**Avery**
During the last period of class for the day, Clint kept glancing over at me. Nothing good will come from it based on the resentment in his gaze. Both he and Carter, his dragon, must be planning something, so I had better make myself scarce once I return to the palace. The Trio and cheerleaders, as well as the marching band, all have to stay after school for practice because they have a game on Friday night.
I am looking forward to Friday night, not because I will be going to the game, but because everyone else will be there. I will have virtually the entire palace to myself for a few precious hours. As soon as the dismissal bell rang, I put my head down and rushed out of class. I blew by Trisha as I was pushing my way out of the front doors. I expected her to text me later ask
