Ivy gently stroked Aaron’s thigh under the table, mischief dancing in her eyes. Aaron, I know you're planning to punish me, she thought. But how could I pass up the chance to tease you?

Just then, her mother reached out and took her hand. Her eyes narrowed as she noticed something on Ivy’s finger.

“What is this?” Tati asked.

Ivy stammered, “It—it’s a ring, Mom.”

“Who gave it to you?”

“I-I...” Ivy hesitated, searching for words. “My friend, Mom,” she added ...