Berry stood in front of her hotel room mirror, adjusting her blouse for the third time. She'd changed clothes twice, settling on a simple black dress that felt appropriate for dinner without being too formal.

The day's tension with Theo still sat heavy in her chest, but she was determined not to let his confusing behavior ruin her evening.

Riley had seemed genuinely nice, and Berry desperately needed some normal conversation.

She grabbed her purse and headed downstairs to the hotel ...