Chapter 85

Chapter 85.

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Nelly’s POV.

I couldn’t take my eyes off Kex, wondering what he was going to say. He looked around the table, and then his gaze landed on me. He gave me a small smile, and my heart fluttered.

Then, he stood up and walked over to me. He pulled me up from my chair, and I looked at him with raised eyebrows. He just smirked, that cocky grin of his that both annoyed and intrigued me. I scoffed, trying to act unaffected by his presence.

“There will be a ball tonight,” Kex announced to everyone.

I looked at him, confused. I didn’t remember Kex telling me about a ball. My mind raced, wondering what was going on.

“What’s the occasion?” Harry asked, his voice curious.

“Yeah, what’s it about?” Aisha added, her voice muffled by a mouthful of food.

Kex’s gaze landed on me, but he didn’t say anything.

“You’ll find out tonight,” he said, turning back to the group. They all nodded, seeming content with the answer. I, however, was still left in the dark. I wanted to know what was going on.

I sat down, and I tried to focus on the delicious food in front of me, but my mind kept wandering back to the mystery of the ball. What was Kex up to?

He leaned in and kissed my cheek. “Get ready soon,” he whispered, before walking

away.

I stood there for a moment, watching him leave. I followed him, closing the door. behind me.

“What’s the occasion?” I asked again, wanting an answer.

face me, a sly smile on his face. “You worry too much,” he said,

I said, not amused by his lack of

response.

looking at me intently. I hesitated, but nodded. “Good,” he said,

I stood up and headed to my room. As I opened the door,

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on the bed.

lady,” they said

a warm smile and sat on the bed. I leaned back and closed my eyes, taking a moment to relax. The maids quietly went about their business, folding my

groan as I

said,

glass of water smiling, I sat up and took the glass of water, taking a sip of

handing the glass back to her.

realizing that I was running out of time to get

the maid said, and I nodded, following her to the bathroom.

the hot water air, and I let the warmth relax my muscles. I closed my eyes and let my mind wander, thinking

The steam filled

I stepped out of the shower, I saw myself in the mirror. My skin was pink from the hot water, and my hair was dripping wet. The maids helped me into a pink gown, its fabric soft against my skin. They pulled my hair back, leaving two

face.

applied light makeup to my face, making me feel like a princess. As I looked at myself in the mirror, I could hardly believe the woman staring back at me. I had never felt so beautiful. The door swung open,

my face. She walked over to

awe. I laughed, feeling a flush of warmth spread througly me.

my love,” I said, feeling a

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time for the ball,” she said, a hint of excitement

took my hands in hers, and we walked together to the door. My heart was beating fast, my wolf jumping with excitement as we picked up on Kex’s

scent.

he turned around and our eyes met. His face lit up, a smile

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