Malric’s Pov
For three days now, Reyna the little pest had been following Delilah everywhere.
It wasn’t that I didn’t have the power to keep her away if I wanted to. I could crush her throat with one hand if I felt like it. But no. I was holding back. I was patient. I told myself I’d wait until I was ready.
And today… I was ready.
Delilah looked exceptional tonight. No, beyond exceptional. Like the damn moon herself had decided to walk the earth. Her soft veil covered her face, hiding what belonged only to me, but it didn’t hide her figure. That tiny waist. Those perfect hips. That soft curve of her breasts peeking out from the side of her dress.
Any man who looked at her would bow.
And every single one of them in this room was looking.
I clenched my jaw. Her scent floated toward
