Formerly known by his slave number, forty-two, Cassian is snatched up and named by the alpha of the pack who is also his mate. Will Cassian ever gain Xanders trust? Or will he forever just be the human slave number Forty-two?

*Spinoff/Sequel of Lab Partners (Recommended you read Lab Partners first but not required.)* "You know, you shouldn't smoke those things," I spoke softly, referring to the cigarette perched between his teeth. The pale light of the moon made his skin glow like an ethereal light, while his black hair shone like pure obsidian. "And why not?" he asked tiredly, letting the poisonous smoke escape his lips as he looked up at the stars. "They'll kill you," I said honestly, finally looking away from him to peer up at the brilliant night sky. He took the opportunity to turn his stunningly blue gaze back to me. He studied me lazily for a few minutes before asking, "And what if I want to die?" I looked down, straight into his eyes, and asked, "What if I don't want you to?" *This is a bxb book. If you don't like it, don't read it. There is also a trigger warning.* *Cover by @Grand_* *Started 02/14/18* *Finished 04/21/20* *Number of reads on day marked complete: 566k*

{{completed}} ((Possibly my favorite book so far!)) By definition, a sociopath has the following behaviors: superficially charming, manipulative and conning, lack of remorse, shame or guilt, lack of empathy, and ,lastly, incapacity of love. That would be Judeikas for you, a man that attends the Psychological Summer School yearly along with many other students between which Vivien also found himself. Vivien is a guy with a passion for mental disorders so, naturally, he was being more and more intrigued by Judeikas. So what happens when Judeikas turns the tables?