Valerius's expression was carved from stone as Chloe shoved the mic at him again.

"sing," she demanded.

"No.”

"Dance with me, then."

"No."

Chloe planted her hands on her hips. "You're no fun."

"I am not here for fun," he replied dryly.

"Then why are you here?" she shot back, smirking.

His silence was damning.

She laughed, grabbed his cold hand, and tugged him up before he could argue. "C'mon, just one dance. No one's watching, well... except me. And I'm already in love with myself, ...