VALEN I did not realize I was gripping the sides of my chair until I felt someone tap me. I released my grip and turned to face Janna who had come to stand beside me. "Don't you want to dance? The music is amazing," she winked, holding onto my arm to pull me up. I smiled. "You go ahead, I'll join you later." When she nodded and walked away, my eyes found their way to the other end of the hall where Soraya stood with a young man. From what I could see, she seemed to be enjoying their conversation. Who the f**k was he anyway? I narrowed my eyes when I saw them shake hands and sit on a bench. As they discussed, I could see Soraya smile at intervals. My jaw ticked. Furious, I looked away and turned back to the party. Why should I be concerned with who Soraya spoke to? Whatever she de