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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pasta and chicken,” I decided, feeling a bit more relaxed now that I had something to eat.

said, beginning to eat.

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

you ever been told that you’re beautiful?” he asked, his voice soft and

down at my plate, suddenly feeling shy. I cleared my throat, trying to compose myself.

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

reaching out to gently take my

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

took the fork from my hand, his touch

know I can’t answer that,” he said, his voice soft and sincere. “It would be unfair to compare you two.

in my throat, not sure if I was comforted or still jealous. I wanted to be the only one in his

he said, a mischievous smile on his face. “Anything you want,

thought for a moment, my mind racing. Then, without thinking,

your mate,” I blurted out, a blush rising to

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

myself with

see her?” he asked, his tone curious. I looked

know,” I said, shrugging. “I just feel like I want to see her

response

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was the ticking of the clock on the wall. I found my mind wandering, thinking about this mysterious woman that Kex had a connection to. Who was she, and why couldn’t he reject her, even though she

admire Kex as he ate his meal. His hair was tousled from the breeze blowing through the open window, and he casually reached up to push it out of his eyes. I watched

can

my head, trying to snap out of my trance. I need to get a grip, feeling a little embarrassed by

observed, a hint of a smile on

could feel my palms growing clammy. I willed myself to take a deep breath, trying to regain my composure.

I stammered, searching for the right words. “I’m just a bit cold,

he removed his suit and wrapped it around my

should help,” he said with a smile. I smiled back..

as we finished

he instructed me

asked, a little confused.

his voice firm but gentle.