the devil gave you some good advice though. you need to learn how to speak up for yourself. your councelor can help with that.

do you plan to go home some time this year? if you do, you could seek out The Lady of Stories and ask for her advice. you‘re not Kate, you‘re Ashley, but I bet you can pick up a thing or two from her.

good luck with Daniel. you‘ve got this. and when it‘s over, make sure to kick his butt after he‘s survived. I bet Grayson and Maria would love to help with that too. and when that thing is dealt with, y‘all can focus on getting rid of the thing that is after Cassie.