Melissa's POV.
Confused,I wondered what might be going on through Conri's mind. Throughout the meeting, he didn't look pleased, especially whenever Nelson acted so loving towards me.
What is happening?
Why is he acting this way?
Did I do anything wrong?
Or did I say anything to piss him off?
Well, I think it's best I speak to him later today just to figure out what might be wrong because my mind just can't place anything at all.
"You two really surprised me" The voice of Tinox brought me back to reality.
I looked up only to find him standing next to us.
"I must say that your maid puts in a lot of effort on your look Melissa, you look really great" he complimented.
I smiled as I felt heat rise on my cheeks, "Thank you" I replied trying to hide my red burnt cheeks.
"Nelson, you really surprised me a lot, more than Melissa. The way you stood for her in front of your guests,I just say that you will indeed make a great Alpha,one that your father will be truly proud of"
Nelson smiled with delight, he glanced at me and I could see that proud look in his eyes.
"She deserves all the praise. At first, looking back at the way I treated her, I must say that I was out of my mind at that moment. She is a good lady, my mate, made perfectly for me and I thank the moon goddess for making our paths cross ways. Who cares if she isn't a werewolf? She saved my life, something any other female werewolf couldn't do. What more do I need,I am perfectly fine with her and now that I have come to accept her as my mate,I promise to give her the best life could bring, I won't want to be the cost of her pain anymore, instead…." He looked at me holding my hand really passionately as he caress it gently with his thumb, "I promise to love her deep down in me and protect her with the last breath I have"
My heart dropped hearing his words. Even though I knew it was all pretense, it felt so good to hear him say such with so much emotion in his voice.
"It's good to see you two like this. Well, I have to leave now and very soon, preparations for your coronation as Alpha will be made" saying this, Tinox walked out of the hall leaving me and Nelson.
At first,none of us said a word to each other. The awkward silence was great but I couldn't stop pondering on Nelson's words.
"I have to leave" Nelson got on his feet.
Surprised, my eyes glittered, "To where?"
Nelson turned to me looking puzzled,a frown appeared on his face.
"When do you start asking me questions like this? What is your business with.ky whereabout?"
At that point, it stroked me, the old Nelson was back, everything was nothing but a pretense and I shouldn't let his sweet talk get into my head.
I didn't say a word but looked away.
Immediately, his look last night flashed through my mind.
"I guess you are heading back to her room," I said, breaking the silence.
Nelson came to a halt. Slowly, he turned around to me, a look of surprise on his face.
"You don't have to tell me anything. I know that you are going to meet her" I stood to my feet and walked closer to where he stood.
"I knew you were in her room last night,it showed right through you because you smelled like heat. Well I don't care, as long as we both get what we want, this whole act will come to an end and we can be with whomever we want to be '' saying this, I walked past him and out of the hall.
I couldn't deny the fact that it felt so good staying that way to his face. Last night, the scent of a woman was all over him and I couldn't help but feel very jealous. The image of Nelson and Viviana kissing down the hallway just couldn't get off my mind.
Anger swept through me and as soon as I walked into the chamber, I undressed, wiped off the make up and walked into the bathtub. Laying in, I tightened my eyes as I tried so hard not to let the rage in me explode like wide fire.
I cared and didn't at the same time
Nelson's profession of love and his assurance of keeping me safe felt so real that I wish it was true.
I know that I might not be as beautiful as Viviana is but the thought of having his prophecy such undying love for Viviana made me extremely jealous but nevertheless, there is nothing I can do about it, his heart beats for her and not me.
I came out fully soaked,dried my body and got dressed into a more simple gown.
I sat at the edge of the bed, my eyes fixed to the maids who went about with their daily activities.
Suddenly, a knock on the door kicked me back into my senses.
I stood to my feet remembering that I locked the door.
Is he back?
Right now, I don't want to see his face but I can't keep him out of his chamber.
"Open up Melissa, it's I"
Quickly, I recognized the voice as that of Anabelle, I rapidly walked towards the door and unlocked it.
"Good to see you Melissa" she wrapped her hands around me in a tight hug.
I did the same, my face filled with smiles but at once, my agreement with Conri last light filled my head and that instant, I wonder how I am going to go about it.
"Melissa, I heard what happened at the meeting today"
Confused, a frown appeared on my face as I stared at her very confused.
"What happened?" I asked.
"Come on" she laughed softly holding my hands as we both sat at the edge of my bed.
"Everyone is talking about how lovely my brother was to you. I wish I was able to see you in your outfit, rumors is going around that you looked so beautiful that the Alpha couldn't take his eyes off you"
I rolled my eyes at her words. Although I was surprised at how the news went about, I was sure that it must have come from the maids who saw I and Nelson on our way to the hall.
"You shouldn't get too excited Anabelle, everything they witnessed is nothing more than presence."I stated clearly as I watched the smile on her face suddenly vanish.