Rejected Slave To The Alpha by Gory Anna

Chapter 75

Chapter 75.

Aisha’s POV.

One week later.

It had been a week since Nelly had fallen unconscious, and there had been no change. had spent every night crying, my eyes swollen and red from the tears. Kex had taken up residence by her side, his hand never leaving hers, as if he could wake her up through sheer force of will.

The pack doctor had given up hope, and the people in the pack had begun to lose faith. I tried to maintain a brave face, but inside, I was crumbling. It was as if my world were falling apart, and there was nothing I could do to stop it.

Kex had ordered the castle curtains drawn, shutting out the light and any hint of hope. The castle gates were closed, and the sound of laughter and celebration was replaced by an oppressive silence. It was as if the happiness were gone alongside Nelly.

I carried a tray of food to Nelly’s room, my steps heavy and my heart heavier. I could hear my footsteps echoing off the walls, the only sound in the once–bustling castle.

As I walked, I wiped the tears that were now streaming down my face, my shoulders. sagging with grief.

I didn’t bother to knock on the door, knowing that Kex would not reply. The last time we had heard his voice was when he had given the order to close the castle gates. Now, he was like a ghost, haunting the halls of the castle, a shadow of his former self.

Harry had taken over the running of the castle, for the meantime. I pushed open the door, stepping into the darkened room. The air was thick with a heavy silence, the only sound was the soft breathing of Nelly on the bed.

“Good morning, your Highness,” I said softly, bowing my head out of habit, though I knew he would not respond.

I set the tray of food on the desk and surveyed the room. The bed was still rumpled from where Kex had spent the night beside Nelly’s bed. The untouched tray from the night before was still on the table.

I felt a pang of sadness as I picked it up, the smell of the congealed food making my stomach turn. I carried the tray to the door and handed it to the nearest guard. As I stepped back into the room, I walked straight to Nelly.

I leaned down and kissed Nelly’s

hair away from her

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face.

to flow, my grief overwhelming me. I took a deep breath, willing myself

took her hand in mine, my heart aching with the emptiness of her touch. A sob escaped my lips, my words failing

bubbling up inside me. I wiped the tears from my face

a little emotional,” I said, my voice sounding unconvincing even to my

picture of peace despite her illness. A shiver ran down my spine, as I recalled what

person glows, it means death is near.” I pushed the thought from my mind, refusing to believe that this could be the end for

a chair in the corner,

You need to be strong for Nelly.” But he just gave me at stony glare, his eyes cold and unyielding.

my throat, feeling the weight

my voice breaking.

turned away from me, his shoulders rigid, his jaw clenched. I felt my heart sink, and I turned back to Nelly, fighting

over as I whispered to her. “They said they saw Astel around the castle gates,” I said, my voice barely a whisper. “Perhaps, Nelly. He had come for you, something you had always longed for.”

break, the tears flowing freely now, no longer held back by my fragile resolve. I bent down, pressing my forehead to hers,

said, my voice barely audible. “I need

door creaked open and Harry entered, his eyes avoiding mine as he crossed the room to where Kex was sitting. He knelt beside him and began to speak, his

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daily report, as he did every morning even though. Kex would not respond. The silence in the room was palpable, the only sound was the ticking of the clock on the wall.

looked up to see Harry standing behind me. I gave him a weak smile, trying to hide the fear and grief I felt. He bent

be okay,” he whispered,

find hope in his words. But I couldn’t

“Any news