Avery This is insane. All of this is insane. I locked my door and rested my back against it. I could hear The Trio quietly talking in the hallway on the other side of my door, but I couldn't make out what they were saying. They were happy and excited, no matter what they were discussing. They want me to forgive them, except for Cassius. He wants to prove himself. Should I let him? Not thinking, I throw open my door. “What am I to you?” In unison, they said, “Mate.” I abruptly slammed and locked my door before I pressed my forehead to it. Mate? How? Oh, f*****g god! I pulled out all of the historical books in my room and some of my romance books, too, because some truths are hidden in fiction, if you are willing to read between the lines. Did I miss something? Based on my understanding,

