Shifting Gears

“Opalbay University's anniversary celebration?”

Valerie had just buckled her seatbelt when Dominic's voice rang out. Raising her brow, she queried, “Yeah. Is there a problem?”

The man shook his head. “I think I've been invited, too.”

“What do you mean 'you think'?” she asked, tilting her head to look at him.

“I'm invited to plenty of events.”

A snort escaped from Valerie's nose on that note. “How