Nelly and Dave only returned to their seats after Thalia was dragged out. Alpha Kilian was still as graceful as ever as if nothing had happened earlier.
When Nelly sat down beside him, Alpha Kilian turned to her and said, “Nelly , you betrayed me.” “How so?”
“Not only did you not help me out, but you even moved away from me.”
“You're bullying a woman, and you're asking me to help you out? You might be shameless, but I'm not,” Nelly retorted.
Alpha Kilian immediately straightened up and denied, “Who's bullying who? She's the one who provoked me, and she's the one who's trying to fight me. Am I not the victim here?”
Nelly was at a loss for words.
She turned to stare at Dave with wide eyes and questioned, “Is he this shameless in the past?” Looking right at Alpha Kilian , Dave nodded. “Mhm. He's even more shameless back then.”
“How did you become friends with someone like him?” Nelly asked.
Dave mulled over her question before turning to her. “I was young, so I couldn't tell right from wrong. Well, I met a bad guy.”
Nelly nodded in understanding. “I get you.”
“What about you? Was he shameless even when he was a kid?” Dave wondered.
Nelly instantly shook her head. “No, no. He still had morals and was polite with others. I wouldn't have stuck with him until now if not for that.”
Dave inclined his head to show his understanding.
Alpha Kilian narrowed his eyes as he watched them play out the entire scene. He then moved over to them and put a hand on the back of Nelly 's chair. “Are you really doing this in front of me? Do you think
that... I'm an easy target?”
Nelly tilted her head to the side and made a deliberate pose of contemplation. “Are we doing that?” “Are you not?” he responded.
Nelly then turned to Dave, who raised a brow and said, “I didn't say anything.” “Neither did I.” Nelly shrugged.
“Not only do you think I'm an easy target, but you think I'm blind too!” Alpha Kilian quirked his brow.
At that, Nelly quickly reached out to pat his chest. “Don't get angry, okay? You'll always be my love.” He had to admit that her words made him feel good.
The look in his eyes relaxed, and a smile crept onto his lips. It was clear that his mood had turned better. Hearing his silence, Nelly asked, “Are you happy with that?”
“Yup!” Alpha Kilian nodded, satisfied.
The two of them were conversing as if there was no one else around him, and Dave cleared his throat at that.
“No PDA in the middle of the day,” he told them.
Alpha Kilian 's attention turned to him. “You said that I'm shameless earlier.” “Alpha Kilian , are you holding a grudge?” Dave retorted.
Alpha Kilian picked up his coffee cup and nodded at Dave. “I've always been like this. Have you forgotten about it?” Then, he casually took a sip of his coffee, taunting Dave with his gaze.
Dave bobbed his head fervently.
Fine. I can't stand sitting here anymore.
Hence, Dave stood up and uttered, “Goodbye.” With that, he turned to leave.
“Wait,” Alpha Kilian blurted out.
“What else do you want?” Dave reluctantly asked.
“I want to go to the base, so let's head there together.”
It was then Dave turned around to study Alpha Kilian . “Why do you want to go there?” Then, a thought popped into Dave's head. “Are you going there to visit Alexia?”
Right as those words were out of his mouth, he subconsciously glanced at Nelly .
Even though Nelly had her head hanging, she could sense his gaze. After swallowing the food in her mouth, she wiped her lips and said, “You don't need to worry about me. It's a fact that she has saved me. I'll be going there in a bit too.”
Alpha Kilian promptly arched a brow at Dave smugly as if he was saying, Do you see that? The things you worry about aren't even an issue for us.
Dave seized him up in response before saying, “I wish I could give you a mirror so you can take a good look at that smug of yours.”
“Cease the nonsense. Are you going?” “No!”
“But she's one of your men at the base,” Alpha Kilian pointed out.
Dave parted his lips to retort, but he abruptly recalled Nelly 's presence, so what came out of his mouth instead was, “So what? Everyone has the right to make friends with anyone.”
Then, he left without giving Nelly and Alpha Kilian a chance to reply.
Alpha Kilian kept his eyes fixed on Dave's retreating figure for a while before giving up on the topic.
“What's wrong? You don't have the courage to visit her if Dave doesn't go with you?” Nelly teased.
Alpha Kilian caught the emphasis on the word “courage” and replied, “Me? Not having the courage?” “What else would it be?”
He snorted. “Is there anything I wouldn't dare to do? I won't have fear even if I do something immoral.”
“Alpha Kilian , how do you make yourself sound so righteous no matter what you say?” Nelly questioned as she studied him.
Alpha Kilian curled his lips. “I'm telling you that there's nothing I'm scared of. The only thing I'm scared of is...” Right then, his gaze darkened as he fixed his intense gaze on her.
“What?”
Then, he put his hand on her cheek and uttered in a low, serious voice, “I'm scared that you'll leave me.”
On their way there, Nelly got out of the car to buy some flowers when they passed by a florist. Alpha Kilian glanced at the bouquet in her hands. “Is that necessary?”
“Come on. We should act accordingly when visiting someone. Besides, she got hurt because she was trying to save us. Regardless of her intention to repay your kindness or otherwise, we should do our part,” Nelly explained.
“When did you learn about all these things?” he asked.
From what he knew, Nelly had always been indifferent toward things like that.
Nelly 's mood brightened as she gazed at the fresh flowers in her hands. Hearing his question, she looked up. “Although I don't fancy doing this, that doesn't mean I'm ignorant in this aspect.”
Alpha Kilian slightly arched his brow in response.
“What kind of food does Ms. Harper prefer?” Nelly piped up.
“How do I know?” Alpha Kilian retorted while knitting his brows in displeasure.
Nelly pondered upon it. Sensing his inquisitive gaze on her, she asked, “What's the matter?” “Nelly , are you sounding me out?”
She smiled. “You don't have to be so sensitive, Alpha Morris . I'm just asking.”
“That'd better be the case.”
Staring at the opposite shop, Nelly chirped, “I suppose young girls like Ms. Harper like to eat chocolate, right?”
Alpha Kilian frowned in disdain. “I'm not sure.”
“Let's go.” She wrapped her arms around his and walked toward the shop to purchase some chocolates. After selecting the items, she gestured for him to pay when they were at the counter.
Alpha Kilian took out his wallet in reluctance. “Why should I pay?”
“Ms. Harper got hurt because she was trying to repay your kindness, so it's only right for you to foot the bill.”
Despite his unwillingness, he still paid for the chocolates. He placed the cash on the countertop and said, “Keep the change.”
With that, Alpha Kilian left the shop with Nelly .
“What's wrong? Is there anything else you want to buy?” he asked her after they exited the store.
He didn't mind who they were buying the things for. What he enjoyed was the process, as he was able to hold Nelly 's hand while shopping together.
The only thing that mattered to him was that they were spending some quality time alone.
Nelly wasn't fond of shopping and buying things either. After purchasing sufficient items, she said, “No. Let's go.”
Alpha Kilian led her into the car in silence.
After starting the vehicle, Nelly picked up her phone, seemingly watching some content. Sizing her up while driving, Alpha Kilian thought she appeared more enthusiastic and cheerful than before.
It was a genuine form of happiness borne from the depth of her heart.
Compared to her previous indifference and nonchalant demeanor, Nelly not only seemed gentle, but she also gave off an indescribable sense of toughness now.
She didn't become dejected or stagnant in life because she was poisoned. Instead, she did her best to live every day with no regrets.
Alpha Kilian had always wondered why he was attracted to her. Only at that instant did he realize he was drawn to that aspect of her temperament. She had never complained or grumbled, regardless of the troubles she faced. Conversely, she worked hard to live every day to the fullest.
At that thought, an inexplicable feeling bubbled within Alpha Kilian .
No matter how challenging or tumultuous their future path might be, he would continue to hold her hand and move ahead.
With that resolution made, he suddenly reached out to pry open her half-clenched fist, gradually squeezing his hand into her palm until their fingers were tightly interlocked.
Nelly was playing with her phone using her other hand. Noticing his gesture, she shifted her eyes onto him.
At the sight of their interlocking fingers, she glanced at him. He focused on driving while she couldn't help curling her lips into a smile. This moment is a beautiful moment.
Soon, the car came to a halt at the base.
Mike and Luke immediately approached the vehicle. “Alpha Kilian , Nelly !” She nodded at them.
At that moment, the two focused their attention on Alpha Kilian . “Boss, how's your injury? Are you feeling better?”
“I'm fine.”
“I'm glad to hear that.”
Seeing that, Mike couldn't stop himself from rolling his eyes. “Boss, he's asking if you're healthy enough to go and pick up the car. He's curious when will that be.”
Hearing that, Luke immediately retorted, “That's not what I meant!” After saying that, he looked at Alpha Kilian . “Boss, that's not what I meant.”
Alpha Kilian couldn't care less.
He gazed at Luke and said, The car will arrive this afternoon. Wait for it. There will be some money coming together with the vehicle.”
Luke was unsure if he should be excited or not after listening to Alpha Kilian 's answer.
“B-Boss! That's really not what I meant.”
Alpha Kilian glanced at Luke and patted the latter's shoulder. Then, he held Nelly 's hand and walked away.
“Boss...”