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,

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

you’re nice to me,” I said, my voice soft

Chapter 50

but rude to me.”

Nelly,” he said, his

mounting. “You’re only saying that because you would rather not admit the truth.”

is that?” he asked, his voice rising.

about to say. “You’re only nice to me when we’re alone

what you really think?”

the truth,” I replied, meeting his gaze head–on.

got that idea from,” he said, frustration evident in his voice. “I was only rude to you because I was angry, and I didn’t realize

on

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

my eyes. He let out a deep sigh, and I could tell he was at the

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

mouth, but no words

I finally managed to ask.

joke about something like this,” he

still trying to process what he had said.

his eyes

he muttered,

downcast.

in my chair, my mind reeling. This was a

too fake to be real. Emily loves Alpha Kex and she

up and Alpha Kex’s gaze met mine, I could see

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