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

my voice soft but firm. “But when we’re

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but

Nelly,” he

Kex,” I insisted, feeling my frustration mounting. “You’re

what truth is that?” he asked, his voice rising.

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

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

I replied, meeting his gaze head–on.

that idea from,” he said, frustration evident in his voice. “I was only rude to you because I was angry, and I

it out on Harry,” I

asked, running a hand through his hair in

deep sigh, and

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

opened my mouth, but no words came

joking?” I finally managed to

joke about something like this,”

I asked, still trying to process what he had

his eyes

he muttered, his

downcast.

reeling. This was a lot to take

fake to be real. Emily loves Alpha Kex and she would do anything to

gaze met mine, I could see the sadness and confusion

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