Her feet were aching by the time they were done with their routine, but Anna was content, the applause ringing in her ears. Ellis took her arm in his all while laughing and speaking enthusiastically as he interacted with some of the people on the way, his face glistening with exertion. She slowly moved to the side of the room and accepted a glass of lemonade that was fetched for her, hiding a bright smile against the rim as she observed the King.
Mimi and Sapphire instantly crowd her, singing praises of the dance and teasing the omega.
“Oh, come off it!” She huffed, leaning against the pillar, her lips glistening with the drink. “Where are your Alphas, by the way?”
“Adrian found his business partner in the crowd, so he is busy talking….” Sapphire twisted her lips, her head tilting over
