The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy novel Chapter 576

“Don’t get too excited,” I say, grinning at the suggestive little pulse that Luca sends down our bond. “I want to go visit Daphne.”

“Daphne,” Luca says, his eyebrows going up. “Yeah, sure, sounds fun. But why do you want to visit Daphne?”

“Because,” I say, slumping against him and letting him take my weight a little. “She just had a breakup too, and we’ve all been so busy and supportive of Rafe, but I’m worried that she feels a little alone. I mean, I know she dumped him but,” I shrug, “I don’t think it means she’s happy.”

“I think it’s a great idea,” Luca says, drifting his thumb over my cheekbone and then dipping his head to give me a sweet kiss. “Besides, I like Daphne. She’s fun to hang out with.”

“Is she?” I ask, grinning up at him curiously.

“What, you don’t think so?” he asks, grinning back.

“No, I do, I’m just…curious what made you say that,” I say, giving a shrug.

“She’s cool,” Luca says, dropping one arm and using the other still around my waist to escort me to the door. “Daphne’s funny and a good time, plus hanging out with her is really low-pressure. I’ve never met a girl like that before.”

I burst out laughing as I bend down to pick up our bags, handing Luca his. “Luca,” I say, shaking my head at him. “I bet you’ve met a thousand girls like that.”

“What?” he says, turning his head at me, confused. “No I haven’t, all the –“

“Have you ever tried just being friends with a girl before?” I ask, slipping my bookbag over my head and looking at him quizzically.

Luca goes still, staring at me.

“Hmmm?” I say, leaning closer to him, grinning up into his face because I already know what the answer is.

“All right, fine, no,” Luca says, his face breaking into that million-dollar playboy smile as he slips his arm back around my shoulders. “But that doesn’t mean Daphne isn’t particularly cool.”