In the elevator, Bennett was already hitting the button, motioning for her to hurry up. "Come on, don't drag your feet."

Ariana rolled her eyes in her heart and stepped into the elevator, her face cold.

As soon as the doors closed, Bennett pulled her in closer, nearly causing her to trip.

He steadied her and said, “Never been to a banquet with your boyfriend before? Why are you keeping your distance? And cheer up. You need to smile; you look like your mother just died."

“You're the one whose mother is dead," Ariana snapped, regretting it the second the words left her Lips.