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.

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

said, not amused by

response.

asked, looking at me intently. I hesitated, but nodded. “Good,” he said, turning away from

groan, I stood up and headed to my room.

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my clothes on

they said in

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

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

said, groggily.

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

you,” I said, handing the

was running out of time to get ready. I stood up, feeling the ache in my

and I nodded, following her to the bathroom.

my eyes and let my mind wander, thinking about the night ahead. I wondered what Kex had planned, and a small smile.

down my body. The

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.

looked at myself in the mirror, I could

her through the mirror, a smile spreading across my face. She walked over

awe. I laughed, feeling a flush of warmth

I said, feeling a little embarrassed by

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for the ball,” she said, a

breath. I stood up, my hands trembling slightly with anticipation. Aisha took my hands in hers, and we walked together to the door. My heart was beating fast, my wolf jumping

scent.

on my scent, he turned around and our eyes met. His face lit up, a smile spreading across his lips. He walked

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