The moment the words left Alpha Kilian 's lips, Nelly felt a cool touch on her skin. A large hand slid under her clothes from her abdomen and slowly wandered until it touched her sensitive areas.
A shiver ran down Nelly 's spine as she subconsciously reached for his hand.
Narrowing his dark eyes, Alpha Kilian asked in a raspy voice, “Nelly , that's not what you said earlier. Are you going back on your word already?”
“It's cold,” Nelly murmured.
Alpha Kilian narrowed his eyes. Underneath his thick brows, his eyes glinted mischievously as he lifted Nelly and sat her on top of his body. “Then, you do it.”
His words rendered Nelly speechless.
She could vaguely see Alpha Kilian 's profile which was haloed by the warm light. He lay comfortably on the bed, his head pillowed on his arm as the chiaroscuro of his brows made his face appear to be coldly handsome. At that moment, his eyes were filled with a teasing look as he stared at her.
Previously, Nelly 's heart had been filled with reluctance. Perhaps it was due to the alcohol or even the imminent parting; thus, she had not given it a great deal of thought. However, she felt her face warm when facing his scrutiny.
Although Nelly looked uneasy, Alpha Kilian had no intention of letting her off easy. Quirking a brow, he asked, “What's the matter?”
“Aren't you the one who wants it? Why am I the one doing it instead?” Nelly asked.
“Are you telling me to initiate it?” Alpha Kilian laughed softly as a wanton look crept across his face. “No—”
Before she could finish speaking, Alpha Kilian suddenly got up and coiled an armed around her. He then flipped her around until he lay on top of Nelly .
“IF that's how you want it, so be it.”
Following that, he leaned over and kissed her passionately.
He was like a torrid and fierce thunderstorm as he kissed her deeply, making Nelly feel as if she could barely hold up.
“I—” Her words was swallowed before they had a chance to leave her lips. Alpha Kilian wasn't about to give her a chance to speak.
When Nelly reached out to push Alpha Kilian away, the latter grabbed her hands and pulled them over her head.
Unable to physically resist him, Nelly could only attempt to rely on words to persuade him.
Once again, he slipped his hand under her clothes and slid it toward her front. Nelly begged, “Alpha Kilian , don't...”
Alpha Kilian punished her protests by nibbling her lips, neck, and all the way to her earlobe, causing her entire body to tremble.
“Nelly , this is your punishment for running away after sleeping with me,” he whispered in her ear.
Nelly knew that he was angry with her, and she knew that she could not escape if didn't show her weak side.
“I was wrong,” she apologized without hesitation.
“Tell me. Why were you at fault?” Alpha Kilian continued to trail kisses on her neck and earlobe. Nelly 's expression grew complicated. “I shouldn't have left without leaving a word.” “Huh, so you do know your own mistakes.” Sneering, he bit down on her shoulder.
Nelly immediately furrowed her brows.
Although it was a soft bite, Alpha Kilian 's anger had mostly dissipated.
“Nelly ...”
“Mhm?”
“Tell me. Why did you sleep with me when you were already planning on leaving?” Alpha Kilian asked. Nelly was bereft of words.
What other reason is there? Why is he asking the obvious?
Alpha Kilian refused to drop the subject. He pressed his lips against hers and rubbed them. “Tell me.”
Nelly stared at the ceiling above. “There wasn't a particular reason. It's probably because I didn't want to have any regrets.” She turned to look at him after uttering the words.
Alpha Kilian went motionless before bracing both his arms on her sides and stared down at her. “I assumed we weren't going to see each other after that and therefore, why not?”
“Do you regret it?” Alpha Kilian asked. Nelly shook her head. “Never.”
Alpha Kilian stared at her as the tension in the air suddenly increased. He narrowed his eyes slightly as the corners of his lips lifted into an almost imperceptible smile. “Did you enjoy yourself?”
Scenes from the previous night flashed across Nelly 's mind. She nodded hesitantly. “Yes...” “I haven't had my fill,” Alpha Kilian said.
Nelly stared at him in surprise.
“I already told you that I'm going to give you a taste of your own medicine. However, the difference is I'm going make it enjoyable for you.”
Following that, Alpha Kilian lifted her top. Nelly hurriedly grabbed his hand. “Alpha Kilian , you're injured!”
“It's just a scratch, so it's no big deal,” Alpha Kilian said as he continued to run his eyes over her body. No matter what happened, he had no intention of letting her off today.
“But... Mmm...”
Before Nelly could finish speaking, Alpha Kilian 's hand continued roaming her body.
“Alpha Kilian .”
“Nelly , shut up and just enjoy this,” Alpha Kilian whispered in her ear.
Nelly couldn't help but close her eyes as she felt her senses utterly paralyzed by his words and action. They had a passionate session in the room.
...
The next day, Alpha Kilian was already awake by the time Nelly woke up.
After being worked on an entire night, Nelly felt her body aching all over. She felt limp and could not muster any strength.
“Are you awake?” Alpha Kilian stared at her.
It was too late for Alpha Kilian to stop her.
Soon, Nelly was seen coming in with Spencer, Dave, and Thalia. They came well-prepared with medical tools.
The trio had been eating downstairs, and they decided to come up and check on Alpha Kilian after Nelly told them about him.
Alpha Kilian looked at the group and then at Nelly , whose eyebrows were still knitted with worry. Without a word, Alpha Kilian lifted his clothes and sat still.
Spencer stepped forward to unwrap Alpha Kilian 's bandage. At the sight of the broken suture, he paused. His eyes fleeted between Alpha Kilian and Nelly , though he pursed his lips and kept quiet.
“How is it? Is his wound okay?” Nelly asked.
Putting on a pair of gloves, Spencer began cutting the other sutures open as he said, “It's nothing serious, but he might have to bear with the pain again.”
Nelly lifted her head and looked at Alpha Kilian . “Can't you give him anesthetics?” she queried. “It's just a few stitches. There's no need to waste anesthetics.”
Hearing Alpha Kilian 's words, Nelly furrowed her eyebrows. “It's fine. Go ahead and stitch it up,” Alpha Kilian added.
Since he gave his consent, Spencer got to work right away.
Just then, Alpha Kilian spoke again. “Nelly , please get me a glass of water.”
Naturally, Nelly knew that he was just trying to make her leave. “You can't drink while getting your stitches. I'll bring you the water later.”
Alpha Kilian couldn't think of any words to retort.
“It's fine. She's seen things worse than this,” Spencer reassured him while stitching the wound. Even he could tell what had happened.
While everyone else stayed silent, but Thalia suddenly piped up, “Why did his stitches break out of nowhere?”
The other men at the scene immediately came to a realization. Meanwhile, Nelly did not even hear Thalia. Her attention was completely focused on Alpha Kilian . As she stared at his wound, her heart throbbed with pain.
When she noticed Spencer pausing after piercing Alpha Kilian 's skin with the needle, she hurriedly asked, “Spencer, what's wrong with you?”
Spencer heaved a sigh. “I haven't stitched a wound in years. Isn't it natural that I'll be out of practice?” “You're a doctor!” Nelly stressed.
“Let me correct that—I'm a very good doctor. Doctors my level normally don't do things like this.”
Nelly pursed her lips tightly. Since Spencer was the one stitching Alpha Kilian 's wound, she held herself back and did not talk back.
In no time, Spencer was done.
Nelly quickly walked over and asked Alpha Kilian , “Are you okay? Does it hurt?” Alpha Kilian flashed her a faint smile. “I'm okay. It's just a small injury.”
Knowing that Alpha Kilian was just enduring the pain, Nelly did not say anything more.
As Spencer took off his gloves, he glanced at the couple and curled his lips up slightly. “Glad to hear that you're okay,” Dave chimed in.
Alpha Kilian smiled and apologized, “Sorry for interrupting your meal.” “Yeah, but at least you're fine,” responded Thalia.
“You guys should go back and finish your meal,” Alpha Kilian suggested. In return, Dave asked, “Are you not coming with us?”
“I'll be there soon.”
Dave studied the couple for a moment before nodding and turning to leave.
Spencer followed suit, but he stopped after just taking two steps. Turning around, he reminded
Alpha Kilian , “Since you're injured, I'd like to remind you to practice self-control. If your wound opens up again, it will easily get inflamed, regardless of my stitching skills.”
His words rendered Nelly speechless.
At that moment, Thalia finally understood what was going on, and her eyes lit up as she looked at Nelly and Alpha Kilian .
So his stitch broke because... My goodness, I didn't expect Alpha Kilian to be so lustful. He's injured, yet he still... Tsk tsk. Well, I can't say it's his fault. Nelly is gorgeous, after all.
Thalia's gossipy eyes darted between the two of them while countless thoughts ran through her mind. She even began to imagine the scenario.
Nelly , on the other hand, stared at the group without saying a word.
With her mind totally blank, she couldn't even come up with an excuse even when she wanted to. This was actually her first time encountering such a situation, so she felt at a loss.
“Anyway, that's it.” After saying that, Spencer cast them another amused look before leaving the room. With that, only Nelly and Alpha Kilian were left in the room.
As the door closed, Alpha Kilian studied Nelly 's somehow awkward expression and smiled. “What's wrong?”
Looking up at him, Nelly shook her head. “Nothing.”
With a low chuckle, Alpha Kilian pulled her into his embrace.
Alpha Kilian picked up the call in the corridor. “Hello?”
“Alpha Kilian , how are you? Are you feeling better?” Mike asked. “Yes, I'm fine now,” Alpha Kilian replied.
“I'm glad to hear that. I'll be at ease if you're fine.”
Hearing the underlying message in his words, Alpha Kilian raised a brow and asked, “Is there something?” “Uh, it's nothing big, really.”
“What is it?”
“It's... Alexia. She wants to meet you,” Mike replied.
It was only then Alpha Kilian remembered Alexia. If not for her, Nelly would have been the one shot the night before.
With that thought in mind, Alpha Kilian asked, “How is she?”
“The bullet didn't hit her vitals, so she's mostly fine. But she's quite stubborn and is refusing to take her medicine unless she sees you,” said Mike in a rather reluctant tone.
Alpha Kilian mulled over it for a while. “I got it.” “Alpha Kilian , you'll...”
“I'll be there in a bit.” “What about Nelly ?”
Alpha Kilian turned toward Nelly at that. She knew that he was on a call, so she halted in her tracks and waited for him.
His lips curled, and he said, “She'll be coming with me.”
Mike answered, “All right. I was overthinking. In that case, I'll be at ease.”
“Just relax,” was all Alpha Kilian said before hanging up the call and keeping away his phone.
Nelly had her hands on the handrail of the stairs, and when she saw him walking toward her, she smiled.
“What's up?” “Take a guess.”
Nelly hummed for a while before asking, “Who was on the other end of the line?” “It was Mike.”
Nelly narrowed her eyes before cocking her head to the side. “Alexia, then?” Alpha Kilian 's smile widened when he heard her answer.
“That's right.”
Alpha Kilian reached out to hold her hand and led her downstairs. As they walked, he said, “It looks like it won't be easy to hide anything from you.”
“So what are you trying to hide from me?”
“Hm, maybe my secret savings?” Alpha Kilian playfully arched a brow. Nelly could not stop the laugh from escaping her.
Alpha Kilian had an equally delighted smile on his face as he gazed at her. At that very moment, he was extremely glad that he had found Nelly .
He could not imagine his life otherwise.
The two of them headed to the dining room while holding hands. “So, will you be going there later?” she asked.
“Yes. Just to take a look,” Alpha Kilian replied.
Nelly nodded in understanding. “Yes, you should visit her.” “Us, you mean,” Alpha Kilian said.
Nelly stared at him in silence for a while before uttering, “Although she's young, the love she has for you is immense. Are you sure you want me there?”
“Isn't that exactly why you should be there?” Alpha Kilian questioned. “I'll be a third wheel if I'm there,” Nelly said.
Alpha Kilian suddenly wrapped his arm around her thin waist. “Nelly , are you confused? We are a couple and she's the third wheel.”
Nelly 's gaze turned soft and merry as she looked at him.
At that very moment, she recalled a line from a book she read some time ago—Those who love you won't let you feel fearful of losing them. True love is straightforward and intense.
That was what Nelly felt at that moment.
She beamed and bobbed her head. “All right. In that case, I'll make time to go with you.” “Thank you, my dear Luna ,” Alpha Kilian whispered into her ear after leaning closer to her. “I don't remember agreeing to marry you.”
Alpha Kilian grabbed her hand and stared at the diamond ring on her finger. “But, Nelly , you've already accepted my proposal.”
“But there's still a step left between a proposal and a marriage,” Nelly pointed out.
Alpha Kilian ruminated about it before solemnly correcting himself, “Then, thank you, my sweet Luna -to- be.”
Nelly averted her gaze and chuckled.
“Come on. Let's go and eat.” With that, Alpha Kilian led her away again.
Perhaps that day was the day with the most people around in the dining room. Dave, Spencer, Thalia, Alpha Kilian , and Nelly were all there.
It was rare for them to all be present at the same time.
Thalia was in the middle of eating when she saw Nelly and Alpha Kilian walking over. At the sight of them, she could not help but utter, “Oh my, some people are simply so hardworking both day and
night.”
Nelly was rendered speechless, having not expected Thalia's dirty joke.
When Spencer heard Thalia, he lifted his head to give her a glance, but it was as if Thalia did not notice it. She continued to stare at Nelly and Alpha Kilian in amusement.
He tore his stitches just for this. Unbelievable. However, Alpha Kilian seemed unfazed by her teasing.
He first pulled out the chair for Nelly and waited for her to sit down before he took a seat. As he looked at the woman in front of him, he asked, “What's the matter? Are you jealous?”