**Cassius**
I am not sure what possessed me, but I opened the door for Avery and let her pass without admonishing her. Normally, I might have shoved her behind me or smacked her for running into me. But instead, I held the door open like a f*****g gentleman. I am not a gentleman. I have been groomed to be not just the Alpha of Naga, but also the ruler of dragons. I will not be trusting of any outsiders as my parents were. They took in everyone, and that is why we live among humans like Avery. I can't be weak, or else my species may become extinct.
On my way to the cafeteria to grab some breakfast, I passed by Avery’s locker just as she was splattered with red paint. I wanted to laugh at her as the other students were, but I grew agitated instead. Asher began to pace in my mind. Does he
