“Okay, I know. I won't cause you any trouble," Ariana promised.

She winced inwardly as she said, "So, were you waiting for me here? What did you want?"

“I just happened to be passing by." Theodore managed to say this so indifferently that it sounded true.

"Oh, that really is a coincidence."

Ariana swiped her key card and entered her room. Theodore was about to follow her in, but she turned and blocked him.