That night, Cassandra devised a plan to test Reggie’s intentions. She placed a life-sized mannequin in her bed, covering it with her scent. Then, she hid in the corner of the room, watching Reggie’s every move.
Reggie slithered toward the bed, eyeing the mannequin cautiously. He began to coil around the lifeless figure, his body tightening with each loop. Cassandra’s heart pounded in her chest as she realized Dr. Hanson’s warning might be true.