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.

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

not amused by his lack of

response.

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

up and headed to my room. As I opened

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on

said in

them 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 clothes and tidying the room. I

shoulder, and I opened my eyes. I let out a groan as I stretched my arms.

I said,

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

I said, handing the glass back to her.

out of time to get ready. I stood up, feeling the ache in my muscles. from lying for so

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

and let my

my body. The steam

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

face.

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

my face. She walked over to

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

I said, feeling a little embarrassed

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for the ball,” she said, a hint

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

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