Chapter 50

Chapter 50.

Nelly’s POV.

I went to my wardrobe and opened it, searching through the clothes until I found what I was looking for. A small bottle, no bigger than my thumb.

I slipped it into my pocket and took a deep breath. I stepped out into the hallway and made my way to the dining room. The table was set with various food, and I took in the sight with a mixture of hunger and apprehension. I spotted a maid in the corner of the room and walked up to her.

“Who does this belong to?” I asked, motioning to the food. “Lady Emily,” the maid replied,

I stood there, my heart pounding in my chest, as I waited for her to enter the kitchen. When she did, I quickly took the bottle out of my pocket and poured the substance into her food. I mixed it in well, making sure it was thoroughly combined.

As the maid appeared, I tried to act natural, running my fingers through my hair and glancing around the room. I hoped I didn’t look as nervous as I felt.

She picked up the food and left the kitchen, and I let out a breath I didn’t realize I was holding. I served myself some food, trying to act as normal as possible. As I took my first bite, Alpha Kex entered the room.

His expression was unreadable, and I couldn’t tell what he was thinking. He pulled out a chair and sat down across from me, his eyes fixed on me. I did my best to focus on my food, but it was difficult to ignore the tension in the room. I swallowed hard, trying to keep my composure.

“I’m sorry,” I heard him say, but I kept my eyes on my food, determined to ignore him.

“Nelly,” he said, his voice insistent. I knew I couldn’t avoid him any longer, so I reluctantly looked up.

“For what?” I asked, trying to sound nonchalant.

“For speaking to you rudely,” he said, his eyes piercing into mine.

“Oh, I didn’t notice,” I replied, my voice sounding unconvincing, even to my ears,

tone firm, “I’m serious.” His words made

my voice soft

Chapter 50

you’re nothing but

that’s not true, Nelly,” he said, his tone dismissive.

feeling my frustration mounting. “You’re only saying that because you

that?” he asked, his voice

myself for what I was about to say. “You’re only nice to me when we’re alone because you want something from me,” I said, my words

expression unreadable. “Is that what you really think?” he asked, his

it’s the truth,” I replied, meeting his gaze

evident in his voice. “I was only rude to you because I was angry, and

take it out on Harry,” I countered, my

are you being so stubborn?” he asked, running a hand through his hair in exasperation. I am apologizing, what more do you want?” He

a deep sigh, and I

my late beta’s last wish was for me to marry Emily,”

opened my mouth, but no

finally managed to

wouldn’t joke about something like this,” he replied,

still trying to process what

his eyes

me,” he muttered,

downcast.

in my chair, my mind reeling. This was a

Kex and she would do anything to get him. Something

up and Alpha Kex’s gaze met mine, I could see the sadness and confusion in

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