?” Ben asks from between and slightly behind me and Luca. My mate and I both jump, spinning to see him standing there, looking between us curiously. “Were you like…talking mind-to-mind?”

“Um,” I say, glancing up at Luca, not sure if it’s a secret or not.