Author's note: this is from Mona's point of view

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"You can't watch?", I asked Drago while gesturing toward the area where others were dancing.

"I know that the scumbag did it only to provoke me. I fell for that trick once." He snorted and shook his head as if he remembered something unpleasant. "Maybe he doesn't care if Serina is upset, but I do. I don't want to ruin this party because one jackass doesn't know where he stands."

His words confirmed that the fiery fight in the gym was because of Serina. "Good that you know."

Drago's smile was only skin deep when he responded, "No matter what he tries, Serina is mine. He can have one dance to soothe his bruised ego."

I wanted to probe and see how much Drago knows about Lazarus and his intentions toward Serina.

"Lazarus is a good dancer.", I voiced my observation and that got Drago's attention.

I smirked victoriously when I saw that Drago turned to look at Serina and Lazarus dancing and he narrowed his eyes dangerously.

Serina and Lazarus were standing one step apart and waving their hands and bodies in the rhythm of the loud hip-hop song I never heard before. If they were not facing each other, they would not be considered as dancing partners for this number. But her eyes were on Lazarus, and she was laughing, it was obvious that she was having a good time.

A guy like Drago won't like seeing his lover enjoying with another man, no matter how innocent it is.

I bit my lip in anticipation of Drago exploding into a fit of jealousy. There is something primal and unbelievably sexy when two guys fight over a woman. I could only wish that the woman in question is me.

An invisible smoke was rising from Drago's head due to anger. The possessiveness in his gaze made me hold my breath. He is intense and I can only imagine how hot and steamy are nights in his embrace. Serina is a lucky woman.

No matter how much he gritted his teeth at the scene in front of him, his eyes flickered, and I knew that he was coming up with a way to deal with the situation.

"Are you planning a dance-off?", I guessed.

He smirked confidently. "I can play that game, but I have my own set of rules."

"I thought you said that no matter what, Serina is yours. If you try to compete with Lazarus, you will succumb to his provocation."

"There is no competition when only one player is standing.", Drago said smugly and shot me a side glance. "This is not about winning Serina over, but about showing him that he is utterly defeated."

I made a face, curious to find out what he has on his mind.

The success of Eclipse is credited to Drago's capability to think outside the box, and plan several steps further compared to his competition, and I was confident that he will surprise me.

His calculative side was attractive and scary at the same time.

Luca scampered toward the bar and Julian approached him. "What will you have?"

"Anything."

I guessed that Luca used drink as an excuse to escape the dancing hell Zoe dragged him in. He was adorably awkward.

Luca glanced at me and Drago, and then he turned to observe the dancefloor.

"Are you fine with Lazarus dancing with your woman?"

Luca's question directed at Drago caught me by surprise. Not because of what he said, but because the quiet guy said a full sentence. I counted nine words. That must be some kind of a record.

"No. I am not fine.", Drago responded.

"Why are you here watching and letting him have his way?", Luca continued probing. Eleven words!

Drago shook his head. "If I go there and make a scene, it will only backfire and make me look like an ass. Serina needs an equal, not a boss. She is mine from the day we met, and I am confident that we are destined to be together. Serina dancing with Lazarus or a hundred others won't change that."

Luca thought for a second before asking, "So, you are going to let it happen even though it pains you to watch?"

I stopped counting words, officially putting Drago into the category of people Luca is conversing with.

Drago poked his cheek with his tongue. It seems that the youngster's question made him think.

"How will she know I am the best man for her if she doesn't interact with footlings? No matter what her heart tells her, it's always the best when her head can confirm the same. I would rather that she dispels any doubts right away, than to have them sprouting ten years from now.", Drago said, and he smiled knowingly at Luca. "Don't worry about me as I have my ways. You should focus on your matters."

Luca frowned. "My matters?"

Drago gestured toward the dancing kids. "Your party." He gave Luca a quizzical look. "Or did you think I was talking about something else?"

Luca's eyes flashed for a moment, and I saw him returning to his quiet self, like the short exchange between him and Drago didn't happen.

I had no idea what Drago was talking about, and I was not sure if Luca got it either.

Serina and Lazarus joined us at the bar and to my misery, Lazarus started talking to Julian about some custom cocktail.

At this rate, I will never get to dance with the guy! If I can't dance, I can't seduce him and I will not get laid!

"You are an amazing dancer, sweetheart…", Drago said dotingly while standing up so that Serina can sit on the barstool he occupied until then.

"Do you want to dance?", Serina offered him before taking a seat.

"I would love to, but I don't know how."

"Oh…", Serina was visibly surprised, and she was not the only one.

It's just jumping and wiggling limbs. Is that even considered dancing?

Another thing didn't make sense. Drago is keeping a low profile in recent years, but the information I gathered told me that he attended formal parties and there was dancing involved.

"How about I teach you?", Serina offered him with a smile.

"You will?", Drago asked while reluctantly glancing at teens that were moving their bodies vigorously.

Serina rolled her eyes at Drago. "Come on. It's easy…"

I watched Serina pull Drago toward the dance area and my eyebrows raised in slow motion when I realized his game.

Serina was holding Drago's hands and showing him some steps, and he used every opportunity to touch her and stick to her so that he can understand the moves.

He even tripped a few times, stumbling toward Serina and she ended in his embrace. Smooth.

As I said, he is a dangerous player.

Lazarus did his best not to look that way. I felt sorry for the guy, but he obviously doesn't know who Drago Orsini is.

I still remember the day when Drago showed up in my office. He spent a small fortune to buy a chunk of my company only so that he could get closer to Serina.

Drago will go to any length to win her over, and he will scheme and dirty his hands without blinking.

A straightforward guy like Lazarus doesn't stand a chance.

I peered at Lazarus, and I wanted to ask him about the incident in the gym and the whole Alpha business, but I bit my lip and kept those questions to myself. Stirring that pot is probably not a good idea.

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