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.

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

not amused

response.

I hesitated, but nodded. “Good,” he said, turning away from

groan, I stood up and headed to my room. As I

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clothes on

lady,” they said in

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 clothes and tidying the room. I took a deep

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.

offered me a glass of water smiling, I sat up and

the glass back to her.

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

maid said, and I nodded,

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

body. The steam

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

face.

like a princess. As I looked at myself in the mirror, I could hardly believe

my face. She walked over to

awe. I laughed, feeling a flush

feeling a little embarrassed by her

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a hint of excitement in

Aisha took my hands in hers, and we walked together to the door. My heart was beating fast, my wolf

scent.

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

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