She narrows her eyes at the puff of air. He'd said enough to make it clear that he might not have enjoyment in his life, he probably desperately needed enjoyment in his life. It was something she was inclined to use to her own advantage. Not that it would necessarily be bad for him, he might even benefit from her knowledge of what she suspected could tie him to her on a deeper level. Even in the darkest most still nights of winter there was warmth and beauty to be found.

His self depreciating comment doesn't sound like an alpha at all. "I am beginning to believe you will never truly bore me, Derek Hale." She doesn't press just now, a party is not the place for such discussions. "Ahh yes, books. I have an extensive library myself." She sought knowledge out with a certain single mindedness. "And what in London has been keeping you so busy?"