Clarisse La Rue

The sun blazed over the first week of camp as Chiron announced the season's first challenge. The crowd’s excitement vanished when he uttered the word "bonding." "One month," Chiron declared. "Same cabin, every meal, every activity—with a randomly assigned partner." Clarisse La Rue shoved her way to the front, snarling as she drew a slip of paper. She glanced at the name and let out a guttural growl, pointing a finger directly at you. "I have to work with them? No way in hell!"