The Soirée Dilemma

Still stroking his head, his father elaborated.

"This is not merely a place for light conversation like the soirées you're accustomed to. This one is a gathering where… deeper connections are formed."

"Ohhh, I see, I see. Hmm… wait. What does that even mean?"

In the end, Rocco never truly learned how this soirée differed from the others.

Why?

Because both his father and Sylas refused to explain, simply saying, "There's no need for you to know such crude details." Or "It's still too soon for you."

Too soon? What does that even mean?

Days passed, and before he knew it, the soirée was just around the corner.

His father and Sylas were still bickering over who would be his partner, leaving Rocco at a complete loss.

Who was he supposed to choose?

As he agonized over it, someone unexpected offered a solution.

"Just pick me as your partner."