Benedict

I had every intention of quickly saying hello to my friends and family and then getting back to Sloane. My mother, however, had other, not so subtle, plans.

“Benedict, you can’t just run off! I’ve invited some of our allies to come early to watch you graduate. You must come say hello. They’re just outside.”

Bethany had given me a look which told me everything I needed to know before I walked outside with my parents. Before leaving the auditorium, I looked to make sure ...