Aiden’s POV
“She is not here,” Derek said as he took a sip of his wine, eyes scanning the crowded great hall with a knowing smirk. He’d sought me out deliberately, a shark scenting blood in the water.
I didn’t need him to tell me. The moment I’d stepped into the opulent room, my own senses had screamed the truth. Her scent was nowhere to be found.
“Is there a reason you are looking for her, Alpha Riegrow?” I asked, irritation evident in my voice.
I was already in a foul mood because I couldn’t get a glimpse of my mate, only for this man to come here and make matters worse.
“Not particularly, she is a sight to behold, and considering how boring this event will be, it might have been nice to be able to see Irina.”
Everything that came out of his mouth irritated Alro and me. “He is
