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~Alex's POv
As Luca drove through the city streets, I leaned back in my seat, staring out the window. The night was quiet, the streetlights casting a dim glow over the roads.
I caught Luca glancing at me from the rearview mirror, his eyes filled with something I couldn't quite place. He didn't say anything at first, he just kept driving, his fingers tapping against the steering wheel.
I stared back at him through the mirror, waiting. Finally, he broke the silence.
"You didn't even bother celebrating with me," Luca finally spoke, his tone flat but laced with irritation. The words cut through the silence like a blade.
I turned my head slightly, watching his reflection in the rearview mirror. His jaw was tight, his fingers gripping the steering wheel a little too firmly.
"Your Beta," he continued, voice edged with something close to resentment. "Your right-hand man. Instead, you went off with some woman."
I smirked, leaning back against the seat. "Are you jealous, Luca?"
