It's a dominance thing," Lissa chimed in. "Like dogs. He was making clear to you that he is the alpha dog." I looked at her. "I mean, you're the alpha dog," she said quickly. "But he doesn't know that yet. He's testing you."
"I don't want to be the alpha dog," I grumbled. "I don't want to be a dog, period.

Author: Sarah Dessen