Chapter 39. Getting Cozy with My Mate

EVERLY

I went downstairs later to have dinner with my mate. No matter how much we argued about Isabella, I still couldn’t take my mind off Kaelan.

I gazed into his eyes as we ate. His expression was unreadable. I forked out a chunk of roasted chicken and tried to feed him. He gazed at me for a while before he reluctantly opened his mouth.

As I put the chicken in his mouth, I gave him a warm smile. We were sitting opposite each other and I had to strain my hand to feed him. He was my Alpha and I would let no one come between us.

“Do you think I’m stressing you out?” I had to ask because I didn’t understand his mood.

He stared at me for a moment. “Everly, please let’s not ruin our appetite.”

I went silent for the rest of the meal. That response was enough to make me understand that he wasn’t entirely happy with me.

When we were done, Maria came and cleared the table. Kaelan remained seated without saying a word. The silence was becoming awkwar