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 ...