Chapter 45

Chapter 45.

Nelly’s POV.

I whipped the scarf from my eyes, only to see Aisha standing in the doorway, an apple in her hand. She was staring at me, her eyes wide with astonishment. I returned my gaze to the drawing, still frozen in shock..

“That’s…that’s my brother,” I stammered, my voice hoarse.

Aisha took a bite of her apple, her face a mask of confusion. “Didn’t you want to draw your brother?” Aisha asked, her voice full of curiosity.

I shook my head, I tore the drawing, picked the scarf and covered my eyes. I began to sketch again, my hand moving of its accord. I had no idea what I was drawing, but I let

hand lead the way.

my

I felt a hand on my shoulder, and I jumped, my scarf flying open. Aisha was standing behind me, her eyes full of concern.

“Are you

okay?” she asked, her voice full of worry

I remained silent, not sure how to answer Aisha’s question. My eyes darted between the pictures I had drawn and her, my thoughts racing.

“Wait for me.” I finally said, my voice barely a whisper.

She nodded, and I stood up, my legs shaking. I turned and left the room, making my way down the hall. My heart pounded in my chest as I approached Alpha Kex’s door. I hesitated, my hand hovering over the doorknob. Then, taking a deep breath, I knocked at the door, hoping he was not inside.

I knocked again, my knuckles rapping lightly against the door. There was no response. I turned the doorknob and pushed open the door, a sense of relief washing over me as I realized the room was empty.

out a breath I hadn’t realized I was holding, my heart settling back into a normal rhythm. I knew I didn’t have much time. I needed to find what I was

as I reached for the knob. I turned it slowly, pushing open the door with bated breath. The bathroom was empty, just as I hoped. I let out a sigh,

lifting items and putting

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but it was empty. Frustration welled up inside me. I paced the room, running my fingers through my

but it seemed to have vanished into thin- air. I sat on the edge of the bed, gnawing on my fingernails.

froze, my heart stopping in my chest. I watched as the door opened, panic rising within me. I scrambled under the bed, trying to

out. I recognized it as Emily’s. I held my breath, terrified of being found.

to a stop right above my hands, and I bit down hard on my lip to keep from crying out in pain. I could

felt like an eternity, she turned and walked away. I waited a few minutes, not daring to move. When I was sure she was gone, I slowly crawled out from under the bed. My hands were bruised and throbbing.

get to my feet when I spotted something under the bed. It was the missing picture album! I reached for it, my hands shaking with excitement. I opened it, flipping through the pages until I found the one I was looking for.

beta, standing side by side. I stared at the photo,

I removed the pictures from the album

my

into the waistband of my trousers, my hands shaking with nerves. I ran my fingers through my hair, trying to make myself presentable. My reflection in the mirror stared back at me, but I looked away, not wanting to meet my gaze. I turned away from the mirror, taking

be calm,” she said. I nodded, trying to calm my racing heart. I schooled my features, trying to keep

see Emily, her expression hardening as she looked at me. I forced a smile

doing here?” she demanded, her tone icy. I turned to face her, my patience wearing thin.

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my

you’re so important, don’t you?” she said, her words dripping with venom.

I replied, my voice shaking slightly. “Can you please let

my frustration bubbling over. “I need you to leave me alone,” I said, raising my voice. “This is not the time for this.”

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