The Birthday Gala

"Don't make me hit you!" Paige seethed.

"Hit me in front of all these people?" Marcus said, a smirk playing on his lips. "You'd not only have to apologize, but you'd probably end up in a cop car. Not exactly a win for you, huh?"

Paige shot him a glare. "Where did Clara dig you up? You're nothing but a good-looking face, utterly useless otherwise."

Marcus wagged a finger at her. "Nope. Besides bein