Ila’s POV
“Thank you! Thank you! Let’s give our beautiful songbird and the string quartet another round of applause.” Maura shouted into a microphone as the audience continued to cheer. “We will have Omegas come around shortly to take your drink orders or you could make your way to the bar. Please help yourselves to the buffet tables while the DJ sets up for dancing.”
I stand from the piano bench but am stopped when a snot filled voice comes at me. “Miss Ila, I am Elder Duncan. I must say I am absolutely impressed by your performance. You certainly set the Alpha summit on the right foot!” He lets out a snort of laughter, then blows like a trumpet. Ew. “As a member of the Summit committee, I would love to talk to you about doing...”
“Elder Duncan, why are you bothering this young lad
