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.

heard the guard mumble, “Yes, My Lady,” but I didn’t

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

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

to stream down my cheeks, staining my face with their tracks. I watched them fall, transfixed, as they dripped from my

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my knuckles 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, the

to me? Or had they slipped out before I

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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

in my chest. I could hear soft gasps and moans, and I recognized the voice

that he

the floor with a deafening crash. I stood, frozen, my heart pounding in my ears. I held my breath, waiting to be discovered. But no one

The only option

place, I heard footsteps, and then the door opened. I pressed

I seethe with jealousy, my

he turned and went back into the bathroom, closing the door behind him. I let out a sigh of relief, my body

table. I crept down 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 quick gasps. I knew

the ground, not daring to look up, my hands trembling. When I reached the end of the hallway, I took a deep breath and began to run, my feet pounding against the floor. I didn’t stop

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