CHAPTER 42 He Likes Me

  Nalya

  "Since you've already missed work. Stay with me a while longer," Alpha Layth said. He was right. There was no point in rushing to go back now. I nodded, and he seemed surprised. 

  "What?" I asked gently. 

  "You won't fight me about it?" he asked. 

  "There's no point. You are a very persistent man," I said. 

  "That I am," he winked and ate his eggs. 

  After breakfast, I showered and changed into a lovely gown Layth brought me. We went to the garden. 

  "Are you not working today?" I asked. 

  "No, I just want to spend this time with you," he answered. I sighed and stopped walking. 

  "I don't want a relationship right now," I said. Layth didn't look disappointed or upset. 

  "I know. I also know that soon you will be ready," I still didn't see a future with him. 

  "I don't-"