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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 on Jason's face faltered,

growled, his voice low and threatening. "And

his unease. "Touchy, aren't we? You can't hide what you are forever, Dain. People will figure it out. Maybe I'll make sure

away from her." He released Jason with a

confrontation later that day, she confronted Dain in the woods behind the cabin. "What were you thinking?"

he treats you like that," Dain replied,

things worse!" Elyra insisted, stepping closer. "Please, Dain. I don't want you getting

don't understand. I

sighed, her anger melting into concern. "Just promise me you'll be careful," she

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