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.

I knew I didn’t have much time. I needed to find what I

hand trembling 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, my body

the dressing table, lifting items and putting them back

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

on the edge of the bed, gnawing on

stopping in my chest. I watched as the door opened, panic rising within me. I scrambled

called out. I recognized it as Emily’s. I held

on my lip to keep from crying out in pain. I

breath, afraid she would notice. After what felt like an eternity, she turned and walked away. I waited a few minutes, not daring to move. When I was

feet when I spotted something under the bed. It was the missing picture album! I reached for it, my hands

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

from the album and stood up,

my

trying to make myself presentable. My reflection in the mirror stared back at me,

wolf spoke to me, “Nelly, be calm,” she said. I nodded, trying to calm

I looked up to see Emily, her expression hardening as she looked at me.

she demanded, her tone icy. I turned to face her, my patience wearing

past

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time for this,” I said, my voice firm.

think you’re so important,

I replied, my voice shaking slightly. “Can you please let me go?” I tried to step around her, but she blocked my

“I need you to leave me alone,” I said, raising my

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