Rejected Slave To The Alpha by Gory Anna

Chapter 61

Chapter 61.

Nelly’s POV,

“It must have been Aisha,” I said as he poured me a glass of wine.

He chuckled. “You’re right. She told me, and then we planned this together.” I smiled, touched by their thoughtfulness. “You don’t celebrate your birthday?” he asked, his brow furrowed in concern.

I shook my head. “Not really,” I said, taking a sip of the wine. “It was the day I lost my parents, so it’s never been a day of celebration for me,” I said, my voice quiet and somber.

He pressed my hands together, his gaze full of compassion. “I’m sorry,” he said, his voice gentle.

“I don’t want to ruin the mood,” I said, trying to smile.

“It’s okay to talk about it,” he said, squeezing my hands. “You can tell me anything.” I felt a rush of gratitude, “Thanks. “So,” I said, giving him a teasing look, “what made you decide to be so romantic?”

He grinned, meeting my gaze. “I was taking your advice, you know.”

I laughed. “To show your mate romance, not me!”

He winked. “Let’s just say I was practicing your advice on you.”

I shook my head, amused and impressed by his cleverness. “Well, I must say, you’re quite the romantic!” I said, giving him a playful nudge.

“You can say that again,” he said with a chuckle. I laughed, enjoying his playful mood.

He stood up and walked behind me, leaning close to whisper in my ear. I shivered at his

touch.

“There are all sorts of delicious food here,” he said, his voice soft and low. “What would you like?”

I took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves. “Anything that tastes delicious,” I said, my voice quivering slightly. I could feel him smiling as he stood up straight.

“There’s pasta with chicken and pesto, there’s cheese pizza, and there are plenty of other options,” he said, gesturing to the food laid out on the table. I thought for a

moment.

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and chicken,” I decided, feeling a bit more relaxed now that I had something

I said,

I ate, I could feel his eyes on me. I looked up, and he was staring at me

ever been told that you’re beautiful?”

cheeks flush, and I looked down at my plate, suddenly feeling shy.

if anyone’s ever said that,” I stammered, feeling

out to gently take my hand. “You’re

more stunning than your mate?” I asked, a hint of jealousy

fork from my hand, his

and sincere. “It would be

if I was comforted or still jealous. I wanted to be the only one in his eyes, but I knew that wasn’t

your birthday,” he said, a mischievous smile on his

Then, without thinking, the words

I blurted out, a blush rising

wide–eyed and a little shocked. “Wow, that was unexpected,” he

burn even brighter, and I busied myself with the chicken on

her?” he asked, his tone curious. I looked down at my plate, not wanting to meet his

feel

hummed in response as he nodded,

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the ticking of the clock on the wall. I found my mind wandering, thinking about this

his meal. His hair was tousled from the breeze blowing through the open

myself, “how can one man be this

snap out of my trance. I need to get a

got goosebumps,” he observed, a hint of

I realized I’d been caught off–guard. I cursed myself for not being able to keep my emotions in check. My heart was still racing, and I could feel my palms growing clammy. I willed myself to take a deep breath, trying to regain my composure. I knew I needed to think of something

right words. “I’m just a bit cold, is

his suit and

with a

as we finished our meal.

moved to the bed, and he

a little confused.

it,” he said, his voice firm but