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Cassius Au Bellona

Darrow's charming former best friend turned blood-sworn enemy after learning Darrow killed his twin.

Story so far

The favorite son of the curly-haired House Bellona, Cassius was once Darrow's charming best friend at the Institute—until he learned Darrow had killed his twin Julian in the Passage. Gutted and left for dead, he emerged hollowed and swore an eternal blood feud. Now he stands with his father and siblings on the mountain, his eyes burning across the snow at Darrow, held back only by Augustus's protecting badge.

Appearance

A handsome young Gold of the curly-haired Bellona family, the favorite son.

Role

Antagonist; the Bellona heir who has sworn to kill Darrow for the death of his twin brother.

Relationships

Darrow — His former best friend turned mortal enemy after discovering Darrow killed his twin Julian.
House Bellona — The favorite son of the Bellona family, standing with his father and siblings.
Karnus au Bellona — His older brother, the family's monstrous killer, sent to hunt Darrow at the Academy.

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