“What the hell, Chloe? Lyra is our f*****g sister. You can’t treat her like this. What do you think Dad would say about this?” Chase snapped. “He would be so disappointed.” “Chase, you don’t get to tell me what’s right or wrong,” Chloe replied coldly. “She’s an abomination and should be treated as one. Sometimes I wonder if you’re truly my brother. You should be on my side—we’re purebloods. But you chose an outsider over the only sibling you’ve ever known for sixteen years. Shame on you, Chase.” “Hey, everyone,” Chloe called out, drawing the attention of the entire student in the hall. Heads turned toward her, curious. “Chloe—” Chase tried to stop her, but she ignored him completely. “This right here is the dirty blood—the hybrid you’ve all been hearing rumors about. And yes, she’s my

