After Kylara and Mr.- Duke Aston left, Pharon returned his attention to the females' performances. While most were quite good, they lacked the energy and pure warmth of Cutler is singing.
'If I do have to claim her, at least she could sing for me.' Pharon thought.
Then immediately, he shook his head. He didn't want to claim her! He didn't want her to be a husk, but he didn't want her to as his mate either.
Belatedly, Pharon realized he should be clapping for the fifth group of females. He hastened to do so.
As the performances went on, Pharon began to feel heavy, malicious gaze on his back. He tried to ignore it but before long cold sweat had crawled over his skin.
When he couldn't stand it any longer, Pharon looked over his shoulder. Lord Alecais eyes were boring into him. Pharon forced to smile at Lord Alecai, then turned back around.
When the final two performers had gone, Pharon got up and stepped onto the stage.
