Rejected Slave To The Alpha by Gory Anna

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.

smile on his face. “You worry too

serious,” I said, not amused by his lack of

response.

you trust me?” he asked, looking at me intently. I hesitated, but nodded. “Good,”

headed to my room. As I opened the door,

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lady,” they said in unison,

closed my eyes, taking a moment to relax. The maids quietly went about their

and I opened my eyes. I let out a groan as I stretched my arms. I rubbed my eyes, and then I blinked, trying to adjust my sight.

I said, groggily.

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

I said, handing the glass back to

it was getting dark outside. I groaned, realizing that I was running out of time to get ready. I stood up, feeling the ache in my

the maid said, and I

warmth relax my muscles. I closed my eyes and let my mind wander, thinking about the night ahead. I wondered what Kex had planned, and a

down my body. The steam filled

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 strands framing my

face.

at myself in the mirror, I could hardly believe the woman staring back at me.

the mirror, a smile spreading across my face. She walked over to me, a look of wonder on her

bride!” she said, her voice full of awe. I laughed, feeling a flush of warmth

a little embarrassed by her

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she said, a hint of excitement in her voice.

we walked together to the door. My heart was beating fast, my wolf jumping with excitement as we picked

scent.

around and our eyes met. His face lit up, a smile spreading across his