Chapter 85


    Chapter 85


    Chapter 85.


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    Nelly’s POV.


    | couldn''t take my eyes off Kex, wondering what he was going to say. He looked around the table, and then his gazended 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 | looked at him with raised eyebrows. He just


    smirked, that cocky grin of his that both annoyed and intrigued me. | scoffed, trying to act unaffected by his presence.


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


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


    “What''s the asion?” Harry asked, his voice curious.


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


    Kex''s gazended 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. | wanted to know what was going on.


    | sat down, and | 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.


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


    “What''s the asion?” | asked again, wanting an answer.


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


    “I''m serious,” | said, not amused by hisck of


    response.


    “Do you trust me?” he asked, looking at me intently. | hesitated, but nodded. “Good,” he said, turning away from me.


    With a groan, | stood up and headed to my room. As | opened the door, | saw the maids


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    dropping my clothes on the bed.


    “Mydy,” they said in unison, bowing.


    | gave them a warm smile and sat on the bed. | leaned back and closed my eyes, taking a moment to rx. The maids quietly


    went about their business, folding my clothes and tidying the room. | took a deep breath and let my mind drift, thinking about the


    uing event.


    | felt a gentle touch on my shoulder, and | opened my eyes. | let out a groan as | stretched my arms. | rubbed my eyes, and then


    | blinked, trying to adjust my sight.


    “Water,” | said, groggily.


    The maid offered me a ss of water smiling, | sat up and took the ss of water, taking a sip of the cool water.”


    “Thank you,” | said, handing the ss back to her.


    | looked out the window and saw that it was getting dark outside. | groaned, realizing that | was running out of time to get ready. |


    stood up, feeling the ache in my muscles. from lying for so long.


    “Let''s get you ready,” the maid said, and | nodded, following her to the bathroom.


    | stepped into the shower, the hot water air, and | let the warmth rx my muscles. | closed my eyes and let my mind wander,


    thinking about the night ahead. | wondered what Kex had nned, and a small smile. crept onto my face.


    treaming down my body. The steam filled the


    When | stepped out of the shower, | 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.ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .


    Then, they gently applied light makeup to my face, making me feel like a princess. As | looked at myself in the mirror, | could


    hardly believe the woman staring back at me. | had never felt so beautiful. The door swung open, and Aisha entered the room.


    “Oh, goddess!” she eximed. | watched her through the mirror, a smile spreading across my face. She walked over to me, a


    look of wonder on her face.


    “You look like a bride!” she said, her voice full of awe. |ughed, feeling a flush of warmth spread througly me.


    “Thanks my love,” | said, feeling a little embarrassed by her praise.


    “It’s time for the ball,” she said, a hint of excitement in her voice.


    | nodded, taking a deep breath. | 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 with excitement as we picked up on Kex’s


    scent.


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


    walked towards me, his hands reaching out to take mine.


    “You look beautiful,” he said, his voice full of admiration.


    My cheeks flushed with a mix of happiness and embarrassment. | let him lead me to the stairs, his hand resting on my waist. We


    walked up the stairs, side by side, and | could feel the excitement building within me. We were almost there.


    “Let''s dance,” Kex said, and | nodded, my heart racing.


    He took my hands and led me to the dance floor. The music began to y, and we started to move to the rhythm. All eyes were


    on us as we danced, and | felt a mix of excitement and nervousness.


    | looked up at Kex, his eyes sparkling with joy. At that moment, | couldn’t help but feel grateful to Astel for rejecting me, for giving


    me the chance to be with Kex. | wouldn’t have been able to experience this moment without him.


    As the music stopped, Kex looked at me, his eyes full of adoration. He took my


    hand and led me to the throne, helping me sit down. | sat beside him, feeling a rush of excitement and anticipation. Kex stood up


    and addressed the room.


    m pleased to see you all here, even though it was on short notice,” he said, his voice full of gratitude. “Thank you for honoring


    me by attending this ball.” He smiled at the crowd, and | felt a wave of pride wash over me.


    He cleared his throat, his eyes never leaving mine.


    “After spending my life without a mate for so long, the moon goddess finally decided to visit my home,” he said, his voice thick


    with emotion.


    My checks flushed with a mixture of embarrassment and pride. Kex turned to the crowd, his smile beaming.


    “| present to you, your new Luna, Nelly Armstrong,” he announced.


    The crowd burst into apuse, and | couldn’t help but smile and wave at them. It was a moment | would never forget.


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    As | greeted the people who came to congratte me, | noticed that Kex was receiving a letter from someone. | smiled and


    nodded at the people who were approaching me, but | kept one eye on Kex.


    | saw him read the letter, his expression turning from joy to concern. | couldn''t help but feel a sense of dread. What could be in


    that letter?


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