Nelson's POV
Surprised to find Melissa with Tinox, my face filled with the not expecting expression as we both held contact.
Not saying any words with locked eyes, I couldn't help but admit that she looked way more beautiful than when I last saw her. It was like I was seeing her in a whole different way, those green eyes of hers didn't leave me making me almost lose my breath in the most possible ways.
What must she have been discussing with Tinox?
How long has she been here?
I glanced at Tinox who nodded, gesturing me to walk closer to where Melissa stood. Melissa looked away and I noticed a hint of surprise on her face to see me too.
Did Tinox plan this?
Bringing us together by not informing us that the other will be present?
Last night, Tonix walked into my room and suggested that I come over to the hall for an important meeting today. I wasn't expecting to see him with anyone, and in case anyone should be with him, my mind never went to Melissa.
"It's really good to see you Prince Nelson" the voice of Tinox rang through the hall bringing me back to reality. I let go of the door knob and walked closer to him as I tried my best not to look at Melissa who didn't turn to me either.
"Did you plan all of this?" I asked the surprised Tinox.
"I don't understand what you mean Prince Nelson. Plan what exactly?" He asked.
I glanced at Melissa and right back at him, "Last night, you requested for my present by this time of the day. All of a sudden, I am seeing Melissa here without you informing me that she will be a part of this meeting. Is this all a setup because I don't understand why you both want to see me on the first day I resume my duties''
"Point of correction Nelson" Melissa snapped, this time, she averted her gaze at me and I could see how pissed she was.
"I was never informed that you will be here, I never even got to know of this meeting until I was called by Tinox himself. So do ask enough questions first before you tend to point fingers" she stated to my surprise.
At that moment, I was speechless. I looked away from her and looked at Tinox who looked very proud at her response. There was a slight smile on his face which began to irritate me.
"You take things way too far prince Nelson"
"Why won't I?" I quickly inquired, "You should have informed me that Melissa will be a part of this meeting. I was never expecting to see her because right now, she is the last person I want to lay my eyes on '' I blurted out harshly, not caring how she felt.
Melissa looked away, not uttering a word.
A displeased look appeared on Tinox's face. Clearly, he wasn't happy with my words. As I stared right into his eyes, I could see nothing but anger slowly building inside of it.
"What is wrong with you Nelson?" He asked to my surprise. Tinox has never called me just by my name without adding the title. It was clear that he wasn't pleased with my words but at that point, I didn't care. If Melissa intended for me to be blunt with her words, I would do the same too. With this, I am sure that we are both at the same pace.
"How can you say this to someone who saved your life? If not for her, you should have been long gone, don't be a hypocrite Nelson, your father must be ashame with this statement of yours wherever he might be"
At that point, I lost him, having Tinox speak to me in such ways is something I will never take. I am the supposed alpha and clearly his master
"You don't have to address me in such a manner , Tinox" I said sternly, not hiding how angry I was becoming.
A soft look appeared on his face, "I am sorry but this isn't right! Melissa saves your life and this isn't a way to speak to her right to her face"
"And so what?"I fiercely asked with furred brows.
"Yes Tinox! And so what? Even if she saved my life, must it now sound like I am entitled in one way or the other? Do I have to worship her or maybe rub her feet as she likes? I also saved her life, not once, but twice. Did you react this way to her? Of course not! But now that she did hers, it feels like the whole pack is now placed in her palms…" I paused, averted my gaze at Melissa who looked like she was badly wounded by my words but I didn't care one bit.
"And come to think of it…" I Continued with my words, "She never saved my life but Conri did, all she was able to perform is her getting to me before Conri did and I am certain that without her getting to me first, Conri was going to achieve that…'' a glitter some right through my eyes,"And what if all of this is just nothing but pure lies. Take a look at her…"I glanced at Melissa and returned my gaze at Tinox, "Take a good look at her Tinox, does she look like someone strong enough to even protect herself? She isn't a wolf but a fucking human! With mere flesh! Nothing else! How can you even believe this? You have been with my father long before I was born, you know things better than I do Tinox and Conri coming to spill the beans that Melissa was the one that found me, how the hell is that possible? She doesn't even know her way through the woods, so how was she able to help me? Think about this Tinox and inwomy be stupid enough not to see the whole realization stuck to my face!" I spat out vigorously as deeper shock filled Tinox.
"Really?" a soft voice spoke next to me.
I turned around and what I saw completely broke me.
Melissa stood staring at me with bittered eyes, she looked really hurt at my words.
"Really Nelson? Really?" She Implored again, anger building around her.
"I never wanted to save you but I just did. And because I helped your pathetic self that was almost dead, that doesn't mean that I need you to thank me for the deed. I did what anyone in my shoes could do and if you think that risking my life and going deep into the woods so late at night is nothing but a lie, then I don't blame you, I blame myself for doing this in the first place. I should have just minded my feelings,cross my Ts and dot my I. I shouldn't even have cared for you because you don't worth it not regarding the fact that you have saved my life…." She glanced at Tinox and back at me, "it would have been best if your Betta found you himself, maybe this will save me from this predicament" she said strongly, her face overwhelmed with nothing but pure hatred.