Ava’s POV I chew my lip as I look at Lily. That is a great question. What is going on? Why did scary guy just say that to me? My fingers itch for my phone, to call Cameron and tell him right away what happened. At the same time, it almost feels childish to run and tell Cameron, as if I can’t handle myself. “Ava!” Oh! I look guiltily up at Lily who is tugging nervously on her long, sleek ponytail. “Was that how training usually is? It seemed so…so violent.” Lily shudders. I sigh. “No. Rachel just hates me.” Ava looks at me in surprise. “Why would she hate you?” “Because she was dating Cameron before he mated to me.” Lily’s eyes go even wider and she covers her mouth with her hand. “He broke up with her to be with me. She isn’t happy about it. So, she hates me. It was the