*Raphael*
Who would ever think that I would find women who fling themselves at me so utterly boring? I have had a life of challenges and have longed for the life of ease that comes from being born the son of an Alpha. But now that I have it, I wonder why I ever wanted it.
I intrigue the ladies. They all desire introductions and a dance. But they don't fascinate me in the least. They are all the same, smiling, batting their lashes, and peering from behind their ivory fans. I know what their questions will be before they ask them. I know what they will say before they speak. Everything is practiced, rehearsed. Even the woman who swooned in my arms earlier was performing… a grand performance to be sure, but a bit of acting nonetheless.
Coming here was a mistake. I intend to find Stephan an
