Chapter 77

Chapter 77.

Nelly’s POV.

The sounds of the pack were distant and hazy, muffled by a blanket of silence. I could. make out the scent of Kex and Aisha, I could tell they were sitting very close to me. But something was wrong. I couldn’t see, couldn’t move.

I tried to open my eyes, but I couldn’t move. I tried to open my mouth to call out, to scream, but nothing came out. My heart pounded.

My eyes fluttered open, and everything was a blur. I blinked hard, trying to focus, but everything was a haze of shapes and colors. I could make out several heads hovering. around me. I closed my eyes again, and when I opened them, everything was a bit clearer. There was Kex, his face filled with relief.

“Kex,” I croaked, my voice dry and scratchy.

Kex pulled me into a hug, his arms warm and comforting. I relaxed into his embrace, letting myself be held.

“Never again,” Kex said, his voice thick with emotion. “Don’t ever leave me like that again.”

I clung to him, returning his embrace. I wanted to tell him that I never meant to worry him, that I just needed some time to think. But my throat was dry, my voice failing me. I had to settle for a silent promise, never to disappear like that again.

Aisha released Kex from the hug, and before I knew it, she was wrapping her arms around me.

“Don’t ever go away for so long again,” she said, her voice trembling. “We were worried sick about you,” she said, her voice breaking.

I smiled at Aisha, grateful for her concern, but right now, I am needing water.

“Water,” I managed to croak, my voice hoarse.

Harry rushed to my side, a cup of water in his hand. I took the

a of water in his hand. I took the cup from him, and gulped down the water greedily. He took the cup back from me, his face radiating relief.

“Thank you,” I said, my voice still a bit scratchy.

“You’re welcome,” he replied, giving me a sideways hug. “I’m glad you’re okay.”

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around again?” Aisha’s eyes widened, and she stared

hers to Kex, who

you ask?” she said, her

replied, trying to sound casual. But inside, I felt

  1. me.

So I had thought he had come over.

upar

I lay back on the bed, I felt a wave of relief wash over me. I looked up at Aisha, who was smiling, but there was something in her eyes that betrayed her true feelings.

getting the better of me. Aisha sighed, as if reluctant to tell me

honest. answer. But then she smiled, a forced smile that

the issue, and so I

door open, and I opened them again. Kex walked out, followed by Harry. I wondered why Kex had left the room,

glances but not saying a word. I couldn’t figure out what he was thinking, and it was starting to make me feel uneasy. I knew something was wrong, but

the question tumbling out of my mouth before

wasn’t sure why I felt this way, why I felt so

as I considered the possibility. Aisha

my

a little warm,” she said, concern

fine,” I insisted, but my mind screamed, “I’m not

I feeling jealous

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me with an emotion I couldn’t name. Was it really jealousy? Or am I being

I needed to know more about her. I cleared my throat

happened when I was unconscious?” I asked, my

and

streamed into the room, and I shielded my eyes

seen the sunlight in weeks. She paused, a thoughtful expression on her face. “We didn’t realize how much we missed it, how much it affected our moods.” She looked at me, a

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