Alpha King Enrick's POV Again

The remainder of the evening resembled a playful match of hide-and-seek between Alcina and me.

At the after-party, she persistently attempted to approach me but was constantly thwarted by some of the men in the room. They are all vying for her affection.

It appeared as though they had made an unspoken pact that once she neared me, one among them would intervene and engage her in conversation instead. In their eagerness for a chance with her, several tried wooing her for dates, by now it is common knowledge that I do not hold any regard or attraction towards her whatsoever.

Alcina is regarded as...