"From what Lucifer explained to me once, we are mated to the person who can help us reproduce the strongest offspring." "I would not trust Lucifer's words about mates." The voice came loud and clear, and we both turned around to see Avo standing at the door, looking at us intently. While Avo was remarking on what Draco had said, he was looking directly at me. "Avo, you are back!" Draco said excitedly, running towards Avo, mirroring my own excitement on seeing him. "I thought you guys were going to be back the day after tomorrow," he asked. "And miss your first day of school? Never!" Draco pouted, which earned him a not-so-serious glare from Avo, who knew very well how Draco felt about school. If Draco had not told me, I would never have guessed that Avo had only been with them for

