“A word of advice, Shef,” Alex began, his voice a playful murmur, close enough for me to hear over the din of the banquet hall.
“For a person who ought to stay out of D’s radar, all you’re doing is poking and provoking him. He already seems obsessed with you, and to add to that obsession, you’re just challenging him with your every action. And let me remind you, he loves a good challenge. Consider these words of wisdom your birthday gift, darling.”
I scoffed, my blood starting to simmer.
“WHAT RUBBISH! Can’t you see he has a girlfriend? Why would he be obsessed with me? He’s just trying to mess with me, to satisfy his ego. I know that.”
Alex simply shook his head, his gaze unwavering, making me squirm under his intense scrutiny. It was unnerving, this silent understanding he seemed t
