“That actually reminds me,” Maria pointed out, “I’m also surprised to see you here, Ella. We’ve only ever seen you at more formal events.”
“Yes. We assumed you didn’t like these sorts of things,” Kristoff added. “Usually Alexander attends with his Beta and Sophia.” He grinned impishly. “Or maybe it’s Alexander’s company that you prefer to avoid?”
I couldn’t help but snort softly at that. Alexander shifted slightly beside me, but I could see his mouth twitch a little in response to the joke.
“Well,” Margaret said, cutting me off before I could answer, “it’s simply in Ella’s sullen nature not to enjoy these types of lighthearted events. Let’s not blame poor Alexander, who has done nothing wrong.”
I resisted the urge to roll my eyes. Leave it to Margaret to always do whatever
