#Chapter 144 - Dancing

Lila’s POV “I have nothing to say to you,” I said between my teeth. “What are you even doing here?” “Everybody has been talking about this event for weeks,” Matty answered with a shrug. “I’d be stupid if I didn’t come.” “Then go and enjoy the banquet. I’m working,” I told him as I turned away. I was about to walk in the opposite direction, but he grabbed onto my arm firmly, keeping me still. I pulled my arm out of his grasp, nearly knocking him over in the process. I haven’t needed to fight anyone in a long time, but I wasn’t opposed to fighting him if needed. There was nothing Matty could say that would justify what he had done. “Don’t touch me,” I growled, and I could feel Val about to pounce at any moment. “Look, I just wanted to apologize for the other night…” “You mean when you drugged me?” “Yes.” “Why did you do it?” I asked, peering up at him. It was a question that’s been on my mind since that night. I knew Matty didn’t like me from the beginning, but I tho