CRUELLA'S POVAs we left the hall, Jason took my hand in his and smiled handsomely at me. I felt my cheeks burn a bit, and I could feel the butterflies in my stomach. I really thought I hated the idea of us being mates, but after spending time with him today, I'm actually starting to... like him? I'm not sure yet, but I know that I don't dislike him anymore. We walked that way, hand in hand, talking and laughing at the slightest joke. I was so comfortable with him, until...“Cruella?” The moment I heard Sebastian's voice, instinct kicked in, and I yanked my hand out of Jason's hold. I could tell he was disappointed by my action even without seeing his expression, but I was more worried about how Sebastian would feel. I knew I had to tell him about Jason and Kyle soon, but I just didn't want to hurt his feelings.“Sebastian.” I said it awkwardly, brushing some strands of hair at the back of my ear. Sebastian's expression was unreadable at the moment, but I knew he was unhappy with what

BACK TO A THIRD PERSON'S POV“We are so glad to have you all in our school. You'll be assigned to your dorms very shortly, meanwhile, feel free to explore the campus.” Cruella recognized that voice and tried her best to hide her face. She knew she would be recognized immediately if she was seen.“Thank you so much, Mrs. Cushion.” Principal Hai said with a smile. Cruella paused, she wasn't sure she had heard right, but principal Hai had just addressed Miss Cushion as Mrs. Cushion. How long has she been gone from the human world? It did make her happy to know Miss Cushion was now married, and it tempted her to have a look. She raised her head, trying to get a glimpse of Mrs. Cushion. A smile appeared on her face when she saw her. She looked a bit older from Cruella's initial memory of her, and she looked prettier. Mrs. Cushion suddenly looked in Cruella's direction, and their gazes locked.“Cruella?!” Mrs. Cushion exclaimed. She wasn't sure she had seen clearly, but she couldn't forget