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The locker room echoed with the sound of slamming doors and the murmur of boys changing after gym class. Jason waited by the row of lockers, his predatory grin widening when Dain appeared. "Hey, freak," Jason sneered, stepping into Dain's path. Dain ignored him, focused on grabbing his bag.

"I know you're not normal," Jason continued, his voice lowering as other students filtered out. "I've seen the way you fight. The way you move."

Dain froze, his fists tightening.

Jason leaned in, his tone dripping with false confidence. "I saw you in the woods one night. You took down something huge-bigger than any bear I've ever seen. You think nobody's watching, but I am."

Jason's. In one swift motion, he shoved Jason against the lockers with enough force to rattle them. The smirk

threatening. "And if you come near Elyra again, I'll make sure you

nervously, masking his unease. "Touchy, aren't we? You can't hide what you are forever, Dain. People will

He released Jason with a shove, leaving him gasping for air as

woods behind the

to stand by while he treats you like that," Dain replied, his voice edged with

worse!" Elyra insisted, stepping closer. "Please, Dain. I

"You don't understand. I can't let him hurt you. I

tension passing between them. Elyra sighed, her anger melting into concern. "Just promise me you'll be careful," she said

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