Rejected Slave To The Alpha by Gory Anna

Chapter 26

Chapter 26.

Emily’s POV.

I awoke to the early morning sun streaming through the window, its rays hitting me in the eyes. I let out a hiss of pain as I realized I hadn’t closed the curtains.

“Kex,” I called out, turning in the bed. But he was nowhere to be found. I felt a pang of panic as I realized he was gone. The room was silent, the air still. I sat up, my heart pounding in my chest. Where was he?

I rushed to my feet, my bare feet slipping into my slippers as I hurried to the door.

“Kex,” I called out, my voice trembling. I wrapped my gown tightly around me as I stepped into the hall. “Kex!” I screamed, my voice echoing down the empty corridor.

A guard rounded the corner, his eyes wide with alarm. “Have you seen Kex?” I asked,

voice breathless.

my

“Yes, he’s in Lady Nelly’s room,” the guard replied, his face impassive.

My hands flew to his cheeks, and he looked up at me in surprise, his eyes wide.

“How dare you refer to Nelly as Lady Nelly?” I spat, my voice trembling with rage. “She’s nothing but a bed warmer, and you will address her by her name!” I continued, my voice rising.

The guard’s gaze dropped to the floor, his face impassive. “Yes, ma’am,” he said, his voice barely audible.

I could see his knuckles whiten as he gripped his spear, his body rigid with tension.

I straightened my spine, my head held high, as I moved forward. “I am the only lady in this pack,” I said, my voice ringing with authority as I walked away.

My Lady,” but I didn’t

corridor, my mind racing. Nelly would not steal my glory. I

began to have my hair tangled and disheveled, my eyes red–rimmed. I looked like a

tracks. I watched them fall, transfixed, as they dripped from my

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on the door to Nelly’s room, but there was no answer. I gently pushed the door open, half expecting to find them inside. But the room was empty, bed unmade,

out before I arrived? I frowned, my mind

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I was about to turn around and leave, I heard a moan coming from the bathroom. I froze, straining to hear it again. There it was, unmistakable, the sound of two people in the

door, my heart pounding in my chest. I could hear soft gasps and

blood boiled with rage as I realized that he and Nelly were in the bathroom together, having

of the table, before falling to the floor with a deafening crash. I stood, frozen, my heart pounding in my ears. I held my breath, waiting to be discovered. But

mind racing. But if I did, Kex might catch me. I looked around frantically, searching for a hiding place. The only option

opened. I pressed myself against the wall, trying to make myself as

the doorway, a towel wrapped around his waist. I seethe with jealousy, my heart pounding in my chest. He

held my breath, afraid he would see me. But then, he turned and went

the hallway, my feet barely making a sound on the cool marble floor. My heart was still pounding in my chest, my breath coming in

hallway, I took a deep breath and began to run, my feet pounding against the floor. I didn’t stop until I reached my room, I closed the door, relaxing my back and

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