“Run?”

I turn around to find Beta standing behind me. “Hi,” I nervously laugh. “Great party huh?”

“It would be if you weren't running from me.”

“I wasn't, you were busy and my job was done the second you were surprised.”

He nods, watching me. “So you hang out with me because Nova asked?"

“Yes and no.”

“Help me understand Amara, I'm not too good at this type of thing.”

Cute, he must be bluffing because he's very popular with the ladies. “I did it ...