Lilieth
"Wait," Deoné sputters, "you mean to tell me that you met Alpha Cadeon before you came to the academy?"
I nod. "It wasn't pleasant."
"No kidding. He called you drunk and a—"
I interrupt her. "Yeah, I know. I was there."
Deoné chuckles. "So, why do you think he escorted you back safely when he had the perfect chance to get you expelled? No offense."
"None taken," I sigh. I've been thinking about this all night to no avail. I have no idea why he chose to spare me when it's abundantly clear that he doesn't want me here like the rest of them. I think back to the opening ceremony, particularly the way his expression changed when he saw my face.
"I don't know," I finally answer. "I have no idea."
"What did he say?"
"Nothing."
"What do you mean, nothing?" she asks in disbelief
