《Rejected Slave To The Alpha》 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Nelly¡¯s POV ¡°Y-you can¡¯t do this to me, Astel,¡± | stuttered, my heart racing as we stood in the middle of the crowd. Tonight was the mating ball, the grand hall filled with pack members. Electrifying music andughter resonated in the air, and the ambiance was lively. | just found out that Astel was my mate; he¡¯s the Alpha of the Bluemoon stone pack. I''d hope Astel epts me as his mate. But instead of the words | yearned for, Astel¡¯s gaze shifted to my cousin, Shantel. My heart skipped a beat, and his next words shattered my heart. ¡°Nelly, you are not what | want,¡± he dered, his voice harsh and unkind. ¡°You are not worthy of being my mate. | choose Shantel, your cousin, as my mate instead.¡± My knees shook, and it felt like my heart had been torn from my chest. Fresh tears welled up in my eyes, and my palms grew mmy. ¡°W-what did you just... say?¡± | stammered, my voice quivering. | couldn¡¯t believe Astel had chosen Shantel over me. ¡°You heard me, Nelly! | won¡¯t repeat my words,¡± Astel retorted firmly at me. ¡°Shantel will be my mate, and Luna of my pack, she¡¯s the one I''ve chosen.¡±N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. No! Desperation surged within me immensely; my hands balled into fists. | couldn''t let Shantel win again. Ever since we were children, she¡¯d always taken what was rightfully mine. ¡°Please, Astel, you must be mistaken. You can¡¯t reject me. We''re bound together by the moon goddess!¡± | pleaded with him. | couldn''t ept this rejection; | just can¡¯t! Shantel stood next to Astel, she sweetly held his hand with her triumphant gaze fixed on me. She couldn¡¯t resist adding her hurtful words. ¡°You''re a worthless piece of trash, Nelly,¡± Shantel spat, her face twisted with hatred. ¡°You''re not fit to be anyone¡¯s mate; you''re just a burden.¡± My teeth gritted in anger, but my pain intensified as it drowned me when | noticed how possessively Astel embraced Shantel. ¡°Sweetheart,¡± Shantel purred to Astel, ¡°Why don¡¯t we sell my nasty cousin to Alpha Kex as his s*x ve, hm? I¡¯m sure he¡¯d be delighted to take her off our hands.¡± | seethed resentfully at Shantel; that woman! | felt fear immediately run through my veins. Why would she suggest that!! Alpha Kex was a force to be reckoned with. His name struck fear into the hearts of those who heard it, and his reign of terror was legendary. Hisnds were vast, and his power was absolute. People whispered about him in hushed tones, and many prayed they would never cross his path. His pack was known for its ruthlessness and savagery, and no one had ever dared to challenge him. The very mention of his name sent a chill down the spines of those who heard it. And | couldn¡¯t help but worry about the possibility that Astel might consider it. Alpha Kex was known for his fearsome reputation, and Shantel¡¯s idea was cruel. ¡°That¡¯s a good n,¡± Astel smirked. ¡°Astel!¡± | eximed, shocked and taking a step back. How could he even entertain such a thought? Feeling sick and heartbroken, | hurriedly left the grand hall not turning back to look at those | once thought were my friends deciding my fate like it was a piece of documents they could easily manipte. Within a few minutes, | found myself on the balcony, tears flowing down my cheeks. At this point, various things skipped through my mind and questions | didn¡¯t have answers too wondered all over my head. ¡°Why did the moon goddess fate me to him?¡± | was in despair, my hands gripping the balcony railing. This was that one question that sessfully repeated itself continuously. | didn¡¯t have anyone to ask this question so | just directed them back to the moon goddess because she did all this to me. Amidst my sorrow, | heard footsteps approaching from behind. | quickly turned, and surprisingly it was Astel. ¡°Nelly, are you alright?¡± he frowned slightly. | shook my head, unable to hide my tears. ¡°Thanks to you, I¡¯m far from alright,¡± | retorted, feeling a mixture of anger and despair. Looking at him now, his facial expression looked different from what it had a few minutes ago and that shocked me. Astel stepped closer, attempting to ce a hand on my shoulder, but | shifted away. ¡°Don¡¯t touch me, Astel,¡± | muttered, clearly upset with him. ¡°What do you want?¡± | met his eyes again, and | thought | saw a flicker of hurt in them. But it couldn¡¯t be true, his behavior a few minutes ago was extremely different from the Astel | knew or did | never know the real Astel? Was he a lie? Astel had just dered his love for Shantel in front of everyone and right in front of me like | was a piece of trash. Like | was nothing. ¡°What do you want?¡± | asked again, my voice trembling. ¡°Nelly, | want to you,¡± Astel replied, his tone gentle. ¡°I didn¡¯t mean to hurt you. But my luna should be a strong she-wolf like Shantel..¡± | immediately unconsciously rolled my eyes and scuffed at his attempt to fake sympathy because something deep inside me told me he was pretending. ¡°You want me?¡± | chuckled in self-mockery. He had just professed his love for Shantel in front of everyone. What exactly was he up to now? ¡°Yes, Nelly,¡± Astel nodded, his eyes serious. ¡°Be my mistress, so you can stay by my side.¡± My smile faded, reced by emptiness. ¡°Didn''t you say that...¡± | started, | tried to stop my voice from cracking hence | couldn¡¯t continue. This was the height of pain and betrayal. | should have known what type of person he was after confessing to Shantel but | wanted to give him the benefit of doubt. ¡°| can¡¯t ept that,¡± | said, my voice firm, my eyes sadly lowered but | immediately raised it back up. ¡°| deserve more than being someone¡¯s mistress.¡± | tried to sound strong because | didn¡¯t want him to see how hurt | was. Astel looked up, and his eyes darkened. ¡°You''re ungrateful, Nelly!¡± he growled. ¡°I¡¯m offering you a way out of this mess, and you''re refusing it?¡± My heart sank, but my words remained resolute as | retorted, ¡°I... | want more than that, Astel! | deserve respect and dignity, not to be treated as someone¡¯s ything.¡± ¡°Fine!¡± Astel snapped, his tone cold. | involuntarily trembled, and his next words hit me like cold ice. ¡°|, Alpha Astel, reject you, Nelly Armstrong, as my mate and Luna!¡± Asearing pain tore through my chest, a pain so intense that it felt physical. Gasping for breath, | couldn¡¯t believe Astel was rejecting me a second time, and this was more painful than before. ¡°A-Astel,¡± | gasped, reaching for him as my chest tightened. My knees buckled, and | copsed to the floor, the world spinning, my vision fading to ck. Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Nelly POV My eyes fluttered open, and | found myself lying on the cold marble floor with a dull ache in my head. Groggily, | sat up, realizing | was still on the balcony. It was morning already, and the sheer sight of the cloudless sky filled me with despondency. Last night was depressing, and the effect of Astel¡¯s brutal rejection was still taking a toll on me no matter how hard | tried to ovee it. Gradually, | got to my feet and then hurried out of the balcony until | reached the pack house. | made sure | avoided being seen by anyone, and just as | was about to take the stairs, | stumbled into someone. My cousin, Shantel! | stumbled backward and | looked up to see her vicious gaze puncturing me. ¡°You wh ore!¡± She roared hysterically, lunging forward at me fiercely. | jumped as | moved back in three steps; she was thest person on earth I¡¯d ever want to face right now at the moment. ¡°What the hell were you doing with Astel on the balconyst night?¡± Shantel hissed, and then she gripped my hair. ¡°Tell me, you little bi tch!¡± ¡°Ah! Please, |... ah!¡± | cried out, wrestling with her as she shook my hair. ¡°Let go of me!¡± | begged, trying to pull away. ¡°I didn¡¯t do anything, | swear!¡± However, Shantel was having none of it, her expression was vicious and hysterical. ¡°You''re lying!¡± She shouted in my face, her eyes twisted with rage. ¡°I''m telling the truth, let go of me!¡± | whined, hurtfully. Yet, Shantel was still agitated; she raised her hand, and pped me across the face, hard. ¡°Ah!¡± | gasped, stroking my stinging cheek as tears welled up in my eyes. ¡°You bit ch! Stay away from my man, do you hear me?!¡± Shantel barked, pushing me angrily. These Automation Tools Might Surprise You | wobbled on my feet and fell to the ground, my arm hitting the floor with a sickening crunch. ¡°Mhm,¡± | hissed in pain, my arm bleeding. ¡°Nelly!¡± A gasp from the end of the hallway, and when | looked up, | saw Aisha standing in front of me, her eyes wide with horror. a ¡°Oh my G od, Nelly!¡± she cried, rushing to my side. Just as she was about to help me, at growl erupted behind us. ¡°Stay away from her, Aisha!¡± Carl snarled, his face contorted with a frown. ¡°This is between Shantel and Nelly. Let¡¯s go!¡± Carl was the Beta¡¯s son and Astel¡¯s best friend. Aisha became powerless, and | knew she had to obey her boyfriend. ¡°I''m sorry, Nelly,¡± she muttered helplessly before stepping back and standing behind Carl. There, there, there, Shantel cooed, walking dangerously towards me, and | quivered. Shantel is a crazy bi tch, and | knew the limits she¡¯d go to just to see me hurt. Through the corner of my way, | saw Aisha ring at Shantel when she grabbed my hand. | knew she was infuriated seeing me hurt, but she couldn¡¯t do anything, not with Carl by her side. ¡°You''re pathetic,¡± Shantel sneered at me, her grip tightening on my arm. ¡°Plea-please let... let me go, Shantel,¡± | whimpered painfully, but Shantel was upromising. ¡°Listen to me you wh ore! Astel is mine and mine alone, do you hear me?¡± she raged. | whined hurtfully, unable to say a word, as my eyes wordlessly pleaded with her to let me go. Just as Shantel raised her hand again to strike me, a deafening roar reverberated throughout the entire pack house. Everyone froze, their eyes wide with fear. Then, we all saw the source of the roar: It was the tallest man I have seen in my entire life. | couldn''t see his face well but from where he stood | could feel the strong, fierce and angry auraing from him. 24 These Automation Tools Might Surprise You 2 IL ¡°Stand back!¡± He suddenly growled. Awave of shock overwhelmed everyone. Who was protecting me! | couldn''t decipher who it was because | knew no one was as tall as he is in my pack so who could he be and | wasn¡¯t informed we had any visitor in the pack. ¡°Alpha Rex¡± | suddenly heard Shantel whisper in panic and | immediately felt fear seeth through my body The atmosphere was intense, everyone broke into cold sweats even | was terrified. But that didn¡¯t stop me from wondering why he saved me: | learned he was a ruthless Shantel cowered away from me. her eyes wide with terror. ¡°I-I¡¯m sorry. Alpha.¡± she stammered. backing away. | didn¡¯t mean to... But Alpha Kex cut her off. his voice full of fury and irritation. ¡°Get out of my sight!¡± In the blink of an eye. Shantel turned and fled like a bat out of hell. And just like her, everyone scurried out of the pack house with their hearts in their mouths. Alpha Kex strode towards me, his power radiating from him like a force field. I could now see his face well. | had heard stories of how handsome he looked or how his face looked so cold and emotionless at the same time but looking at him now he looked absolutely breathtaking. He had close to a perfect face shape and even his figure looks perfect. Even his ocean blue eyes was unique and perfect.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org. | tried recoiling but was too weak to make a move as the formidable alpha reached me. and suddenly he carried me in a bridal style and | stilled. My eyes widened with shock. Did he just..? As Alpha Kex carried me, his intoxicating presence overwhelmed me and | subconsciously snuggled into his chest,forted by the warmth and my hands suddenly found its way to his arms and | felt how huge and strong they felt. | felt him stiffen, but that didn¡¯t make me cower as it somewhat felt safe in his arms When | looked up at his face through my half-lidded eyes, his unearthly gorgeous face was stern and unreadable. My head was reeling, and | felt so tired, so weak. Finally, | surrendered to the exhaustion and fell back into a deep sleep.. These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A = Slowly. | woke again. my eyes fluttered open, and | found myself in a familiar room- the old space | called my room. When | struggled to sit up on the bed. | was still feeling groggy and disoriented. ¡°How did | get here? | thought and then tried to remember the previous events of the day. The door creaked open, and Shantel stepped into the room. | could smell the fear wafting off her, but she remained expressionless. ¡°You are summoned.¡± she said. her tone dismissive, as she crossed her arms on her chest. | was surprised; this was unlike her. Who could it be that Shantel was so afraid of? ¡°Alpha Kex wants to see you!¡± Shantel added uneasily. Alpha Kex?! Hearing that name alone. my heart ski pped millions of beats, and my eyes widened. Why was he summoning me? f& Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Nelly POV | and Shantel arrived at the pack house, our steps echoing through the dimly lit corridor until we reached the imposing door to the Alpha¡¯s office. Upon our arrival, Shantel gave me a mischievous smirk, leaving me with an unsettled. feeling. The pack guards stationed at the door let me in, and | immediately became scared and | silently prayed to the moon goddess as anxiety swept through me because | was acutely aware that | was the only one allowed to step into the Alpha¡¯s private office. Entering the sp acious office, my blood ran cold as my eyes came upon Alpha Kex. He was seated in a grand high-backed chair, his posture exuding regal authority and an intimidating aura. Astel also sat beside him looking all mighty and high and it irritated. me Just the sight of Alpha Kex sent shivers down my spine. ¡°Alpha Kex,¡± | began, offering him a respectful bow as | tried to steady my trembling. feet. His dark eyes bore into mine, calcting and intense, making my heart race. It was as if he was straight right into my soul. This man was too scary, too terrifying. ¡°You will leave with Alpha Kex tomorrow,¡± Astel¡¯s voice suddenly rang out in the room. His tone loud and clear as if leaving no room for negotiation. My eyes widened, panic rising in my chest. | turned to where Astel was standing, but he looked away, his face impassive, Was he saying the truth? ¡°Leaving?¡± | whisper yelled as my voice came out in a questioning tune. The idea of leaving with Alpha Kex to his dwelling was both terrifying and bewildering. | had heard his pack was the most inhumane ce to ever be. The ck Moon Pack was known for its brutality, filled with ferocious people, they were well-known and their alpha King was no other than -Alpha Kex. He¡¯s the alpha of all alphas, the Werewolf King. These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A 59% I may have never visited the ck Moon Pack in my entire life, but | had heard scary tales. Tales scary enough to make children pee on themselves and adults unable to sleep Was Astel really giving me away to the ruthless alpha? What was he thinking?! What did | do wrong?! ¡°You heard me; | won''t like repeating myself twice or there will be consequences!¡± Astel snapped icily, his deep voice sending chills down my spine. | felt helpless and vulnerable, hot tears welling up in my eyes as | tried to fight back the rising panic. No, this couldn¡¯t seriously be happening. | stag gered backward, shaken. The atmosphere in the sp ac ious office grew tense, almost suffocating for me. | was. almost losing control of my own breathing. | shifted my attention back to Alpha Kex, my eyes imploring him. ¡°Plea-please, Alpha,¡± my voice quivered, ¡°Do.... Don¡¯t let me leave with you. | don¡¯t want to leave my pack.¡± | stammered hoping he would reject Astel¡¯s offer.. Why would he even agree for me to follow him to his pack? | wasn¡¯t of any importance to him so why? Alpha Kex remained unmoved, his cold, dark eyes unwavering. ¡°You have no choice Nelly. My decision is final¡± Astel said again and my heart shattered even more. Fresh tears fueled up in my eyes as | knelt on the floor, unable to ept the reality. ¡°Please, no! You can¡¯t take me with you; I don¡¯t want to leave!¡± 103 Alpha Kex¡¯s eyes still held no emotions, their intensity sending shivers through my entire body. | fearfully cowered and turned to Astel, frantically praying he changes his mind and tells me he was joking. Astel¡¯s expression remained unyielding, and | implored, ¡°Don¡¯t let him take me, | beg you! Astel, please!¡± ¡°The decision has been made and finalized,¡± Astel responded, his tone devoid of emotion. ¡°You are no longer a member of my pack, Nelly.¡± These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A 14.54 Wed, 21 Feb My world felt like it was crashing down around me, and | felt a familiar lump in my throat. Could he truly be nning to hand me over to this heartless Alpha? No, | won¡¯t ept this! ¡°But Astel¡¯ | tried to talk him out of it, but instead his contempt for me grew increasingly. ¡°You''re wasting your breath, Astel interrupted tly, his words leaving me in disbelief. My mouth went dry, my chest pounding, as | gawked at him in shock. ¡°| will die!, Astel! Please, we¡¯re mate.... Before | finished my words, Astel stood up and pped me across the face. ¡°Ah!¡± | cried out, falling to the ground, my hand instinctively reaching for my stinging check. Astel¡¯s eyes zed with anger as he leaned down, he grabbed me by the hair, pulling my head back roughly. His growl filled the vast office with menace, and he leaned in close, his eyes locked onto mine meanly. But even as Astel did so, my gaze shifted to Alpha Kex, who remained impassive and apathetic, giving away no sense of caring. Yet, what had | expected from him? From what | had understood, Alpha Kex was a man without a heart, a cold-blooded alpha. My hope waned. | was practically hopeless. ¡°Shantel¡¯s carrying my heir. ¡± Astel whispered in my ear, his voice low and menacing."1 will im her as my Luna next week. So you are dead or alive has nothing to do with me, understood? He released his grip on my hair, and | fell to the floor, a so b escaping my lips. When, how did she get pregnant. On the other hand, Astel smirked, he turned to face Alpha Kex and dered, ¡°She is yours, Alpha.¡± Alpha Kex suddenly stilled/with an unreadable expression, his poise untainted. Those Automation Tools Might Surprise YouThis is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. Wed, 21 Feb 59% Amomentter, | stood in despair, my body trembling with devastation. | knew | only had one option and | was willing to take it to get out of this hell. 4B | agree to go with you, Alpha Kex, | muttered. SEND GIFT These Automation Tools Might Surprise You Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Nelly¡¯s POV ¡°Leave me!¡± Aisha¡¯s voice echoed. | turned around and saw her rushed into the office, with the pack guards behind her. It felt like she was being chased by a group of wild animals. They attempted to reach for her, but Alpha Kex signaled the guards to hold back. Even from where | stood, | could hear her heavy and difficult pants for air. Aisha suddenly fell to her knees right before Alpha Kex, her breathinging in ragged gasps. | unconsciously let out a gasp. ¡°A-Aisha...¡± | stammered, taken aback. | didn¡¯t know what to say or even think. My mind.pletely stayed nk as it tried to understand the scene unfolding before me. ¡°What stup idity are you disying, Aisha? How dare you enter an Alpha¡¯s office like that?!¡± Astel¡¯s voice roared furiously but to my surprise, she wasn¡¯t affected. Aisha didn¡¯t reply for a while as she seemed to continue staring at Alpha Kex as if thinking of what to say. ¡°Please Alpha,¡± she began, her voice trembling, and her eyes blurry as she spoke, trying so hard not to look Alpha Kex in the eye.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. ¡°| beg of you, don¡¯t take Nelly with you!¡± She whispered but it was loud enough for everyone in the office to hear. Saying | was shocked would be an understatement, | was overwhelmed by her bra would have never dreamt of her helping me in a case like this especially knowing that she is mated to Astel¡¯s Beta. Not every friend would dare to stand up for a friend by confronting an Alpha like Alpha Kex. | could immediately feel the air in the office grow tense. It was then | wished | could tell her to stop, but even | was too scared to move from my spot, especially when | could feel Alpha Kex eyes on me, and that feeling confused me. Astel was ring murderously at Aisha from where he stood, and from the corner of my eye, | could see a formed fist resting by his side. From past experience, | knew that he was angry, and that w s¡¯se rious evidence that he could pounce on Aisha any time soon, and | panicked at the thoughts of the result. I These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A E ¡°Please don''t, Alpha.¡± Aisha continued, not looking bothered by Astel¡¯s outburst, tears now visible in her eyes. It felt almost as though Astel waspletely invisible to her. But, Alpha Kex remained silent With his face emotionless and cold as | continued to feel his eyes staring directly at his eyes staring directly at my face. In my attempt to prevent eye contact between us, out of fear, my eyes mistakenly met his, and | could have sworn it was as though his eyes were asking to hear my opinion on this situation, but almost like the speed of light, his ocean blue eyes returned to their cold and emotionless pit. The room remained silent, and | silently prayed someone would break the chain of silence and just then, Carl- Aisha¡¯s mate, stormed into the room panting even louder than when Aisha had barged into the room. It was evident that he had run his way to this room to stop his mate¡¯s new found craziness. ¡°Greetings Alphas!¡± He quickly bowed before immediately turning to Aisha. | had expected him to pay more respect to the Alphas, but he just decided they weren''t his priority at the time. ¡°Stop this nonsense!¡± he growled, his voice low but loud at the same time as he grabbed her right arm which was closer to him. ¡°Leave me alone, Carl,¡± Aisha resisted as she aggressively shook him off. ¡°Listen to me, Aisha. Stay away from Nelly, she¡¯s bad luck. She isn¡¯t worth stressing yourself out on. She will bring you nothing good.¡± Carl whispered as if trying to beg her to heed him. ¡®Carl, you have no right to tell me what is good or bad for me. And for your information, she¡¯s not bad luck. What is bad luck is this pack which is ruled by a selfish Alpha who only thinks with his go ddam pr ick.¡± Aisha retorted almost immediately and | tried so hard to not burst intoughter. Carl stood there dumbfounded; he waspletely stunned by Aisha¡¯s outburst, and to my surprise, that earned me a resentful look from him. ¡°Nelly doesn¡¯t deserve your loyalty; I¡¯m telling you because you¡¯re my mate and | want. what is best for you, stay away from her.¡± He replied after tearing his resentful eyes away from me. He then proceeded to hold Aisha¡¯s right arm again, but she shoved his hand away again. ¡°I won''t leave her; | already told you that she¡¯s my best friend!¡± ¡°Stop! Both of you!¡± Astel¡¯s voice suddenly boomed in the room, stopping both of them. These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A 14:54 Wed, 21 Feb ¡°We are sorry, Alpha,¡± Carl bowed apologizing for both him and Aisha but she just rolled her eyes where she stood. ¡°Aisha, | want you to know that Nelly has already agreed to leave. She is no longer wee in our pack,¡± he spat out. ¡°W-what!¡± Aisha eximed loudly. She nced at me for confirmation, but | helplessly looked away with my head. lowered. | knew | had disappointed and disgraced her, but | had no choice. From her expression, one could see that the little piece of news had hit her extremely hard | had agreed to leave the pack. She couldn''t believe it and her expression showed it well. The office suddenly became eerily silent and chilly. All of a sudden, Aisha faced Alpha Kex, and | saw a new kind of burning determination in her eyes and that made me very curious. What could she be thinking? ¡°Alpha. | request that | be allowed to apany Nelly when she leaves the pack,¡± she said all of a sudden with her voice steady, her shoulders straight, and her head held up high. | froze on the spot | was standing hearing what she said. What! Has she lost her MARBLES?!! She can¡¯t be serious requesting that. | heard a loud gasp escape Carl''s mouth as he suddenly seemed to lose his bnce, and fall straight to the ground. Even Astel looked like his eyes would bulge out their sockets, but to my surprise, Alpha Kex eyes weren¡¯t on me anymore, they were completely staring at Aisha in an unreadable way which | couldn''t decipher. ¡°You may apany her if that is your wish.¡± Alpha Kex¡¯s majestic voice finally filled. the room, and | felt my heart ski p a beat at the sound. ¡°Thank you, Alpha,¡± Aisha smiled brightly for the first time, and then she bowed. | frantically felt my own legs rush to her side, and pulled her into my arms, whispering, You can¡¯te with me, Aisha,¡± | pleaded, praying she would listen and change her mind, but she shook her head. ¡°Tell me, Nelly,¡± she faced me with a smile on her face. These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A 14:54 Wed, 21 Feb DE ¡°How would you cope in ck Moon pack without your one and only best friend? 1 can¡¯t stand by and watch you leave alone, | would be stricken with worry, if I¡¯m not there with you,¡± she murmured. | was speechless. Aisha has been my only friend and best friend since middle school and she has always stood by my side. Her love for me has been unwavering, and | thank the Moon goddess for blessing me with someone as good as her. Someone who is willing to stand by me and give me unwavering support at a time like this. Carl, who was still dazed, snapped out of his dazed state, and continued with his pleading. ¡°You can¡¯t go,¡± he said, his voice was almost shaking. ¡°We¡¯re mates. You can¡¯t leave me!¡± ¡°But | just did!¡± Aisha suddenly barked at him, ¡°I''m sorry, but, | will no longer stand by and watch you degrade my best friend. If you feel that this is only about Nelly, then, you are wrong. I¡¯m tired of you treating me like a property all in the name of being mates. You never once saw me as an equal; | was just amodity to you. You always judged me for everything | did, just because you didn¡¯t want that tiny ego of yours bruised. ¡°Are you choosing this worthless thing over our mate bond?! When did | ever treat you that way? You know | love you.¡± Carl shouted, his anger visible. He was clearly dissatisfied. ¡°Enough, Carl! | can¡¯t take your nagging anymore, I¡¯m sick and tired of it.¡± Aisha yelled. back. ¡°I, Aisha Stones, reject you, Carl Carlsbad as my mate!¡± What! My eyes widened with surprise, did she just reject her mate? ¡°Aisha...¡± Carl called, but it only came out as a whisper, he was clearly hurt and heartbroken. He seemed like one who had been punched in the gut, and he clutched his chest as if trying to alleviate the pain. Through the corner of my eye, | saw Astel looking at his best friend and Beta with concern. He knew that the hurt he was passing through was excruciating, and this provoked him as he threw a resentful stare at me. These Automation Tools Might Surprise You 7 58) As much as | didn¡¯t want to feel bad, | felt guilty for being the cause. But aforting hand reached out to me, it was Aisha, ¡°Don''t feel bad, | did the right thing, and you. know it.¡± Aisha might have not sounded so firm, but | understood her words; Carl wasn¡¯t her type of man, and he clearly doesn¡¯t deserve her. He never for once treated her right, and she knew it as well as the whole pack, but she always hoped he was going to change. ¡°Enough of the drama, everyone leave!¡± Alpha Kexmanded, his baritone voice. booming. Soon, Carl gave me the most resentful look, if looks could kill, | would be buried six feet below the ground by now. He then stormed out of the room. | held onto Aisha¡¯s hand as we also turned to leave after him, but, then, Alpha Kex¡¯s voice stopped me in my tracks as | was about to walk out the door. ¡°| wasn¡¯t speaking to you, Miss Nelly. Astel, | want to speak with Miss Nelly without disturbance. I¡¯m sure you understand.¡± | felt my heart sk ip another beat. Aisha squeezed my hand, whispering before leaving the office, ¡°You''ll be fine, and | will be outside waiting.¡± Astel, thest to leave, red at me with contempt before departing. | could see he was reluctant to leave, but he didn¡¯t have much of an option where Alpha Kex is concerned. | just know that everyone will me me for making Aisha rejecting Carl. It was a curse and burden | would have to carry now. Facing Alpha Kex now, | bowed my head, feeling the intense and edgy atmosphere, as we were the only ones left in the office. | became apprehensive, as fear began to creep into my mind, as it dawned on me that this was the first time we were both alone. Face to face with no obstacles or distractions, just the two of us here with my life at the tip of his fingers. | was alone with the Werewolf King- THE MOST RUTHLESS MAN IN THE WEREWOLF KINGDOM. SEND GIFT Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Chapter five. Nelly¡¯s POV The raspy sound of a ragged breath raked across my senses. | raised my head, my gaze drawn to Alpha Kex, his expression unreadable. A heavy silence stretched between us, broken only by the rasp of his breath. | felt my pulse quicken as his eyes swept over me, searching for something | couldn''t discern. Time seemned to stand still as we stood there. ¡°What''s your name?¡± he growled, his voice low and gruff. | rolled my eyes internally. Didn¡¯t he just hear Aisha call me by name? ¡°Nelly,¡± | said, meeting his gaze. He grunted, a displeased sound. ¡°You have got a mouth on you,¡± he said, his tone sharp. ¡°And | don¡¯t like a wolf who talks back. You forgot to add Alpha¡¯ when you spoke.¡± He leaned in close, his grip on my cheeks tightening. | felt a mix of emotions ¡ª fear. anger, and something | couldn¡¯t quite ce. ¡°I''m sorry, Alpha,¡± | said, my voice quivering. ¡°My name is Nelly..... Alpha¡± | stutter. ¡°Good,¡± he replied, releasing me from his grasp. | took a step back, my cheeks burning with humiliation.. | could feel the heat of embarrassment rising in my cheeks, and | longed to rub them, but | was afraid to move a muscle in front of him. He was somanding, so intimidating, and | hated it, but what else could | expect from a ruthless Alpha? | stood frozen in ce, my fists clenched at my sides. A part of me wanted to run, to escape this terrifying situation, but another part of me stood rooted to the spot, like a rabbit caught in a trap. He crossed his arms behind his back, his eyes taking over me like a predator sizing up its prey. | held my clothes close to my body, a meager defense against his piercing. gaze. | could feel my heart pounding in my chest, my breathing in shallow gasps. My skin pr ickled with uncase, my mind whirling with possibilities. IM These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A 14:54 Wed, 21 Feb DO. D €59% Was he going to hurt me? Was he going to say something cruel? Or was he just going to stand there, surveying me like an object to be used? Finally, he spoke, ¡°You will need to lose some weight,¡± he said, his gaze still running over my body. | bristled at hisment, my annoyance growing. Did he think | wasn¡¯t aware of my appearance? What right does he have to bodyshame me? | was about to give him a piece of my mind, to tell him | was perfect the way | am, but | held myself, reminding myself he was above me. ¡°What have you got to say for yourself?¡± he hissed, his breath warm against my neck. | froze, his proximity overwhelming. How close had he gotten without me noticing? It was then that | realized he was just inches away from me, his eyes fixed on mine. ¡°Yes, Alpha,¡± | stammered, the wordsing out in a trembling whisper. Asmile tugged at the corner of his mouth, and he took a step back. Without another word, he strode towards the door, and | scurried after him. When he flung it open, | froze in ce. Carl, Astel, and Shantel were standing there, their faces registering worries: | am pretty sure they were scared | had annoyed Alpha Kex. | could feel Aisha¡¯s gaze on me, her expression full of pity. ¡°If you are not happy with thismodity.¡± Astel said, his voice like a knife to my heart, ¡°we have plenty of other beautiful women you could have.¡± My blood boiled, and | had to resist the urge tosh out at him. How dare he talk about me like | was a product to be traded? Like | was less than a wolf? | clenched my fists, my nails biting into my palms. ¡°It looks like the dogs have eaten your brains. | need to remind you that she is mine now,¡± Alpha Kex said, his voice low and firm. ¡°If anyone speaks ill of her, | will not hesitate to remove their head.¡± Astel swallowed hard, his Adam''s apple bobbing in his throat. | smiled to myself, taking some satisfaction in seeing him brought low. Though | rolled my eyes knowing there is no difference between him and Astel. ¡°Get the car ready,¡± Alpha Kexmanded, his voice harsh and demanding. Astel nodded, his face pale. | watched as Astel left the room, his footsteps echoing off the stone walls. He stopped to speak with Carl, their voices low and muf fled. Then Carl left as well, and | was alone. 2/4 These Automation Tools Might Surprise You 14:55 Wed, 21 Feb with Alpha Kex, Shantel, and Aisha. Aisha moved towards me, her eyes full of concern. ¡°Are you okay?¡± she whispered. | looked into her eyes, ¡°I''m fine,¡± | said, though my voice wavered. After what seemed like hours, but could have been only minutes, Astel reappeared. ¡°The car is ready,¡± he announced. With that, we began to make our way out of the mansion. | stole a nce at Shantel, her expression unreadable. She looked away from me, and | turned back to face the door. We stepped outside, and the sunlight was blinding. | squinted as | adjusted to the sudden brightness. The car was waiting for us, sleek and ck, its engine purring. We got inside, and the door closed with a thud.. | said a quiet ¡°thank you¡± as the car door mmed shut. Aisha turned to me, her expression questioning. ¡°What for?¡± she asked. ¡°For choosing toe with me and rejecting your mate,¡± | said. ¡°I know what it means. to be away from your mate, and to reject them. | know it wasn¡¯t easy for you.¡± Aisha pressed my hands together and smiled. ¡°That¡¯s what best friends do,¡± she said. | returned Aisha¡¯s smile, a small knot of tension releasing from my chest. | sank back against the plush leather seat, allowing myself to rx for the first time in what felt like days. | knew Aisha was in pain, but she was doing her best to hide it, to make me feel less guilty. But | felt guilty anyway. | knew it was my fault she was here, in this car, thousands of miles from her rejected mate. | didn¡¯t like Carl, not one bit. But | knew what it was like to be rejected by your mate, to feel the pain in your heart and the howl of your wolf. | knew what it was like to ster a smile on your face, even as you felt like you were breaking inside. But as much as | hated to admit it, Carl had done this to himself. He had caused the situation that led to his rejection. Still, | couldn¡¯t help but feel a twinge of pity for him.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. | opened my eyes, and we were just crossing the border of our pack. | turned to look at Aisha, who was sleeping soundly, her head resting against the headrest. | caught Alpha Kex¡¯s gaze in the rearview mirror, and it made me feel uneasy. He was These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A 1 amerigma, a puzzle couldn¡¯t paine soler | didn¡¯t know if | could trust him, and | didn¡¯t know what to make of him Avesser in my head kept on soreaming at me telling me I¡¯m making a mistake. Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Chapter Six. Nelly¡¯s POV. The car came to an abrupt stop, and | lurched forward, nearly hitting my head on the seat in front of me. Aisha woke with a start, her eyes bleary as she rubbed them with the heel of her hand. ¡°Get out,¡± a harsh voice ordered from the front of the car. | knew it was Alpha Kex, and | felt a surge of annoyance. ¡°He couldn¡¯t open the door for us, like a gentleman would have?¡± | whispered to Aisha. ¡°We are talking about Alpha Kex here,¡± Aisha whispered back, and | rolled my eyes. Yes, | knew exactly who we were talking about. There was a loud rap at the window, making me jump in my seat. | rolled the window. down and came face-to-face with Alpha Kex, who looked extremely irritated. ¡°Do you need a special request before you step out?¡± he growled, his voice low and dangerous. | flinched, my heart racing in my chest. | felt like | was in trouble, even though | hadn''t. done anything wrong. Aisha spoke up, her voice steady. ¡°We are so sorry, Alpha,¡± she said, her eyes downcast. ¡°Please forgive us.¡± With a low hiss, Alpha Kex turned and began to walk away. | quickly opened the door, Aisha and | followed behind him, my heart still racing from his disy of anger. | adjusted my gown, tugging at the fabric, trying to get it to fall just right. | nced at Aisha, and | could see the same nervous energy reflected in her eyes. We walked in silence, our footsteps falling in unison behind Alpha Kex. | could feel the tension in the air, thick and heavy, as we made our way towards the pack house. Suddenly, a shrill scream broke the silence, sending a chill down my spine. | turned to see a woman running towards us, her expression ted. She was petite, with blonde hair and brown eyes. She was dressed in a simple gown, her feet bare as she ran across the grass. She stopped in front of Alpha Kex, a wide smile on her face. ¡°Oh, Kex!¡± she said, her These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A K59% voice breathless from running. She pulled him into a hug. They broke apart from the embrace, and the woman pressed a quick kiss to Alpha Kex¡¯s forehead. | turned away, my stomach churning with disgust. Couldn¡¯t they have saved. this disy of affection for when they were alone? ¡°Oh, | have missed you so much!¡± the woman gushed, a dreamy look on her face. | resisted the urge to gag. The woman reached out and wrapped her hands around Alpha Kex¡¯s waist, gazing up at him adoringly. He gently brushed a few strands of hair from her face, his expression unreadable. ¡°Emily,¡± he said, his voice tinged with exasperation. ¡°How are you doing?¡± ¡°This pack is different without you here,¡± she said, sounding almost triumphant. ¡°So | have heard,¡± Kex replied, the ghost of a smirk on his lips. Emily¡¯s smile faltered for a moment. She leaned forward, as if to kiss him, but Kex pulled back, his expression cool and detached. | cleared my throat, the sound loud and jarring in the silence. | turned to face them. Instantly, the pair broke apart, Emily¡¯s face flushed with annoyance. Emily¡¯s eyes fixed on me, her gaze icy and calcting. She looked at me as if | was a thrash. | looked away, feeling her gaze like a dagger piercing my skin. Aisha met my eyes, a smirk on her face. | couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. Aisha had always been one to dislike being bested. | could tell she was pleased to see Emily''s difort. ¡°Who are they?¡± she repeated, turning her gaze back to Alpha Kex. ¡°You don¡¯t need to know,¡± he said, his voice firm. ¡°They are not worth your time.¡± He reached out and gently caressed her cheek, and | watched as she blushed. | rolled my eyes. ¡°Ugh,¡± | thought to myself. It was all | could do to not gag. | was caught in this strange triangle of drama, and | wanted nothing more than to escape. | let out a deep sigh as Alpha Kex continued on his way, and | followed, my feet heavy with reluctance. His arm was now wrapped around Emily¡¯s waist, and they walked side. by side, their heads bent together. As we entered the mansion, | tried to shake off the feeling of unease that had settled over me. | needed to focus, to not let my emotions cloud my judgment. But it was These Automation Tools Might Surprise You 59% easier said than done. When we reached the third floor, Alpha Kex stopped at a door and pushed it open. My eyes widened in surprise as | took in the room. It was nothing like my room at the pack. The bed was enormous, and the dressing table was adorned with every type of makeup. and perfume imaginable. The window wasrge, the view stretching out over the in the distance. Everything was pink and white, my favorite colors. mountains ¡°Get a grip,¡± my subconscious whispered in my mind. ¡°This is your room.¡± | heard Alpha Kex say, his voice cutting through my thoughts. ¡°Mine?¡± | asked, confused. ¡°What about my friend?¡± | nced around the room again, my eyes taking in the luxurious furnishings, the soft fabrics and the opulent decor. ¡°No,¡± Alpha Kex said, his voice stern. ¡°This room is for you alone. You don¡¯t share it with anyone.¡± | felt a lump in my throat. ¡°Why?¡± | asked, my voice trembling. Alpha Kex¡¯s expression was unreadable. ¡°You know what | told you about having a sharp mouth,¡± he said, his voice low and dangerous. ¡°Yes, Alpha,¡± | whispered, my throat tight with fear. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Good, | made the decision in this pack and no one dared to question me,¡± he said in a stern voice. And | nodded, afraid my voice might betray me. Alpha Kex turned away from me with Emily, his eyesnding on Aisha. | watched as he gestured for her to follow him, and she nodded, her head bowed. She looked so small and scared, and | felt a pang of sympathy for her. But then she turned and left, walking beside Alpha Kex as if nothing had happened. | watched them go, feeling helpless and confused, so | decided to close the door. His hand shot out, holding the door open just as | was about to close it. ¡°Wait for me,¡± he said, his voice low andmanding. ¡°I will be back tonight.¡± | shivered, his words sending a chill down my spine. | nodded, knowing | had no choice. As the door closed behind him, | was left with a sense of unease. | wasn¡¯t sure what to expect from him, but | knew that | would have to be on my guard. | don¡¯t know how long | had been sitting at the door, lost in my thoughts, when the loud 34 These Automation Tools Might Surprise YouThis is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. A Startled me from my reverie. It couldn''t be Aisha: she would have called my name. Who was it, then? A cold dread began to creep over me. My mind raced through. the possibilities. ¡°| know you are in there!¡± the voice on the other side of the door roared. | recognized the voice immediately it was Emily. 18 Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Chapter Seven. Nelly¡¯s POV. The knocking continued, but | remained still, determined not to open the door. | didn¡¯t know who was on the other side, and | didn¡¯t want to risk opening the door to someone who might be dangerous. | was new to this pack, and | didn¡¯t want to make any missteps that might put me in danger. The knocking more insistent, but | held my ground, refusing to budge. | was safe behind the door, and | wasn¡¯t about to take a chance on my safety. Ww ¡°| know you are in there!¡± the voice on the other side of the door roared. | recognized the voice immediately it was Emily. But what did she want from me? Was she here to cause trouble, or was she in trouble herself? My mind raced as | tried to figure out what to do. Should | open the door and see what she wanted, or should | ignore her and hope she went away? But what if Aisha was in trouble? Either way, my heart was pounding and my palms were sweaty. Without thinking, | opened the door and Emily stumbled into the room, her face contorted with rage. She stood there, her arms folded across her chest, her breathing. heavy and ragged. | closed the door behind her, my heart pounding in my chest. My hands trembling, | rubbed them nervously against my gown. ¡°Hey,¡± | said, trying to keep my voice calm. But the word came out sounding more like a squeak. Emily¡¯s eyes zed. ¡°You think we are equals?¡± she spat. | waspletely at a loss. ¡°What do you mean?¡± | asked her. ¡°What did Rex tell you about a sharp mouth?¡± She asked me, annoyed. ¡°That rule is for Kex alone,¡± | said, my voice barely above a whisper. ¡°| don¡¯t know where Kex found you, but you''re nothing like us,¡± she sneered, wrinkling her nose in disgust. ¡°You even stink.¡± | let out a gasp as | looked down at myself. These Automation Tools Might Surprise You ¡°Are you mad?¡± | asked, raising my voice, heat rising in my chest. ¡°| think you would do yourself the grace of lowering your voice, you are talking to the future Luna.¡± My eyes. widened in shock, future Luna? But there were no rumors that he had found his mate or that he was engaged. She must have noticed the shock on my face. ¡°Don¡¯t be surprised my dear, | don¡¯t know what he must have told you but you are nothing but his S ex toy,¡± she said with a sly smile. | was about to reply when there was a knock at the door. ¡°Come in,¡± | called out, trying to keep my voice steady. Amaid entered, her head bowed low. ¡°My Lady, your presence is requested,¡± she said, her voice barely above a whisper. She nodded, she cast me one hateful look before she turned and left the room, the door closing softly behind her. As | stepped out into the hallway, my stomach rumbled, reminding me that | was overdue for a meal. | spotted Aisha a few feet away, and she quickly enveloped me in a tight hug. ¡°Where¡¯s your room?¡± | asked, pulling away from her embrace. She pointed down the hall to a door three rooms away from mine. ¡°I¡¯m right here if you need me,¡± she said, her voice reassuring. I smiled. ¡°Did you hear that Emily is Alpha Kex¡¯s mate?¡± | muttered as we made our way to the kitchen. Aisha stopped in her tracks, turning to look at me with wide. eyes. ¡°Who told you that?¡± she asked, sounding incredulous. ¡°Emily herself,¡± | replied. Aisha burst intoughter, and | looked at her, confused. ¡°She¡¯s lying,¡± Aisha said, her face full of mirth. ¡°She¡¯s just trying to get under your skin.¡± ¡°How did you find out?¡± | asked, my curiosity getting the better of me. Aisha grinned. ¡°I overheard some of the maids gossiping,¡± she said. ¡°They were talking about Alpha Kex¡¯s deceased beta sister, and | asked who it was. They said it was Emily.¡± These Automation Tools Might Surprise You 58% | shook my head, a sinking feeling in my herself as Alpha Kex¡¯s Luna,¡± | said. omach. ¡°You have to see how she i Aisha nodded, her expression turning serious. ¡°I know,¡± she said. We arrived at the kitchen, and the head chef served us a te of pasta. As we were about to head back to our rooms, | saw Aisha¡¯s te of food tip over. | turned to look at her, and her eyes were wide with shock. | followed her gaze, and saw a young man standing nearby, his own te of food also knocked over. Our eyes met, and | saw his eyes sparkle with recognition. It was then that | realized this was Aisha¡¯s mate. And then Aisha ran off. ¡°Aisha!¡± | called out, but she didn¡¯t stop. She continued to run, her footsteps echoing off the walls. ¡°Aisha!¡± | called again, panic rising in my chest. But she was already gone, her figure disappearing around the corner. | stood there, frozen in shock. Then | turned to the young man, who was looking at me with a mixture of confusion and curiosity. | was at a loss for words. ¡°Harry,¡± he said smiling. ¡°Huh?¡± | muttered. ¡°My name is Harry,¡± he said, and | nodded, not sure what to say. He held out his hand, and | shook it, trying to put on my best smile. ¡°Nelly.¡± ¡°| don¡¯t recall seeing you around here before. You must be new to the pack.¡± | nodded, still unsure of what to say. ¡°We are guests of Alpha Kex,¡± | said finally, finding my voice tight. ¡°What''s your friend¡¯s name?¡± he asked, making me nce in the direction Aisha had run off in. | hesitated, unsure of what to say. But | knew that there was no point in hiding the truth from him. ¡°Aisha,¡± | muttered, my voice barely audible..N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Harry nodded, a thoughtful look on his face. ¡°And why did she run off like that?¡± He asked. ¡°| don¡¯t know, maybe she¡¯s having a hard time trying to process all this,¡± | said, my voice soft but firm. These Automation Tools Might Surprise You 58% Before he could say anything else, | turned and walked away. | could feel his eyes on my back as | left, but | didn¡¯t dare turn around. | ran through the halls, my heart pounding in my chest. | came to a stop outside Aisha¡¯s door, and | banged on it with all my might. ¡°Open the door, Aisha!¡± | yelled, my voice cracking with emotion. There was no response. ¡°Open the door!¡± | yelled again, my hands shaking. | pressed my car to the door, listening for any sound from inside. But there was only silence. | tried for several minutes to get Aisha to open the door, but there was no response. Finally, | gave up and turned to walk away. But as | did, | heard a voice behind me. ¡°You are back,¡± the voice said, and | jumped in surprise. | turned to see Alpha Kex standing in the doorway, his arms folded across his chest. ¡°Undress,¡± he said, his tone leaving no room for argument. f& Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Chapter Eight.. Nelly¡¯s POV. My hands were shaking as | pulled my gown over my head. Alpha Kex¡¯s gaze was fixed on me, and | felt as if he could see right through me. | could feel myself blushing under his intense stare, but | couldn¡¯t look away. He stood there, motionless, as | undressed. Finally, when | was done, he spoke. ¡°Leave the bra and pants on,¡± he said, his voice low and smooth. | wasn¡¯t sure what to say, so | just nodded, my checks still burning with embarrassment. With trembling legs. | began to walk towards him, trying to appear confident. | could feel his eyes on me, burning into my skin, and | couldn¡¯t help but enjoy the attention. But beneath the surface. | was a bundle of nerves, my heart racing and my palms. sweating. | didn¡¯t know what he was going to do if he finds out | am sacred, and | was scared to find out. So | knew | had to keep up appearances, to not let him see my fear. So | kept walking, my steps growing steadier with each step. | sat down on hisp, and he leaned in, his lips brushing against my neck, making me shiver. Tie your hair back, he whispered, his voice low and husky. | nodded, reaching up to gather my hair into a ponytail. As | pulled the stic band around the base of my ponytail, | felt his hands on my waist, his fingers tracing along my curves. | tried to keep my breathing steady, but my heart was pounding so hard | was sure he could hear it. His hands reach out to unsp my bra and then the door bursts open. My heart raced, Alpha Rex quickly pushed me, making me fall hard on the floor and he threw the nkets on me. | turned around, my heart still racing, and saw Emily standing in the doorway, her face a mask of disgust. | could feel my cheeks flushing red with embarrassment. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± Alpha Kex demanded, his voice stern. Emily began to s ob, her tears streaming down her face. | knew she was faking it, and | rolled my eyes, but Alpha Kex seemed to believe her. He got up and went to her, his hand on her shoulder. These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A 58%B ¡°What''s wrong?¡± he asked, his voice filled with concern. ¡°I''m feeling a headache and feverish,¡± she whimpered, sniffling as she wiped her tears. with the back of her hand. | could see through her act, but | said nothing, not wanting to make the situation worse. ¡°You should have knocked.¡± Alpha Kex said sternly. ¡°I''m sorry.¡± she mumbled, her eyes downcast. ¡°Let''s get you some medicine,¡± he said, leading her out of the room. As they walked away, Emily turned around and stuck her tongue out at me, and | clenched my jaw, my fists balled at my sides. | fumed as | thought about how lucky she was that my hands were tied. If | had been able to move freely, | would have pulled that tongue right out of her mouth! | cursed myself for not locking the door. If | had, she never would have been able to barge in and make a scene. | slipped my gown back on and gathered my resolve. | had to check on Aisha, to make sure she was okay. Maybe she would answer the door this time. | walked down the hallway, my heart pounding in my chest. As | approached her door, | took a deep breath and knocked. ¡°Aisha, it''s me. Can we talk?¡± | said, my voice wavering slightly. There was no response. | knocked again, a little louder this time. | heard the sound of keys jingling and my heart leapt with relief. A momentter, the door opened and Aisha stood before me, her eyes red and swollen.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Why are you crying?¡± | asked as | stepped inside, closing the door behind me, Aisha shuffled over to her bed, copsing onto it. and | stood there, unsure of what to do or say. Aisha¡¯s eyes were fixed on the wall, her expression unreadable. | broke the silence, my voice gentle. ¡°So can you kindly tell me why you have been crying?¡± She didn¡¯t respond. ¡°Aisha, please talk to me,¡± | said, pleading. She turned to face me, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. ¡°What''s his name?¡± she asked, her voice barely a whisper. These Automation Tools Might Surprise You ¡°Who?¡± | asked, my mind racing to keep up. ¡°My mate,¡± she said, her voice quavering. ¡°Harry,¡± | replied, the words tumbling out of my mouth before | could stop them. She nodded, her eyes meeting mine for the first time since | had entered the room. That¡¯s why I¡¯m like this,¡± she said, her voice breaking. Without thinking. | rushed over to Aisha and knelt beside her, my eyes wide with concern. ¡°Did he say something bad to you? Did he hurt you?¡± | asked, the words. spilling out of my mouth before | could stop them. Aisha held up her hand, her eyes pleading with me to stop. ¡°Chill,¡± she said. ¡°He didn¡¯t do anything like that. We haven¡¯t even seen each other.¡± | let out a breath, relieved that she hadn''t been harmed. ¡°Then what is it about him?¡± | asked, my curiosity getting the better of me. ¡°I''m scared that he might be like Carl,¡± she said, her voice trembling. ¡°Not everyone is like Carl,¡± | said, my tone gentle but firm. ¡°Sometimes we need to move on, and the moon goddess has given you another chance. You should embrace it.¡± ¡°It''s not that easy,¡± she said, her words little more than a whisper. | felt my heart ache for her. ¡°| know it¡¯s not,¡± | said. ¡°But you can¡¯t let fear hold you back. You deserve happiness. Just give it a chance,¡± | said, my tone gentle but insistent. She sat in silence, lost in her thoughts. ¡°Aisha,¡± | said, breaking the silence. She turned to look at me, her expression unreadable. ¡°Are you okay?¡± | asked, my heart in my throat. ¡°Yeah,¡± she muttered, her voice sounding distant. | wanted to reach out andfort her, but | didn¡¯t know how. So | just sat there, letting her have the space she needed. After a while, | broke the silence again. ¡°Is there anything | can do?¡± | asked. ¡°Stay with me for the night,¡± she said, her voice soft and pleading. | nodded without hesitation, andy down beside her. She rested her head on my chest, and | felt the weight of her worries lift off her shoulders. Wey there in silence, the only sound of our breathing. | didn¡¯t know when | drifted off to sleep, myst thought These Automation 58% being of Aisha.. As the morning sun streamed in through the window, it hit my eyes, forcing them open. | groaned and turned my head away from the light. In doing so, | noticed that Aisha was still fast asleep beside me. | didn¡¯t want to wake her, so | decided to get up and head to my own room. | opened the door and was greeted by an angry Alpha Kex. His eyes were dark and stormy, and | swallowed the lump in my throat. | knew | was in trouble, but | didn¡¯t know what I had done wrong. f& Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Chapter Nine. Nelly¡¯s POV. ¡°Where have you been?¡± he roared, his voice shaking the walls of the castle. | stammered, trying to find the right words. ¡°I-I-| was with Aisha,¡± | said, my voice shaking. His eyes narrowed. ¡°Does it look like | brought you here to spend time with her?¡± he asked, his tone scathing. ¡°She was having a bad time, and | just wanted tofort her,¡± | said, trying to exin myself. He let out a sarcasticugh. ¡°Wow, you really know how to make me feel like aplete idiot, don¡¯t you?¡± he sneered. ¡°What''s the difference betweenforting her and spending time with her?¡± | stood there, staring at him, my heart pounding in my chest. | wanted to argue with him, to scream at him that there was a difference betweenforting a friend and spending time with a friend. But | knew that arguing with Alpha Kex was dangerous, and | wasn¡¯t in the mood to pick a fight. | kept my mouth shut, my mind racing with thoughts of what to do next. ¡°Undress,¡± hemanded, his voice hard and upromising. ¡°Huh?¡± | muttered, not quite sure if I''d heard him correctly. ¡°Are you deaf?¡± he asked, his tone growing impatient. ¡°I said, undress.¡± | looked at him, my heart racing in my chest. | was hesitant, not sure what to do. ¡°Nelly, do what | asked you to do,¡± he said, his voice growing more stern. | swallowed hard, the lump in my throat feeling like a boulder. Reluctantly, | began to undress, feeling exposed and vulnerable under his watchful gaze. My bra, and gown are all on the floor except my pants, | was too shy to pull it off. ¡°Lay on the bed,¡± hemanded, his voice calm but firm. | nodded, my legs trembling as | obeyed. | tried to look strong, but | could feel my These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A 9.58% resolve faltering. | closed my eyes as |y down on the bed, my heart beating so fast | thought it would burst from my chest. | could feel his gaze on me, and | tried to still trembling body. ¡°Rx,¡± he said, his voice softening. | took a deep breath, trying to calm my racing heart. | felt his hot breath on my neck, and | knew he was close. | felt the bed shift as he leaned over me, and | closed my eyes, anticipating his next move. Suddenly, | felt his lips on my neck, and | gasped. My heart was pounding in my chest, and | gripped the sheets, trying to steady myself. ¡°Open your eyes,¡± hemanded, his voice gentle but firm. my | felt as though I were under a spell, and | obeyed unquestionably. When | opened my eyes, | was met with his intense gaze, his eyes burning with desire. My eyes ran from his neck to his hairy chest and trailed down. | was scared and anxious. Scared because | was In the presence of the great alpha Kex. and anxious because | had never done this before and the intensity of his gaze unnerved me. | had always imagined that my first time would be with my mate, but the moon goddess had other ns for me. Instead of being in the arms of my true love, | found myself in the bed of the ruthless Alpha Kex. | could feel his power radiating from him, and | was both terrified and excited by the prospect of what was toe. | knew that he was not the kind of man to be gentle, and | braced myself for what was toe. His chiseled abs looked mouth-watering and his happy trail of dark hair looked soft, and | had to fight the urge to run my fingers through it. | met his gaze and immediately averted my eyes, taking them back to his body. His skin glistened lightly with sweat, and | wondered how he was sweating in this cold. weather. ¡°First time?¡± He asked as if he could read my mind. ¡°Ye...yes.¡± | stuttered. ¡°| will be gentle he assured, he could sense my unease. ¡°Okay,¡± | whispered. These Automaten Tools Might Surprise You 14:57 Wed, 21 Feb His lips descended upon mine in a gentle kiss, it was dominating but gentle, and | willingly surrendered to his ministrations His hands found my body, caressing softly my head felt light and hazy and a little moan escaped me. He trailed open-mouthed kisses down my neck, making me squirm underneath him. My moans grew louder with each kiss, and | gasped when his mouth found my nipples and his fingers found my wet opening. | moaned loudly, as the pleasure shot throughout my body He slowly slid off my pants, and | was fully naked now Slowly he worked his way with his hand in between my thighs and slid a finger inside me then he added another one. making me press my eyes tighter. He began to trail his fingers inside my body slowly, each touch sending shockwaves of pleasure through me. | was helpless to resist, my body shivering and trembling under his touch. | felt like | was no longer controlling myself. My body was on fire. it was burning with unbridled desires. | moaned even louder as he increased his pace. | felt savage and wild, enjoying every stroke on my body. Suddenly, he stopped, and | raised my eyebrows, he pulled his trousers down and beneath his boxers | could see his di ck hard, and my nipples hardened. He spread my legs apart, wider than before. He pushed his hard di ck inside my tight pus sy and | gasped. It was painful at first, then it became pleasurable. He began to thrust inside of me, making my moans louder, | could swear if someone was in the next room they could hear my moans. He puts his thumb inside my mouth and | suck on it. He was thrusting me slowly, as if he was trying to be careful with me. ¡°Please.¡± moaned out loud.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org. ¡°Please what,¡± he asked in a seductive tune. ¡°Faster.¡± | said, my voice quivering. And then he began to thrust fast, my nails were in his hair as | tried to hold myself. | put one of his hands on my neck, slightly choking me, while his other hand was ying with my nipples. These Automation Te Might Surprise You Wed, 21 Fed He began to slow down. 58 ¡°Please don¡¯t stop, | cry out loud, the climax starting to build up. He knows I¡¯m about to reach it and bes even more aggressive, which makes me cu m in his d ick. With that, he stood up and started to get dressed. Without so much as a nce in my direction, he pulled on his trousers and shirt, and walked to the door. Then, without a word, he mmed the door behind him as he left. I stared at the door, feelingpletely and utterly alone. Maybe Emily was right, | thought. | was just a s ex toy to him, something to be used and discarded. Tears pri cked at my eyes, but | refused to let them fall. | would not give him the satisfaction of knowing he has broken me. SEND GIFT Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Chapter 10. Nelly¡¯s POV. Wrapping the nket around my body, | stumbled towards the bathroom, my feet sore and aching. It was as if every step took all the energy | had left. | sat in the water closet, my hands covering my face, trying to block out the world around me. | could not help but wonder why my destiny was so cruel to me. | had heard countless tales of others¡¯ first times of being wrapped in their man¡¯s arms, of breakfast in bed, of being pampered and massaged. But for me, there was only coldness and indifference. It was as if | were nothing more than a piece of trash to be discarded. | knew that there was nothing special about me, that | was not worthy of love. | was simply a tool, to be used and discarded when no longer needed. If only Astel had not rejected me, | would not be in this state. | had been so happy when | first came to this pack, but now | was not sure if | had made a mistake. | thought that | had found my ce in the world, but now | was not so sure. What if | was doomed to be alone, to be used and discarded like trash? | shook my head, trying to clear my thoughts. | had to find a way to move on, to put the past behind me. But it was so difficult to do when the wounds were still so fresh. | had vowed not to cry, but the tears came anyway, spilling down my cheeks and dripping onto the cold tile floor. | let them fall, giving in to the pain and despair that had been building inside me. When | was finally through, | grabbed a tissue and blew my nose, then flushed it away. | leaned back against the closet, letting my body rx into the cool surface. | heard footsteps approaching the bathroom door, and | knew it was Alpha Rex. | had locked the door, so it could only be him with the key. | scrambled to turn on the shower, hoping the sound of the water would mask my presence. | didn¡¯t want him toe in, | just wanted to be left alone. | stepped out of the shower, the cool air of the bathroom a wee relief after the steamy heat. | expected to see Alpha Rex standing there, but to my surprise, he was gone. | felt a wave of relief wash over me. 1/2 These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A BB58% | opened the wardrobe and pulled out a pair of jeans and a crop top. | dressed quickly, | packed my hair and stepped out of the bedroom, ready to face the day. | knocked on Aisha¡¯s door, but there was no answer. | pushed the door open slightly, peeking inside. The room was empty. She must be in the kitchen, | thought to myself. | began to walk down the hallway, my footsteps echoing against the walls. Just as | ced my foot on the first step, the world seemed to spin around me and | felt myself falling. | let out a scream as | tumbled down the stairs, my body bouncing against each step. My vision was a blur, my mind racing. | tried to grab hold of the railing, but my hands were too weak. | felt myselfing to a stop at the bottom of the stairs, my body aching and sore. | tried to sit up, but the pain was too much. | could hear someoneughing, but | couldn¡¯t make out their words. |y there, attempting to catch my breath. As my senses returned, | looked up and saw Emily standing at the top of the stairs,ughing hysterically. My anger boiled over, and all | wanted to do was to beat the living daylights out of her. But my body was too weak, and | could barely move. | tried to speak, but my words. came out as a strangled cry. | felt like a trapped animal, my heart racing and my breath.ing in short gasps. ¡°That¡¯s for sitting on top of my manst night,¡± she said, her voice filled with disdain. I spat on her, | watched as the spittle hit her cheek, the anger burning in her eyes. ¡°If | can¡¯t hit you, | will at least hurt your ego,¡± | said, my voice dripping with venom. | watched as she wiped the spit from her face, her expression full of fury. | felt a moment of satisfaction, knowing | had struck a nerve. But | knew this was only the beginning, and | braced myself for the storm toe. | felt her fingers entwine in my hair, pulling hard. | cried out in pain, but she didn¡¯t let go. | raised my hands to try to free myself, but she was too strong. | felt helpless, my head throbbing from the force of her grip. ¡°Let go!¡± | screamed, my voice h oa rse from the effort. But she didn¡¯t listen, only tightening her grip. | could feel my eyes filling with tears, and | knew | was powerless to stop her. ¡°What''s going on here?¡± Alpha Kex¡¯s voice rang out, reverberating through the air. Emily released her grip on my hair and bent down in front of me, her eyes wide and innocent. ¡°Kex,e over,¡± she said in a high-pitched, babyish voice. ¡°Nelly fell down, These Automation Tools Might Surprise You 3/3 58% pleasee help.¡± | sat there, a mess of tangled hair and bruises, and felt my stomach churn. | wanted to scream, to tell him what had really happened, but | couldn¡¯t find the words. Alpha Kex came over to us, his eyes narrowing as he took in my disheveled appearance. ¡°Couldn''t you watch where you were going?¡± he said, his voice stern. | opened my mouth to speak, but before | could say a word, Emily jumped in. ¡°Don¡¯t scold her, Kex,¡± she said, her voice like honey. ¡°She¡¯s in pain.¡± | felt my anger rising, my fists clenching at my sides. How could she lie so easily, as if it was nothing? With a hiss of frustration, Alpha Kex picked me up and carried me to my room. Emily followed behind us, her footsteps light as a feather. She opened the wardrobe and pulled out the first aid kit, setting it on the bed next to me. | could feel Alpha Kex eyes on me, studying my every move. | tried to hold still, but my limbs were shaking with anger and fear. | could feel the heat of their stares on my skin, and | wanted nothing more than to escape. Emily carefully treated my wounds, her gentle touch belying the turmoil | felt inside. ¡°You should be more careful, my dear,¡± she said, her voice sweet and patronizing. | rolled my eyes, unable to stop myself. ¡°Done,¡± she said, standing up and giving me a sickeningly sweet smile. ¡°And where are your manners?¡± Alpha Kex asked. ¡°Thank you.¡± | muttered. ¡°You are wee,¡± she added, as if she had done me some great service. | gave her a dirty look. f& N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Chapter 11 Chapter 11 Chapter 11. Aisha¡¯s POV. ¡°Nelly?¡± | groaned, turning to the space beside me. It was as if she had disappeared into thin air. | sat up, trying to make sense of what had happened. Maybe she had left early in the morning, without saying good morning. | felt a lump form in my throat, a bitter taste in my mouth. I tried to shake off the feeling, but it lingered, clinging to me like a shadow. | stood up, my limbs heavy and stiff. | needed to move, to get out of this room, to feel something apart from the emptiness that was eating me up inside. | stood up and made my way to the bathroom, my towel in hand. As | passed by the mirror, | caught a glimpse of myself and winced. My hair was a tangled mess, my eyes swollen and red. | looked as if | had been through a battle, and | felt every bit of it. | ran my fingers through my hair, trying to detangle the knots. | let out a hiss of pain as my fingers got caught, feeling like | was trapped in my body. | closed my eyes, trying to breathe through the frustration. | opened my eyes, expecting to be alone, but instead | saw him. He was standing in the doorway, his eyes locked on mine. | froze, my breath caught in my throat. ¡°Calm down,¡± he said, his voice soft and reassuring. | attempted to speak, but the words stuck in my throat. ¡°My name is Harry,¡± he said, breaking the silence. | nodded, swallowing hard. | felt like a child, unable to speak, reduced to simple gestures. He began to move towards me, his footsteps slow and deliberate. | pressed myself against the wall, my back t against the cool surface. He stopped a few inches away. from me, his body radiating heat. His breath was warm against my face, making my skin tingle. ¡°Who hurt you?¡± he demanded, his voice low and threatening. | struggled to find the words, my brain a jumbled mess. ¡°I will make that person pay,¡± he said, his voice hard and cold. These Automation Tools Might Surprise You 2 Wed, 21 Feb ¡°Alpha Kex,¡± | whispered, my voice barely audible. 958 58% | watched as the color drained from his face, his expression one of shock and disbelief. A smirk spread across my lips. ¡°So now you are at a loss for words, are you?¡± | asked, the smugness in my voice unmistakable. ¡°What happened to all your bluster and bravado?¡± | couldn''t help but feel a sense of satisfaction, knowing that | had knocked him. unbnced. He seemed at a loss for words. | burst outughing, the sound filling the room. ¡°I was just joking,¡± | said, the grin on my face spreading from ear to ear. ¡°That was an expensive joke,¡± he said, a hint of annoyance in his voice. ¡°| guess it was,¡± | replied, my smile turning into a smirk. ¡°I just couldn¡¯t resist, you were trying to act like an overprotective mate, we barely even know each other.¡± ¡°Well, | was just.... concerned,¡± he said, rubbing the back of his neck, his eyes avoiding mine. ¡°Oh, please,¡± | said, rolling my eyes. ¡°You were being a typical overprotective mate, trying to control everything.¡± He sighed, his shoulders sagging. ¡°I suppose you''re right,¡± he said, a sheepish grin spreading across his face. ¡°Now, can you please move out of my way? I¡¯m starting to feel ustrophobic.¡± ¡°Of course,¡± he said, stepping aside and giving me some much-needed breathing room. ¡°So, who hurt you?¡± he asked. ¡°What if | say it¡¯s you?¡± | asked, a mischievous glint in my eye. His eyes widened, his mouth falling open in shock. ¡°But we have barely even talked for twenty minutes! How can you...¡± he began, but then his eyes went wide again, realization dawned on him? ¡°Oh,¡± he said, his voice barely above a whisper. ¡°Is it because I¡¯m mate?¡± your I nodded.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. His eyes immediately turned pale, his skin losing all its color. ¡°Have | done something 2/1 These Automation Tools Might Surprise You 14:57 Wed, 21 Feb D 58%%% to hurt you unknowingly?¡± he asked, his voice quivering with emotion. ¡°Or have we met somewhere, maybe as kids, and | hurt you then?¡± | shook my head, my heart aching at his insecurity. ¡°No, you haven''t.¡± | said firmly. ¡°Then what have | done?¡± he asked, his voice almost pleading. ¡°Or is it because I¡¯m a Gam ma?¡± | sighed, taking his hand in mine. ¡°No, it¡¯s nothing like that,¡± | said. ¡°It¡¯s..plicated.¡± ¡°Please, make me understand,¡± he pleaded, his eyes wide with desperation. ¡°You don¡¯t know where | aming from,¡± | said, my voice soft and gentle. ¡°I don¡¯t know anything about you. Why are you so excited to see me,¡± | said, my voice full of emotion. ¡°| have always yearned to be with my mate, and now, the moon goddess has blessed me with a beautifuldy. | just can¡¯t help but be excited.¡± | took a deep breath, trying to wrap my head around his words. ¡°But that doesn¡¯t mean you can just push yourself onto me,¡± | said. ¡°Are you going to reject me?¡± he asked, his voice cracking. | kept quiet, unable to find the words to respond. Harry stepped forward, cing a hand on his shoulder. ¡°Answer me, Aisha,¡± he said, his voice stern. | felt my stomach twist into knots, my heart racing. | wanted to say yes, to make him go away, but | couldn¡¯t bring myself to do it. My feet carried me to the door and | opened it, my heart pounding in my chest. ¡°I think it¡¯s time you go,¡± | said, not daring to look at him. He was silent, but he made no move to leave. ¡°Please, Harry,¡± | pleaded, breaking. ¡°I need you to go.¡± ¡°Voice | heard footsteps heading towards the door, but then they stopped. | held my breath, not knowing what to expect. | finally raised my head to look at him, and my heart broke at the sight of him. His eyes were filled with hurt, his expression one of anguish. ¡°If you need me, I¡¯m on the second floor,¡± he said, his voice strained. ¡°My door says. ¡®Gammer Harry¡¯ on it.¡± | nodded, unable to find my voice. These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A 14:57 Wed, 21 Feb Chapter II | watched as he turned and walked away, my chest aching with every step he took. As the door shut behind him, | felt a deep sense of loss. | dragged myself to the shower, my body feeling heavy and lethargic. | peeled off my clothes, feeling the weight of the world bearing down on me. | stepped under the shower, the water cascading down on me like a waterfall. | closed my eyes, letting the water wash over me, trying to wash away the hurt and confusion. Ast the minutes ticked by, | began to feel a little lighter, but still, Harry¡¯s words haunted me. He seemed like a good guy, but | feared what would happen if | opened myself up to him. Thest time | had genuine love, it was a disaster, Carl was nothing but a puppet, dancing to the tune of Astel. is] SEND GIFT Chapter 12 Chapter 12 Chapter 12. Nelly¡¯s POV. Two weekster. | sat at the dressing table, staring into the mirror as | brushed my hair. | caught a glimpse of Alpha Kex in the reflection, and | knew exactly what he was here for. | rolled my eyes, though | knew he couldn¡¯t see. ¡°Undress,¡± he said, his voice stern and unyielding. | hesitated, my hands shaking as | reached for the buttons of my skirt. | felt like a prisoner, trapped in a situation | couldn¡¯t escape from. The word ¡°undress¡± had be a familiar one, uttered night after night. It was like amand, an order that must be obeyed. And like a robot, |plied. Sex had be a chore, a duty | had to perform. | was numb to it now, my body merely going through the motions. It was a strange paradox, feeling dead inside while my body continued to function. | slid my skirt off and tossed it to the floor, feeling a strange sense of detachment. | felt his hands on my back, slowly pulling my top over my head. The air was cool on my bare skin, and | shivered involuntarily. | felt him turn me to face him, his eyes dark and smoldering. His hands were firm around my waist, pulling me close. His lips were on mine, gentle but insistent. | closed my eyes, trying to block out the world, to focus on the here and now. He kissed me deeply, lifting me up in his strong arms. My legs wrapped around his waist, and he carried me to the bed. The sheets felt cool and crisp against my skin as heid me down, my body trembling. | could feel his heart racing, his breathing in shallow gasps. He hovered over me, his eyes searching mine. | didn¡¯t know what he was looking for, but | couldn''t give it to him. | felt like | was drowning, unable to breathe, unable to move. ¡°Bend over,¡± he said, his voice stern. I stared at him for a bit longer, my mind trying to catch up and my body trying to understand why it was so attracted to him right now. These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A 58% His hands press between my over the bed. shoulders des, forcing me to bend at the waist and lean. ¡°Hands behind your back,¡± he said, his voice hard andmanding. | slowly put my hands behind my back and hold them together at the base of my spine. He loosened the vintage | had used to tie my hair and used it to tie my hands. He tugged on my toes hands and pulled me upright. | inhaled sharply as he grabbed a fistful of my hair and pulled it not so gentle over my shoulder. Everything went dark as he ced a piece of fabric over my eyes. | felt a moment of panic, a sense of being trapped. My breath quickened, my heart racing. Then, another piece of fabric was ced over my mouth, cutting off my ability to speak. | felt my body tense, | was at his mercy, unable to see, unable to speak. | could only feel, and my senses were heightened, every touch, every sound. Alpha Rex leaned in so that his lips brushed against the shell of my ear, | can hear his fast breathing, giving away how much he was enjoying this, and my heartbeat roaring in my ears. He pressed down on my shoulder and | realized that he wanted me to kneel. | drop to my knees on the floor. My heartbeat sp ikes again as | hear him undoing his belt. His. jeans drop to the ground, and he stepped out of them. m only going to take the fabric off your mouth, you are not to say a word. Got it?¡± And | nodded in excitement. The damp fabric fell off my mouth. | was about to close my mouth when he shoved his dic k into my mouth, making me almost choke. When | had bnced the head of the d ick touches my tongue, | wrapped my lips around it. I run my tongue over the head of the dic k, getting it wet and slippery so that it slides easily into my mouth. His d ick hit the back of my throat, making me to gag. He pulled back, letting me recover, then he pushed his d ick into my mouth again. We do this over and over, him pushing as far as he can into my mouth, then pulling out to let me recover before he pushes it in again. V eyes wet Saliva drips down my chin and coats his di ck. My nose started to run, and the blindfold. Just when I think he¡¯s going toe, he steps awaypletely. | almost These Automation Tools Might Surprise You 4 fell forward, but he catches my shoulders and pushes me back. He puts his hands under my armpits and lifts me to my feet. He shoved me in the chest, the back of my knees hit the mattress and gave way, | fell back onto the covers, crushing my hands beneath my back. ¡°Hold yourself, | am going to f uck you now.¡± He said. | didn¡¯t understand what he meant by hold yourself until he put my legs over his shoulders.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. He suddenly leans down and gives my pus sy a long lick, | gasped in shock. He strengthened up again, | felt the brush of his di ck against my pus sy. He pushes two fingers inside me, my pus sy tight around his fingers. He flicks my cl it, making me jump. When he was satisfied with how wet | was, he pulled his fingers out and steadily pushed his di ck inside. He began to thrust me, and | tried to muf fle my moans. Even though | can¡¯t see him now, | feel so connected to him. Every thrust draws me to him. He pulls out and ms into me over and over, he isn¡¯t slow or gentle, he takes what he wants and forces my body to keep up with him. His pounding thrusts send pleasure rippling through me. ¡°Alpha...... ¡±. | moaned out loud, unable to suppress my moans, and he let out a groan. m about to cu m...¡± | said, my voice quivering. His hands wrapped around my throat, squeezing just tight enough to let me know who¡¯s in charge. ¡°Cu m for me,¡± he growled. ¡°Right now.¡± My body responded immediately, his dic k inside of me and | c um. Our heavy breathing slowed down until it was normal again. Alpha Kex took off the blindfold, | blinked a few times, adjusting to the light. He untied my hands, and | stretched them. | heard the door m, and he was gone. | was used to this by now, to the cycle of being taken, used, and then discarded. It didn¡¯t hurt as much as it used to, but | couldn¡¯t shake. the feeling of emptiness that came after. |y there, trying to find my breath, trying to reim my body as my own. | wanted to wash the smell of him off me, to scrub him out of my skin. | let out a loud groan. These Automation Tools Might Surprise You 14:57 Wed, 21 Feb SEND GIFT These Airtomation Tools Might Surprise You Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Chapter 13. Nelly¡¯s POV. 58% Suddenly, my door flew open, making me jump up in bed. My heart pounded in my chest as | looked up to see Alpha Kex standing in the doorway, his expression unreadable. His hands were crossed behind his back, and | couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of foreboding. He tossed a cloth at me, and | caught it reflexively. ¡°Get dressed,¡± he said, his voice t and emotionless. ¡°For what?¡± | asked, my voice shaking slightly. He let out a hiss, his eyes shing dangerously. ¡°How many times do | have to tell you. that you do not question me?¡± he demanded, his voice cold and hard. | swallowed the lump in my throat, my eyes falling to the floor. ¡°Sorry... Alpha.¡± | looked outside my window, | saw the shivered as the cool morning air seeped in of sunlight peeking over the h orizon, | the room. | held the cloth in my trembling hands, feeling the rough canvas beneath my fingers. The pants and top were also made of the same stiff fabric, and they were a deep ck. As | headed to the bathroom, | felt a sense of dread settle over me, a feeling that | couldn¡¯t shake. What would happen when | put on this uniform? | just prayed it¡¯s not what | was thinking. | hurried through my shower, my mind racing with a thousand thoughts. | didn¡¯t hear any footsteps outside the bathroom, but | knew Alpha Kex was still in the room. So | decided to dress in the bathroom. | dressed quickly, pulling on the pants and top, the fabric stiff and unyielding against my skin. | didn¡¯t bother drying my hair, instead pulling it back into a tight ponytail. My hands shook as | tied the knot, a sign of the fear that was churning in my stomach. | stepped out of the bathroom, my heart pounding in my chest. Alpha Kex stood facing away from me, his back broad and imposing. As if noticing my presence, he turned immediately, His eyes swept over me, taking in every detail, from the top of my head to the soles of my feet. Finally, he gave a single nod and turned to leave, his long strides taking him towards the door. | followed in hist These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A 14:58 Wed, 21 Feb wake, my steps small and hesitant. In the distance, | saw Aisha, her clothes identical to mine. As | drew closer, she whispered in my ear, ¡°Where are we going?¡± | shrugged helplessly, unable to offer any answers.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Did you say anything to annoy him?¡± she asked, a worried look in her eyes. | shook my head, still unable to speak. Aisha gave a small nod, her expression grave. The only sound was the soft rustle of our clothes as we followed Alpha Kex through the corridors. The field was vast and open, the grass lush and green. Alpha Kex came to a stop in the middle of the field, turning to face us. His gaze settled on me, and | felt the weight of his stare. | held his gaze. ¡°From this day forward, you will both be training here,¡± he said, his voice firm andmanding. ¡°Our females are not only lovers, they are fighters. They can defend. themselves in any situation.¡± We nodded, absorbing his words. ¡°Be warned, there will be consequences for those who arete to training,¡± he said, his voice cold and upromising. His eyes rested on me for a moment before shifting to Aisha. ¡°I am not one to make idle threats, and my consequences are never pleasant.¡± Achill ran down my spine at his words, and | could feel Aisha trembling beside me. ¡°Understood Alpha,¡± we chorused, our voices meek and resigned. With a curt nod, Alpha Kex turned and began to walk away, leaving us standing in the field, the implications of his words hanging heavy in the air. ¡°I''m still a bit shaken,¡± Aisha said, her voice quivering slightly. |ughed, a bit nervously. ¡°Didn¡¯t you get to sleep earlyst night?¡± | asked, surprised at her reaction. She looked at me, her eyes wide. ¡°I did, but Alpha Kex woke me up at 5:30 am!¡± she eximed. | let out a low whistle. ¡°That''s an early start,¡± |mented, feeling a bit more awake myself. Aisha nodded, still looking a bit dazed. Suddenly, a deep voice boomed, ¡°It¡¯s time!¡± We turned to see two hulking men standing at the edge of the field, their faces stony and impassive. One of them flung a sword towards me, and | scrambled to catch it, nearly tripping in These Automation Tools Might Surprise You Wed, 21 Feb the process. Aisha¡¯sughter rang out, but | barely heard it, my focus entirely on the sword in my hand. | felt its weight, its bnce, its cold metal against my skin. | could feel my pounding in my chest. heart The man who had thrown the sword approached me, his face still impassive. ¡°Like this,¡± he said, demonstrating a sword-fighting stance. | mimicked his movements, feeling awkward and clumsy. | could feel my cheeks. burning, my breathing shallow and quick. ¡°Try striking,¡± he said, positioning his sword towards me. | took a deep breath and swung the sword, aiming for his shoulder. The man easily blocked my strike, his sword glinting in the sunlight. ¡°Good,¡± he said, nodding his approval. | felt a surge of pride at having sessfully blocked his strike. As we continued to spar, clinking our swords together in a dance of des, | realized that | was enjoying myself. | had never considered myself to be much of a fighter, but there was something exhrating about the way my body moved in response to the sword in my hand. Astel had always insisted that women shouldn''t be sword-fighters. The man motioned for me to take a break, handing me a water bottle. | gratefully epted it, gulping down the cool water in one go. | let out a long sigh, my hands resting on my knees as | tried to catch my breath. ¡°Hey, are you all right?¡± Aisha asked, her eyes filled with concern. | nodded, feeling too exhausted to speak. | lifted my head to see Aisha¡¯s face. She looked worn out, her hair matted with sweat. ¡°Do you need some water?¡± she asked, her voice soft and gentle. ¡°No, I¡¯m fine,¡± | replied, my voice h o ars e. ¡°I just need to rest a moment.¡± She nodded, a small smile on her face. We sat down on the grass, our chests heaving as we caught our breath. ¡°The training is so intense,¡± Aishamented, her tone a mix of awe and exhaustion. | grinned at her, feeling invigorated despite my fatigue. ¡°But | like it,¡± | admitted, surprising even myself with my words. These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A Wed, 21 Feb 58% Aisha¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. ¡°You like getting pushed around like this?¡± she asked incredulously. ¡°It''s fun for me,¡± | said,ughing at the expression on her face. She shook her head. Before | could even respond, someone pushed me hard from behind, sending met sprawling onto the grass. My breath was knocked out of me as |y there, dazed and disoriented. | heard the sound of someoneughing, a high-pitched, mockingugh. Hf Chapter 14 Chapter 14 Chapter 14. Aisha¡¯s POV. ¡°Nelly,¡± | said, my voice trembling as | rushed to her side. Nellyy on the ground, her eyes closed, her face tight with pain. | reached out, gently helping her to sit up. My fingers grazed the bruises that were forming on her arms and face. My anger rose as | saw the injuries that had been inflicted on my friend. | turned, scanning the crowd. of trainees, searching for the person responsible. Emily wasughing, a shrill, cruel sound that grated on my nerves. | felt my anger surge, and | knew | decided to confront her. | rushed towards her, my body shaking with rage. ¡°How dare you push her!¡± | said, my voice rising in pitch. Emily looked at me, her eyes wide with surprise. ¡°What are you talking about?¡± she said, her voice innocent and mocking. | felt my hands clench into fists. | knew she was lying, and | couldn¡¯t let her get away. with it. ¡°You know exactly what I¡¯m talking about,¡± | said, my voice low and dangerous. ¡°And what makes you think | would reply a riffraff like you,¡± she said, and | gritted my teeth together. Emily¡¯s smirk was thest straw. Without a second thought, | shoved her with all my might. She let out a small gasp as she tumbled to the ground. | stood over her, breathing heavily, my heartbeat pounding in my cars. ¡°No one touches Nelly and gets away with it,¡± | said, my voice shaking with anger. Emily rolled her eyes, clearly unconcerned with my threat. | turned to walk away, feeling a sense of triumph. But then, a scaring pain exploded in my head. | gasped, my vision going fuzzy as the world started to spin. My knees buckled, and | copsed to the ground, my head throbbing. Before | could process what had just happened, the person who had been holding my hair finally let go of it. | turned to see Emily standing over me, her face twisted with rage. MI These Automation Tools Might Surprise You 14:58 Wed, 21 Feb ¡°You think you can threaten me?¡± she hissed, her eyes zing. Without thinking, | swung my arm and pped her across the face. A shocked gasp rose from the crowd of onlookers, but | didn¡¯t care. At that moment, all | could think about was the injustice of it all. But as the seconds ticked by, | felt the first tendrils of panic begin to creep in. | knew | had just made a terrible mistake, but | will handle thatter. ¡°How dare you!¡± she yelled, her face contorted with fury. | saw her raise her hands towards me, and | braced myself for an attack. But to my surprise, she didn¡¯t hit me. Instead, she lunged forward, her nails wing at my face. | stumbled back, struggling to keep my footing. | felt a sharp pain on my check, and | tasted blood in my mouth. My anger gave way to fear as | realized that | was in real. danger. | grabbed a fistful of her hair, yanking her towards me. | toppled her to the ground,nding heavily on top of her. She thrashed beneath me, wing at my arms and legs. | felt a surge of adrenaline course through my body, giving me the strength to pin her down. I raised my fist, ready tond a blow, but something stopped me. Lifting my head, | saw Harry standing a few feet away, his expression filled with horror. ¡°Let go of her,¡± he said, his voice low and urgent. But | couldn¡¯t bring myself to do it. | looked down at Emily, whose eyes were filled with a smirk. ¡°No!¡± | said, my voice cracking. ¡°Aisha, please!¡± | heard Nelly call out from somewhere behind me. But | ignored her, my focus entirely on Emily. | felt my hands begin to tremble, and a sob rose in my throat, | had lost control, and | didn¡¯t know how to stop. If | don¡¯t hurt Emily, | can never calm down, | was just about to strike when | felt a pair of strong arms lift me off the ground. | thrashed, trying to break free, but the grip on me was like iron. | turned, and found myself face-to-face with Harry. His eyes were full of fear and determination. ¡°Please, stop,¡± he said, his voice pleading. But | wouldn''t listen. | struggled against b my/heart racing and my breathing in gasps. had tod this. | had to make her understand. Suddenly, Harry''s grip loosened, and | fell to the ground.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. 2/4 These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A 58% He knelt down beside me, cing a hand on my shoulder. | flinched away from him, my body tense. ¡°Your need to stop this,¡± he said, his voice low and full ofpassion. But | just couldn''t bring myself to listen to him. ¡°She started it first!¡± | said, my voice cracking with anger. ¡°I just want to give her a taste of her medicine.¡± | tried to stand, but he held me in ce. ¡°That''s not the way to do it,¡± he said. ¡°You are going to make things worse.¡± st ¡°No, you are the one making things worse!¡± | said, my voice raised in frustration. ¡°If | had left you alone, you would have done something you would have regretted. You know how Alpha Kex is, he doesn¡¯t forgive people who hurt Emily.¡± | rolled my eyes, feeling a surge of irritation. ¡°| hate people like you,¡± | said, my voice dripping with venom. ¡°You are always telling me what to do, like you know everything. Well, you don¡¯t.¡± | turned away from him, my body trembling with anger. Harry¡¯s face went pale, and he rushed towards me. ¡°I was only looking out for you,¡± he said, his voice shaking. ¡°I don¡¯t want you to get into trouble. | don¡¯t want you to make things worse for yourself.¡± | froze, | looked at him, and gave him my middle fingers. ¡°I don¡¯t need you to care for me,¡± | said, my voice cracking. ¡°I can do that on my own.¡± | turned away from him, my anger mixed with guilt. ¡°Come on, let me help you up,¡± | said, reaching out to Nelly and pulling her to her feet. She stood there, her eyes red-rimmed and her face pale. ¡°You really need to get your temper under control,¡± she said, her voice soft but firm. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for Harry, we could have been in serious trouble with Alpha Kex.¡± | rolled my eyes, wanting to scream at her. But | knew she was right. | sighed, feeling a mix of exhaustion and frustration. ¡°Fine,¡± | said, my voice barely audible. ¡°I will be more calm.¡± ¡°Let''s just hope she doesn¡¯t tell Alpha Kex anything about this,¡± Nelly murmured, more to herself than to me. ¡°Like | care,¡± | said, my voice sharp and dismissive. These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A 14:58 Wed, 21 Feb Nelly let out a small chuckle. ¡°You do care,¡± she said, her eyes twinkling with amusement. ¡°You care more than you let on.¡± 589 | felt my cheeks flush with embarrassment. She was right, of course. | did care, even if | would rather not admit it. SEND GIFT Chapter 15 Chapter 15 hapter 15 Chapter 15. Emily¡¯s POV. I ran to my room, my footsteps echoing through the halls. My heart pounded in my chest as | flung open the door and mmed it shut behind me. | was trembling with rage, my fists clenched. | couldn¡¯t believe what had just happened. The rage coursed through me, making me tremble. How dare she put her hands on me, after everything | had done for her? No one in the pack had ever disrespected me like that. | was the alpha, and she had embarrassed me in front of everyone. | stood before the mirror, my reflection staring back at me. My eyes were wild, my face flushed with anger. | took ina deep breath, trying to calm myself, but it was no use. | reached out and started flinging things across the room ¡ª brushes, perfume bottles, and jewelry went flying, shattering against the wall. ¡°My Lady!¡± | heard a maid cry, but | ignored her. unleash my anger, to punish someone, something, anything for the humiliation | had I needed to suffered. | looked at the maid, and a thought crept into my mind. ¡°Call Alpha Kex for me,¡± | said, my voice low and dangerous. ¡°But don¡¯t let him know that | asked you to.¡± The maid¡¯s eyes widened, but she nodded. ¡°Yes, my Lady.¡± She bowed and scurried from the room. | knew what | was doing was wrong, but | didn¡¯t care. | needed to see Kex, to see my pain and make them pay. | paced the room, waiting for him to arrive. | heard footsteps in the hallway outside my room, and my heart started racing. | took the dagger from my waistband and brought it to my arm, slicing through my skin. | bit back a cry as | watched the blood well up from the wound. The pain was sharp, but it was nothingpared to the emotional pain | felt. | let out a so b, the tears streaming down my face. The sound of the footsteps grew louder, and | could hear voices outside the door. There was a sudden crash as my door was flung open, and | looked up to see Kex standing in the doorway. He rushed over to me, his eyes wide with concern. These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A Wed, 21 Feb ¡°What''s wrong?¡± he asked, taking my hand in his. | couldn¡¯t hold back the so bs any longer, and | broke down, my body shaking. ¡°Who called you, Kex?¡± | asked, trying to sound innocent. 58% ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter right now,¡± he said, cing his hand on my shoulder. ¡°What matters is getting you taken care of.¡± ¡°| would rather not bother you,¡± | said, my voice cracking.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. ¡°Shh! You are not a bother, Emily,¡± he said, his voice gentle but firm. ¡°Let me take care of you. He reached for the first aid kit in the wardrobe and set it down on the floor next to me. ¡°Let me see,¡± he said, taking my hands in his. | slowly let him turn my hands over, revealing the deep cut on my arm. ¡°Oh, Emily,¡± he said, a note of sadness in his voice. He began to clean and bandage the wound, his hands gentle and sure. ¡°It¡¯s going to be okay,¡± he said, his voice soft. With his deft hands, he tied the bandage tight, and when he was done, he brushed the stray hairs from my face. ¡°Tell me,¡± he said, his voice hardening, ¡°who did this to you?¡± | looked up at him, my eyes pleading. ¡°Please, Kex, don¡¯t make me say it. | would rather not cause more trouble.¡± He cupped my face in his hands, his eyes softening. ¡°You are not causing trouble, Emily. | need to know who hurt you, so | can make sure they never do it again.¡± ¡°It''s Ne... lly,¡± | stuttered. My words hung in the air between us, and Rex¡¯s eyes widened in shock. He took a deep breath, trying topose himself. ¡°What happened?¡± he asked, his voice steady. | sat there, speechless, not knowing how to tell him the whole story. | didn¡¯t know he would ask me for the entire story, and had not thought of one. | tried to take a breath, but my chest felt tight. ¡°Oh, my Goddess,¡± | whispered. Tears pr icked at my eyes, and | fought to keep them at 2/4 These Automation Tools Might Surprise You 14:58 Wed, 21 Feb bay. 58 ¡°Emily! It''s fine, stop crying here, I¡¯m here just tell me what happened,¡± he said, wiping my tears. ¡°Take a breath,¡± he said, his voice calm. | felt a knot in my stomach, but | knew | had to tell him something. ¡°She was jealous of our rtionship,¡± | said. ¡°It¡¯s been this way since she got into the pack.¡± ¡°How dare she!¡± He said, clenching his fist together. ¡°Calm down, Kex,¡± | said, my voice barely above a whisper. ¡°This is precisely why | didn¡¯t want to tell you.¡± He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, releasing it slowly. When he opened his eyes, his expression was moreposed. ¡°Please, go on,¡± he said, his voice gentle. | took a deep breath, and the lump in my throat seemed to loosen slightly. ¡°| heard that Nelly was training in the field, and | was excited at the prospect of finally being able to practice with a strong woman. | decided to go to the field, but when | got there, Nelly asked me what | was doing there. Before | could respond, Aisha shoved me to the ground and Nelly started hitting me. ¡°You are the reason we are not close,¡¯ she said, her voice full of anger. | felt helpless. | didn¡¯t know what to do. | was terrified.¡± | said, sobbing. | watched in horror as he stood up, his face contorted with anger. Without a word, he stormed out of the room. | raced after him, but he was moving too fast. ¡°Kex!¡± | called, my voice shaking. He didn¡¯t stop or turn around, and | felt a sinking feeling in my stomach. ¡°Kex, please, wait!¡± | begged, but he was already out of sight. | wiped the tears from my face, though | knew my attempt at deception was poor. | turned around, almost hitting Harry. ¡°Harry!¡± | eximed, giving him a half-hearted smile. ¡°You startled me.¡± | feigned a s ob, though | knew it was unconvincing. ¡°Please, go stop Kex. He¡¯s going to do something bad.¡± Harry looked at me, concern etched on his face. ¡°Which way did he go?¡± he asked, his voice urgent. These Automation Tools Might Surprise You 14:58 Wed, 21 Feb | pointed in the direction that Kex had fled. ¡°Please hurry,¡± | begged. TASB % ¡°Kex!¡± | heard him call out. | stood in the hallway, listening as Harry¡¯s voice echoed through the corridors. ¡°Kex, please stop.¡± he called, but there was no response. 1 felt the need to add my voice to make it look real. | added my voice to the chorus. ¡°Kex, please,¡± | said, hoping he would not SLOP. When | was sure no one was seeing me, | burst inughter. ¡°Nonsense,¡± | muttered to myself, wiping my eyes with the back of my hand. | turned and headed back to my room, as | await the drama to unfold. SEND GIFT Chapter 16 Chapter 16 hapter 16 Aisha¡¯s POV. | reached into my pocket and pulled out the first aid kit, setting it down in front of Nelly. ¡°This might hurt a little,¡± | said, trying to sound reassuring. She nodded and closed her eyes, bracing herself. | took a deep breath, trying to steady my hands. | reached for the antiseptic and dabbed it on her wound, careful not to touch the broken skin. Nelly flinched and let out a small whimper, but she kept her eyes closed. | took another deep breath, attempting to remain calm. Suddenly, | heard a scream, followed by a loud bang as the door flew open. Nelly¡¯s eyes flew open, and we both turned to see who had entered the room. It was Kex, his eyes zing with fury. Behind him was Harry, his face pale with worry. Kex strode over to Nelly and grabbed her roughly by the arm. ¡°What the hell did you do to Emily?¡± he demanded, his voice filled with rage. | felt my heart pounding in my chest, and | took a step back, unsure of what to do. Nelly stammered, ¡°I-I didn¡¯t do anything, she was the one who started it. | swear.¡± But my heart was pounding, and my palms were sweaty. | could not think anymore. ¡°I was the one who hit her,¡± | admitted, my voice shaking. | could feel everyone¡¯s eyes on me, but | was unable to look up. | felt like a child being scolded for something | knew was wrong. | had to face the consequences of my actions. | just hoped they wouldn''t be too harsh. ¡°Stop lying, Aisha,¡± Nelly said, her voice quivering with emotion. ¡°I was the one who hit her. She¡¯s not telling the truth.¡± | looked at her, my heart racing. | couldn¡¯t believe she was actually trying to defend me. ¡°Alpha Kex, she¡¯s trying to defend me,¡± | said, my voice quivering. ¡°Enough!¡±Alpha Kex bellowed, his anger bubbling over. He grabbed Nelly by the arm and began to drag her towards the door. She let out a small cry of pain, but Alpha Kex didn¡¯t seem to hear her. | stood frozen in ce, unable to move. But then, something inside of me snapped.¡± ¡°Alpha, please!¡± | begged, my voice breaking. | ran after them, trying to keep up. Nelly¡¯s. eyes were filled with fear, and she was struggling to break free. ¡°Let her go!¡± | shouted, These Automation Tools Might Surprise You Wed, 21 Feb my voice h oar se. Kex stopped and turned to face me, his expression filled with rage. ¡°You are lucky you are Harry''s woman,¡± he hissed, his grip tightening on Nelly¡¯s arm as he used his other hand to hold my jaw. ¡°If not, | would have cut your tongue out for shouting at me.¡± | whimpered in pain. and | could feel tears streaming down my face. | spat out a mouthful of blood. feeling my knees go weak as he let go of my jaw. ¡°Watch your woman,¡± Kex said, his gaze cold as ice as he looked at Harry. He began to drag Nelly away, and | ran after them, my heart pounding in my chest. But just as | reached them. Harry grabbed me from behind. ¡°Aisha, stop!¡± he said, his voice stern. ¡°By going after them, you will only make things worse. You''ll only add to Nelly¡¯s punishment.¡± | froze, my mind racing. | didn¡¯t want Nelly to be punished for something that was my fault. But | couldn¡¯t stand by and let her suffer. | was stuck, unsure of what to do. Harry¡¯s arms wrapped around me. ¡°It¡¯s not your fault, Aisha,¡± he choked out, his voice cracking. ¡°This is all on me. | should have protected her. Now she¡¯s suffering from my mistakes.¡± | buried my face in his chest, feeling his heart beating beneath his shirt. ¡°I¡¯m so sorry, Nelly,¡± | said, my words muf fled. ¡°I never meant for any of this to happen.¡± | felt him. hold me tighter, his breath shuddering in my car. He led me to my room, his arm around my shoulders, supporting me as we walked. We sat down on the edge of the bed, and he reached for a pitcher of water on the table. He poured some into a cup and handed it to me. ¡°Here,¡± he said softly. ¡°Take a drink.¡± | took the cup from him, my hands shaking slightly. | took a small sip, the cool water soothing my parched throat. ¡°Thank you,¡± | whispered, my voice barely audible.¡±What do you think he¡¯s going to do to her?¡± | asked, the words catching in my throat. Harry looked at me, his expression grim. ¡°It¡¯s best if you don¡¯t think about it,¡± he said. ¡°Just try to focus on yourself.¡±This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. But | couldn¡¯t help but think about what might be happening to Nelly. ¡°Is it really that bad?¡± | asked, my voice small. ¡°It''s worse than you can imagine,¡± he said, his voice heavy with sorrow. ¡°But we have to trust that Alpha will not hurt her that bad like others.¡± These Automation Tools Might Surprise You 14:58 Wed, 21 Feb 58% ¡°What about the others?¡± | asked, the words barely leaving my lips. ¡°What did he do to them?¡± Harry¡¯s eyes met mine, and | could see the answer in his gaze. ¡°Any worst thing you can. imagine. He doesn¡¯t forgive those who. hurt Emily,¡± he said, his voice barely above a whisper. ¡°And you crossed the line by cutting her with a dagger.¡± A dagger? | thought, my mind reeling. We didn¡¯t do that! | wanted to shout, but the words got stuck in my throat. ¡°Who said you cut her with a dagger?¡± | demanded, my voice tinged with desperation. ¡°Alpha Kex did,¡± Harry replied, his eyes refusing to meet mine. ¡°And he wouldn''t lie.¡± My fists clenched at my sides. ¡°But that means...¡± | trailed off, unable to finish the thought. ¡°It means that Emily told him you did it,¡± Harry finished for me. | felt a hot rush of anger, my heart pounding in my chest. ¡°Why would s do that?¡± | asked, my voice rising in pitch. ¡°| don¡¯t know,¡± he said, his voice sounding weak and defeated. ¡°But can you just try to avoid her for now? | don¡¯t know how long | can protect you from Alpha Kex¡¯s wrath.¡± Harry said, his face was etched with concern, and | could see the fear in his eyes. | felt my fear rising within me, but | forced myself to stay calm. ¡°I wish | could promise you that,¡± | said, my voice shaking. ¡°But | can''t, | wish | can.¡± | knew that | would have to face Emily in due time, and | didn¡¯t know if | could handle it. ¡°Maybe after you see what state Nelly is in,¡± he said, standing up to leave. ¡°You will be able to promise me then.¡± He paused at the door, his eyes lingering on me for a moment. ¡°Good luck,¡± he said, his voice heavy with worry. I sat there, alone with my thoughts, as the door closed behind him. My mind was racing, and | was unable to think of anything but Nelly¡¯s fate. What punishment would Alpha Kex give her? Chapter 17 Chapter 17 Nelly¡¯s POV His sharp ws sank deep into my skin, but | bit down on my lip, refusing to cry out. Alpha Kex¡¯s expression was unreadable his eyes dark and cold, his jaw clenched tight. He dragged me across the grass, my feet barely touching the ground, and | felt myself growing dizzy. | was in shock. Everything was happening so fast. In a daze, | saw him pull open the door of a sleek ck car, and he roughly shoved me inside. |nded on the floor of the car, my head spinning. | looked up at him, my heart racing, as he mmed the door. ¡°Please, I¡¯m sorry,¡± | said, my voice breaking. But he didn¡¯t say a word. He just stared straight ahead, his eyes fixed on the road. The car sped along, the trees and houses blurring past the window. | could feel my heart pounding in my chest, my whole body shaking. | wanted to scream, to cry out, to beg him to stop. But | was frozen in fear. | could only sit there, my entire body trembling, as we drove on in silence. The car came to a stop, and we were in front of a lonely house in the middle of nowhere. ¡°Get out,¡± he said, his voice cold and harsh. | obeyed, my legs trembling as | climbed out of the car. | followed him to the door of the house, my heart beating wildly in my chest. | had no idea what was happening, or what he had nned. | just knew | was terrified. He opened the door, and | stepped inside. The house was dark, the air stale and cold. | could feel goosebumps rising on my skin. As the light flickered on, | let out a bloodcurdling scream. In front of me was a wall of severed heads, both wolf and human, staring at me with empty eyes. My heart was in my throat, and | couldn''t breathe. ¡°What is this?¡± | managed to croak out, my voice barely a whisper. But he didn¡¯t answer. He just stood there, watching me with an unreadable expression. | began to shake, my whole body trembling as | realized what he might be nning to do. Was he going to kill me? | watched him disappear up the stairs, my entire body trembling. When he came back. These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A 14:58 Wed, 21 Feb £¤58%, down, he was holding a pair of handcuffs. | felt my heart drop to my stomach. | began to feel lightheaded, like | might faint. My vision started to blur, and | struggled to keep my feet under me. He walked towards me, his eyes hard and cold. | wanted to run, but | knew it was useless. | was trapped, and there was nowhere to go. He took my arm, his grip like iron, he spread my two hands and snapped the handcuffs on. With a vicious growl, he pulled out a belt, and | felt my heart stop. | let out a terrified howl as he raised his arm. ¡°How dare you cut Emily,¡± he said, his voice full of fury. The belt came down, and | felt searing pain across my back. | let out a scream. ¡°| didn¡¯t cut her,¡± | sobbed, my whole body trembling. But my words fell on deaf ears. Another blow came, and | fell to my knees. | squeezed my eyes shut, willing it to be over. But it didn¡¯t stop. It just kept going on. ¡°Please, Alpha Kex,¡± | begged, my voice h 0 a rse from crying. ¡°Please stop.¡± Yet he didn¡¯t listen. The belt kepting down, over and over again, each blow harder than thest. | felt my vision start to fade, my whole body going numb. | crumpled to the floor, the handcuffs yanking me back up. | was trapped, unable to escape the pain. | began to scream, my voice raw and ragged.. But it was no use. He just kept hitting me, and | could feel myself slipping away. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, he reached 50, and the blows stopped. He removed the handcuffs, and | felt my body slump to the floor. My whole body was in agony, and | could barely think straight. |y there, curled up in a ball, trying to make sense of what had just happened. ¡°If you ever think of touching Emily again,¡± he said, his voice full of rage, ¡°I will make it a hundred.¡± He turned and left the room, leaving me alone in the dark. | was in too much pain to move. | justy there, sobbing./ | had always heard stories about how ruthless Alpha Kex was, but I had never imagined that | would experience his wrath firsthand. He had always been an intimidating presence, but | had never seen him so enraged. | had never known him to be capable of such violence. There was a sudden crash, and the door flew open. | tensed, expecting to see Alpha Kex. These Automation Tools Might Surprise You 14:58 Wed, 21 Feb But instead, it was an unknown man. | struggled to sit up, my muscles screaming in protest. ¡°I''m here to take you home,¡± the man said, his voice calm and even. 58%N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. | didn¡¯t know who he was, or if | should trust him. But | knew | had no choice but to go with him. My body felt heavy and sluggish, and | knew | wouldn''t be able to fight him. So | let him lead me out of the room, my head spinning. | got into the car, and the entire ride was silent. The man didn¡¯t speak, and | didn¡¯t know what to say. | just sat there, my mind spinning. After a while, the man spoke. ¡°You are lucky Alpha Kex didn¡¯t kill you,¡± he said, his voice t and emotionless. ¡°He usually doesn¡¯t tolerate anyone making Emily bleed.¡± | rolled my eyes. Was this supposed to make me feel grateful? It sounded more like a threat. But | would rather not provoke him, so | kept my mouth shut. The car stopped in front of the house, and the man opened the door for me. | hesitated, wondering if | could make it inside on my own. But when | took a step, my legs gave out from under me. ¡°Are you sure you don¡¯t need help?¡± the man asked, his voice full of concern. | tried to steady myself, but my legs were shaking too much. ¡°Yes, I¡¯m fine,¡± | lied. ¡°| can manage.¡± Yet as soon as the words left my mouth, | realized | was wrong. | did need help. | just didn¡¯t want to admit it. | dragged my feet up the stairs, each step a struggle. | felt like | was moving in slow motion, my limbs heavy and uncooperative. | passed the other rooms without seeing anyone, and | was grateful for that. | reached my room and stumbled inside, copsing onto the bed and pulling the nkets over me. As soon as | was covered, the tears started to fall. | felt overwhelmed, and my emotions were too much to handle. | sobbed into the pillow, unable to hold back the flood of tears. SEND GIFT These Automation Tools Might Surprise You Chapter 18 Chapter 18 Chapter 18. Nelly¡¯s POV. Iy on my bed, staring out the window. Outside, the night was dark and still, the only lighting from the moon. My eyes burned from crying, and my body ached. | was exhausted, both physically and emotionally. But my brain wouldn''t let me rest. It was racing with thoughts and questions, all of them swirling around in my head like a tornado. | tried to focus on one thing, but it was impossible. My thoughts were a jumbled mess, and | felt like | was drowning in them. Suddenly, | heard the door creak open, and the light flicked on. | didn¡¯t bother looking up to see who it was. | justy there, my eyes fixed on the ceiling. Then, | heard a clearing of the throat, a sound | recognized all too well. It was Alpha Kex. | clenched my jaw, my muscles tensed. | knew | should turn to face him, but | couldn¡¯t bring myself to do it. | didn¡¯t want to face the man who had hurt me so deeply. | didn¡¯t want to see the man who had betrayed me. ¡°Undress,¡± he said, his voice calm but firm. | didn¡¯t move, my body frozen in ce. | knew that | was pushing my luck, that | was provoking him. But | was beyond caring. My heart was full of pain and anger, and | couldn¡¯t bring myself toply. ¡°Nelly, don¡¯t test my patience,¡± he said, his tone growing more serious, But | still didn¡¯t move, my gaze fixed on the wall in front of me. | was a ticking time bomb, and | knew it. ¡°Nelly,¡± he growled, his voice low and dangerous. | forced myself to look at him, meeting his gaze. ¡°What will you do if | don¡¯t undress?¡± | asked, my voice trembling. ¡°Will you beat me up, like you did earlier?¡± | watched as he stared at me, his eyes wide with surprise. For a moment, he didn¡¯t say anything. Then, he took a deep breath and spoke. ¡°That¡¯s not what | will do,¡± he said, his voice softening. | stared at him for a while, then moved my gaze. m not here to y Nelly, Undress right now,¡± he said, his voice stern. | moved my gaze to him, | held his gaze for, my heart pounding. ¡°No, Alpha Kex,¡± | said, 1/4 These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A Wed, 21 Feb D my voice quiet but firm. ¡°I won¡¯t undress. | will put on this dress, and you won''t do anything about it.¡± 58% | heard him let out a sharp breath, his surprise evident. ¡°You dare defy me?¡± he asked, his voice low and dangerous. | took a deep breath, steeling myself for whatever woulde next. ¡°Yes, Alpha Kex,¡± | said, my voice steady. ¡°I dare.¡± He strode towards me, and | could feel his presence looming over me. He grabbed my face, his fingers digging into my cheeks, forcing me to look at him. +5 ¡°How dare you?¡± he said, his voice low and menacing. | didn¡¯t speak, choosing instead to meet his gaze with defiance. ¡°How dare you?¡± he repeated, his voice rising. | remained silent, refusing to back down. His grip on my face tightened, and | could feel my skin burning under his touch. ¡°You are pushing your luck, Nelly,¡± he said, his tone dangerous. The anger | felt was like a fire in my veins, and without thinking, | spat at him. My salivanded on his face, and he looked at me in disgust. As he wiped it away, | took my chance. | jumped to my feet, my movements quick and sure. | stood in front of him, my fists clenched, ready to fight. He looked at me, his eyes full of anger. | could see the fury building in him, and | knew | had to be ready for whatever was about to happen. As he rose to his feet and started to advance towards me, | nced around the room, searching for something | could use to defend myself. My eyesnded on the hairpin | had ced on the nightstand earlier. | quickly grabbed it, my fingers shaking as | held it tight. ¡°If youe any closer,¡± | warned, my voice trembling. ¡°I promise | will stab you with this.¡± But my words had no effect. He kept coming closer, his eyes burning with rage. | could feel the fear rising inside me. My hand shook as he easily knocked the hairpin from my grasp. | felt fear rising in my chest, but | tried to push it down. | couldn''t let him see how afraid | was. ¡°You are a fool to think that would scare me,¡± he said, his voice cold and hard. | felt my heart sk ip a beat. My whole body ached with tension, and | could feel my legs trembling. ¡°You can¡¯t scare me,¡± | said, my voice sounding hollow even to my ears. 2/4 These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A Wed, 21 Feb 58% His lips were inches from mine, and | could feel his breath on my face. | didn¡¯t move, frozen in fear. And then, he leaned forward, and his lips pressed against mine. | felt a wave of nausea, and | knew | had to get away. With all the strength | could muster, | brought my leg up and kicked him hard in the shin. He gasped in pain, and | used the opportunity to run for the bathroom. | mmed the door behind me and locked it, leaning against it, my heart pounding in my chest. | heard the door handle jig gle, and | knew he was trying to get in. Then, there was a loud bang as he threw himself against the door. ¡°Nelly!¡± he yelled, his voice full of anger. ¡°Open the door!¡± | took a deep breath, trying to calm myself. ¡°No!¡± | yelled back. ¡°You can go stay with your precious Emily!¡± | heard him scoff. ¡°You know | only did what | did because you hurt her first,¡± he said, his voice dripping with disgust. ¡°Liar!¡± | said, my voice trembling. ¡°She pushed me first. | was just defending myself.¡± There was a pause, and then he said, ¡°Then why didn¡¯t you just push her back? Why go as far as cutting her with a dagger?¡± My heart stopped. ¡°A dagger?¡± | asked, my voice barely a whisper. ¡°Yes,¡± he said, his tone ice-cold. ¡°I saw the wound. Don¡¯t bother lying.¡± | couldn''t believe what | was hearing. ¡°| didn¡¯t cut her!¡± | protested, but he didn¡¯t respond. | waited in the deafening silence, my heart pounding in my chest. | could hear him breathing heavily on the other side of the door, and | knew he was getting angrier by the second. ¡°Nelly,¡± he said, his voice calmer this time, but still firm. ¡°Come out and let''s talk.¡± But | stayed silent. | would rather not talk. | just wanted to get out of there. The banging on the door grew louder and more insistent. | frantically searched for a way to escape. My eyesnded on the water closet, and | rushed over to it. | closed it and climbed, | opened the window, and | peered out. It was too high to jump ¡ª I''d break my legs if | tried. But | knew it was better than being caught by Alpha Kex in his current state. 3/4 These Automation Tools Might Surprise You L 14:59 Wed, 21 Feb Chapter 19. Nelly¡¯s POV. | heard the bathroom door creak open, and my heart stopped. | turned around, my body frozen in terror. Alpha Kex was standing there, his eyes filled with a fury I¡¯d never seen before. He took one step, then another,ing closer to me with each stride. | couldn¡¯t move. | was rooted to the spot, unable to run or scream or do anything to defend myself. | could feel my heart pounding in my chest, my breathing quickening. My entire body felt numb, as if it had been enveloped in ice. And yet, underneath it all, there was a fire burning in my heart. He grabbed me, his strong hands wrapping around my arms. | thrashed and fought against him, but he was too strong. ¡°Let me go!¡± | screamed, but my words were lost in the thundering of my heart. | kept fighting, my fists raining down on his back, my legs kicking out at him, but he didn¡¯t react. He just kept walking, carrying me like | was a rag doll. | could barely breathe, my chest heaving with everybored breath. He released his grip and | fell to the bed, the mattress soft beneath me. | looked up at him, my body trembling, my mind racing with fear. He was staring at me, his eyes cold and unreadable.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. ¡°Undress,¡± he said, his voice low and calm. | swallowed hard, my throat dry, as | reached for the hem of my shirt. | pulled it over my head, my movements slow. | turned my back to him, my hands shaking as | began to unzip my pants. | could hear him breathing, the sound slow and steady, but | couldn¡¯t tell what he was thinking. He rose from the bed, his movements slow and deliberate, and walked to the wardrobe. | watched, my mind reeling with questions, as he opened the door and reached inside. He pulled out a first aid kit, and my stomach sank. ¡°What are you doing?¡± | asked, my voice cracking with fear. He turned to look at me, a strange, distant expression on his face. ¡°What does it look 1/4 These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A Wed, 21 Feb like I''m doing?¡± he replied, his tone t and emotionless. D 57% | tried to speak, but my words stuck in my throat. | could feel my pulse in my temples, my heart racing. ¡°Lie down,¡± he said, his voice calm and authoritative. |plied, my limbs heavy and weak, my limbs aching as |y on the bed. He kneeled beside me, opening the first aid kit and removing a pair of tweezers and an antiseptic wipe. ¡°This is going to sting,¡± he warned, but | didn¡¯t respond. | kept my eyes closed, my mind spinning. He began to clean the cuts and scrapes on my skin, and | bit back a scream as the alcohol stung my wounds. | could feel my heart beating in my ears, the sound nearly deafening. ¡°You make me do things | would rather not do,¡± he said, his voice soft but tinged with anger. | could feel tears welling in my eyes, but | couldn¡¯t look at him. ¡°I didn¡¯t cut you dear, Emily,¡± | said, my voice breaking. ¡°You didn¡¯t even ask me!¡± My words hung in the air, and | held my breath, waiting for his response. But he was silent. The room was still, the only sound was the ticking of the clock on the wall. | closed my eyes, willing the moment to end. He finished bandaging the cuts and gently helped me to my feet. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you ask Aisha to help you clean your wounds?¡± he asked, his voice soft but insistent. | kept my gaze on the floor, unable to look him in the eye. ¡°I couldn¡¯t walk to her,¡± | said, my voice barely above a whisper. ¡°l was unable to leave the room.¡± 4 Along silence hung in the air, the only sound the rustle of the curtains in the breeze. | could feel his eyes on me, and | wanted to flee, to run and hide. ¡°I''m sorry,¡± he said, his voice quiet but clear. +5 | stared at him in shock, my eyes wide. I¡¯d never heard him apologize before, and it was almost inconceivable. The Alpha Kex | knew was ruthless, cold, and calcting. He always had a reason for everything he did, and never felt any remorse. But here he was, apologizing to me. | couldn¡¯t tell whether he was sincere or not. His expression was as imprable as ever, and | was unable to read his thoughts. We stood there, frozen in time, for what felt like an eternity. ¡°Emily was myte beta sister,¡± he said, his voice thick with emotion. ¡°We were close, 2/4 Chapter 19 Chapter 19 Chapter 19. Nelly¡¯s POV. | heard the bathroom door creak open, and my heart stopped. | turned around, my body frozen in terror. Alpha Kex was standing there, his eyes filled with a fury I¡¯d never seen before. He took one step, then another,ing closer to me with each stride. | couldn''t move. | was rooted to the spot, unable to run or scream or do anything to defend myself. | could feel my heart pounding in my chest, my breathing quickening. My entire body felt numb, as if it had been enveloped in ice. And yet, underneath it all, there was a fire burning in my heart. He grabbed me, his strong hands wrapping around my arms. | thrashed and fought against him, but he was too strong. ¡°Let me go!¡± | screamed, but my words were lost in the thundering of my heart. | kept fighting, my fists raining down on his back, my legs kicking out at him, but he didn¡¯t react. He just kept walking, carrying me like | was a rag doll. | could barely breathe, my chest heaving with everybored breath. He released his grip and | fell to the bed, the mattress soft beneath me. | looked up at him, my body trembling, my mind racing with fear. He was staring at me, his eyes cold and unreadable. ¡°Undress,¡± he said, his voice low and calm. | swallowed hard, my throat dry, as | reached for the hem of my shirt. | pulled it over my head, my movements slow. | turned my back to him, my hands shaking as | began to unzip my pants. | could hear him breathing, the sound slow and steady, but | couldn¡¯t tell what he was thinking. He rose from the bed, his movements slow and deliberate, and walked to the wardrobe. | watched, my mind reeling with questions, as he opened the door and reached inside. He pulled out a first aid kit, and my stomach sank. ¡°What are you doing?¡± | asked, my voice cracking with fear. He turned to look at me, a strange, distant expression on his face. ¡°What does it look 1/4 These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A Wed, 21 Feb like I''m doing?¡± he replied, his tone t and emotionless.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. D 57% | tried to speak, but my words stuck in my throat. | could feel my pulse in my temples, my heart racing. ¡°Lie down,¡± he said, his voice calm and authoritative. |plied, my limbs heavy and weak, my limbs aching as |y on the bed. He kneeled beside me, opening the first aid kit and removing a pair of tweezers and an antiseptic wipe. ¡°This is going to sting,¡± he warned, but | didn¡¯t respond. | kept my eyes closed, my mind spinning. He began to clean the cuts and scrapes on my skin, and | bit back a scream as the alcohol stung my wounds. | could feel my heart beating in my ears, the sound nearly deafening. ¡°You make me do things | would rather not do,¡± he said, his voice soft but tinged with anger. | could feel tears welling in my eyes, but | couldn¡¯t look at him. ¡°I didn¡¯t cut you dear, Emily,¡± | said, my voice breaking. ¡°You didn¡¯t even ask me!¡± My words hung in the air, and | held my breath, waiting for his response. But he was silent. The room was still, the only sound was the ticking of the clock on the wall. | closed my eyes, willing the moment to end. He finished bandaging the cuts and gently helped me to my feet. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you ask Aisha to help you clean your wounds?¡± he asked, his voice soft but insistent. | kept my gaze on the floor, unable to look him in the eye. ¡°I couldn¡¯t walk to her,¡± | said, my voice barely above a whisper. ¡°l was unable to leave the room.¡± 4 Along silence hung in the air, the only sound the rustle of the curtains in the breeze. | could feel his eyes on me, and | wanted to flee, to run and hide. ¡°I''m sorry,¡± he said, his voice quiet but clear. +5 | stared at him in shock, my eyes wide. I¡¯d never heard him apologize before, and it was almost inconceivable. The Alpha Kex | knew was ruthless, cold, and calcting. He always had a reason for everything he did, and never felt any remorse. But here he was, apologizing to me. | couldn¡¯t tell whether he was sincere or not. His expression was as imprable as ever, and | was unable to read his thoughts. We stood there, frozen in time, for what felt like an eternity. ¡°Emily was myte beta sister,¡± he said, his voice thick with emotion. ¡°We were close, 2/4 Chapter 19 3 like twins. He never knew he had a sister, and when he found out, he couldn''t spend time with her. He was killed before he could get to know her.¡± 57% His words were heavy with sorrow, and | felt my heartache for him. | knew he¡¯d lost a lot, and | didn¡¯t know what to say. | just stood there, looking at him. He looked back at me, his eyes full of pain and grief. ¡°I''m sorry,¡± | muttered, not knowing what else to say. +5 He took a deep breath, and | could see the pain etched on his face. ¡°Myst promise to my beta was to protect his sister. Ever since then, | have sworn with my life to keep her safe. | can¡¯t let anything happen to her, or | will never forgive myself.¡± His words were heavy, and | felt my heart sink. ¡°Why are you telling me this?¡± | asked, my voice trembling. He met my gaze, his eyes intense. ¡°I don¡¯t want to do something like this to you again,¡± he said. ¡°Avoid Emily.¡± ¡°| think it should be the other way around,¡± | said. ¡°She¡¯s the one whoes to me, not the other way around. | can¡¯t ignore her, even if | wanted to.¡± | knew my stubbornness could be infuriating, but | couldn''t help it. He just looked at me, a hint of disgust on his face. ¡°Do you have to be so stubborn?¡± he asked, his voice stern. | rolled my eyes, but couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°| will send the pack doctor to give you something for the pain,¡± he said, his voice gentle. ¡°It will make you feel a little better.¡± ¡°Thank you,¡± | mumbled, my eyes heavy with exhaustion. He tucked the nket around me and stood up. He looked down at me, his expression unreadable. Then, without a word, he turned and walked out of the room. My wounds still ached, but the pain no longer felt quite as sharp. In fact, | felt relieved. The one who had caused my pain had apologized and tried to make amends. But as | drifted off to sleep, | couldn''t help but wonder if things would be the same in the morning. Would Alpha Kex still be the same person I''d spoken to, or would he change back to his old self? | couldn¡¯t shake the feeling of unease that settled over me, and | feared what the morning might bring. 3/4 These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A 1/4 Chapter 20 Chapter 20 Chapter 20. Alpha Kex¡¯s POV. | stood outside the door, my hand poised to knock. Even though my heart was racing, and my fists were clenched tight, | forced myself to take a deep breath and slow my breathing. | couldn''t afford to lose control now, not when | needed to talk to Emily. | needed to be calm and reasonable if | wanted to make any progress. So, | gently rapped my knuckles against the door. The door swung open, and | saw Emily¡¯s face go from rxed to shocked in a matter of seconds. ¡°Kex? You are here?¡± she said, her voice trembling. | smiled gently, hoping to put her at ease. ¡°Yes, | am,¡± | said, stepping inside. She closed the door behind me and locked it, an action that made me uneasy. | didn¡¯t say anything as | pulled a chair over and sat down. The silence hung between us, heavy and awkward. | cleared my throat and spoke, my voiceing out more forceful than | intended. ¡°Emily,¡± | said, and she looked up at me, her eyes wide. She was shaking, and I could see the fear in her eyes. | reached out and took her hand, the one that had been cut, and held it gently. ¡°Did Nelly really do this to you?¡± | asked, trying to keep my voice steady. She swallowed, her eyes flicking between me and the floor. ¡°Yes,¡± she whispered, her voice barely audible. ¡°Emily,¡± | said, my voice low and serious. ¡°You know how much | dislike lying. It¡¯s something | can¡¯t stand, and it¡¯s something | won''t tolerate from anyone, especially not you.¡± | paused, letting my words sink in. ¡°I¡¯m going to ask you onest time. Did Nelly do this to you?¡± | asked, and this time, | was met with silence. It stretched on, long and tense, until | thought it would never end. ¡°Emily,¡± | growled, and she flinched, her shoulders hunching up to her ears. She looked up at me, her eyes wide and afraid. ¡°No, she did not cut me,¡± she stammered. These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A 70 2/4 57% I stood up abruptly, knocking over the chair | had been sitting in. | began pacing back and forth, my thoughts racing. ¡°I''m sorry, Kex,¡± she said, but | didn¡¯t respond. | just kept pacing, my mind whirling. ¡°Kex, please,¡± she said, her voice pleading. | stopped pacing and turned to face her, my anger rising. ¡°Who cut you?¡± | demanded, my voice rising. ¡°| did it myself,¡± she said, her voice barely audible. | felt a mixture of rage and confusion. Why would she do this to herself? | couldn¡¯t understand. | grabbed her shoulders and shook her, my emotions getting the better of me. ¡°Why, Emily? Why would you go to such extremes? You know | would have sought justice for you, so why did you do this?¡± As | shook her, | saw her eyes fill with tears, and my anger began to soften. Tears of my loved ones were my weakness, and | could never bear to see her cry. | released her and pulled her into a hug, and she began to so b against my chest. ¡°I''m sorry, Kex,¡± she said, her voice muf fled by my shirt. ¡°I never meant to go to such extremes. | just...| don¡¯t know what came over me.¡± | felt a wave ofpassion wash over me, and | held her close, stroking her hair. ¡°It¡¯s okay, Emily,¡± | said, my voice soft. +5 | held her until her s obs had quieted, and she sat back down, her eyes swollen and red. | took her hands in mine and looked her in the eye. ¡°What you did was wrong,¡± | said, my voice firm but gentle. ¡°You made me hurt someone who didn¡¯t deserve it, just because you thought I wouldn¡¯t take your situation seriously. That''s not the right way to go about things.¡± She hung her head, her shoulders shaking. ¡°I¡¯m so sorry, Kex,¡± she whispered. ¡°I didn¡¯t mean to cause any harm. | just didn¡¯t know what else to do.¡± | looked at her, my resolve unwavering. ¡°You will have to apologize to her,¡± | said. She stood up, her face contorted in shock. ¡°What? No, Kex, | can¡¯t do that!¡± she protested. ¡°She hurt me first! Why should | apologize when I¡¯m the one who was wronged?¡± These Automation Tools Might Surprise You 7 14:59 Wed, 21 Feb & | sighed, knowing this was going to be difficult. ¡°| understand that she hurt you, and that¡¯s not okay. But you need to see the bigger picture here. What you did was wrong, and it could have had serious consequences. You have to take responsibility for your actions.¡± She looked at me, her eyes pleading. ¡°Kex, I¡¯m sorry, but | can¡¯t do it. | just can¡¯t.¡± | could see that she was truly distressed, and I wanted to help her, but | also knew that what she had done was wrong.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. ¡°| understand that this is hard for you,¡± | said. ¡°But Nelly deserves an apology, and she needs to know that you''re sorry for what you did. Can¡¯t you see that what you did was wrong?¡± She looked down at her feet, and | could see that she was torn. ¡°I know, but...¡± she trailed off. ¡°Fine, then,¡± | said. ¡°You don¡¯t have to apologize. | will pay for your sins.¡± She looked at me, a mixture of confusion and relief on her face. ¡°What will you do?¡± she asked. ¡°You don¡¯t need to know because what you did was wrong, and Nelly deserves an apology. I¡¯m not going to force you to apologize, but | can¡¯t just stand by and do nothing.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to do this, Kex,¡± she said, and | could hear the sincerity in her voice. ¡°You are just causing yourself unnecessary trouble.¡± | smiled and shook my head. ¡°It¡¯s not unnecessary. What you did was wrong, and | can¡¯t stand by and do nothing. Nelly deserves better.¡± | bent down and kissed her forehead. ¡°See you in the morning,¡± | said, and with that, | turned and left. As | walked away, | heard her voice calling my name, but | didn¡¯t turn back. | couldn''t help but feel let down by Emily. | never knew her to be the type to go to such extremes. It was so unlike her. Maybe | should have tried harder to understand her. But now it was toote, and | didn¡¯t know what to do. | made my way to Nelly¡¯s room, my heart heavy with the knowledge of what had happened. | unlocked the door and stepped inside, taking in the sight of her fast asleep in her bed. | moved closer and pushed a strand of hair out of her face, tucking it behind her ear. How could she sleep so soundly, even in pain? 3/4 These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A 414 Wed, 21 Feb 14:59 Nelly makes me do things | have never done before. No one has ever dared to challenge me or deny me. But with her, it''s different. She¡¯s not afraid of me like everyone else. | don¡¯t know what to make of it, and it¡¯s driving me crazy. What''s wrong with me? | have never been so befuddled by a woman before. What is it about her that makes her so different? Is it because she¡¯s not scared of me, or is there something more? fa Chapter 21 Chapter 21 Chapter 21. Nelly¡¯s POV. The early morning sun pierced through the cra cks in my window blinds, casting a blinding glow on my face. | groaned, cursing myself for not closing my window the night before. | tried to use my pillow as a shield, but the light still seeped through. It was futile ¡ª | knew | was destined to be jolted awake by the rays of the sun. My eyelids fluttered, fighting the urge to stay closed as | tried to cling to thest few moments of sleep. But my body was already awake, restless, and alert. | groggily made my way to the bathroom, my eyes still adjusting to the light. | ran some cold water and sshed it on my face, attempting to shake off the vestiges of sleep. | made my way to the kitchen, still feeling a bit disoriented, and was greeted by a sight that jolted me awake: Alpha Kex, Emily, and Harry were seated at the dining table, their eyes trained on me. | immediately put on a neutral expression, attempting to appear calm and collected, but my heart was racing. | needed to keep a level head. ¡°Nelly!¡± Alpha Kex called out, his voice breaking the tense silence in the room. | froze in my tracks, feeling like a deer caught in headlights. | turned to face him, forcing a pleasant smile. ¡°Yes, Alpha,¡± | said, my voice trembling slightly. ¡°Come join us,¡± he said, gesturing to the empty chair at the table. | let out a small ¡°uh,¡± feeling caught off guard by the invitation. | would rather not sit with them, but | knew | couldn¡¯t refuse. So | walked slowly to the table. ¡°No, not there,¡± he said, gesturing to the empty seat on the other side of the table. ¡°Please sit here, next to me.¡± | hesitated, feeling my face grow warm as all eyes were on me. | reluctantly took the seat, acutely aware of my proximity to the Alpha Kex. As | looked up, | caught a glimpse of Emily¡¯s expression ¡ª she was seething with anger, her eyes burning into mine. | held her gaze, mustering up a smirk. 1/4 These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A 15:00 Wed, 21 Feb 57% | sat there, carefully picking at my food, but | could feel the tension rising in the room. Alpha Kex cleared his throat, his expression unreadable. ¡°Emily has something to say,¡± he said, gesturing to her. My gaze shifted to Emily, who was staring daggers at me. With a dramatic sigh, she rolled her eyes and looked at Alpha Kex. ¡°| have nothing to say, Kex,¡± she said, her voice dripping with venom. ¡°Emily!¡± Alpha Kex said in a stern voice. Emily red at him, but said nothing more. | quickly swallowed the food in my mouth, trying to regain myposure. Alpha Kex turned to me, ¡°After breakfast, we will be going out,¡± he said. | nodded, my heart beating a little faster at the thought of spending more time with him. | could feel my palms growing sweaty, and | tried to keep my face impassive. ¡°I will be ready.¡± | said, my voice a little h oa rse, Alpha Kex pushed his te aside and stood up, his chair scraping against the floor. He didn¡¯t say a word as he left the room, the door mming behind him. Emily stood up, ncing at me with a smirk on her face. She leaned in close, her breath hot against my ear. ¡°I know what you are, like the rest of them, nothing but a s ex toy,¡± she whispered. ¡°And I know that he¡¯s going to use you, just like he used the others.¡± Her words were like a punch in the gut, and | felt my face flush with anger. | turned to face her, a sly smile on my lips. ¡°Let him use me,¡± | said, my voice low and even. ¡°I am ready.¡± Her eyes widened in surprise, her lips parting in shock. ¡°You... you are crazy,¡± she stammered, her hands shaking. ¡°I¡¯m the one he wants. Everyone knows how much he loves me.¡± She said, as she gritted her teeth. ¡°Oh, | think he sees you as more than that,¡± | said, my voice a purr. ¡°I think he sees you as nothing more than his sister. | heard he has never touched you,¡± | said, with a smirk on my face. She raised her hand, as if to strike me, but at that moment, we heard Alpha Kex¡¯s voice ring out. ¡°That¡¯s enough!¡± he said, his tone sharp andmanding. Instantly, Emily dropped her hand and turned towards him, her shoulders shaking asN?velDrama.Org holds ? this. 2/4 These Automation Tools Might Surprise You 15:00 Wed, 21 Feb 3 she began to s ob. She ran towards him, her arms outstretched, and he caught her in a tight embrace. | let out an involuntary hiss, a sound of pure frustration and anger, and turned away from them. She was lucky that she had someone like Alpha Kex to protect her. 5 My breathes in quick, shallow gasps. | hurried up the stairs, my feet pounding against the floorboards. | mmed the door of my room behind me, my hands shaking as | tried to calm myself down. It suddenly urred to me that | hadn¡¯t asked Alpha Kex where we were going. | was so caught up in my emotions that | hadn¡¯t thought to ask. | quickly pulled on a pair of cargo pants and a hoodie, my hands still trembling slightly. | opened the door and made my way to the top of the stairs, taking a deep breath as | looked down into the foyer. Alpha Kex and Emily were still there, and they looked up at me as | descended the stairs. | stood before Alpha Kex, avoiding his gaze, my eyes fixed on the floor. ¡°You look perfect,¡± he said, his voice low and calm. | managed a weak nod, unable to speak. | felt his gaze linger on my body, and | was suddenly aware of every inch of my skin. ¡°Let''s go,¡± he said, and | followed him to the car. The door closed behind me, and | took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves. ¡°If | may ask, where are we going, Alpha?¡± | asked, my voice quavering. He gave me a sideways nce, a small smile ying on his lips. ¡°Wait and see,¡± he said, his tone enigmatic. | Felt a jolt of unease, but | didn¡¯t press him further. | sat there, staring out the window as the scenery passed by. The sky was a clear blue, the sun beating down on the car, the air warm and still. | closed my eyes, trying to rx, but my mind was racing. Where were we going? And why wouldn¡¯t he tell me? | was jolted awake by someone gently shaking me. | opened my eyes, my vision blurry as | blinked the sleep away. ¡°Nelly,¡± a voice said, and | recognized it as Alpha Kex¡¯s. | sat up, my head pounding, my body stiff and sore. | had no idea how long | had been asleep. | turned to look at him. ¡°We have arrived at our destination,¡± he mumbled. 3/4 These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A 57% | turned around to see our location. | froze in my seat, staring hard at our location. a 4/4 & SEND GIFT Chapter 22 Chapter 22 Chapter 99. Nelly¡¯s POV ¡°Nelly, step out.¡± he said, his voice firm but kind. | took a deep breath, my heart racing, my palms mmy. | opened the door and stepped out of the car, the sun shining brightly in my eyes. | looked around, my heart dropping to my stomach. We were at the same ce Alpha Kex had wiped me 50 strokes. | felt my knees go weak as the memories came flooding back. | didn¡¯t know what to do, what to say. | waspletely lost. ¡°Move, Nelly,¡± Alpha Kex¡¯s voice was firm and unyielding. | had no choice but to follow hismand. | took a deep breath and began to walk behind him, my legs heavy and my feet like lead. | felt sick to my stomach, my mind racing, my heart pounding in my chest. ¡°Please, Alpha,¡± | said, my voice cracking. ¡°I didn¡¯t do anything to Emily. | swear. You saw it She was the one who tried to hit me.¡± Alpha Kex turned to face me, his expression unreadable, | held my breath. ¡°You know how much | dislike it when people talk without being asked a question,¡± he said, his tone stern and authoritative. | swallowed hard. Tmsorry, Alpha,¡± | stammered, my wordsing out in a jumble. ¡°I didn¡¯t mean to.¡± | trailed off, not sure what to say. Alpha Kex¡¯s eyes bore into me, piercing me to my core. ¡°Get a hold of yourself.¡± ¡°Yes, Alpha,¡± | bowed down In Front of him. We walked in silence towards the door, my heart pounding in my chest, my palms sweating. | clenched my fists, my fingernails digging into the flesh of my palms. | was certain that Emily must have said something to Alpha Kex, something that had made him want to hurt me. But what could it have been? | racked my brain, trying to think of anything that could have set him off. But | came up empty. The door opened, and | found myself standing on the threshold. Alpha Kex turned to These Automation Tools Might Surprise You face me, his expression hard and unyielding. ¡°| don¡¯t have time for games, Nelly,¡± he said, his tone cold and unforgiving. | tried to protest, my voice cracking as | pleaded with him. ¡°Please, Alpha,¡± | begged, but my pleas fell on deaf ears. He turned away from me, his back rigid and unyielding. ¡°You are wasting my time,¡± he said, his words slicing through me like a knife. | felt a lump forming in my throat, my eyes stinging with tears. | entered the room, the light flicking on above me. | had expected to see a room filled with wolf and human heads mounted on the walls, but to my surprise, the floor was spotless. There was not a trace of blood or gore in sight. The room was empty. ¡°Take it,¡± Alpha Kex said, his voice calm and steady. | looked up at him, my hands shakin as | took the handcuffs from him. | held them out in front of me, my eyes wide with confusion and fear. ¡°What do | do with this, Alpha Kex?¡± | asked, my voice barely above a whisper. ¡°Handcuff me,¡± he said, his tone brooking no argument. | felt the blood drain from my face, my breathing in short, shallow gasps. ¡°No,¡± | said, my voice barely audible. ¡°I won''t do it.¡± ¡°I''m the one who gives the orders here, Nelly,¡± Alpha Kex roared, his eyes shing with anger. ¡°Do as | say!¡± His voice was like a whip, cracking through the air and slicing into me. | nodded, unable to find my voice. | fumbled with the handcuffs, my hands shaking. | climbed onto a chair and reached up to fasten the cuffs around his wrists. He stared at me, his expression unreadable. ¡°Good,¡± he muttered, his voice low and deep. | dropped my gaze, my heart pounding in my chest. What was happening? What did he want? ¡°Take the cam belt,¡± hemanded, his voice brusque and impatient. | nced at the belt, whichy a few feet away from him, and steeled myself to do as he asked. But as | reached out to take it. ¡°Wipe me now,¡± hemanded. 2/4 These Automation Tools Might Surprise YouN?velDrama.Org holds ? this. D 15:00 Wed, 21 Feb ¡°I''m sorry, Alpha,¡± | said, my voice shaking. ¡°But | can¡¯t do that. It¡¯s against my norms.¡± His face darkened, and he regarded me with a steely gaze. ¡°What do you mean?¡± he asked, his voice low and dangerous. ¡°| wasn¡¯t trained to hit an Alpha,¡± | exined, my voice trembling. ¡°It¡¯s not part of my norms.¡± He stared at me, unblinking, the tension in the air palpable. ¡°And what if the Alpha is paying for his sins?¡± he asked, his voice barely above a whisper. | felt a lump forming in my throat, my mind racing. ¡°Then let the culprit punish the Alpha, not me,¡± | said, my wordsing out in arush. Amoment of silence hung in the air, and then he spoke again. ¡°And what if you are the culprit?¡± My breath caught in my throat as his words sunk in. My heart was hammering in my chest, and my stomach felt like it was filled with lead. ¡°You... you want me to hit you?¡± | asked, my voice quivering. He nodded, his eyes boring into me. ¡°I hit you when you were innocent,¡± he said, his voice low and pained. ¡°Now | want to pay for my sins.¡± | took a step back, shaking my head. ¡°No, please,¡± | pleaded. ¡°I can¡¯t do that. I¡¯m can¡¯t, as a matter of fact, | have forgiven you.¡± sorry, I Suddenly, a deep, chillingugh erupted from him. ¡°As an Alpha, we do not ept forgiveness so easily,¡± he said, his eyes glinting with amusement. ¡°We want to be in the same position as the one who we have wronged to know how extreme we have hurt them.¡± His words sent a shiver down my spine. | stood my ground, meeting his gaze with a sly smile. ¡°If | must punish you for your sins,¡± | said, ¡°then | must also punish the cause of those sins.¡± My words hung in the air, and he co cked his head to one side, his expression unreadable. ¡°What do you mean?¡± he asked, his brow furrowing confused. ¡°Bring Emily,¡± | said, my voice firm. 3/4 These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A led, 21 Feb Q57%# ¡°Do you know what you are asking for.¡± he growled, his eyes shing. ¡°I was the one who hit you That¡¯s precisely why I¡¯m the one deciding.¡± | said, refusing to back down. ¡°Emily is the reason for this whole mess.¡± He stared at me. his chest heaving, the anger radiating off him in waves. ¡°Are you sure about this?¡± he asked. his tone ominous. | nodded, my resolve unwavering. ¡°| can¡¯t bring Emily,¡± he said, his voice soft but resolute. ¡°Good.¡± | said, my voice firm. ¡°Because | can¡¯t hit you.¡± | started to climb the chair to remove the handcuffs, but he spoke before | could reach the cuffs. ¡°Don''t be in a haste, | am not through,¡± he said, his voice low and steady. | froze, my heart hammering in my chest. ¡°What do you mean?¡± | asked, my voice shaking slightly. ¡°Let''s make a deal,¡± he said, his eyes meeting mine. SEND GIFT Chapter 23 Chapter 23 Chapter 23. Nelly¡¯s POV. ¡°A deal,¡± | muttered. Alpha Kex¡¯s expression turned gravely serious. ¡°What kind of deal?¡± | asked, folding my arms across my chest. ¡°You can choose either to whip me,¡± he began, his voice calm and measured. ¡°Or you can have a chance to tell me what it is you want, and as an Alpha | will grant it.¡± I stared at him, my heart racing, my mind racing. This was an opportunity | couldn¡¯t let pass, but | had to be careful. One wrong move and | could lose everything. ¡°| will take the chance,¡± | said, my voice steady and strong. | tried to look confident, ¡°But not now,¡± | said, holding his gaze. ¡°I will use it when it¡¯s necessary.¡± He nodded, his expression unreadable. ¡°That''s good,¡± he said, relief evident in his voice. ¡°We have a deal.¡± | released a breath | hadn¡¯t realized | was holding, and climbed the chair. | removed the cuffs from his hands, my fingers trembling. He stood up, straightening his clothes and staring at me. Suddenly, he drew me close to him, my body pressed against his. | could feel my nipples hard beneath my clothes, and my heart pounded in my chest. His eyes bore into mine, and | felt my breath catch in my throat. He leaned down, his lips inching closer to mine. | closed my eyes, waiting for the inevitable, but instead | felt his warm breath on my neck as he whispered, ¡°Let''s go home.¡± | opened my eyes, a surge of disappointment coursing through me. But | nodded, not knowing what else to do. He held my hand as we walked outside, and | felt a strange sense offort at his touch. We reached his car, and he opened the door for me. | looked at him, my brow furrowed confused. ¡°Aren''t you getting in?¡± He asked, his voice soft and uncertain. | nodded and slid into the car. He closed the door, and | waited for him to get into the driver¡¯s seat. 1/4 These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A 15:00 Wed, 21 Feb | caught a glimpse of him in the rearview mirror, and my heart stopped. He was talking to someone, his voice low and urgent. | sank back into the seat, as | closed my eyes. Just a few minutes ago, he had opened the door for me, asked me to whip him, and now, we had some sort of deal. As we pulled out of the parking lot, | heard him chuckle and | opened my eyes. ¡°Looks like someone¡¯s daydreaming,¡± he said, a yful lilt to his voice. ¡°Im not daydreaming!¡± | said, trying to sound affronted. ¡°Your cheeks are so red, you are obviously blushing,¡± he countered, a teasing grin on his face. | nced at myself in the rearview mirror and sure enough, my face was bright red. | huffed, crossing my arms over my chest. ¡°That¡¯s not funny!¡± | protested. Heughed, a full, rich sound. I stared at him, my mouth slightly agape. Alpha Kex wasughing. | had never seen himugh before, not even when he was with Emily. The sound of hisughter was warm and deep, filling the car. | felt my lips tugging into a smile, unable to resist his mirth. Hisughter died down, and the car was suddenly filled with afortable silence. | looked out the window, a small smile ying on my lips. The world outside was bathed in a warm, golden light as the sun dipped lower in the sky. | closed my eyes, savoring the moment of peace. The feeling of contentment washed over me, and | let myself rx. The car came to a stop, jolting me out of my reverie. | opened my eyes and saw that we had arrived home. | stepped out of the car and looked around. The sun was now setting behind the hills, painting the sky in shades of pink and purple. Aisha tackled me in a bear hug, almost knocking me off my feet. ¡°Did he do anything to you?¡± she said, her words tumbling out in a rush. ¡°Where did he whip you?¡± She looked me up and down, searching for any sign of injury. | put my hands on her shoulders and looked her in the eye. ¡°Chill, we didn¡¯t have a fight.¡± But she wasn¡¯t convinced. ¡°Harry said you both went out,¡± she said, ¡°What happened?¡± Her eyes were wide and curious, and | could tell she was dying to know the details. | put up a hand, gesturing for her to let me through the door. ¡°At least let me enter first,¡± | said, a smile tugging at my lips. 2/1 These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A 15:00 Wed, 21 Feb She rolled her eyes, but stepped aside, letting me through the door. We made our way to my room, and | copsed onto the bed, my head resting in my hands. ¡°Nelly! My gist.¡± ¡°Chill, Aisha,¡± | said, ¡°I will tell you what happened.¡± She sat down next to me, her eyes fixed on my face, waiting for me to begin. | took a deep breath and began to recount what had happened that day. Aisha¡¯s eyes widened, and she looked at me in disbelief. ¡°You are joking, right?¡± she asked, her voice incredulous. ¡°No, I¡¯m not joking,¡± | said, my tone serious. ¡°| can¡¯t believe that monster couldugh,¡± she said, shaking her head. ¡°Hey, let¡¯s not call him that, okay?¡± | said, my voice soft. ¡°Whatever,¡± she said, and we bothughed. Aisha sighed wistfully. ¡°I wish we could go tell Emily right now,¡± she said. ¡°Do you want her to burst with jealousy?¡± | asked, a mischievous grin ying on my lips. She burst outughing. ¡°Oh Goddess, that would be hrious,¡± she said, her eyes sparkling with mirth. ¡°I bet she would cry her eyes out.¡± 57% +5 We bothughed at the thought of Emily''s reaction, picturing her face turning red with anger. Aisha looked at me, concern etched on her face. ¡°I¡¯m so d he didn¡¯t hurt you,¡± she said, her voice soft and serious. ¡°I couldn''t forgive myself for what happened thest time.¡± | reached out and squeezed her hand. ¡°It wasn¡¯t your fault, Aisha,¡± | said, my voice firm. ¡°If | hadn¡¯t pushed her, you wouldn¡¯t have been whipped so badly.¡± She shook her head, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears. ¡°Shh, let¡¯s not talk about it anymore,¡± | said, my voice gentle. ¡°I¡¯m fine now, and that¡¯s all that matters.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. 3/4 These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A Aisha and | were caught in a moment offorting Wence when wuddenly the dien burst open. Alpha Kez stood in the doorway, his expression unreadily bata pumped up and bowed before him, then sarried from the room, kwangu went with the intimidating man. The tension in the room was thick, alineat witter many, hiphir kez took a step forward, his gaze fixed on me. | held my breath, unsure of what to say or do My wolf howled inside me, demanding that | undress, then my brain clicked on what to do. My hands began to move of their ord, fumbling, with the batons of my thirt ¡°Don¡¯t undress, Alpha Kez said, his voice deep andmanding 1 from, my buyers still on my shirt. ¡°You heard me, Nelly¡± he said. ¡°Don¡¯t undress) | swallowed hard, my heart pounding as | awaited his next orden 4/4 SEND GIFT These Automation Chapter 24 Chapter 24 Chapter 24. Nelly¡¯s POV. He stood there, his gaze fixed on me as he pped his hands together. Suddenly, the room was filled with silence. The tension in the air was so thick, it was suffocating. Then, a knock sounded at the door. ¡°Come in,¡± he said without taking his eyes off me. The door creaked open, and a maid entered, carrying a small box. She set the box on the desk and curtsied before leaving the room. Alpha Kex¡¯s gaze never left me. | stood there, frozen in ce, unsure of what to say. With slow, deliberate movements, he crossed the room and picked up the box. He held it out to me, his eyes boring into mine. ¡°Take it,¡± hemanded, his voice firm. | reached out and took the box from him, my hands trembling. My heart was racing in my chest. | opened my mouth to speak, but no words came out. ¡°Open it,¡± he said, his eyes never leaving mine. | fumbled with the sp, my fingers clumsy and uncoordinated. Finally, the sp gave way and the lid of the box fell open. Inside the box was a pair of silver slippers, with the name ¡®Nelly¡¯ printed on the side in beautiful cursive letters. | gasped, my eyes wide with surprise. | looked up at Alpha Kex, who was standing in front of me, a smile ying on his lips. His arms were crossed behind his back, his eyes shining with amusement. | couldn¡¯t find the words to express my astonishment. ¡°Do you like them?¡± he asked, his voice soft and gentle. | could only nod, still speechless. | moved to set the box on the table, but before | could, he said, ¡°Wait.¡± | looked at him, confused and uncertain. He took the box from my hands and knelt down in front of me. He gently lifted my feet and ced them in the slippers, one by one. | watched him, my heart pounding in my chest, my breathing in short, shallow gasps. D These Automation Tools Might Surprise You 15:00 Wed, 21 Feb 57% His touch was gentle, his gaze filled with warmth. When he was finished, he looked up at me, his eyes meeting mine. ¡°| noticed your old slippers were torn, so | decided to get you some new ones,¡± he said, his voice soft and sincere. ¡°Thank you so much,¡± | said, unable to keep the smile off my face. +5 ¡°You are wee,¡± he said, returning my smile. He reached up and gently cupped my cheek in his hand, his thumb brushing against my skin. His touch was electric, sending tingles of warmth coursing through my body. | felt a blush rising on my cheeks. Just then, the door flew open with a bang, and there stood Emily, her face red with anger. She looked from the box, to my shoes, and finally to me. I gave her a sly smile, and her eyes shed with fury. She stomped into the room, her heels clicking on the floor. ¡°What is the meaning of this?¡± she demanded, her voice sharp and usatory. | remained silent, letting her stew in her anger. Alpha Kex looked at her, his expression impassive. Alpha Kex cleared his throat, his gaze still fixed on Emily. ¡°What did | tell you about knocking?¡± he asked, his voice stern and authoritative. Emily¡¯s face went pale, and she opened and closed her mouth several times, unable to find the words to reply. He continued, ¡°What if | was...with Nelly having sex, and you barged in like that?¡± The word ¡°sex¡± hung in the air, making my cheeks flush with embarrassment. | avoided his gaze, staring at the floor. ¡°|.... wanted to show you something,¡± she stammered, her hands shaking. Alpha Kex¡¯s eyes narrowed. ¡°It can¡¯t wait?¡± he asked, a note of suspicion in his voice. ¡°| promise it''s important,¡± she said, her voice quavering. ¡°I promise.¡± | sat at the desk, watching the exchange between them. There was no way | was going to insert myself into this conversation. 2/4 These Automation Tools Might Surprise You 15:00 Wed, 21 Feb 5 m busy with Nelly,¡± he said, his voice calm and matter-of-fact. ¡°When | am through, | wille to you.¡± There was a long silence, and then the door mmed shut, making us both jump. | smiled inwardly, Emily was having a taste of her medicine. My gaze met with Alpha Kex, a look of apology in his eyes. ¡°Sorry about that,¡± he said. ¡°It''s not your fault,¡± | said, my voice gentle and reassuring. He walked over to me, his hands resting lightly on my waist. ¡°Does your back still hurt?¡± he asked, his expression unreadable. | shook my head, a small smile ying on my lips. ¡°No, it¡¯s fine,¡± | replied. | felt his breath on my face, and a jolt of electricity shot through me: | couldn¡¯t tell what he was thinking, but | could feel the tension between us. ¡°Tell me something no one knows about you, Nelly,¡± he said, his voice low and intimate. | raised my eyebrows, my mind whirling with possibilities. ¡°Why should | tell you?¡± | asked, my voice yful and challenging. ¡°Because I¡¯m your friend,¡± he replied, his eyes tw inkling. | rolled my eyes, but | couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°Friend, huh?¡± | said, my tone filled with skepticism. ¡°Yeah, we are friends,¡± he said, a slight smile tugging at his lips. | scoffed. ¡°I never knew we were friends,¡± | said, feigning annoyance. There was another knock at the door, this time more insistent. ¡°Who''s there?¡± | called out, a hint of irritation in my voice. ¡°It¡¯s me, Emily,¡± came the voice from the other side of the door. | rolled my eyes and let out a sigh. ¡°Come in.¡± Emily opened the door and stepped inside, her gazending on me. Her expression was one of disgust, and | couldn¡¯t help but smirk in response. Her eyes flicked to Alpha Kex, and she said, in a voice that was almost childlike, ¡°Please, Kex, can you spend the night with me?¡±N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Alpha Kex¡¯s face hardened, and he replied, ¡°Why?¡± His voice was stern, his tone 3/4 These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A 15:00 Wed, 21 Feb brooking no argument. Emily shifted from one foot to the other, her expression anxious. ¡°I keep having this nightmare, about my brother,¡± she said, her voice breaking as tears spilled down her cheeks. Alpha Kex¡¯s expression softened, and he reached out to pat her hair, murmuring, ¡°Shh, it¡¯s okay.¡± He turned to her, his voice gentle but firm. ¡°I will spend the night with you,¡± he said. ¡°No need to cry.¡± Emily¡¯s tears dried up, and she looked at him with gratitude in her eyes. ¡°Thank you, Kex,¡± she said, her voice shaky but sincere, | watched Alpha Kexfort Emily, my heart sinking. | was sure she had made up the story to get Alpha Kex to spend the night with her. How much | hated her at this moment. Without a word, Alpha Kex got up and left the room with Emily, not even ncing at me as he went. My heart felt like it was breaking in two. How could | have been so foolish to think he¡¯d choose me over her? His kindness earlier in the day had made me feel important, like I''d finally won a ce in his heart. | tore the slippers from my feet and flung them across the room. My heart felt like it was shattering into a million pieces. 474 Chapter 25 Chapter 25 Chapter 25. Nelly¡¯s POV. |y back on my bed and groaned, pulling my knees to my chest and resting my head on them. The sun was setting outside, the last rays of light streaking across the sky in shades of orange and pink. | closed my eyes, wishing that one day I¡¯d be able to watch the sunset with Alpha Kex. My heart leaped into my throat as | turned to face the other end of the room. My scream died on my lips as | recognized his familiar features. His hands covered my mouth, and | felt his warmth against my skin. ¡°It''s me, Alpha Kex,¡± he said, his voice soft. He released his grip on my mouth, and | took a deep breath, my heart still pounding. ¡°You scared me,¡± | said, my voice trembling. ¡°I''m sorry,¡± he said, his eyes remorseful. His gaze drifted to my chest, and | noticed that my nightgown had slipped, exposing my breast. | quickly covered myself, my cheeks burning with embarrassment. | could feel his eyes on me. ¡°Don¡¯t hide from me,¡± he murmured. | tried to stand up, but his hands encircled my waist, keeping me firmly in ce. His face was so close to mine, | could feel his breath on my lips. ¡°Where are you going?¡± he asked, his voice low and husky. | could feel the heat of his body against mine, and | struggled to form words. ¡°|... | just...¡± | stammered, my thoughts a jumble of emotions. ¡°Just what?¡± he asked, his eyes searching mine. ¡°| just wanted to take a shower,¡± | mumbled, my cheeks burning. Before | could say another word, he swept me up in his arms, cradling me in a bridal carry. | gasped, my heart racing as he carried me into the bathroom. He set me down and closed the door behind us, his eyes never leaving mine. | stood frozen, unsure of what to do next. My heart was racing, my palms were sweating, and 1/4 These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A 15:01 Wed, 21 Feb. my stomach was doing somersaults.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. 5 He touched me, his hands felt warm and soft. His fingers grazed my skin, and | shivered in response. He slowly pulled my gown down, and my heart pounded in my chest. | was left standing in my bra and pants, feeling exposed and vulnerable. His gaze swept over me, and | saw the desire in his eyes. He took a step closer, and his lips brushed against my cleavage, sending a shiver down my spine. | could feel my breath quickening, my heart racing. He unsped my bra, and the straps slid down my arms. He pulled me close, our bodies pressed together, his eyes locked on mine. The air in the bathroom was thick with steam as he turned on the shower, his hand lingering on the faucet. The sound of the water rushing down filled my ears, drowning out all other sound. His lipsnded on mine, his touch sending a shiver of anticipation down my spine. He tasted like mint and smelled ofvender and cedar. | stood, breathless and trembling, as the steamy air enveloped us. He pressed his lips against my neck, the warmth of his breath sending goosebumps down my spine. | leaned against him, gripping his shirt, feeling the heat of his body through the fabric. His hands began to trace light patterns on my back and stomach, and | gasped in surprise and delight. The shower room was small, but it felt like a world of its own as we stood there, entwined. The water beat down on us, and | closed my eyes, giving myself over to the moment. His lips found my hard nipples, and he began to bite, chew, and suck. | closed my eyes tightly and let out a moan. He moved to my other breast, he began to lick and suck them. My head fell back as the pleasure was taking a hold of me. He moved his hands to my pants, slid his hands inside them,¡± You are wet,¡± he groaned. He pulled my pants, and now | waspletely naked in front of him. He slides her finger up and down my entrance, teasing me, getting me more and more wet. The cold tile floor was a shock to my skin, but | barely noticed as heid me down. The sound of the shower continued to echo in the small bathroom, and the smell of the shampoo hung in the air. | could feel the water dripping from my hair, the cool air chilling my skin as he spread my legs wide open in the bathtub. All | could focus on was 2/4 These Automation Tools Might Surprise You A 15:01 Wed, 21 Feb his touch, his breath, his eyes. Ej He pushed his face near my entrance as he used his wet tongues to lick my cl it slowly, and then he began to suck it harder and harder. ¡°Ahhh! Ouuuuuh,¡± | moaned out loud, unable to contain it any longer. +5 He moved his hands to my breasts and he began to massage them. He stops sucking my clit, starts using his tongue to torture me. His long tongue swirling inside me. ¡°Alpha............ He got faster, and | began to reach my climax, ¡°I¡¯m about to c um,¡± | let out a loud a scream, my legs shaking. | cumed in his mouth and he swallowed them smiling. Just when | thought it was over, he shoved two of his fingers inside of me, making me to gasp. His fingers inside me feels like a whole fist inside me. | moaned in pleasure and in pain. ¡°You love this, right?¡± He asked in a low and seductive voice. | moaned in agreement, unable to speak as the pleasure took a grip of me. He keeps taking his fingers in and out, stretching my pus sy, no matter how many times | cu m he kept on doing this. After my third climax, he released me from his embrace and pulled on his clothes. His eyes were dark with desire as he watched me. | noticed the unmistakable bulge in his pants, and | felt a wave of anticipation. Shortly, he had me back under the shower, the warm water cascading over our bodies, running in rivulets down my skin. As we stood under the spray of the shower, | could feel the warmth of his body pressed against mine. His breath was hot on my neck, and | could feel his heart beating against my chest. | could hardly breathe as he moved slowly inside me, filling me with an indescribable pleasure. | felt as if | was floating. My body trembled, and | bit my lip to keep from crying out. At first, he moved slowly and deliberately, but his pace soon quickened. He began to y with my nipples, sending sparks of pleasure through my body. | felt myself slipping deeper and deeper into a state of ecstasy, my thoughts a jumble of desire and sensation. | clung to him, my breathing in gasps. Suddenly, the sound of breaking ss pierced the air, followed by a thud. The noise came from just outside the bathroom door. Instantly, the bubble of our intimacy had 3/4 D These Automation Tools Might Surprise You 15:01 Wed, 21 Feb burst. Cc 57% 2 +5 My heart was pounding in my chests as | listened, straining to hear what mighte next. 4/4 & SEND GIFT Chapter 26 Chapter 26 Chapter 26 Chapter 26. Emily¡¯s POV. | awoke to the early morning sun streaming through the window, its rays hitting me in the eyes. | let out a hiss of pain as | realized | hadn''t closed the curtains. ¡°Kex,¡± | called out, turning in the bed. But he was nowhere to be found. | felt a pang of panic as | realized he was gone. The room was silent, the air still. | sat up, my heart pounding in my chest. Where was he? | rushed to my feet, my bare feet slipping into my slippers as | hurried to the door. ¡°Kex,¡± | called out, my voice trembling. | wrapped my gown tightly around me as | stepped into the hall. ¡°Kex!¡± | screamed, my voice echoing down the empty corridor. A guard rounded the corner, his eyes wide with rm. ¡°Have you seen Kex?¡± | asked, voice breathless. my ¡°Yes, he¡¯s in Lady Nelly¡¯s room,¡± the guard replied, his face impassive. My hands flew to his cheeks, and he looked up at me in surprise, his eyes wide. ¡°How dare you refer to Nelly as Lady Nelly?¡± | spat, my voice trembling with rage. ¡°She¡¯s nothing but a bed warmer, and you will address her by her name!¡± | continued, my voice rising. The guard''s gaze dropped to the floor, his face impassive. ¡°Yes, ma¡¯am,¡± he said, his voice barely audible. | could see his knuckles whiten as he gripped his spear, his body rigid with tension. | straightened my spine, my head held high, as | moved forward. ¡°I am the onlydy in this pack,¡± | said, my voice ringing with authority as | walked away. | heard the guard mumble, ¡°Yes, My Lady,¡± but | didn¡¯t look back. Instead, | marched down the corridor, my mind racing. Nelly would not steal my glory. | would make sure of that.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. | caught sight of myself in the mirror. | began to have my hair tangled and disheveled, my eyes red-rimmed. | looked like a mess, and it was precisely how | liked it. | bit myself so hard, | watched as tears began to stream down my cheeks, staining my face with their tracks. | watched them fall, transfixed, as they dripped from my chin. | felt a smile forming on my lips. [e) 10:40 Thu, 22 Feb GG - Chapter 26 | rapped my knuckles on the door to Nelly¡¯s room, but there was no answer. | gently pushed the door open, half expecting to find them inside. But the room was empty, bed unmade, the curtains drawn. | stepped inside, looking around confused. Had the guard lied to me? Or had they slipped out before | arrived? | frowned, my mind racing with the possibilities. +5 the Just as | was about to turn around and leave, | heard a moaning from the bathroom. | froze, straining to hear it again. There it was, unmistakable, the sound of two people in the throes of passion. l inched closer to the door, my heart pounding in my chest. | could hear soft gasps and moans, and | recognized the voice of Kex, my man. My blood boiled with rage as | realized that he and Nelly were in the bathroom together, having sex. | stumbled back, knocking into a nearby jar. It teetered, wobbling on the edge of the table, before falling to the floor with a deafening crash. | stood, frozen, my heart pounding in my ears. | held my breath, waiting to be discovered. But no one came. Should | run? | wondered, my mind racing. But if | did, Kex might catch me. | looked around frantically, searching for a hiding ce. The only option was under the table in the hallway outside Nelly¡¯s room. | ducked down, my heart in my throat, praying that no one would find me. From my hiding ce, | heard footsteps, and then the door opened. | pressed myself against the wall, trying to make myself as small as possible. Kex''s figure filled the doorway, a towel wrapped around his waist. | seethe with jealousy, my heart pounding in my chest. He looked around, searching for the source of the sound. For a moment, our eyes met, and I held my breath, afraid he would see me. But then, he turned and went back into the bathroom, closing the door behind him. | let out a sigh of relief, my body shaking. Slowly, carefully, | inched out from under the table. | crept down the hallway, my feet barely making a sound on the cool marble floor. My heart was still pounding in my chest, my breathing in quick gasps. | knew that if | made even the slightest sound, Kex would hear me. | kept my eyes on the ground, not daring to look up, my hands trembling. When | reached the end of the hallway, | took a deep breath and began to run, my feet pounding against the floor. | didn¡¯t stop until | reached my room, | closed the door, rxing my back and my eyes closed. ll 10:40 Thu, 22 Feb u GG. Bl 2 35) | heard a soft voice from the door, ¡°Mydy?¡± | opened my eyes, my heart still racing. | saw a maid standing in the doorway, her eyes wide with surprise. ¡°Get the fuck out of here!¡± | yelled. my voice hoarse with anger. The maid jumped back, her hands sped in front of her. She bowed low, her face pale, and then she turned and hurried from the room. | mmed the door behind her, my whole body trembling with rage. In a fit of rage, | stormed over to my dressing table and began to throw things. Bottles and jars crashed to the floor, ss shattering and perfume spilling. Tears streamed down my face as | raged, How dare he! How dare he leave me for her! Who the hell does she think she is? | panted, my chest heaving. | felt like | was going to explode with anger. | had never felt so betrayed, so hurt, so enraged. | took a deep breath, trying to calm my racing heart. My hands were shaking as | got to my feet, my hair a tangled mess. | pushed my way over to my wardrobe, my eyes unfocused, and pulled open the door. | grabbed the first thing | saw, a small vial, and shoved it into my pocket. Then, | stormed out of the room, my mind racing, my steps hurried. | had to teach Nelly a lesson, and | had to make her pay. | strode into the kitchen, the heels of my shoes clicking on the stone floor. The room was bustling with servants, each one scurrying around with their tasks. | saw one of the maids carrying a tray of food. | grabbed her by the arm and said, ¡°Who does this food belong to?¡± She looked at me, wide-eyed and trembling. ¡°N¡ªn¡ªn-nelly, mydy,¡± she stammered. ¡°Go get my cup from the dining room,¡± | demanded, and she scurried off, dropping the tray of food in her haste. | poured the contents of the small vial into the food. A wicked grin spread across my face as | wrapped my hands around the tray. The maid returned with my cup, and | ced the spiked food on the tray, hiding my smirk. ¡°Thank you,¡± | said with a smile. ¡°You may leave.¡± The maid scurried off. | walked out of the kitchen as the show was about to begin. 111 Chapter 27 Chapter 27 Chapter 27 Chapter 27. Nelly¡¯s POV. | had just stepped out of the shower, the water still dripping from my skin, when | noticed that Alpha Kex was no longer in the room. | wrapped a towel around my waist and then pulled on a short silk gown, the fabric brushing softly against my skin. As | gazed into the mirror, | noticed the mark that Alpha Kex had left on my neck, a red, irritated patch of skin that stood out against my paleplexion. My cheeks burned as | thought about how that mark had gotten there, my heart racing at the memory. | was still staring at the mark on my neck when the door burst open. | jumped, my heart racing, and in the mirror | saw Alpha Kex walking towards me. Before | could say anything, he had wrapped his arms around my waist, his hands warm against my skin. ¡°Good morning, beautiful,¡± he said, his voice deep and husky. ¡°Good morning...... Alpha... Kex,¡± | stutter. With a sudden movement, he turned me around to face him. Before | could catch my bnce, he was already spinning me around in circles. | gasped as | fell into his arms again and again, the room whirling around me. ¡°You are such a weakling,¡± he said, hisughter filling the room. ¡°You only have a sharp mouth.¡± | looked at him confused, my head still spinning from his antics. ¡°Everyone knows Nelly has a sharp mouth,¡± he repeated, hisughter echoing off the walls. | put my hands on his chest, trying to slow his spinning and hisughter. ¡°Shh,¡± | said, my voice low. ¡°You are making too much noise.¡± Hisughter stopped abruptly, and he looked at me, his eyes dark and unreadable. ¡°How dare you tell an alpha to be quiet?¡± he said, his voice low and dangerous. ¡°I''m sorry, Alpha Kex,¡± | said, my voice trembling. He broke into a suddenugh, catching me off guard. ¡°I scared you,¡± he said, his eyes glittering with amusement. ¡°I scared Nelly, he repeated,ughing again. ¡°Are you okay?¡± | asked, my confusion growing. He pulled me close, his arms strong around my waist. ¡°You look so beautiful, Nelly,¡± he said, his voice husky. ¡°You don¡¯t know how much | crave you.¡± 111 +5 Thu, 22 FebuG Chapter 27 He paused, his eyes locked on mine. ¡°Well?¡± he asked, a smirk ying on his lips. | couldn¡¯t speak, my mind reeling from his words. ¡°Is that good enough for you?¡± he asked, a teasing tone in his voice. 83% M He shrugged his shoulders, and | watched as his shirt slipped down his arms, revealing a sculpted torso. ¡°They call me Mr. Romantic,¡± he said with a wink. As | opened my mouth to speak, he silenced me with a kiss. He pulled away, his eyes intense. ¡°I want to kiss you like this every morning,¡± he said, his expression serious. ¡°I would like to wake up with you in my arms.¡± My heart raced at his words, my mind whirling. ¡°| don¡¯t understand,¡± | said, my voice small. He took my hands in his, his touch warm and reassuring. He started tough, his eyes twinkling with mischief. ¡°Look at your face,¡± he said, his voice yful. ¡°You arepletely befuddled.¡± He pulled me over to the mirror, his hand on my shoulder. | tried to protest, but he wouldn¡¯t listen. | looked into the mirror, my face flushed. | did lookpletely confused, my eyes wide and my mouth agape. Alpha Kex chuckled, hisughter reverberating through the room. +5 My eyes caught something and | looked up at my reflection again, my hair inplete disarray. ¡°What did you do to my hair?¡± | asked, my voice incredulous. He was stillughing, his arms folded across his chest. As | turned to face him, he bolted, running across the room. | gave chase, determined to get back at him for ruining my hair. He jumped onto the bed, throwing a pillow at me. | ducked, and the pillow flew past me, hitting the wall with a soft thud. Alpha Kex had never been this yful before. He was always so serious, so focused. ¡°What the hell is wrong with you today?¡± | asked, rubbing my face where the pillow hadN?velDrama.Org holds ? this. hit me. He stopped in his tracks, a look of concern on his face. ¡°Did | hurt you?¡± he asked, his voice soft. ¡°Are you okay?¡± | nodded, trying to keep a straight face. But then | couldn¡¯t help itughing. ¡°You are such a dork,¡± | said, shaking my head. -| burst out He tossed another pillow at me, and | scrambled to grab it out of the air. We were bothughing now, yfully dueling with the pillows. They flew back and forth, each of us dodging and weaving to avoid getting hit. It was like a game of tennis, except with pillows instead of rackets. Theughter bubbled up from my chest, and | felt giddy, carefree. | hadn''t felt this lighthearted in ages. 10:41 Thu, 22 Feb GG. Chapter 27 Fog We copsed on the bed, ourughter echoing in the room. |y there, looking up at the ceiling, trying to catch my breath. | heard Alpha Kex call out my name, and | turned to see him looking at me. His face was flushed from the exertion, but his smile was wide and genuine. ¡°That was fun,¡± he said, his voice filled with mirth. ¡°We should do that more often.¡± | propped myself up on my elbow, my cheeks still sore fromughing. Just as | was about to say something, there was a knock at the door. | jumped up and walked over to open it, feeling a jolt of surprise when | saw who was standing there. It was Emily. ¡°What do you want?¡± | asked, trying to sound casual. ¡°Just wanted to check if you are okay,¡± she said, her voice small. | hesitated, unsure how to respond. ¡°As you can see, I¡¯m okay,¡± | finally said, feeling a little irritated. She looked me up and down, her gaze thoughtful. ¡°And Kex?¡± she asked, her brow furrowed. | felt my heart skip a beat. Before | could even begin to form a response, | felt Alpha Alex¡¯s hands wrap around my waist. | felt a jolt of surprise as he kissed the back of my neck, his lips soft against my skin. Asmall giggle escaped my lips, and | heard Emily let out a gasp of surprise. She stared at us, her eyes filled with envy and irritation. | managed to choke out the words, ¡°Emily¡¯s here, stop.¡± But he didn¡¯t seem to hear me. Instead, he continued kissing my neck, his lips trailing down to my corbone. | shivered, my body responding to his touch despite myself. | could feel Emily¡¯s gaze burning into my back, her teeth gritted in frustration. ¡°Kex!¡± Emily roared, her voice filled with rage. Kex stopped, his head snapping up at the sound of her voice. ¡°Later, Emily,¡± he said, his tone dismissive. With one swift motion, he scooped me up into his arms, carrying me away from the door. | couldn¡¯t help but stick my tongue out at her as we disappeared into the room, the door closing behind us. Chapter 28 Chapter 28 Chapter 28 Chapter 28. Alpha Kex¡¯s POV. | woke up with a throbbing headache, and my first thought was, ¡°Where am |?¡± | looked around and realized | was in Nelly¡¯s room. But Nelly was nowhere to be found. | struggled to remember how | had gotten here. Thest thing | remembered was eating. Had | passed out? Was | drugged? | tried to stand up, but my head swam, and | nearly fell back down. Just then, the door opened and Nelly entered, a smile on her face. She held out a cup in her hand. ¡°| brought this for you,¡± she said, her tone light and cheerful. ¡°It will help with the headache.¡± | took the cup from her and brought it to my lips, not knowing what to expect. The smell was pleasant, almost sweet. As | took a sip, the liquid slid down my throat, soothing my sore throat and easing the pounding in my head. ¡°What happenedst night?¡± | asked, feeling a knot of apprehension in my stomach. ¡°| don¡¯t know,¡± she replied, her voice low. ¡°You were acting really strange. Almost like you were a different person.¡± She looked up at me, her expression neutral. ¡°What do you remember?¡± | shook my head. ¡°Nothing. | feel like | have a hole in my memory.¡± She nodded, her gaze fixed on the floor. ¡°Thank you,¡± | said, standing up to leave. ¡®I will talk to youter.¡± She didn¡¯t look up, just murmured, ¡°Okay.¡± | opened the door and nearly collided with a figure that stumbled into the room. It was Emily, her face red with embarrassment. She was attempting to fix her clothes, which were in disarray. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± | asked, my voice stern. She looked at me with wide eyes. ¡°I came to check on you,¡± she said, her voice shaking. ¡°You weren¡¯t yourselfst night.¡± ¡°So you were spying on us?¡± | asked, my anger rising. ¡°No, no,¡± she stammered, taking a step back. ¡°I was just... | was worried, | was here yesterday.¡± | turned away from her, my mind racing. | needed to find out what had happened. | 111 10:41 Thu, 22 Feb GG needed to know what was in that drink. ¡°Kex, wait!¡± she called out, her voice pleading. Q 83% +5 l ignored her, my steps quickening as | headed down the hallway. | had to find the maid who had served the drink. | had to know what was going on. | rounded the corner, my heart pounding. And then | saw her, standing there, a tray in her hand. The same tray she had served me fromst night. | stopped in my tracks, my blood running cold. | was about to approach the maid when | felt a hand on my shoulder. | turned to see Emily, her chest heaving as she struggled to catch her breath. ¡°Kex, why are you walking so fast?¡± she asked, her voice breathless. | let out a frustrated sigh. ¡°What is it?¡± | asked, my tone sharp. She raised her hands in surrender. ¡°Kex, chill. We are not fighting. It''s me, Emily.¡± and | ran a hand through my hair. ¡°Sorry, Emily,¡± | said, my voice weary. ¡°I¡¯m just angry, and | didn¡¯t realize | wasshing it out on you,¡± | said, rubbing my hair. My shoulders Sa ¡°What is it, Kex?¡± She asked, her voice tight with worries. ¡°I need to know what was added to the food and who sent the maid,¡± | said, my jaw clenched.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. Emily nced around, her eyes darting back and forth as if looking for an escape. Finally, she met my gaze, her eyes determined. ¡°I know who did it,¡± she said, her voice low. ¡°Who?¡± | asked, my impatience evident. ¡°I''m not going to say,¡± she said, her words defiant. ¡°You are going to fight over this, Kex. Just let it go.¡± But her words only made my anger re. ¡°No, | won''t let it go,¡± | said, my voice growing louder. ¡°I need to know who did this. | need to know who is behind this.¡± | turned to face her, my eyes zing. She took a step back, her expression frightened. ¡°You are scaring me, Kex,¡± she said, her voice trembling. | took a deep breath, trying to control my temper. But my rage was bubbling up inside and | could feel it boiling over. me, ¡°Who is it?¡± | demanded, my fists clenched at my sides. 10:41 Thu, 22 Feb GG 83% 4 ¡°Nelly,¡± she said, her voice barely above a whisper. | gaped at her, my mouth agape. ¡°Yes, Kex,¡± she continued, her gaze fixed on the ground. ¡°I saw her spiking the food in the room while you were out.¡± | felt my blood turn to ice. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell me?¡± | demanded, my voice rising. ¡°| didn¡¯t know it was for you,¡± she said, her voice trembling. ¡°I thought it was for her. And | would rather not meddle in your affairs.¡± My head was spinning, my mind reeling. ¡°Why the fuck would she do something like that?¡± | mumbled, mostly to myself. ¡°Maybe to disgrace you,¡± she said, her voice tentative. ¡°Disgrace me?¡± | repeated, my voice incredulous. ¡°Yes, Kex,¡± she said, her tone growing more resolute. ¡°Everyone would say the strong Alpha is now weak. She wanted to make a fool out of you.¡± | shook my head, still reeling from the information. ¡°You stopped her?¡± | asked, my eyes narrowed. +5 ¡°Yes,¡± she said. ¡°I warned her and made sure you didn¡¯t leave the room to make a scene, or else | won''t hesitate to deal with her. ¡°Nelly!¡± | screamed, my voice filled with rage. | turned and began to stalk towards her room. | could hear Emily''s footsteps behind me, trying to keep up. ¡°Kex, please stop!¡± she pleaded. ¡°You will do something stupid!¡± But | didn¡¯t listen. | was consumed by anger, by the need for retribution. | had to find out who was responsible for this. Just as | reached for the door handle, Emily''s hand appeared, stopping me in my tracks. ¡°No,¡± she said, her voice firm. ¡°I won''t let you enter.¡± ¡°Please, Emily,¡± | said, my voice strained. ¡°Let me through.¡± ¡°No,¡± she repeated, her gaze unwavering. ¡°I won''t let you do something you might regret.¡± | red at her, my temper rising. ¡°You don¡¯t understand,¡± | said, my words tinged with desperation. ¡°I have to do this.¡± Without thinking, | reached down and scooped her up in my arms. She let out a yelp of surprise, and began to struggle against me. ¡°Kex, put me down!¡± she cried, her fists pounding against my chest. ll 10:41 Thu, 22 Feb & GG. But | ignored her, my eyes fixed on the door to Nelly¡¯s room. ¡°Let me down! | won''t let you do this!¡± she yelled. | reached the door and pushed it open, my body tensed with rage. ¡°No, Kex!¡± she screamed, her voice desperate. But it was too late. With a single kick, | splintered the door, its broken remains falling to the floor. My eyes locked with Nelly and Aisha, their faces white with terror. | could feel my blood boiling, my body poised to strike. A low growl escaped my lips, and | took a step forward. Hf SEND GIFT Chapter 29 Chapter 29 Chapter 29 Chapter 29. Nelly¡¯s POV. Alpha Kex¡¯s eyes were aze as he stalked toward me. My heart was racing, my limbs frozen with fear. | stumbled backward until my back hit the wall. | was trapped, and | knew there was nowhere to run. Alpha Kex¡¯s body was mere inches from mine, his breath hot on my face. | felt my hands trembling as he reached out, his sharp ws digging into my arms. | felt the warm trickle of blood, and | tried to steady my breathing. | had to find a way out of this. ¡°Alpha........ Kex, you are hurting me,¡± | stammered, my words trembling with fear. Alpha Kex¡¯s grip on me loosened, but | still couldn¡¯t catch my breath. ¡°All of you, leave the room now,¡± hemanded. Aisha scurried out, and Emily lingered by the door, her eyes wide with terror. ¡°Please, go,¡± he said to her, his voice softer now, but still firm. Emily turned and hurried out of the room, leaving me alone with Alpha Kex. ¡°Why did you spike the food?¡± he roared, his voice booming in the small room. | stared at him, my mouth agape. ¡°|-I didn¡¯t,¡± | stuttered, my voice barely a whisper. He took a step toward me, his eyes shing with anger. ¡°You know how much | hate lies,¡± he said, his voice low and menacing. ¡°Tell me the truth, now.¡± | flinched, my body trembling. ¡°Speak!¡± he roared, his voice echoing off the walls. ¡°Why would you think | would spike your food and still lie to you?¡± | stammered, my voice shaking. ¡°Because,¡± he said, his voice low and dangerous, ¡°you didn¡¯t know that Emily saw you.¡± My throat was dry, and | swallowed hard. ¡°Emily?¡± | managed to say, my voice barely audible. ¡°Yes, Emily,¡± he thundered, his eyes dark and furious. | stood there, my mind whirling, trying to make sense of it all. Why would Emily lie to Alpha Kex? And how could | possibly exin my innocence when he was so clearly convinced of my guilt? 10:41 Thu, 22 Feb GG Chapter 29 83% +5 | felt a throbbing pain in my head, my thoughts racing in circles. | knew | had to think of something, anything, to make him believe me. But the harder | tried, the more my mind seemed to go nk. ¡°Do you know the consequences of your actions?¡± he asked, his voice filled with menace. | swallowed hard, my throat dry and parched. ¡°I''m innocent, Alpha,¡± | said, my voice quavering. | held his gaze, willing him to believe me. He studied me for what felt like an eternity, his expression unreadable. ¡°You are saying that Emily is lying?¡± he asked, his tone t and unemotional. | took a deep breath, my heart pounding in my chest. ¡°Yes,¡± | said, my voice barely a whisper. His grip on me loosened, and he let out a deep sigh, his hand moving to his head as he ran his fingers through his hair. | watched him pace around the room, his jaw clenched, his brow furrowed. His eyes moved everywhere but to my face, as if he couldn''t bear to look at me. | stood there, frozen in ce, my body tense and alert, waiting for whatever came next. | could feel my pulse racing, my breathing shallow and rapid. | was scared, but | couldn''t move. Without another word, Alpha Kex turned and left the room, leaving me alone, my heart pounding and my mind a jumble of thoughts. | began to pace back and forth, my steps hurried and frantic. What was going on in Alpha Kex¡¯s mind? What was | supposed to do now? Was | safe, or in danger? | felt my head spinning, and my breathing grew even more shallow and quick. | couldn¡¯t catch my breath. Panic was setting in. | had to do something, but | had no idea what. ¡°Oh Goddess,¡± | heard a voice behind me. | turned to see Aisha standing there, her mouth agape, her eyes wide. | followed her gaze, my heart sinking as | realized what she was looking at. She was staring at my bleeding arms. | tried to give her a reassuring smile, but it never reached my eyes. ¡°Don''t tell me Alpha Kex did this to you,¡± she said, her voice wavering. | couldn¡¯t answer her. | was unable to bring myself to admit that he had. She let out a hiss, her eyes narrowing as she strode to the dressing table, pulled open the drawer, and retrieved the first aid box. | let her drag me to the bed, feeling my Ill 83% energy draining from me. ¡°How can he be this wicked?¡± she asked, and | felt the need to defend him, despite everything. ¡°It''s not his fault,¡± | said, but Aisha rolled her eyes. ¡°How can you say that? He hurt you, Alice!¡± she eximed, her voice angry. ¡°How can you still defend him?¡± ¡°You won''t understand,¡± | said, my voice raspy. Aisha scoffed. ¡°Well, enlighten me then,¡± she said, her tone dripping with sarcasm. | took a deep breath and cleared my throat. ¡°The reason | say it¡¯s not his fault is because he injured me mistakenly,¡± | exined, my words slow and measured. ¡°And, moreover, Emily lied to him.¡± Aisha stared at me, a mix of emotions ying across her features. | could see her trying to process everything | had said. Finally, she sighed. ¡°That bitch again,¡± Aisha said, her eyes narrowing as she turned to face me. | nodded, the anger and hurt still fresh in my mind. ¡°She had lied to him,¡± | said, my voice hoarse. ¡°She told Alpha Kex that | had spiked his food, so now he¡¯s mad at me.¡± Aisha clenched her fists, her breathing heavy. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for the consequences, would walk to her room and beat the hell out of her,¡± she said, her words tinged with venom. | smiled weakly, trying to ease the tension. ¡°Please, control your temper.¡± ¡°We need to deal with her,¡± Aisha said, her tone hard and determined. I | sighed, my exhaustion catching up with me. ¡°Let it slide,¡± | said, my voice heavy with fatigue. Aisha stood up, facing me, her expression fierce. ¡°Why should we let it slide?¡± she asked. ¡°If she can y the game, then we need to tell her two can y the game.¡± | shook my head. ¡°It¡¯s too risky, Aisha,¡± | said. ¡°We have never done anything like this before.¡± ¡°We are not hurting anyone, Nelly,¡± she said, her voice soft and persuasive. ¡°It¡¯s just giving her a taste of her medicine. It¡¯s not too much, is it?¡±This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. | shook my head, unsure. ¡°No, Aisha,¡± | protested weakly. 10:41 Thu, 22 Feb GG. Chapter 29 3. 83% She knelt down beside me, her eyes pleading. ¡°Please,¡± she said, her voice barely above a whisper as she gave me her puppy eyes, she knew that¡¯s my weakness. | sighed. ¡°Okay,¡± | said, giving in. She hugged me tightly, relief evident in her voice as she spoke, ¡°Thank you.¡± She let go of me, a faint blush on her cheeks. ¡°So it¡¯s time to hatch our first n?¡± she asked, a mischievous glint in her eyes. | stared at her, surprised. ¡°Now?¡± | asked. She nodded, her expression serious. ¡°No time to waste.¡± & Chapter 30 Chapter 30 Chapter 30 Chapter 30. Emily¡¯s POV. | stood at a spot a few feet away from Nelly¡¯s room, straining to hear any sound from within. | expected to hear Kex¡¯s raised voice or Nelly¡¯s sobs, but all | could hear was silence. | knew getting any closer would put me at risk of being discovered, but my curiosity was too great to resist. | tiptoed forward, my heart pounding in my chest. As | drew closer, | could hear faint voices from within. | pressed my ear to the door, trying to make out what was being said. | heard footstepsing closer, and | quickly ducked into the shadows. Kex came storming out of the room, his face red with anger. He strode down the hall towards his room, and | held my breath, praying he wouldn''t notice me.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. But then, | saw Aisha heading in my direction. | was trapped, with nowhere to hide. | held my breath, hoping she wouldn¡¯t spot me. She opened the Nelly¡¯s door, and then she was gone. Het out a silent sigh of relief as | stepped out of my hiding ce, straightening my dress and pasting a smile on my face. | could see the maid standing down the hall, but my eyes were drawn to Nelly¡¯s room. Should | eavesdrop on Nelly¡¯s conversation, or should | try to hear what Kex had to say? | was torn between curiosity and caution. What if | got caught? But then again, what if | missed important information? | stood there, frozen, not knowing what to do. | heard the two maids talking as they passed by me. ¡°You need to see Alpha right now,¡± one of them said to the other. ¡°He is furious.¡± I smiled to myself, realizing | had just learned some valuable information. If Kex was angry, it meant that Nelly was in trouble. A mischievous smile yed across my lips as | turned to walk away. It seemed my curiosity had paid off. | knocked on Kex¡¯s door, but there was no answer. | knocked again, but still nothing. Finally, | heard the sound of something crashing from inside the room. ¡°Kex, open the door!¡± | yelled, banging on the door with my fist. There was no response, and | tried to turn the doorknob, but the door was locked. ¡°Kex, please!¡± | yelled, my voice cracking with desperation. ¡°Open the door, please!¡± But my pleas were met with only silence. 10:41 Thu, 22 Feb u GG. 83% +5 My hands were still on the doorknob when it finally opened, almost knocking me unbnced. | caught myself and looked up to see Kex, his eyes burning with rage. | could see broken tes and other items scattered across the floor, and when | looked down at his hands, | saw blood. ¡°Why are you hurting yourself?¡± | asked, my voice shaking. Kex was silent, his jaw clenched, as | reached out and took his hands in mine. | could feel his pulse racing, his hands trembling slightly. | stood, opening the wardrobe and reaching for the first aid kit | kept there. | hurried to Kex¡¯s side, but he pulled away when | reached out to take his hand. ¡°Kex, let me treat your wounds,¡± | said firmly, but he didn¡¯t respond. ¡°Just go away,¡± he said, refusing to meet my eyes. | took his face in my hands, gently but firmly. ¡°Kex, talk to me,¡± | pleaded. His eyes were full of pain, and | wanted so badly to help him, but | knew | had to allow him the space to tell me what was wrong. ¡°| hurt Nelly again, even though | promised | wouldn¡¯t make her bleed,¡± he said, his voice breaking. | bit my tongue, trying to suppress my anger. ¡°It¡¯s okay,¡± | said, trying to keep my voice calm and soothing. ¡°Let''s just take care of your hands, okay?¡± ¡°No!¡± he cried out, pulling his hand away from me. ¡°I want to feel her pain!¡± He was so distraught, | didn¡¯t know how to respond. ¡°Kex, she was the one who hurt you by spiking your food,¡± | said, my voice trembling. ¡°Emily,¡± he said, his voice filled with disbelief. | turned to face him, dreading what he would say next. ¡°Nelly is of the opinion that you are the one who spiked the food.¡± He stared at me, waiting for my response. ¡°Fuck!¡± | cursed under my breath. ¡°Did you say anything?¡± he asked. | shook my head. ¡°No,¡± | managed to say, my voice weak. | felt sick to my stomach, knowing how this was going to y out. His hands cupped my face, his touch gentle but his gaze piercing. ¡°Emily,¡± he said, his voice filled with an emotion | couldn''t quite identify. ¡°Did you do it?¡± [e) 10:41 Thu, 22 Feb GG. +5 | hesitated, searching his eyes for some clue to what he was thinking, but his expression was unreadable. Finally, | shook my head. ¡°No,¡± | whispered, the words barely audible. He stared at me for a long moment, and then slowly let go of my face. | tried to read his expression, but his face was like a mask, giving nothing away. He extended his hand to me, palm up, revealing a bloody gash across his palm. | took his hand, beginning to dress the wound. The silence was deafening, the tension in the room palpable. | could feel Kex¡¯s eyes on me, but | couldn¡¯t tell what he was thinking. Did he believe me, or did he think | was lying? | held my breath, waiting for him to say something. But he remained silent, his gaze unreadable. I stood up, picking up the first aid kit and the soiled bandages. ¡°Don¡¯t worry,¡± he said, his voice soft. | looked up at him, unsure what to say. ¡°You may go,¡± he added. | nodded, knowing better than to argue with him in this state. As | opened the door, | paused. ¡°Can | call the maid?¡± | asked. He nodded, his expression unreadable. | left the room, my heart still pounding in my chest. ¡°The food is ready, mydy,¡± a maid said as | stepped into the dining room. | nodded, and she poured me a cup of coffee and set a te of pancakes in front of me. | began to eat, the warm, sweet pancakes soothing my frazzled nerves. But then | took a sip of coffee, and my body convulsed in a violent cough. | sputtered, choking on the coffee, and the maid rushed to my side. ¡°Are you all right?¡± she asked, concerned in her eyes. | nodded, my throat still burning. ¡°I''m fine,¡± | managed to say. Suddenly, my body felt like it was on fire. | was itching all over, my skin crawling with an intense, unbearable sensation. My head started spinning, and | felt myself losing control. | began to cough again, more violently this time, my body convulsing. That¡¯s when | heard them. Laughter. Nelly and Aisha were standing in the doorway,ughing at me. Rage welled up inside me, my vision turning red. | felt a scream building in my Chapter 31 Chapter 31 Chapter 31 Chapter 31. Nelly¡¯s POV. Aisha and | huddled together in the shadows, trying to stifle ourughter as we watched her body turn a bright shade of red. We held our breath, the tension in the air palpable as we waited for the inevitable. Suddenly, her eyes darted in our direction, and we knew we''d been caught. | felt a rush of satisfaction, knowing we had gotten away with our prank. But that satisfaction was short-lived, as | saw the fury in her eyes. | knew we were in for it now. Aisha grabbed me by the cor and dragged me out of our hiding ce. We both stood before her, our hearts racing. ¡°How dare you!¡± she said, her voice strangled with anger. | couldn''t help but burst outughing, the absurdity of the situation hitting me like a ton of bricks. ¡°You can¡¯t even talk!¡± | teased, myughter echoing through the room. Emily rolled her eyes and took a deep breath, drinking some water to calm herself down. | crossed my arms, trying to appear confident in the face of her anger. ¡°This is just a taste of your medicine,¡± | said, my voice firm. ¡°I can y this game too.¡± ¡°How dare you,¡± she roared at me. ¡°Shh!¡± | hissed, my voice low and threatening. | held my ground, refusing to be intimidated. ¡°Don¡¯t you dare raise your voice at me,¡± | said, trying to sound in control. She rolled her eyes, clearly unimpressed by my bravado. ¡°Who the hell do you think you are?¡± she barked, her voice echoing through the room. m thedy you wish you could be. | am thedy you crave to be, to have what | have,¡± | said, my words cutting through the air like a knife. ¡°Over my dead body would | ever wish to be like you.¡± she said, her voice shaking with anger? ¡°You are nothing but a slut.¡± Aisha¡¯s expression was one of pure rage, and | could see her hands trembling at her sides. She took a step towards Emily, But before she could reach me, | stepped in front of her, blocking her path. ¡°Calm down,¡± | whispered to Aisha, hoping to de¡ªescte the situation. But it was too [e) < 10:41 Thu, 22 Feb GG late, and the tension in the room was palpable. G | turned to Emily, my voice shaking with anger. ¡°You just called me a slut,¡± | said, my words cutting through the silence like a razor. ¡°Well, | am that slut you wish you could be. You crave Alpha Kex¡¯s touch, but guess who he moans for? Me.¡± | said, raising my shoulders in defiance. | saw the rage in her eyes, her fists clenched at her sides. ¡°I have never seen a shameless person like you,¡± she said, her voice dripping. ¡°You are the one who is shameless, running around and throwing yourself at a man who doesn¡¯t even look your way,¡± | said, my words dripping with venom. ¡°He wants me,¡± she barked, her face contorted with anger. ¡°Oh, please,¡± | scoffed. ¡°Spare me that crap. We both know that he sees you as nothing more than a sister.¡± She narrowed her eyes, her hands balled into fists at her side. ¡°If you think that, then you are even more foolish than | thought,¡± she said, her voice cold and threatening. ¡°Oh, | see,¡± | said, folding my arms across my chest and taking a step towards her. ¡°You pose yourself as Luna, but Alpha Kex has never once introduced you as such. So who is the real fool here?¡± | asked her, a smirk ying on my lips. She was clearly taken aback by my words, her face flushing a bright red. ¡°As if you are one to talk, he has not introduced you too as his Luna yet,¡± she retorted, her voice quivering with anger. ¡°At least I¡¯m not going around pretending to be something I¡¯m not. And I¡¯m certainly not interested in being Luna,¡± | replied to her with a sly smile. ¡°Because you know you will never be Luna. It¡¯s not a position for someone as low as you,¡± she sneered, her words dripping with venom. +5 | opened my mouth to retort, but from the corner of my eye, | saw Alpha Kex standing at the top of the stairs, watching us. | kept my gaze fixed on her, a sly grin forming on my lips. ¡°Here, take this,¡± | said in a sweet, caring tone, passing her a cup of water. She pushed my hand away, and the ss of water spilled onto the floor, the sound echoing through the room, Instantly, Alpha Kex was standing beside us, his eyes zing with anger. ¡°How dare you do that, Emily!¡± he roared, his voice thundering through the room. She gasped, her eyes wide with fear. | watched as she struggled to swallow the lump in < 10:41 Thu, 22 Feb u GG. her throat, her hands trembling. D 83% +5 I stood still, not knowing what to do. It seemed as if time had frozen, the tension in the room so thick that it was suffocating. Alpha Kex¡¯s grip tightened on her arms, his jaw clenched in fury. ¡°She was offering you water and all you could do was to push it,¡± he roared. ¡°How dare you?¡± he growled. ¡°|-I...did....n.ot. Push the water,¡± she stuttered, unable to find the words to defend herself. ¡°Liar!¡± Aisha eximed, her voice shaking with anger. | couldn''t help but chuckle, enjoying the drama unfolding before me. The tension in the room was suffocating, but | couldn¡¯t look away. It was like watching a train wreck in slow motion. Alpha Kex released his grip on her and ran a hand through his hair, his eyes narrowed. He turned to me, his gaze as sharp as a knife. The smile on my face vanished, and my throat tightened. He shifted his gaze back to Emily, who was staring at the floor, her eyes full of fear. The silence was deafening, and | could feel my heart pounding in my chest. ¡°What happened to you?¡± Alpha Kex asked, his voice full of concern. ¡°Nelly added something to my food without me knowing, and | ate it,¡± she said, her voice quivering. Alpha Kex turned to me, his eyes full of usation. | held Aisha¡¯s hand, | squeezed her hand. | knew we had to think of something quickly, before the situation spiraled out of control. ¡°Nelly, why did you do it?¡± Alpha Kex asked, his tone firm. | could feel my hand trembling in mine. ¡°Aisha had prepared the food for me, and | went to get her when | was done. But when | came downstairs, | saw Nelly eating,¡± | exined, my heart racing. Alpha Kex stared at me, his face unreadable. Without a word, he turned and walked away, taking Emily with him, | stood there, my mind racing, not knowing what to do. Aisha looked at me and smiled, her eyes twinkling. ¡°We did it!¡± she eximed, her voice full of excitement. ¡°Do you think he believed us?¡± | asked, my voice tinged with uncertainty. ¡°Why wouldn''t he?¡± she replied, her confidence unshaken. Il 10:42 Thu, 22 Feb GG. D | struggled to find the words to respond. | was so relieved that our little ruse had worked, but a nagging doubt lingered in my mind. What if he has been standing there for a long time? fe} N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Chapter 32 Chapter 32 Chapter 32 Chapter 32. Nelly¡¯s POV. ARS202 Two weekster. | stood by the window, the cool night air blowing against my face. It had been exactly two weeks since | hadst seen Alpha Kex. Ever since the incident with Emily, | had not seen him. | had hoped that he would forgive me and things would go back to normal, but as the days passed, | began to lose hope. It was difficult to shake the feeling that | had ruined everything. | took a deep breath, trying to clear my head. | needed to focus on the present, not dwell on the past. | hadn''t realized how much | had grown to care for Alpha Kex. | missed him, hispany, his presence, even his stern demeanor. | thought we were bing friends, that | was getting closer to him, but now | know that was a lie. | was just deceiving myself. Alpha Kex was not the kind of man who could ever be friends with someone like me. He was a ruthless Alpha, one who would never let his guard down. | felt like a fool for thinking otherwise. Alone tear escaped my eye, and | quickly wiped it away, not wanting anyone to see my weakness. Just then, the door to my room opened, and | knew who it was without turning around. Aisha had been pleading with me to leave my room, to join her for dinner or go for a walk, but | had refused. | would rather not face the world, | just wanted to be alone. | heard a throat clearing, and | knew | had been wrong. It wasn¡¯t Aisha at the door. | turned around slowly and saw Alpha Kex standing there, his expression unreadable. My heart sank, and | swallowed the lump in my throat. ¡°Good evening, Alpha,¡± | said, bowing my head in respect. But his face remained impassive, his expression impossible to read. | didn¡¯t know what to expect from him. ¡°Pack your things,¡± he said, his voice cold andmanding. ¡°We leave first thing in the morning.¡± With that, he mmed the door behind him, and | let out a breath | didn¡¯t know I''d been holding. | had no idea what was in store for me, whaty ahead. All | knew was that my world had been turned upside down, and | would never be the same again. < 10:42 Thu, 22 Feb GG Chapter 32 82% | took out my bag and began to fill it with my belongings. But | had no idea where we were going, what the weather would be like, or what | would need. | was at a loss. | began to fold my clothes, packing them carefully into the bag. If only things had turned out differently with Astel, | wouldn''t be in this situation. | wouldn¡¯t be facing an uncertain future, wondering whaty ahead. My mind was spinning, my thoughts racing. The door creaked open, and | heard the familiar voice of Aisha. ¡°See who made your delicious di...¡± she said, her voice cheerful and light. But her words were cut short when she took in the scene before her. | turned to see a look of shock on her face, and | gave her a weak smile that didn¡¯t reach my eyes. | knew | couldn¡¯t hide the truth from her, no matter how much | wanted to. She would know something was wrong. The tray of food ttered to the floor as she rushed to my side, her eyes full of concern. ¡°What''s going on?¡± she asked, her voice trembling. | knew | had to tell her the truth, no matter how painful it would be. ¡°Alpha Kex asked me to pack my things,¡± | said, my voice barely above a whisper. ¡°We are leaving first thing tomorrow morning.¡± Aisha¡¯s face fell, her eyes filling with tears. ¡°But why?¡± she asked, her voice breaking. I didn¡¯t have an answer for her. Because | am also at a loss. ¡°Did you guys fight?¡± she asked, her eyes wide with worry. | shook my head, unable to find my voice. ¡°No?¡± she asked, her voice full of disbelief. ¡°You can¡¯t just say ¡®no¡¯, Nelly,¡± she pleaded. ¡°He¡¯s taking you away, and | don¡¯t even know where.¡± Her voice grew angry, her eyes shing. ¡°| will be fine,¡± | said, my voice/quivering. ¡°Oh, spare me that shit! We both know you can never be fine with that monster.¡± | knew she was scared, and | couldn¡¯t me her. But | didn¡¯t want her to get in trouble. ¡°Aisha, lower your voice,¡± | said, trying to keep my voice steady. But she rolled her eyes. ¡°I''ming with you, and that¡¯s final,¡± she said, her voice determined. ¡°You can¡¯t stop me.¡± Ill Q 82% Chapter 32 Chapter 32. Nelly¡¯s POV. Two weekster. | stood by the window, the cool night air blowing against my face. It had been exactly two weeks since | hadst seen Alpha Kex. Ever since the incident with Emily, | had not seen him. | had hoped that he would forgive me and things would go back to normal, but as the days passed, | began to lose hope. It was difficult to shake the feeling that | had ruined everything. | took a deep breath, trying to clear my head. | needed to focus on the present, not dwell on the past. | hadn''t realized how much | had grown to care for Alpha Kex. | missed him, hispany, his presence, even his stern demeanor. | thought we were bing friends, that | was getting closer to him, but now | know that was a lie. | was just deceiving myself. Alpha Kex was not the kind of man who could ever be friends with someone like me. He was a ruthless Alpha, one who would never let his guard down. | felt like a fool for thinking otherwise. Alone tear escaped my eye, and | quickly wiped it away, not wanting anyone to see my weakness. Just then, the door to my room opened, and | knew who it was without turning around. Aisha had been pleading with me to leave my room, to join her for dinner or go for a walk, but | had refused. | would rather not face the world, | just wanted to be alone. | heard a throat clearing, and | knew | had been wrong. It wasn¡¯t Aisha at the door. | turned around slowly and saw Alpha Kex standing there, his expression unreadable. My heart sank, and | swallowed the lump in my throat. ¡°Good evening, Alpha,¡± | said, bowing my head in respect. But his face remained impassive, his expression impossible to read. | didn¡¯t know what to expect from him. ¡°Pack your things,¡± he said, his voice cold andmanding. ¡°We leave first thing in the morning.¡± With that, he mmed the door behind him, and | let out a breath | didn¡¯t know I''d been holding. | had no idea what was in store for me, whaty ahead. All | knew was that my world had been turned upside down, and | would never be the same again.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Ill [e) 10:42 Thu, 22 Feb GG. Chapter 32 0 82% | took out my bag and began to fill it with my belongings. But | had no idea where we were going, what the weather would be like, or what | would need. | was at a loss. | began to fold my clothes, packing them carefully into the bag. If only things had turned out differently with Astel, | wouldn''t be in this situation. | wouldn¡¯t be facing an uncertain future, wondering whaty ahead. My mind was spinning, my thoughts racing. The door creaked open, and | heard the familiar voice of Aisha. ¡°See who made your delicious di...¡± she said, her voice cheerful and light. But her words were cut short when she took in the scene before her. +5 | turned to see a look of shock on her face, and | gave her a weak smile that didn¡¯t reach my eyes. | knew | couldn¡¯t hide the truth from her, no matter how much | wanted to. She would know something was wrong. The tray of food ttered to the floor as she rushed to my side, her eyes full of concern. ¡°What''s going on?¡± she asked, her voice trembling. | knew | had to tell her the truth, no matter how painful it would be. ¡°Alpha Kex asked me to pack my things,¡± | said, my voice barely above a whisper. ¡°We are leaving first thing tomorrow morning.¡± Aisha¡¯s face fell, her eyes filling with tears. ¡°But why?¡± she asked, her voice breaking. I didn¡¯t have an answer for her. Because | am also at a loss. ¡°Did you guys fight?¡± she asked, her eyes wide with worry. | shook my head, unable to find my voice. ¡°No?¡± she asked, her voice full of disbelief. ¡°You can¡¯t just say ¡®no¡¯, Nelly,¡± she pleaded. ¡°He¡¯s taking you away, and | don¡¯t even know where.¡± Her voice grew angry, her eyes shing. ¡°| will be fine,¡± | said, my voice quivering. ¡°Oh, spare me that shit! We both know you can never be fine with that monster.¡± | knew she was scared, and | couldn¡¯t me her. But | didn¡¯t want her to get in trouble. ¡°Aisha, lower your voice,¡± | said, trying to keep my voice steady. But she rolled her eyes. ¡°I''ming with you, and that¡¯s final,¡± she said, her voice determined. ¡°You can¡¯t stop me. < | shook my hex cong te was being foolish Atta Is Alpha Kex we as salking about. He won''t hesitate to chop off you bed f yo te to disby kim My words were harsh, but | had to make her xtersk¨¦ Seyret ter tech her far denched with frouration | sayed silen, koowing there was no pot inn aguig And then the wrapped her ama xound me from band Tn going to is you the said, her voice soft and so I smiled, even though my hear ached ¡°Lika I¡¯m na gag to die! | said trying to lighten the mood. But she didn¡¯tugh. ¡°But we don¡¯t know when we vil se sh ofer spin¡® she said her voice trembling The thought of being separated from my best friend was too much to beat. Immed and hugged her tightly. We stood there, dinging to each other, our sis echoing through the room fer a while, | released my grip on her and stepped back ¡°| don¡¯t want to spend myst days with my best friend crying lund my voice katy but determined to be strong, She let out a wall chuckle, her eyes will damp with tears. ¡°You are right¡± she said her voice still raw, | did mess up your food, though | gave her a yful shore, and we bothughed. A fimmer of hope filled the air Aisha and | deaned up the spilled food and folded the rest of my dotes Vieid on my bed, our legs danging off the edge. Weid in silence, each lou is our forgia. | knew | would miss Aisha, but | knew it was best not to anger Alpha Kex by asking her to follow me. ¡°Nelly¡± Aisha said, breaking the silence. | turned to look at her. ¡°| wish we hadn¡¯t messed with Emily she said, her eyes downcast ¡°| know,¡± | said, my voice quiet. ¡°Bet it''s not our fault. And | have no regress Asmall smile tugged at the corner of her mouth, bor it was tinged with sadnew. Weid there in silence, our gives fixed on the ceiling. The air was heasy with unspoken words Aisha¡¯s breathing became slow and steady, and | knew she had fallen asleep. | was left alone with my thoughts, able to sleep. What would tomorrow bring? Would | ever see Aisha again? | tossed and turned, ban sleep was elusive. | stared at the ceiling, the minutes ticking by slowly. The room was. 10:42 Thu, 22 Feb GG. quiet, save for the sound of Aisha¡¯s soft snores. SEND GIFT Chapter 33 Chapter 33 Chapter 33 Chapter 33. Nelly¡¯s POV. tip of my Aloud bang jolted me and Aisha awake. My eyes flew open, a curse on the tongue, but it died in my throat when | saw who had come through the door. It was Alpha Kex, his expression unreadable as he stood in the doorway, his hands crossed behind his back. My heart pounded in my chest, my mind racing. ¡°It''s time,¡± he said, his voice grave and cold.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. | turned to look out the window, the darkness still enveloping the world outside. | nced at the clock on the wall, its hands telling me it was only 4:09 AM. ¡°Isn''t it early?¡± | asked, my voice shaking. Alpha Kex¡¯s eyes narrowed, his brow furrowing in anger. ¡°You do not question me,¡± he said, his voice sharp and full of warning. | swallowed the lump in my throat, nodding my head in agreement. | was about to stand when Aisha¡¯s arms wrapped around me, pulling me into a tight. hug. | allowed myself to sob, letting the tears flow freely as | buried my face in her chest. ¡°| don¡¯t think | can survive here without you,¡± Aisha whispered, her voice breaking. I shushed her, trying to reassure her. ¡°You will be fine,¡± | said, even though | wasn¡¯t sure if | believed my own words. | was terrified for both of us, but | had to stay strong for her. ¡°Enough of this,¡± Alpha Kex said, his voice impatient. ¡°I don¡¯t have all day.¡± We reluctantly released each other, and | stood up, my legs shaky. | made my way to the bathroom, my eyes swollen from crying. | stared at myself in the mirror, my reflection a disheveled mess. | sshed water on my face, trying to wash away the evidence of my despair. | brushed my teeth, rinsed my mouth, and stepped out of the bathroom, my heart still pounding in my chest. Alpha Kex looked me up and down, his expression unreadable. He said nothing, simply turned and walked out of the room. Aisha helped me gath my belongings, her hands trembling as she packed my bag. 10:42 Without a word, we followed him, the silence heavy and oppressive. | could feel my heart pounding in my chest, my palms sweating as | thought of all the terrible things that could happen. The fear of the unknown was almost too much to bear. We got to the car, and | turned to Aisha, my arms wrapping around her in a tight embrace. | held her close, not wanting to let go, knowing | might never see her again. | forced myself to pull away, a lump forming in my throat. | waved to her as the car started to drive away, my eyes locked on her form until she was out of sight. The ache in my chest was almost unbearable, and | sank into my seat, wishing | could turn back time. Alpha Kex cleared his throat, breaking the silence. ¡°You women,¡± he muttered, his grip on the steering wheel tightening. | turned to look at him, my heart pounding. ¡°| don¡¯t understand,¡± | said, my voice shaking. He sighed, his eyes fixed on the road ahead. ¡°You are so emotional, you drive me crazy,¡± he said, his tone dismissive. | didn¡¯t say anything, just stared at him, my mind racing. | sank back in my chair, closing my eyes, trying to rx. The events of thest few days had taken their toll, and | felt exhaustion wash over me. | drifted off to sleep, my mind drifting, thoughts of Aisha and the others ying like a movie behind my closed eyes. | opened my eyes, the morning sun streaming through the window. ¡°You are awake,¡± Alpha Kex said, his voice gruff. | turned to face him, my eyes adjusting to the light. ¡°Where are we?¡± | managed to ask, my voice croaky from sleep. ¡°Outside our pack,¡± he said, his tone indifferent. I studied him, looking for any sign of emotion, but his face was nk. | opened my mouth to ask him another question, but he shifted his gaze back to the road, his jaw set. tight. | sat back, frustrated and confused. ¡°| saw everything that happened that day,¡± Alpha Kex said, his voice soft and measured. My heart sank, my mouth dry. He turned to look at me, his eyes searching mine. The car came to a sudden stop, jolting me forward in my seat. | braced myself against the seat, my breath catching in my throat. We were in the middle of a forest, the trees towering above us, blocking out the sun. The air was thick 10:42 Thu, 22 Feb GG. and still, and | could hear the birds chirping overhead. = ¡°We have arrived at our destination,¡± Alpha Kex said, a slight smirk ying on his lips. | didn¡¯t know what to say, my mind still trying to catch up. ¡°Uh,¡± | muttered, feeling foolish. He reached out and caressed my cheek, his touch gentle and surprising. | looked up at him, my heart in my throat. ¡°Come out,¡± he said, pulling his hand away, stepping out of the car. | hesitated, not sure if | should follow him. He tapped on the window, a hint of impatience in his eyes. | steeled myself and stepped out of the car. | looked around, realizing we were in the middle of nowhere, the only building in sight, a small cottage. | looked at Alpha Kex, confused and a little scared. ¡°What did you hear that day?¡± | asked, struggling to keep up with him as he walked. towards the cottage. He didn¡¯t answer, his expression unreadable. ¡°Please, Alpha Kex,¡± | pleaded, the fear rising in my chest. ¡°I need to know if I''m in danger. | need to know if it¡¯s safe to go inside the cottage with you.¡± He looked at me, his face unreadable. | waited, my heart pounding in my chest. Finally, he spoke. ¡°I won¡¯t hurt you,¡± he said, his voice low and reassuring. | wasn¡¯t sure if | believed him, but | had no choice but to trust him. He stood at the door, his hand on the knob, watching me carefully. | stood a few feet away, unsure of what to do. He turned around, his eyes meeting mine. ¡°Nelly, | won¡¯t hurt you,¡± he said, his voice low and steady. | hesitated, stil unsure of whether to trust him. | looked around, the woods surrounding the cottage in every direction. | thought of running, of escaping into the trees. But would | be able to outrun him? Would | be able. to escape his grasp? | concluded that | would run as fast as | can if he tries anything funny. ¡°Nelly,¡± he called, his voice soft and pleading. | turned to face him, my body trembling with fear. My legs shook as | moved towards the cottage, my eyes darting around, looking for any escape. He reached out and wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me close to him. He opened the door of the cottage, | gasped, my eyes wide with shock and my mouth opened wide. Jil Chapter 34 Chapter 34 Chapter 34 Chapter 34. Nelly¡¯s POV. In front of me was a picturesque cottage, a riot of flowers spilling over the windowsills, the scent of roses and jasmine heavy in the air. On the table was a feast of sumptuous food, the aroma of fresh bread, roasted meat, and stewed fruit wafting towards me. I stood there, mouth agape, unable toprehend what | was seeing. Alpha Kex, ever the gentleman, reached out and gently closed my mouth.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Don''t let the flies in, my dear,¡± he said, a mischievous glint in his eyes. ¡°Did you do this for us?¡± | stuttered, my mind whirling with questions. | had never seen such a romantic gesture before, and | was awed by the lengths he had gone to make this happen. ¡°| wouldn¡¯t havee this far if it wasn¡¯t for you,¡± he said, his eyes twinkling with amusement. | continued to look at him, my mind still racing. ¡°How on earth did you n something like this? | thought you were angry at me?¡± | asked, trying toprehend how he had made all of this happen. ¡°Who says I¡¯m not still angry with you?¡± he said, a chuckle in his voice. His tone was teasing, and | couldn¡¯t help but smile in response. It seemed he was not as angry as | had anticipated. Perhaps there was hope for us yet. But | couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that something was amiss, that there was more to this than met the eye. ¡°The food might get cold,¡± he said, his words breaking the tension in the air. We entered the cottage, and he set my bag down near the door. | sat by the firece, warming myself by the mes. | looked around the room, taking in the details of the ce. The furniture was simple but elegant, the floorboards worn but polished. It was clear that someone had taken care of this ce, and had made it a home. He sat down beside me, his body close but not touching mine. ¡°I thought you might want to eat first,¡± he said, his tone soft and gentle.. | shook my head. ¡°I¡¯m not hungry,¡± | said, my voice hoarse from the shock and fear | Ill Thu, 22 Feb UGG was still feeling. 382%Is) He nodded, epting my answer unquestionably. | looked around again, taking in the small details of the room. ¡°Who owns this ce?¡± | asked, hoping to distract myself from my thoughts. He turned to me, his face inscrutable. ¡°This used to be where | lived, when my father died,¡± he said, his voice tinged with sadness. ¡°| moved to the pce to take my role as the Alpha.¡± ¡°It''s too quiet here for someone like me,¡± | muttered, not meaning to speak the words. aloud. ¡°That¡¯s precisely why | like it here,¡± he said, his eyes meeting mine. ¡°It¡¯s my secret hideout, my safe ce.¡± | nodded, understanding what he meant. It was a ce where he could be alone, a ce where he could be himself. ¡°Why did you bring me here?¡± | asked, my voice soft and hesitant. ¡°| wanted us to sort things out in a ce where no one would disturb us,¡± he said, his voice calm and even. | swallowed hard, trying to keep my emotions in check. This means war, doesn''t it? Alpha Kex doesn¡¯t settle things with someone without a fight. ¡°Is it about Emily?¡± | asked, the words barely above a whisper. He nodded, and | felt a wave of dread wash over me. ¡°I didn¡¯t do anything to her,¡± | said, my voice shaking. ¡°I swear it.¡± ¡°Then why did you put peanuts in her food, knowing she¡¯s allergic to them?¡± he asked, his eyes burning with anger. | remembered thest time he had confronted me about Emily matter, his hands gripping the belt so tightly and wiping me. ¡°| didn¡¯t mean to,¡± | said, my words catching in my throat. ¡°I-] was angry, and | -| wasn¡¯t thinking clearly. I¡¯m so sorry.¡± | searched his face, looking for any sign of forgiveness. But his expression remained. hard, his eyes dark and unforgiving. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Alpha Kex. Please believe me.¡± My words hung in the air between us, heavy with unspoken emotion. ¡°You both drive me crazy,¡± he said, his voice strained. | stayed silent, not knowing what to say. | could feel the tension in the air, thick, and heavy. ¡°Both of you are important to me,¡± he continued, ¡°and | don¡¯t understand why you both hate cach other so much.¡± Ill fo) 10:43 n ¡°She started it,¡± | said, my words quick and sharp. | remembered the way Emily had always taunted me, always pushing me to my breaking point. ¡°She was the one who started ying games, and | was just giving her a taste of her medicine.¡± | stared at him. He reached out and held my hands, his touch gentle but firm. | tried to pull away, but he held me fast. ¡°If you keep hurting Emily, you are going to make things difficult for us,¡± he said, his tone soft but insistent. | yanked my hands from his grasp and stood up, my chest heaving. ¡°You don¡¯t understand,¡± | said, my voice breaking. ¡°You don¡¯t know what it¡¯s like to be in my position, to feel the way | feel.¡± fille He stood up as well, his eyes with confusion and concern. ¡°I don¡¯t understand?¡± he asked. ¡°You need to say this to Emily yourself,¡± | said, a hint of desperation in my voice. ¡°I can¡¯t do it for you.¡± ¡°It''s going to be difficult to make her understand,¡± he said, his face clouded with worry. ¡°She¡¯s my best friend¡¯s sister, and she¡¯s been like a sister to me for so long.¡± | let out a loud sarcasticugh. ¡°I might be nobody to you,¡± | said, my voice shaking with emotion, ¡°but | am a she¡ªwolf, and if she crosses my path, | will tear her apart.¡± The words left my mouth before | could stop them, and | felt my face burn with anger. My tone had been fierce and threatening, and | didn¡¯t know where it hade from. | looked at Alpha Kex, my eyes wide with regret. ¡°I didn¡¯t mean that,¡± | said, my words tumbling out in a rush. ¡°Who says you mean nothing to me?¡± he said, moving closer to me until | could feel his breath on my face. | stepped back until my back hit the wall, unable to escape. He ced one hand on my waist, his touch gentle but firm, and the other hand against the wall beside my head. ¡°Who says you mean nothing to me?¡± he repeated, his voice low and husky. | could feel my heart pounding in my chest, my breathing in shallow gasps. | didn¡¯t know what to say, how to respond. His eyes held mine, the intensity of his gaze burning through me. ¡°What do | mean to you?¡± | asked, my y voice quivering. | felt his thumb brush against my cheek, his touch like a spark of electricity. | closed my eyes, my body tensing. Then, | felt his lips on mine, soft and warm. Chapter 35 Chapter 35 Chapter 35 Chapter 35. Nelly¡¯s POV. 82% n The scent of pancakes wafted into my nose, rousing me from sleep. The sunlight. streaming through the window hit my eyes, making me groan as | sat up and stretched my body. | looked to my side, and Alpha Kex was nowhere to be found. | could hear soundsing from the kitchen, and | got up to investigate. As | walked out of the bedroom, | was hit with the full force of the smell of pancakes, eggs, and bacon. The kitchen was warm and inviting, the sounds of cooking filling the air. | followed my nose to the source of the delicious smells. There he was, Alpha Kex, wearing an apron and his back to me, standing at the stove. | couldn¡¯t help but admire him, his strong frame, his broad shoulders, his wavy hair, hist scent filling the room. | felt an urge to go up behind him and wrap my arms around him, but | held myself back. This was new territory for me, and | would rather not make him ufortable. ¡°You know it¡¯s a crime to stare at someone without their permission,¡± he said, a mischievous glint in his eye. | felt my cheeks grow red, embarrassed to be caught. ¡°I wasn¡¯t staring at you,¡± | protested, but my words were weak. ¡°Then what were you staring at?¡± he asked, his voice low and seductive. He moved closer to me, and | felt my breath catch in my throat. My heart was racing, and | could feel my nipples harden beneath my clothes. | knew | should look away, but | couldn¡¯t tear my eyes from his. He ced a gentle kiss on my forehead. ¡°Good morning,¡± he said, his voice warm and soothing. He caressed my cheek, his touch sending a shiver through me. ¡°Good morning, Alpha Kex,¡± | mumbled, my words still half-asleep. ¡°Ugh,¡± he groaned, ¡°stop putting ¡®Alpha¡¯ in front of my name. It¡¯s just Kex.¡± |ughed, the sound filling the room. ¡°Fine, Alpha, sorry Kex,¡± | said, a smile on my face. He rolled his eyes, but | could tell he was smiling too. ¡°Do you mind going for a walk after breakfast?¡± he asked, breaking the moment. Chapter 35 between us. ¡°Why not?¡± | said, a little surprised at his request. ¡°Thank you,¡± he said with a smile. He leaned, his lips closed to mine, | was about to press my lips with his, when | caught a whiff of something burning. ¡°Shit!¡± Alpha Kex eximed, rushing to the stove and turning it off. He removed the pan, and the scent of burnt food filled the kitchen. Oops, myte dad wasn¡¯t lying when he said women are distractions,¡± he said, his face sheepish. | couldn¡¯t help butugh. He served the food on the counter, and we sat opposite each other, enjoying the meal inpanionable silence. | put the pancakes in my mouth, savoring the taste of maple syrup and butter, | shut my eyes. ¡°Mmmm,¡± | said, unable to contain my satisfaction. ¡°Delicious,¡± he observed with a grin. | opened my eyes, surprised by hisment. ¡°| didn¡¯t know you were paying attention,¡± | said, a little embarrassed. He shrugged. ¡°It''s hard not to notice the way you are enjoying your breakfast made by the best chef,¡± he said, a hint of anusement in his voice. ¡°So you think you are the best chef?¡± | said with a teasing smile. ¡°Absolutely!¡± he eximed, a confident look on his face. ¡°Come on,¡± | said, ¡°just admit it. | cook better than you.¡± He gave me a sly grin. ¡°I will admit nothing of the sort,¡± he said. ¡°A chef who burns food isn¡¯t much of a chef,¡± | teased. His cheeks grew pink. ¡°That¡¯s because you distracted me!¡± he said, a hint of a smile ying on his lips. | felt my cheeks turn red, a blush spreading across my face. We continued to banter back and forth, a yful exchange that brought a smile to my face. When we were done eating, | gathered the tes and put them in the sink.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Don''t worry, | will do the dishes,¡± Alpha Kex said, his voice gentle. ¡°Thank you,¡± | said, relieved that | wouldn¡¯t have to spend my time scrubbing dirty dishes. | hate doing the dishes, it really sucks cleaning them. 10:43 Thu, 22 Feb GG ZFL | headed towards the bedroom and closed behind. 82%/ | hurried to the bathroom to take a shower, eager to feel refreshed and ready for the day ahead. | stepped out of the bathroom, my hair damp and my skin still warm from the shower. | looked at the clothes in my room, not sure what to wear. | settled on a pair of jeans and a crop top, deciding thatfort was more important than fashion. | looked at myself in the mirror, cursing myself for not bringing any makeup. But then again, it wasn¡¯t like | had expected to be taken to a cottage in the woods. | stepped out of the cottage, feeling the cool breeze on my skin. Alpha Kex was standing by the door, his expression unreadable. ¡°Ready?¡± he asked, a slight smile ying on his lips. ¡°Yes,¡± | said, my voice barely above a whisper. He wrapped his hand around mine, and we started walking. | looked up at the sky, the sun shining brightly in the clear blue sky. The scent of pine trees and wildflowers filled. the air, and | felt a sense of peace wash over me. | nced at Alpha Kex, a smile on my face, but as soon as | noticed that he was looking. at me, | looked away, my cheeks growing warm. Why did | feel so nervous around him? | caught him staring at me again, and | held his gaze, daring him to look away first. He didn¡¯t back down, his gaze intense and unwavering. ¡°What?¡± | asked, my cheeks flushed with color. He let out a small chuckle, and | felt my heart skip a beat. ¡°I¡¯m just wondering how the goddess could have made such a beautiful damsel like you,¡± he said, a teasing smile on his lips. |ughed and yfully hit him on the arm. ¡°You are such a dork,¡± | said, and heughed along with me. ¡°But you asked me to lose weight the first time we met,¡± | said, still unable to keep a straight face. ¡°| just wanted to bring Own your cro. You had a sharp mouth, and | didn¡¯t like it,¡± he said, his eyes twinkling with amusement. |ughed, the sound bubbling out of me with a joy | hadn¡¯t felt in a long time. ¡°Well, it didn¡¯t bring down my ego,¡± | said, shrugging. ¡°The funny thing is, it just made me like you more.¡± | was taken aback by his confession, G ECK82% i unsure of how to respond. ¡°Is anything the matter?¡± he asked, his voiceced with concern. | shook my head, realizing | had been lost in thought. Maybe | was reading too much. into this, | thought. But the more | talked to him, the more intrigued | became. Who was this man in front of me? He seemed so different from the ruthless Alpha | had met before. Had something changed, or had | just been wrong about him from the start? & Chapter 36 Chapter 36 Chapter 36 Chapter 36. Aisha¡¯s POV. The banging on the door continued, punctuated by the sound of a fist pounding against. the wood. | could feel my heart racing in my chest, and | was finding it difficult to breathe. It seemed he was determined to break down my door to get to me. | had told him many times that | didn¡¯t want anything to do with him right now, but he didn¡¯t seem to care. Nelly had been taken away from me by Alpha Kex, and | couldn''t bear to face the world without her. The knocking eventually died down, and | let out a breath | hadn''t realized | had been. holding. But just as | began to rx, | heard the sound of splintering wood and saw the door fly open. Harry stood in the doorway, his eyes wild and full of concern.. ¡°Are you alright?¡± he asked, his voice frantic. | rolled my eyes, annoyed by his presence. ¡°Do | look alright to you?¡± | said, my voice dripping with sarcasm. He stood there, his mouth agape, unsure of what to say. | could tell he was searching for the right words, but | wasn¡¯t in the mood to listen. He stepped towards me, and | recoiled, backing away until my back was pressed against the wall. He stopped, looking hurt and confused. ¡°| just want to help,¡± he said, his voice pleading. ¡°I know you are in pain, and | want to be there for you.¡± ¡°The only way you can help me right now is to take me to Nelly,¡± | said, my voice soft and sincere. ¡°That¡¯s impossible, Aisha,¡± he said, his face etched with sadness. cup My heart sank, and | felt a surge of anger. ¡°Then get out!¡± | yelled, pushing the of water he had brought me out of my reach. It shattered on the floor, and | watched the water spill across the hardwood. | stared at the mess, my mind racing with thoughts. | braced myself for the anger | was sure woulde. | expected him to yell, to scream, or even to hit me. But instead, he knelt down and began to pick up the pieces of ss. He was silent as he worked, his focus solely on the task at hand. | watched him, my Chapter 36 hu, 22 Feb UI heart beating in my chest. | couldn''t believe he was doing this, that he was caring for me in this way. | felt a wave of shame wash over me, and | looked away, unable to meet his gaze. | heard his footsteps approach the door, and | braced myself for his departure. | didn¡¯t want him to leave, but | knew | had hurt him, and | couldn¡¯t me him for leaving. | watched as he opened the door, his back to me. | felt my wolf wince, the pain of hurting her mate tearing through her. | took a deep breath, trying to quell the feeling. ¡°I¡¯m sorry,¡± | said, the words tumbling from my lips. He stopped in his tracks, his hand on the doorknob. He turned to face me, his eyes. searching mine. Without another word, he left, the door closing quietly behind him. | shut my eyes, trying to keep the tears at bay. | knew I had done the wrong thing, and | regretted my actions. But | didn¡¯t know what to do to fix it. Should | go after him, apologize again? Or should | just let it go, and let him decide what to do next? | was at a loss, my emotions swirling inside me. | tried to take a deep breath, to steady myself. But my breath came out ragged, and my heart was racing. The door opened again, and my heart sank as | saw him standing there. He sat down next to me, the space between us feeling like an ocean. He cleared his throat, the sound filling the silence. ¡°Do you want me as your mate or not?¡± he asked, his voice quiet but firm. | swallowed the lump in my throat, my mouth dry. | looked down at my hands, not able to meet his gaze. ¡°It¡¯s not about you being my mate or not,¡± | said, my voice barely a whisper. ¡°But | was just angry, and | just wanted to be alone because | didn¡¯t know where Nelly was. It has nothing to do with whether | want you or not.¡± His voice was soft, but his eyes were hard. ¡°That¡¯s not the answer to my question, Aisha,¡± he said, a hint of frustration in his tone. | took a deep breath, trying to find the words to express what | was feeling. But the words were stuck in my throat, and | didn¡¯t know how to get them out. He reached out and touched my hand, and | flinched at his touch. ¡°| just want to know where | stand, Do you want me as your mate or not?¡± He asked. ¡°| don¡¯t know,¡± | said, my voice sounding small- and scared. 10:43 | couldn''t bring myself to look at him, my eyes searching the room for something, anything to focus on. ¡°Do you know how hard it is for me?¡± he asked, his voice soft. ¡°My wolf jumps in joy whenever | see you, even when | see you in pain, he says. ¡°It''s not easy for me either.¡± | snapped, my anger bubbling up to the surface. ¡°You are the one who put both of us in this situation. Don¡¯t act like you are struggling, you have a choice.¡± ¡°Have you ever asked me why I¡¯m scared of this whole ¡®mate¡¯ thing?¡± | asked him, my voice shaking. He paused for a moment, his eyes searching mine. ¡°Why are you scared?¡± he asked, his tone full of curiosity. | sighed, not sure if | wanted to share my deepest fears with him. ¡°Forget it,¡± | said, rolling my eyes and looking away. ¡°I¡¯m not going to be interrogated by you.¡± He reached out, his hand touching my cheek. | turned to look at him, my heart pounding in my chest. ¡°It''s not an interrogation,¡± he said gently. ¡°I just want to know, since you called my attention to it. Please, let¡¯s talk about it.¡± I let out a long sigh, my emotions swirling inside me. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Harry,¡± | said, my voice breaking. ¡°I don¡¯t mean to be rude. It¡¯s just...¡± | trailed off, not knowing how to express what | was feeling. He looked at me, his expression full ofpassion. ¡°You don¡¯t have to say anything you don¡¯t want to,¡± he said softly. ¡°But | do want to know. Did | not meet your expectations? Am | too controlling? Am | not attractive enough? | just want to know why my mate, the one | have been excited to see for a long time, saw me and is now contemting whether to be mated to me.¡± His voice was tinged with sadness, and my heart ached for him.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. | took a deep breath, gathering my courage. ¡°It¡¯s not about you,¡± | said, my voice steady. ¡°It''s about me.¡± He looked at me, confusion written all over his face. ¡°What do you mean?¡± | stood up to lock the door/when my wolf sensed someone¡¯s presence, someone | could identify even in my sleep. | opened the door abruptly and the person almost fell. 10:43 Thu, 22 Feb UGG Chapter 37 Chapter 37 Chapter 37. Aisha¡¯s POV. ¡°Are you spying on us?¡± | yelled, my voice shrill with anger. Emily looked at me, unrepentant. ¡°You know you''d do yourself some good by lowering your voice,¡± she said, her tone cool and even. | red at her, my chest heaving with fury. ¡°I am not Nelly,¡± | said through gritted teeth. ¡°I won''t just let things slide.¡± She let out a low hiss, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. | could feel the tension in the air, and | knew that things were about to get ugly. ¡°Why are you spying on us?¡± | demanded of Emily, my voice shaking with anger. ¡°Aisha let it slide,¡± | heard Harry¡¯s voice from inside the room. | turned to face him. ¡°It would do you good not to intervene,¡± | said, my tone sharp. | turned back to Emily, my arms crossed over my chest. ¡°Are you done throwing yourself at Alpha Kex that you think Harry is your next target?¡± | said, the venom in my words unmistakable. | could see the anger in her eyes, and | knew that | was pushing her to her limit. ¡°What makes you think | would leave Alpha Kex for Harry?¡± she said, her voice dripping with disdain. ¡°We both know that Alpha Kex has been away for two days now, so you decided to move on to the greatest warrior in the pack?¡± I said, my voice rising in pitch.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Emily let out a coldugh, her eyes glinting with malice. ¡°You think too highly of yourself, girl. Just because you are Harry''s mate, doesn¡¯t mean you''re anything special.¡± My heart pounded in my chest, and | felt a surge of rage course through my veins. ¡°Oh, really?¡± | said, sarcasm dripping from my words. ¡°At least | can walk beside my man proudly. When | pass by people, they will give me the respect | deserve. They will say, ¡°That''s Gamma¡¯s woman. Can you do that with Alpha Kex?¡± | said, my voice rising in both pitch and volume. ¡°How dare you!¡± she roared, her fists clenched. 10:43 Thu, 22 Feb GG Chapter 17 | could see the rage in her eyes, and | knew that | had hit a nerve. ¡°You''re just a little girl ying dress-up. You''re not fit to be a Gamma¡¯s woman.¡± ¡°Oh, you didn¡¯t tell me you''re the moon goddess,¡± | said, my voiceced with sarcasm. She gritted her teeth, clearly not amused by myment. ¡°My man and | were about to do something spicy before | sensed your presence. If you ever try this shit again, | will forget my manners.¡± | turned to leave, but before | could take a step, | felt a sharp pain in my head. It was ast if someone had taken a sledgehammer to my skull. | cried out in pain, clutching my head with both hands. | copsed to the ground, my vision blurring. up to on the ground, clutching my head, | heard the door open behind me. | looked As| up to see Harry standing there, looking down at me with concern in his eyes. He walked. over to me and hit Emily¡¯s hand. He bent down, gently lifting and soothing. | nodded, he off the ground. ¡°Are you okay?¡± he asked, his voice soft and soothing. | nodded, not taking my eyes off Emily. ¡°I''m fine,¡± | said, my voice barely above a whisper. | could feel the anger and resentment building up inside of me. Harry lifted me up into his arms, and | watched as Emily stuck her tongue out at me before turning away. Without thinking, | stepped off of Harry¡¯s back and ran towards. her. | yanked her down, and she fell to the ground with a thud. She let out a cry of pain, and 1 felt a twinge of satisfaction. | knew that | shouldn''t have done that, but the anger inside of me was too much to ignore. ¡°What''s wrong with you?¡± Harry said from a distance, his voice filled with concern and confusion. | climbed on top of Emily, my fists clenched as | hit her again and again. ¡°How dare you think of touching me?¡± | shouted, my voice hoarse from the rage coursing through my veins. ¡°You''re nothing but a pathetic little girl,¡± | hissed, as | hit her, | could not feel my anger subsiding. ing down blows on her. But even | heard footsteps behind me, before | could hit her again, Harry lifted me up. | struggled against Harry¡¯s grip, beating against his back with my fists. ¡°Drop me! Drop me!¡± | shouted, my voice hoarse from the exertion. But he continued to carry me. ignoring my protests. ¡°Hey, Emily!¡± | screamed. ¡°You are lucky today, but next time, | will take your teeth!¡± | knew that | was acting irrationally, but | couldn¡¯t help myself. | felt like | was out of control, a prisoner of my emotions. Harry carried me into my room and dropped me onto the bed, then he went to lock the door. ¡°What the hell is wrong with you?¡± he shouted, his voice filled with anger and disbelief. ¡°Do you know the consequences of what y have just done?¡± ¡°Don¡¯te in here and preach to me about what Alpha Kex will do,¡± | spat. ¡°I don¡¯t fucking care!¡± | knew | was being reckless and foolish, but | couldn¡¯t bring myself to care. | was too angry to care about the consequences. ¡°Oh, you won''t care because you don¡¯t know what he will do to you,¡± Harry said, his voice tinged with sadness and disappointment. ¡°Nelly isn¡¯t here to take your punishment for you.¡± ¡°What will he do? Beat me? Make me run on the floor? Starve me?¡± | yelled, my voice cracking with emotion. ¡°That¡¯s the worst he can do, and I¡¯m ready for it!¡± He paced around the room, running his hand through his hair in frustration. Finally, he stopped and turned to face me. ¡°How do | make you understand?¡± he asked, his voice cracking with emotion. But | would rather not understand. | just wanted him to leave me alone. ¡°Just leave my room,¡± | snapped, but he didn¡¯t move. He just stood there, looking at me with a pained expression on his face. It was as if he were trying to see through me, to try to understand who | was. He moved closer to me, and | backed away, my heart pounding in my chest. ¡°Stay away from me, Harry,¡± | said, my voice trembling. But he kepting, like a man possessed. | noticed a piece of broken ss on the floor and picked it up, holding it out in front of me like a weapon. ¡°| will stab you if youe any closer,¡± | said, my voice shaking. But he didn¡¯t listen. He kepting, like he was determined to get to me no matter what. | wasn¡¯t sure what he wanted. Without warning, he yanked the ss out of my hand and threw it across the room. ¡°How could the moon goddess have blessed me with such a psychopath?¡± he muttered. Before | could respond, he pressed his lips against mine, hard and urgent. 0 Chapter 38 Chapter 38 Chapter 38 Chapter 38. Aisha¡¯s POV. | struggled to push him away, but Mia, my wolf, wanted him. | could feel her desire. coursing through me, her need to kiss him and be close to him. | surrendered to her will, giving in to the moment, letting the sensations sweep over me. Our lips fought for dominance, his tongue probing mine, and | could feel his breath on my face, his hands tangled in my hair. | closed my eyes, not wanting the moment to end. His grip on my waist tightened, and he moved his kisses to my neck, his breath hot against my skin. | gasped, my knees feeling weak. He was discovering my weakness, and | felt like | was losing control. | held on to his clothes for support, my fingers digging into the fabric. My breath wasing in shallow gasps, and my heart was pounding in my chest. | was caught up at the moment, my body was no longer my own. His hands moved to the zip of my clothes, and | felt them fall to the floor. | was left in just my bra and pants, exposed and vulnerable. ¡°Your body is perfect,¡± he whispered, and | felt my cheeks flush with heat. | was shy and unsure, but at the same time, | felt drawn to him, like a moth to a me. It couldn¡¯t tear my eyes away from him, my gaze fixed on his face, his dark eyes burning into mine. He began to trail kisses on my body, His touch made my skin tingle. He unsped my bra and | felt my breath catch in my throat. He took my breast into his palms and squeezed my boobs. | couldn¡¯t help but moan at the sensation of his rough hands ying with my extremely sensitive breast. My nipples were already painfully hard, and it was tortured when he twisted them. But not excruciating as when he licked them, a shocking tingle raced through my body when his wet tongue slurped around my bud as his hands yed with my left boobs. He switched and started licking my left boobs. Simultaneously, itching the pleasure of his wet tongue on my hot hard left nipple and that of the cold breeze grazing against my right nipple wet with Harry¡¯s saliva before he yed with it between his thumb and index finger. Ill K882% ja Chapter 38 His lips on me felt divine, my wolf craved him. It searched for his touch. | needed him to satisfy this hunger | felt within my core and melt the heat between my legs. All | could do was rub my thighs together in hopes of containing myself. Mia, my wolf, buzzed with excitement when he settled his hands between my inner thighs. He slid the panties off and looked into my eyes while teasing, tormenting and stroking my clit. | moaned out when his finger dipped inside of me. His gaze never tired from mine as his head went lower and lower until it was between my legs. ¡°Ahhh! Uhhh!¡± A shuddering gasp creeped out of me as | felt his tongue run through my wetness, just a single stroke of his tongue caused my body to convulse. | grabbed his hair and pushed him to go further. | require more. Craving more. With his tongues on my clit, his fingers pounding my pussy, his hand squeezing my butt cheeks, pleasure surged through me, | clenched hard and long as the shivers ran down and up my spines. ¡°Ha...... trry!¡± | moaned out loud like crazy, losing all control. But he wasn¡¯t anywhere near done yet. | had to let go of his hair and fell back onto the bed. | needed to hold something, anything, but my backbone felt too shuttered to stay up. My knuckles turned white as clutch unto the hardwood because it was the only thing. h unto the hardwood because it was the only thing tethering me, my mind, my body, and wolf were already in the world of ecstasy as Harry ttened his tongue over my tenderness and licked the edges before nipping me a little with his teeth. My moans echoed as they bounced off the room walls, my breathing hardbored and ragged as he continued to bury his face between my legs. ne turned | couldn''t help it anymore. | jerked, trapping his head between my thighs as my inside flooded with a wracking¡ªorgasm and | ground against his face as he licked and ate me clean, dirty and nasty. | was nowhere regaining myposure, my breathing was still tattered as he pulled me back to him and | wrapped my hand around his neck for support. His lips seemed to find their way back to mine, never allowing me to breathe as his tongue stumbled into my mouth and | tasted my wetness. His fingers tangled in my hair as he pulled my hair to the side and ced a wet kiss on my neck as my body leaned further into his touch while | stroked his dick. | gave his throbbing dick a squeeze as he pinched my sore nipples. Chapter 38 Yearning swam in both of our eyes as he tugged me closer to him and pressed his hard cock at my entrance. He grabbed my neck as he rocked in and out of me, ¡°Harder,¡± | pleaded with a shaking voice. He thrust in deep, so deep | could feel him tearing through the very essence of my soul. | didn¡¯t hold myself back as | screamed at the top of my lungs as he ruined me. ¡®I ¡°Fuck, I¡¯m going to cum,¡± | warned. He hurried his thrust as he plunged even faster into me. Before | could even attempt to hold back, | jerked and busted soaking his dick with my juices. | stood up, and he watched, | sat down on hisp, my breath etched on his neck, and then | whispered ¡°Let me entertain you.¡± ¡°| would love to see what you got,¡± he said in a low and seductive voice. He ces his both hands up to cup my cheeks and leans forward to kiss me. | lean forward myself, pressing my chest to his and ce one hand on the tip of his neck, while the other one rests 0 his shoulders. The kiss got deeper and deeper, His warm tongue dances in mine. I start to grind his crotch, jerking up slightly when his hardening cock gazes at my very sensiti clit.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Too sensitive,¡± he growled in my mouth. Harry holds the base of his dick in his right hand and guides it into my throbbing pussy. When | felt it at my entrance, | slowly sank into it until it bottomed out. | could feel the veins of his meaty cock every time | bounced up and down. It feels. fucking wonderful. | started to roll my hips forward, grinding him hard as his Dick grazes my g-spot every time. Our moans and the faint sounds of our skin pping filled the room. Harry leans forward a bit to hide his face in my neck to muffle his moans. m about to cum,¡± he whispered. ¡°Cum for me,¡± | moaned out. And then he cummed on my pussy and | fell on the bed gasping for breath. Chapter 39 Chapter 39 Chapter 39 Chapter 39. Nelly¡¯s POV. | stood at the window, breathing in the cool, crisp air. The sun was just beginning to set, casting a golden glow over the landscape. It had been a wonderful few days with Alpha Kex, and | didn¡¯t want it to end. In hispany, | had seen a side of him that | had never known existed, and it had been both surprising and exhrating. But now, with the setting sun, | knew our time together wasing to an end. | couldn¡¯t help but feel a twinge of sadness. The door creaked open, and | turned to see Kex standing there, an apron tied around his waist. He looked at me, then at the bag on the bed. ¡°You''ve already packed?¡± he asked, an eyebrow raised. | nodded, a sheepish grin on my face. ¡°Yes, Alpha,¡± | said, then corrected myself. ¡°Yes, Kex.¡± He rolled his eyes, a small smile tugging at his lips. ¡°Just Kex, remember?¡± he said, a teasing lilt to his voice. | let out a soft laugh, already missing hispany. ¡°| made dinner,¡± Alpha Kex said, gesturing to the tes on the counter. ¡°Let''s cat before you go.¡± | nodded, and we both sat down at the kitchen counter. ¡°You are in for a treat,¡± he said, lifting a serving spoon from the pot. ¡°I am the best chef you''ll evere across.¡± He said it with such sincerity that | couldn¡¯t help butugh. ¡°I''m sure you are, Your Majesty,¡± | said, smirking. He let out a chuckle, the sound warm and inviting. He served me spaghetti and sausages, cing the dishes in front of me with a flourish. | took a bite, savoring the vor and the warmth of the meal. ¡°Ahem,¡± | cleared my throat, ready to speak. ¡°What was it like growing up?¡± | asked, my curiosity piqued. He raised an eyebrow, a small smile ying on his lips. ¡°Why do you ask?¡± he replied, a hint of amusement in his voice. ¡°Well,¡± | said, feeling slightly embarrassed, ¡°I¡¯m just curious about my friend¡¯s background.¡± ¡°Friends?¡± he repeated, his tone thoughtful. | couldn¡¯t help but notice the way his eyes softened as he looked at me. ¡°Friends,¡± he said, a slow smile spreading across his face. ¡°I like the sound of that.¡± | felt a flutter in my stomach, and | smiled back at him, my cheeks warm. ¡°| grew up alone,¡± he said, his voice low. ¡°I never knew my mother. She died when | was born.¡± | felt a wave of sorrow wash over me, and | reached out to touch his arm. ¡°My dad loved my mom so much,¡± he continued, his eyes far away. ¡°He believed that if | hadn''t been born, she wouldn''t have died. So he hated me, and | hated myself.¡± He gripped the spoon tightly, his knuckles turning white. | took his hand in mine, giving it a gentle squeeze. His eyes met mine, and for a moment, they softened. ¡°You don¡¯t have to hate your existence,¡± | said, my wordsing out in a rush. He just shook his head, his expression unreadable. ¡°How old were you when you fought your first battle?¡± | asked, curious despite myself. ¡°Fifteen,¡± he said, his voice t and devoid of emotion. | opened my mouth in shock, and he let out a softugh, the sound surprising me. ¡°You look like you¡¯ve seen a ghost,¡± he said, a small smile ying on his lips. | couldn''t help but return the smile, a flicker of warmth spreading through me. ¡°I''m just surprised,¡± | said, still trying to process the information. ¡°Well, let''s just say my dad was trying to eliminate me,¡± he said, his tone matter¡ªof-fact. ¡°That¡¯s why he sent me to a war.¡± | burst outughing, the absurdity of the situation hitting me. He gave me a stern look, and | bit back myughter. ¡°You know that¡¯s a lie, right?¡± ¡°Who would send a fifteen-year-old wolf to a war?¡± He asked, his voice incredulous ¡°Someone who didn¡¯t care about their son¡¯s life,¡± he replied himself, his expression hard. | fell silent, my mind reeling at the thought of such callous parents. ¡°Did you ever speak to your dad about this?¡± | asked, unable to contain my curiosity. ¡°No,¡± he replied, his tone clipped. ¡°Why not?¡± | prodded, feeling a need to understand. ¡°| led the first war at 17,¡± he said, his eyes distant as he remembered. ¡°And | won. | came 1044 Thu, 22 Feb GG 82% back, full of hope that my father would finally see my worth. But guess what he said?¡± | leaned forward, my breath caught in my throat. ¡°What?¡± | asked. : in my chest. heart pounding ¡°He said | was a useless leader because many of our wolves had died, even though I had won the battle,¡± he continued, his voice tight with emotion. ¡°So it was then | decided.¡± He paused, taking a deep breath. ¡°What decision?¡± | asked, unable to look away from his face. ¡°| left the pack and found this cottage,¡± he said, his voice quiet. ¡°And | decided that after cach war, | woulde straight to this ce.¡± ¡°Why?¡± | asked, my curiosity getting the better of me. ¡°| didn¡¯t want anyone to determine my worth,¡± he said, his eyes fixed on the te. ¡°For cach battle | won, | would celebrate alone.¡± | sat back, taking it all in. It was such a lonely existence, and | couldn''t help but feel sorry for him. ¡°You''ve never known love,¡± | said, the realization hitting me like a ton of bricks. He let out a humorlessugh, the sound jarring in the silent room. ¡°Love is for the weak,¡± he said, his voice cold and devoid of emotion. ¡°It makes one weak, and | don¡¯t need love¡± | couldn''t help but feel a twinge of sadness at his words. He was so alone, and so hardened by his past. ¡°The food is getting cold,¡± he said, clearly trying to change the subject. ¡°Let''s cat.¡± | nodded, not wanting to push him further. 1 picked up my fork and took a bite, the taste of the food lost on me as my mind was reeling from our conversation. | began to fidget with my food, my fork hitting the te with a metallic clink. He cleared his throat, and | looked up to meet his gaze. ¡°You don¡¯t like the food?¡± he asked, a note of concern in his voice. ¡°No, it¡¯s delicious,¡± | said, forcing a smile that didn¡¯t reach my eyes. He looked at me skeptically, but then nodded, turning his attention back to his food. | couldn''t hold it in any longer. | dropped my fork and blurted out, ¡°Can | ask you a question?¡± ll ¡°Sure,¡± he said, a hint of surprise in his voice. ¡°Why don¡¯t chest. you believe in love?¡± | finally managed to ask, my heart pounding in myN?velDrama.Org ? 2024. He let out a soft chuckle. ¡°Love made my father weak, he said, his voice soft but bitter. ¡°And he took it out on me when my mom died. What''s the point of loving someone when you can¡¯t be with them forever?¡± ¡°We both know that¡¯s a lie,¡± | said, my voice shaking. ¡°Coming from someone who was rejected,¡± he said, with a smirk stered on his face. My breath caught in my throat, his words hitting me like a punch to the gut. ¡°How dare you!¡± | eximed. | felt my cheeks flush, my indignation rising. ¡°I''m sorry,¡± he said, a sheepish smile ying on his lips. ¡°I didn¡¯t mean to upset you.¡± I let out a huff, my heart still racing, ¡°It¡¯s fine,¡± | said, but | couldn¡¯t keep the annoyance out of my voice. | picked up my fork, shoveling the food into my mouth in an attempt to distract myself from the strange feeling in my chest. His next words made me choke, the food lodging in my throat. | looked up, staring at him in disbelief. fii} SEND GIFT 0 Chapter 40 Chapter 40 Chapter 40. Nelly¡¯s POV. ¡°I''ve found my mate,¡± he repeated, and | felt my heart plummet to my stomach. ¡°Who''s thedy?¡± | asked, my voiceing out more shrill than | intended. He shrugged, his nonchnce infuriating. ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter.¡± | gritted my teeth. ¡°Of course it matters! Who is she?¡± His lips pressed into a thin line, and he picked up his fork, slowly taking a bite of his food. He was being infuriatingly vague, and | couldn''t stand it. ¡°Tell me who she is,¡± | demanded, my voice rising in anger. ¡°Let it slide,¡± he said, his voice firm and unyielding.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. | nodded, feeling my cheeks burn with frustration. | forced myself to take a bite of food, my mouth dry and my stomach twisting with nerves. | looked up, and he was staring at me, his expression unreadable. ¡°What?¡± | asked, my voice tinged with annoyance. ¡°We''ve spent thest few minutes talking about me,¡± he said, his tone softening slightly.. ¡°It¡¯s your turn. Tell me about yourself.¡± ¡°There¡¯s not much to tell about me,¡± | said, my voice sounding dull and listless. ¡°Just a rejected girl.¡± He hummed thoughtfully, his expression neutral. ¡°No siblings?¡± he asked, his tone gentle. | shook my head, a wave of sadness washing over me. ¡°My brother went missing,¡± | said quietly, the memory still raw and painful. ¡°That¡¯s thest thing | remember of him.¡± | felt my throat tighten, and | swallowed hard, struggling to keep my emotions in check. ¡°There was a war in our pack,¡± | said, my voice trembling slightly. ¡°We were all supposed to hide, but then my father got injured. My brother went to help him, and that was thest day | saw him.¡± My eyes stung with tears, but | refused to let them fall. ¡°You didn¡¯t bother to find him?¡± he asked, his tone hesitant. ¡°| was only ten years old, and my brother was twelve. How were we supposed to find. cach other?¡± | said, my voice breaking. TIT 22 FED ¡°Oh,¡± he said, his face softening with understanding. ¡°I understand.¡± ¡°If | ever find the wolves that broke my family,¡± | said, my voice hard and determined, ¡°I won''t hesitate to chop their heads off.¡± Alpha Kex let out a low chuckle, but there was a hint of admiration in his eyes. ¡°I''m serious,¡± | said, my face set in a fierce scowl. He stood up, and put a hand on my shoulder. ¡°I know,¡± he said, his tone reassuring. ¡°But vou should see the way you look right now. | rolled my eyes, but couldn''t help but feel a bit better. | stood up, my hands trembling slightly as | ced my dishes in the sink. ¡°I''ll go get our things,¡± | said, eager to escape the memories that threatened to overwhelm me. ¡°No, don¡¯t worry,¡± Alpha Kex said, his voice gentle. ¡°It¡¯ste, and we''ll need to get an early start tomorrow.¡± | nodded, my stomach twisting with a mix of anxiety and relief. | sat back down, watching him as he cleared the dishes. | wondered if | would ever find my brother, and if he was even still alive. Awave of sadness washed over me, and | struggled to keep my emotions in check. Alpha Kex finished cleaning up, and turned to face me. ¡°You ready for bed?¡± he asked, a smile tugging at his lips. | nodded, a small smile forming on my face. ¡°Let¡¯s get some rest,¡± he said, taking my hand and leading me to the bedroom. | snuggled close to Alpha Kex, my body rxing as he wrapped his strong arms around. me. | closed my eyes, my thoughts racing as | struggled to push away the doubts that were beginning to gue me. ¡°Kex,¡± | murmured, my voice barely audible. ¡°What is it, Nelly?¡± he asked, his voice warm andforting. ¡°Did you really find your mate?¡± | asked, my heart in my throat. ¡°Do you think | would lie to you?¡± he said, his tone light and teasing. | felt a pang of hurt, and the words of my Emily echoed in my head. Maybe she wax right, | was nothing but a sex toy to him, someone to fill his lonely life before he goes to his mate. As | drifted off to sleep, thest thing | remembered was the feeling of hurt and confusion. | wondered if Astel will ever beg me. Ill 22 Feb 4 | awoke to the sound of shattering ss, my eyes flying open as my heart raced. | sat up, my body feeling heavy and stiff. ¡°Good morning, sleepyhead,¡± a familiar voice said. | turned to see Alpha Kex, standing in the doorway, a smile on his face. ¡°Good morning,¡± | said, my voice still thick with sleep. | stretched, letting out a yawn as | tried to get the feeling back into my limbs. ¡°Ready for another of the journey?¡± Alpha Kex asked. | dragged myself to the bathroom, my feet feeling like lead. | sshed water on my face, willing myself to wake up. But Alpha Kex was nowhere to be found. | exited the bathroom, my head still fuzzy from sleep. | locked the door behind me and looked around, but Alpha Kex was nowhere in sight. | walked outside, and there he was, standing next to the car, his expression unreadable. ¡°Ready to go?¡± He asked, his voice neutral. ¡°Indeed | am,¡± | said, smiling. He opened the door for me, a gesture that surprised me. ¡°Someone¡¯s being a gentleman today,¡± | teased, trying to keep my tone light. ¡°That¡¯s what you always wanted, isn¡¯t it?¡± he said, his voice wry. | couldn''t help but smile, feeling a warmth in my chest. We both got into the car, and he started the engine. The car rumbled down the road, the world outside a blur of trees and fields. Inside, the silence wasfortable, almost soothing. | wrapped myself in a shawl, the soft fabric brushing against my skin. | closed my eyes, ready to drift off to sleep, as | had so many times before. But something felt different, an electric tension hanging in the air between us. | opened my eyes, just in time to see Alpha Kex turn to look at me. Our eyes met, and | felt a jolt of something | couldn¡¯t quite name. We arrived at our destination, a small vige nestled in the mountains. | was about to step out of the car when | felt a pair of arms wraps around me. | was pulled down into a tight embrace, and | knew it was Aisha. ¡°| missed you so much,¡± she said, her voice muffled against my shoulder. | hugged her back. ¡°It¡¯s so good to see you,¡± | said, my wordsing out in a rush. 10:44 Thu, 22 Feb GG ¡°How have you been?¡± ¡°| don¡¯t even know where to start,¡± she said, her voice heavy with emotion. ¡°There¡¯s just so much to tell you.¡± ¡°Who?¡± | asked, my heart racing as | waited for her response. ¡°That witch,¡± she whispered, her eyes dark with anger. | was about to ask her what conspired, when we heard a deep, angry voice shouting Aisha¡¯s name. We both turned to see Alpha Kex, his face red with rage, his fists clenched at his sides. 0 Chapter 41 Chapter 41 Chapter 41 Chapter 41. Nelly¡¯s POV. I spun around, my heart racing as | came face to face with Alpha Kex. His eyes burned with a fury | had never seen before, and my stomach churned with fear. He took a step towards Aisha, and | rushed to stand in front of her, blocking his path. ¡°Nelly, get out of my way,¡± he growled through gritted teeth. | stood my ground, my body trembling. ¡°No, Alpha,¡± | said, my voice surprisingly steady. ¡°I won¡¯t let you harm her.¡± A sh of hurt flickered across his face, and | couldn¡¯t help but wonder if it was because | had called him Alpha or because | was standing between him and Aisha. Either way, | wasn¡¯t about to move. ¡°Nelly, | don¡¯t mean to hurt you,¡± he said, his voice tense. ¡°Please, just leave my way.¡± But | didn¡¯t budge. | wasn¡¯t about to let him harm Aisha. | would do anything to protect. her. ¡°| won''t let you hurt her,¡± | said, my voice trembling with conviction.. ¡°Take a look at Emily¡¯s face!¡± he yelled, his words like a p to the face. ¡°Did you notice what she did to her?¡± | didn¡¯t respond, my thoughts racing. ¡°I don¡¯t give a damn,¡± | finally said, my tone resolute. ¡°Emily must have pushed her first.¡± He let out a bitterugh, his eyes cold. ¡°Oh, spare me that crap,¡± he said, his voice dripping with disgust. ¡°You know as well as | do that Aisha is capable of violence.¡± ¡°Aisha only goes physical when you push her to the wall,¡± | said, my voice firm. ¡°Ask your darling Emily what she did.¡± Alpha Kex snorted. ¡°I don¡¯t need to ask anyone anything,¡± he said, his eyes narrowed. ¡°I know what happened.¡± | took a step backwards, trying to put some distance between us. ¡°Where¡¯s Harry?¡± | asked Aisha, my voice soft She hesitated, her eyes downcast. ¡°He¡¯s not around,¡± she said, her voice barely a whisper. ¡°Fuck!¡± | cursed under my breath, my mind racing. 10:44 Thu, 22 Feb & GG. 81 | was still processing what had just happened when Alpha Kex pushed me away, sending me tumbling to the ground. | looked up at him, fear gripping my heart as he roughly pulled Aisha by the arm.. ¡°Please, don¡¯t hurt her,¡± | cried out, my voice raw with emotion. But Alpha Kex didn¡¯t even nce in my direction. He just kept walking, dragging Aisha along with him. | struggled to my feet, every muscle in my body shaking with adrenaline. | had to do something, anything, to stop him. Ahand reached down to help me up, and | looked up to see Emily, a smirk on her lips. Without thinking, | let out a loud hiss and pped her hand away. | wiped my hands on my clothes, trying to rid myself of her touch. Ignoring her, | stood up, my body still trembling with fear and anger. | nced over at Alpha Kex, who was dragging Aisha away, his back to me. | had to do something, anything, to stop him. | started to run after Alpha Kex, my heart pounding in my chest. The only sound was my feet pounding against the ground, and the faintughter of Emily behind me. | tried to ignore her, focusing all my energy on reaching Alpha Kex. ¡°Let''s talk, Alpha Kex,¡± 1 pleaded, my voice strained. ¡°Please, let her go.¡± But my words only seemed to anger him, and | watched in horror as his grip on Aisha¡¯s hair tightened. | quickened my pace, desperation driving me forward. ¡°It is the duty of an Alpha to keep his promises,¡± | yelled, trying to make over the distance between us. my voice carry Alpha Kex stopped in his tracks, turning to face me. ¡°What do you mean?¡± he asked, his tone dangerous. | took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves. ¡°An Alpha who defiles his promises is nothing but a weakling.¡± | said, my voice shaking. He stepped towards me, his eyes zing with fury. ¡°You dare call me weak?¡± he snarled. | swallowed hard, my heart in my throat. ¡°You be weak when you fail to fulfill your promises,¡± | said, meeting his gaze. He looked confused. ¡°What promise?¡± he asked, his brow furrowed. ¡°The day you took me to the storehouse,¡± | said, my voice barely above a whisper. ¡°When you asked me to hit you, and I refused. You said | could ask you for anything | wanted, and you would grant it.¡±N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. He stared at me for a long moment, his expression unreadable. ¡°And now you are asking me to let Aisha go?¡± he asked, his voice cold. Mm 10:44 10, 22 Feb U ¡°Yes, my Alpha,¡± | said, bowing low in deference. Alpha Kex¡¯s eyes narrowed, his jaw clenched tight. ¡°Do not call me that,¡± he said, his voice like ice. ¡°I am not your Alpha.¡± | straightened, my heart racing. ¡°You may not be my Alpha.¡± | said, my voice unwavering, ¡°but you are the Alpha of this pack. You must fulfill your promises. He looked at me, his eyes searching for mine. | held his gaze, determined not to back down. In the distance, | could hear Emily''s whimpers. ¡°You are the Alpha, Kex,¡± Emily said, her voice quivering. ¡°Don¡¯t fall for her craps. You know she¡¯s just trying to manipte you.¡± Alpha Kex was silent, his eyes moving from mine to Emily¡¯s, his expression unreadable. | could see the wheels turning in his head, and | knew he was weighing his options. Would he side with Emily, or with me? My heart was pounding in my chest. my palms sweating. | watched as Alpha Kex released Aisha, letting her fall to the floor. He didn¡¯t spare her a second nce, his eyes fixed on me. A chill ran down my spine as he stared at me, his expression cold and hard. And then, without a word, he turned and walked away, Emily scurrying after him like a rat. I ran to Aisha¡¯s side, wrapping my arms around her. She was trembling, tears streaming down her face. ¡°It¡¯s okay,¡± | whispered, holding her close. ¡°It¡¯s over now.¡± | helped Aisha to her feet, my arm around her waist as she leaned on me for support. Together, we made our way to her room, each step feeling like a mile. | gently helped her onto the bed, then fetched her a ss of water from the nightstand. ¡°You should have asked for something better,¡± she said, her voice shaking. ¡°You could have asked for anything, and you chose me?¡± | smiled, a warm feeling in my chest. ¡°I chose you because you are the most important thing in the world to me,¡± | said, holding her hand. The door flew open with a bang, and Harry stood in the doorway, his eyes wide with worry. He ran to Aisha¡¯s side, kneeling beside the bed. | stood back, my heart racing, as he took her in his arms. ¡°| heard what happened,¡± he said, his voice thick with emotion. ¡°Are you okay?¡± Aisha nodded, her eyes brimming with tears. ¡°I¡¯m okay, thanks to her,¡± she said, nodding towards me. | smiled, a lump forming in my throat. Harry got to his feet, his gaze turning to me. ¡°Thank you, for helping her,¡± he said, his 10:44 Thu, 22 Feb GG- voice sincere. ¡°It''s no trouble,¡± | replied, my heart-warming at his gratitude. 81% He turned back to Aisha, his attention fully on her. | wanted to ask her if she had epted his feelings, but | stopped myself. This was their moment, and | would rather not spoil it. Instead, | stood back, allowing them to have the privacy they needed. | opened the door, ready to leave the room. But then, | felt someone collide with me. | stumbled back, my heart leaping into my throat. | looked up, my gaze meeting a pair of eyes that burned with fury. My breath caught in my throat, and | could feel my heart pounding in my chest. | knew those eyes. ¡ª | knew that face- and | knew what wasing next. But | wasn¡¯t ready for it. 0 SEND GIFT Chapter 42 Chapter 42 Chapter 42. Nelly¡¯s POV. As the hot water cascaded over my skin, the image of Alpha Kex¡¯s furious expression shed before my eyes. | had braced, my mind raced and for the worst. But then, he simply turned and walked away, as if | didn¡¯t even exist. | felt a stab of pain in my heart. I''ll admit, | couldn''t help but feel that there was something cursed about this ce. Every time | started to feel even the slightest bit of happiness, it was as if something- or someone was there to ruin it. | thought of Alpha Kex, and how his anger and frustration seemed to have be a constant presence in my life. And then there was Emily the witch, always finding a way to put a damper on things, no matter how hard | tried to avoid her. It was like she was determined to make my life as miserable as possible. | stepped out of the bathroom, my hair dripping wet. | opened the wardrobe and rifled through the contents, finallynding on the garment | was looking for ¡ª a ck,cy nightgown that | had bought on a whim. | pulled it out, feeling the fabric between my fingers. | put on the nightgown, its plunging neckline revealing a generous amount of cleavage. The fabric clung to my body, entuating my curves. The dress was sleeveless, the fabric falling just above my thighs. | let my hair down, the wet strands cascading over my shoulders. | spritzed myself with my favorite perfume and stepped out of the room.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. As | made my way down the hall, stopping in front of Alpha, Kex¡¯s door. | knocked once, softly. ¡°Go away,¡± | heard him say, but | ignored him and knocked again, this time harder. ¡°Didn''t you hear me?¡± he said, his voice muffled by the door. | opened my mouth to respond, but the words died on my lips as he opened the door. He looked me up and down, his eyes lingering on my figure. | felt my face flush as | stood there, feeling exposed under his scrutiny. Alpha Kex grabbed me by the arm, pulling me into the room and pinning me against the wall. | felt the cool stone against my back as he leaned in close, his breath hot on my neck. Il 10:44 Thu, 22 FebuG ¡°| don¡¯t like people looking at what¡¯s mine,¡± he growled, his eyes shing with anger. ¡°How dare you leave your room like this?¡± | felt my heart racing, my mind whirling with fear and something else something | couldn''t quite identify. | could feel my body heating up, and | was suddenly very aware of how close he was to me. ¡°I came to apologize for Aisha¡¯s behavior,¡± | said, my voice shaking. But he just looked at me, his eyes dark with something | couldn¡¯t quite put my finger on. ¡°Did youe to apologize, or are you here to seduce me?¡± he asked, his voice low and seductive. | felt my cheeks burning as | stood there, unable to look away from him. | didn¡¯t know what to say, so | just stood there, frozen in ce. His lips crashed into mine, a rough, hungry kiss that took my breath away. His hands. gripped my waist, pulling me closer. | could feel his anger and frustration, but | didn¡¯t care. I returned his kiss, my emotions rising to the surface. | felt my body begin to respond, my heart racing and my breath quickening. He pulled away from the kiss, his fingers trailing over my cheeks. His voice was low and teasing as he asked, ¡°How should | punish you for putting up an attitude today?¡± | didn¡¯t answer, my mind racing with thoughts | couldn¡¯t voice. | could feel my body. trembling, my skin sensitive to his touch. His fingertips traced a path down my body, sending a shiver through me. Just when | thought he would go further, he stopped, his lips curving into a smirk as he gazed at 1.me. The hotness between my legs was almost unbearable, my nipples straining against the fabric of my gown. ¡°Kex,¡± | begged, my voice barely above a whisper. Aslow, maddening smile spread across his face. ¡°Oh! So now it''s Kex. Just a moment ago, you disobeyed me by calling me Alpha Kex in public,¡± he said, his tone mocking. His lips crushed on mine again and just when | was about to kiss him back, he pulled out. ¡°Fuck you!¡± | cursed beneath my breath as | red at him, my frustration mounting. ¡°Did you say something?¡± he asked, his eyes glittering with amusement. 10:44 Thu, 22 Feb GG. | knew he was enjoying this, and it only made me more determined to defy him. ¡°Answer me,¡± he said, with a sly smile 81% | shook my head, refusing to give him the satisfaction of a response. But then | felt his hands trail up my thighs, his touch sending electric tingles through my body. My eyes remained closed, my heart pounding in my chest. ¡°Open your eyes,¡± he whispered in my ear, his hot breath sending shivers down my spine. | did as he asked, my eyes meeting his gaze, which was smoldering with desire. He slid two of his fingers inside my wet pussy, and | gasped, my body shuddering as he began to thrust to me. | clutched his shirt, my heart racing, my breathing in short, quick gasps. | bit my lip to stifle a moan, my body aching for more. Then, he withdrew his fingers, and | felt a sudden emptiness. Before | could protest, he thrust them back in, harder this time. | let out a small cry of pleasure, my body trembling with need. His mouth found mine, his lips hot and insistent. | melted into the kiss, losing myself in the sensation. He trailed kisses down my neck, sending a shiver down my spine. His fingers tangled in my breast, his touch gentle yet possessive. | felt dizzy with desire, my body aching for more. | had never felt like this before, and | wanted it tost forever. He kissed a path down my neck, his lips nipping at my skin, sending shivers of pleasure through me. | moaned, unable to keep the sounds inside. His lips found my nipples, and | gasped as he gently nipped at it. My back arched, my body trembling with need. My nails dug into his back as he kissed and nipped his way down to my right nipples. A jolt of pain shot through me as he bit down, abination of pain and pleasure that made me feel dizzy with desire. He thrust into me faster and harder, and | couldn¡¯t help but cry out, the pleasure overwhelming me. ¡°Ahhhhh Ke........... x!¡± | moaned out. | was so close to the edge, my whole body trembling with need. But then, he suddenly. pulled away, his smirk taunting me. Ill Chapter 12. ¡°Kex,¡± | growled, frustration and desire warring within me. He just smiled, a look of pure mischief in his eyes, | wanted to hit him, to scream, to beg him to continue. But | could do nothing but stare, my body aching with unfulfilled desire. He leaned in close to me, his warm breath on my neck, making me shiver. Just when | thought he was about to continue, he reached for a towel and began to whistle a jaunty tune. | felt a rush of rage and frustration, my blood boiling. | stamped my foot on the floor, my temper ring. | red at him, my hands balled into fists. He chuckled, the corner of his mouth curling up in a smile. ¡°That¡¯s your punishment,¡± he said, the mischief in his eyes maddening me further. He mmed the bathroom door behind me, my blood still boiling with anger and frustration. | dragged myself to his bed, every inch of my body protesting the movement. As | copsed onto the mattress, my eyes fell upon something unexpected. Hf Chapter 43 Chapter 43 Chapter 43 Chapter 43. Nelly¡¯s POV. | picked up a picture, running my finger over the smooth surface. The eyes of the figure. in the photo were a deep brown, and they seemed to stare back at me with a piercing gaze. The longer | looked at the photo, the more unsettled | felt.. | couldn''t ce where | had seen those eyes before, but they felt familiar. Like a memory from my childhood, just out of reach. | was drawn to them, unable to look. away. But | couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that something was off, that something was wrong. Suddenly, a hand wrapped around my arm, the cold touch making me jump. ¡°That¡¯s my beta,¡± Alpha Kex whispered in my car, the words sending a shiver down my spine. | opened my eyes wide, trying to make sense of what was happening. This was Alpha Kex beta? And | knew them too, | just couldn¡¯t ce where. My memories were a jumble, my thoughts racing. Something was off, something was wrong. | tried to pull away, but the grip on my arm tightened. He turned me around, his wet skin pressing against mine. | shivered, my nipples hardening against his chest. His hands moved to my cheeks, his touch light and gentle. ¡°What''s wrong?¡± he asked, his voice low and soothing. | tried to speak, but the words stuck in my throat. | couldn¡¯t exin what | was feeling. my thoughts racing. | could feel myself trembling, my body on edge. | closed my eyes, willing myself to calm down. ¡°Nelly,¡± he said, his voice soft and insistent. | opened my eyes, the intensity of his gaze almost turned me on. ¡°Nothing,¡± was the curt response | could give. ¡°Are you sure?¡± he asked, his brow furrowed with worry. | nodded, not trusting myself to speak. He leaned in, his lips pressing against mine. It was a gentle kiss, his lips soft and warm. But it was enough to stir something inside me, a spark of heat that | couldn''t deny. | felt my body responding, my pulse quickening. And then, without warning, he pulled away. 10:44 Thu, 22 Feb u GG ¡°Kex,¡± | said, my voice firm. He let out a low chuckle, his eyes shing with amusement. ¡°What?¡± He asked. ¡°| hate you,¡± | said, throwing a pillow at him. ¡°You hate me?¡± he asked, his voice mocking. | narrowed my eyes, my irritation growing. ¡°I hate you,¡± | said again, my voice defiant. He took a step towards me, the heat of his body radiating against my skin. | tried to move away, but he pressed me against the wall, his body flushing against mine. | gasped, my breath catching in my throat. One of his hands settled on my waist, his grip firm and possessive. The other hand. snaked up to my neck, his fingers resting against my skin. He leaned in, his lips. brushing my ear. ¡°Say it again,¡± he whispered, his voice low and seductive. But | couldn¡¯t speak, my tongue tied in a knot. | felt dizzy, my head spinning. | couldn¡¯t think straight, my thoughts scattering like leaves in the wind. | was at his mercy, and I had no idea what he would do next. His hands left my neck, trailing down my body in a slow, deliberate motion. My skin tingle, my body responding to his touch. He trailed his fingers across my corbone, down my sternum, across my abdomen, his hands stopped at the surface of my pussy. | bit my lip, fighting the urge to moan. He was ying with me, teasing me, making me squirm. And | hated to admit it, but | was enjoying it. | felt a heat building inside me, a desire | couldn¡¯t deny. His lips crashed against mine, our mouths open and hungry. We fought for dominance, our tongues swirling together. His hands found my breasts, cupping them in his palms. He squeezed, his touch sending a jolt of pleasure through me. | moaned into the kiss, my body trembling with need. He seemed to sense my desire, his touch bing more intense. | wanted him, needed him, more than | could bear. *Please,¡± | whispered, my voice breathless and pleading. ¡°Please what?¡± he asked, his lips brushing against my car.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. ¡°Please don¡¯t stop,¡± | managed to say, my words tumbling out in a rush. ¡°Beg me,¡± he growled, his voice low andmanding. | swallowed, my throat dry and my body trembling. ¡°Please,¡± | whispered, my voice. Ill 22 FED n quivering. | needed him, but | couldn¡¯t bring myself to say the words. | closed my eyes, my body aching for release. ¡°Be patient,¡± he purred, his voice like velvet. | shivered, my whole body trembling with need. He continued to tease me, his fingers dancing across my pussy. ¡°Please, Alpha Kex,¡± | begged, my voice hoarse. Agrin spread across his face, his eyes gleaming. ¡°Good girl,¡± he praised, his voice husky. | felt myself melt under his gaze, my body aching for him. | closed my eyes, surrendering myself to him. He brought my breasts out, his warm breath ghosting over my skin. | inhaled sharply as he took one in his mouth, his tongue circling my nipple. My legs were jelly, my knees weak. His hand snaked beneath my legs, his fingers dancing across my thighs. | bit my lip. fighting to suppress the moan building in my throat. My body was on fire, every nerve alight with pleasure. | was his, and | wanted nothing. more than to give myself to him completely.. He let go of me, his hands moving to the strings of my gown. With one swift motion, het pulled the strings loose and the gown slid to the floor. He scooped me up in his arms, lifting me as if | weighed nothing. He carried me to the bed,ying me down gently. He leaned down, his lips brushing mine. | wrapped my legs around his waist, pulling him closer. He broke the kiss, a grin on his face. ¡°Rx, baby,¡± he murmured, his eyes soft. ¡°Let me take care of you.¡± He spread my legs, my pussy exposed and vulnerable before him. | felt my heart pounding in my chest, my breath shallow and quick. | watched as he licked his lips, his eyes filled with hunger. | felt a jolt of desire shoot through me as he bent down, his breath warm on my skin. | held my breath, waiting for what was toe. And then his tongue touched my pussy, and all thought left my mind. | was lost in the sensation, unable to think or speak. All | could do was feel. | closed my eyes as he continued to pleasure me, he was sucking the living hell out of my pussy, the sensation growing more and more intense. | took a pillow and pressed it 81%2 Chapter 43 against my mouth, muffling the moans that threatened to escape. | was lost in a haze of desire, my body trembling with need. | could feel my orgasm building, my body tensing with anticipation. | bit down on the pillow, my whole body focused on the moment. | opened my eyes, confused by the sudden cessation of his touch. | was about to ask. what was wrong when he flipped me over, my stomach pressed against the cool sheets. | felt a sharp sting as he spanked my behind, and | cried out. Then | felt him enter me, and | bit the sheets, the pleasure and pain overwhelming me. He moved slowly at first, his rhythm steady and firm. | could feel him building, his body tensing with anticipation. He thrust faster and faster, his movements bing more and more urgent. ¡°Ke...x, | gasped his name, my body shaking with pleasure. He grabbed my hair, pulling my head back. ¡°Cum for me, baby,¡± he growled, his voice deep and husky. | cried out, my body going rigid as my orgasm washed over me. | felt him tense and then release, his own body shuddering with ecstasy. He pulled out, copsing beside me on the bed. Wey there, breathless and spent, our bodies slick with sweat. | tried to sit up, but he pulled me back down, his arms wrapped around me. ¡°Where are you going?¡± he asked, his voice soft. H ¡°To my room,¡± | replied, not wanting to admit that | just wanted to be with him. ¡°Stay here with me tonight,¡± he said, his tone brooking no argument. | nodded, my body melting into the bed. He wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me close. | could feel his head resting on my breast, his breath warm against my skin. | ran my fingers through his hair, savoring the moment. ¡°When do you n on bringing your mate?¡± | asked, my voice barely a whisper. He mumbled something in response, his words unintelligible. | waited for him to repeat himself, but he was already asleep.. As |y there, | couldn¡¯t help but wonder what his mate was like. Was she beautiful? Would she be able to give him the happiness | never could? Would he stille back to me? | knew | was nothing more than his mistress, a temporary distraction. But even so, | couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of jealousy, of possessiveness. Chapter 44 Chapter 44 Chapter 44 Chapter 44. Nelly¡¯s POV. | opened my eyes, the bright morning sun streaming in through the window. | tried to move, but | was pinned down by a heavy weight on my chest. | looked down, my eyes meeting the familiar face of Alpha Kex.| remembered the previous night, the moments we had shared. My cheeks began to glow. | reached out, gently brushing the strand of hair from his face. He looked peaceful in sleep, a sight | rarely got to see. | studied his features, the strong jawline, the long eyshes, the full lips. | traced the contours of his face with my fingertips, my heart beating faster with each touch. | felt something stirring within me, a longing to be closer to him. With a swift motion he pinned me to the bed, his eyes burning with desire. | gasped, my heart pounding in my chest. ¡°| thought you were asleep,¡± | stammered, my breathing in short gasps. He smirked, a mischievous glint in his eyes. ¡°You woke me up,¡± he said, his voice low and husky. He leaned in close, his lips a breath away from mine. ¡°I¡¯m d you did,¡± he whispered, his breath warm against my skin. | felt my body respond, my sensesing alive. | couldn''t take my eyes off his lips, wanting nothing more than to feel them against mine. | reached for the front of his shirt, pulling him closer to me. But just as our lips were about to touch, the door burst open, and | saw Emily standing there, her eyes wide with shock. | turned, mortified, to see her staring at us, her mouth agape and her face a picture of disgust. | felt a thrill of satisfaction, knowing that she was jealous. Alpha Kex jumped off the bed, his anger evident. ¡°How many times have | told you to knock before entering my room?¡± he yelled, his voice filled with rage. Emily turned to face him, her eyes brimming with tears. But | knew her tears were nothing more than crocodile tears, a way to gain sympathy. | watched as she sniffled and wiped her eyes, her performance worthy of an Oscar. But | was not fooled. | knew her true intentions, her jealousy burning bright. Alpha Kex, ever the chivalrous one, immediately softened at her tears. ¡°What Ill 1% happened?¡± he asked, his tone gentle and concerned. ¡°My eyes hurt, so | thought | could get help from you,¡± she sobbed, her voice thick with emotion. But | could see right through her act, and | let out a hiss of derision. She turned to me, her eyes narrowing in anger. | ignored her, instead focusing on putting on my nightgown. | walked to the door, swaying my hips. | was about to open it when | heard Alpha Kex¡¯''s. voice. ¡°Nelly,¡± he called out, and | turned to face him. ¡°Get ready for breakfast,¡± he said, his voice stern. | nodded, closing the door behind me. As | closed the door, | heard Emily''s voice, her words meant for me to hear. ¡°She hates me,¡± she mumbled. | wanted nothing more than to stay and listen to their conversation, to hear what they had to say about me. But | knew that it would be a waste of my time. | turned away, heading back to my room. | needed to get ready for the day ahead, to put this whole situation behind me. As | entered my room, | felt a wave of exhaustion wash over me. The soreness in my legs was a constant reminder of the events of the previous night. | changed out of my clothes, discarding them in a heap on the floor. | pulled on my bathrobe and padded barefoot to the bathroom. | turned on the shower, feeling the spray of water against my skin as | stepped in. The heat of the water felt. soothing. As | closed my eyes, the image of the picture | had seen the night before shed through my mind. It was as if | could see it behind my eyelids, burned into my retinas. | tried to push it away, but it kepting back, taunting me. | forced my eyes open, my heart pounding in my chest. What was the connection between me and that picture? Why did it feel so familiar, so hauntingly familiar? | tried to make sense of it, but it was like a puzzle with missing. pieces. | felt like | was missing something crucial, something that would make everything make sense. There was a knock at the door, and | called out, ¡°Who''s there?¡± ¡°Alpha Kex demands your presence at the dining table,¡± came the voice from the other side, | sighed, knowing | had no choice but toply. ¡°Okay,¡± | replied, turning off the shower and stepping out of the water. | dried myself off, my mind racing with questions. Why did | feel so connected to that picture? What did it all mean? | stood in front of my wardrobe, surveying my options. After a moment, | settled on a ck mini dress. | slipped it on, smoothing the fabric over my curves. | tied my hair up in a simple ponytail, then turned and left the room. | entered the dining room, my heart pounding in my chest. As | nced around the room, my eyes met with those of Emily. Her eyes zed with fury, her hands clenched into fists. | suppressed augh, trying to appear calm and collected. | sat down at the table, taking a seat beside Aisha. But Alpha Kex spoke up, asking me to sit beside him instead. |plied, taking the seat next to him and feeling his gaze upon me. | could feel the tension in the room, like a rubber band stretched to its breaking point. The room was silent as the food was served, each of us taking our first tentative bites. Finally, Emily spoke up, her voice cool and even. ¡°Kex, when are you going to introduce your mate to us?¡± she asked, her gaze fixed on 1.me. | could feel the smirk on her face, the satisfaction in her tone. She thought she had me on the ropes, but she was wrong. | held my head high, refusing to give her the satisfaction of a reaction. ¡°Very soon,¡± Alpha Kex replied, his voice confident and sure. ¡°| had the impression that | was the only one eager to meet your mate,¡± | quipped, taking a bite of my food. ¡°But it seems that Emily is even more curious than | am.¡± | smiled mischievously, my eyes meeting Emily and then | drifted to Alpha Kex¡¯s. He looked amused, a small smile tugging at his lips. ¡°Kex, did you tell her?¡± Emily said, hee voice etched with disgust. Before he could speak | interrupted. ¡°What makes you think he would keep such a thing. from me?¡± | asked, my tone light.¡°Well, he can¡¯t hide something like that from me,¡± | said. ¡°It¡¯s just not possible.¡± Emily scoffed. ¡°You are acting like you have known Kex longer than me,¡± she snapped, her eyes shing.ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org . ¡°It''s not about how long you¡¯ve known someone, it¡¯s about how well you know them,¡± | said, the words falling from my lips before | could stop them. ¡°You might think you Mm know everything about Alpha Kex, but you don¡¯t. You¡¯re not as close to him as you think you are.¡± Her grip on her fork tightened, her hands turning red. ¡°Careful baby girl, you might get hurt,¡± | said, taunting her. | saw the sh of anger in her eyes, the fury boiling beneath the surface. ¡°Don¡¯t call me ¡®baby girl,¡± she hissed, her voice low and dangerous. Alpha Kex mmed his fist on the table, the sound echoing throughout the room. ¡°That¡¯s Enough!¡± he bellowed, his voice booming. ¡°I won¡¯t have you two squabbling like children. If you can¡¯t behave, you can leave.¡± | sat back in my chair, my heart racing. ¡°Sorry,¡± | mumbled, my eyes downcast. | could feel the heat of Emily¡¯s gaze on me, but | refused to meet her eyes. ¡°I''m sorry too,¡± she muttered, her voice grudging. | left the table, my appetite lost. | could feel the eyes of everyone in the room on me as | made my way out. | walked to my room, my feet moving on autopilot. | sat down at my desk, grabbing a piece of paper and a pencil. | covered my eyes with a scarf, letting my mind wander. The image of a face swam into view, someone who looked familiar, someone who looked like Alpha Kex beta. | began to sketch the face, my hand moving with a life of its own. | felt a presence behind me, but | didn¡¯t bother to remove the scarf on my face as | kept on sketching. ¡°That¡¯s your brother!¡± | heard the voice said. ey SEND GIFT COMMENT Chapter 45 Chapter 45 Chapter 45 Chapter 45. Nelly¡¯s POV. | whipped the scarf from my eyes, only to see Aisha standing in the doorway, an apple in her hand. She was staring at me, her eyes wide with astonishment. | returned my gaze to the drawing, still frozen in shock.. ¡°That¡¯s...that¡¯s my brother,¡± | stammered, my voice hoarse. Aisha took a bite of her apple, her face a mask of confusion. ¡°Didn¡¯t you want to draw your brother?¡± Aisha asked, her voice full of curiosity. | shook my head, | tore the drawing, picked the scarf and covered my eyes. | began to sketch again, my hand moving of its ord. | had no idea what | was drawing, but | let hand lead the way. my | felt a hand on my shoulder, and | jumped, my scarf flying open. Aisha was standing behind me, her eyes full of concern. ¡°Are you okay?¡± she asked, her voice full of worry | remained silent, not sure how to answer Aisha¡¯s question. My eyes darted between the pictures | had drawn and her, my thoughts racing. ¡°Wait for me.¡± | finally said, my voice barely a whisper. She nodded, and | stood up, my legs shaking. | turned and left the room, making my way down the hall. My heart pounded in my chest as | approached Alpha Kex¡¯s door. | hesitated, my hand hovering over the doorknob. Then, taking a deep breath, | knocked at the door, hoping he was not inside. | knocked again, my knuckles rapping lightly against the door. There was no response. | turned the doorknob and pushed open the door, a sense of relief washing over me as | realized the room was empty. I let out a breath | hadn¡¯t realized | was holding, my heart settling back into a normal rhythm. | knew | didn¡¯t have much time. | needed to find what | was looking for and get out before Alpha Kex returned. | crept to the bathroom door, my hand trembling as | reached for the knob. | turned it slowly, pushing open the door with bated breath. The bathroom was empty, just as | hoped. | let out a sigh, my body rxing. I scanned the dressing table, lifting items and putting them back down with a sigh. The THU, 22 FUD Chapter 45 album wasn¡¯t there. | checked the wardrobe, but it was empty. Frustration welled up inside me. | paced the room, running my fingers through my hair in agitation. Where was the picture album? | had to find it, but it seemed to have vanished into thin- air. | sat on the edge of the bed, gnawing on my fingernails. | closed my eyes, trying to calm myself down. But as | did, | noticed something. | was about to reach out for it when | heard the doorknob turn. | froze, my heart stopping in my chest. | watched as the door opened, panic rising within me. | scrambled under the bed, trying to make myself as small as possible. | heard the click of heels on the floor, the sound growing louder as whoever it was approached the bed. ¡°Kex!¡± a female voice called out. | recognized it as Emily''s. | held my breath, terrified of being found. Emily¡¯s heels came to a stop right above my hands, and | bit down hard on my lip to keep from crying out in pain. | could feel the indentations of her shoes on my skin, my hands aching from the pressure. | held my breath, afraid she would notice. After what felt like an eternity, she turned and walked away. | waited a few minutes, not daring to move. When | was sure she was gone, | slowly crawled out from under the bed. My hands were bruised and throbbing. but | was just grateful to be free. | was about to get to my feet when I spotted something under the bed. It was the missing picture album! | reached for it, my hands shaking with excitement. | opened it, flipping through the pages until | found the one | was looking for. It was a picture of Alpha Kex and his beta, standing side by side. | stared at the photo, heart racing. | removed the pictures from the album and stood up, my legs trembling. my | tucked the picture safely into the waistband of my trousers, my hands shaking with nerves. | ran my fingers through my hair, trying to make myself presentable. My reflection in the mirror stared back at me, but | looked away, not wanting to meet my gaze. | turned away from the mirror, taking a deep breath. My wolf spoke to me, ¡°Nelly, be calm,¡± she said. | nodded, trying to calm my racing heart. | schooled my features, trying to keep my face neutral. As | opened the door, I stumbled into someone. | looked up to see Emily, her expression hardening as she looked at me. | forced a smile and attempted to walk her, but she grabbed my arm, pulling me back.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± she demanded, her tone icy. | turned to face her, my patience wearing thin. past 1045 Thu, LE FEE HE 81% ¡°| don¡¯t have time for this,¡± | said, my voice firm. ¡°I have something important to do.¡± She red at me, her eyes zing. ¡°You think you¡¯re so important, don¡¯t you?¡± she said, her words dripping with venom. m not relevant,¡± | replied, my voice shaking slightly. ¡°Can you please let me go?¡± | tried to step around her, but she blocked my path. | could feel my anger rising, my frustration bubbling over. ¡°I need you to leave me alone,¡± | said, raising my voice. ¡°This is not the time for this.¡± She stood her ground, refusing to move. ¡°You think you can order me around?¡± she snapped. ¡°I¡¯m not going to just step aside for you.¡± | red at her, my hands clenched into fists. | was about to push past her when | heard a voice, cold and hard. ¡°What is going on here?¡± Alpha Kex demanded. | looked up, my heart pounding in my chest. Emily quickly responded before | could say a word. ¡°I think Nelly is up to something,¡± she said, a sly smile ying on her lips. ¡°I saw hering out of your room.¡± | felt the blood drain from my face, my heart sinking. Alpha Kex¡¯s gaze flicked from Emily to me, and | struggled to find my voice. ¡°Tell me what''s going on,¡± Alpha Kex said, his voice demanding an exnation. | opened my mouth to speak, but no words came out. Emily cut in before | could find my voice. ¡°Well, Nelly? Or has the cat got your tongue?¡± she said, her words mocking. ¡°| forgot my hairpin in your room,¡± | blurted out, hoping he would believe me. ¡°You can go,¡± he said, and | let out a breath | hadn¡¯t realized I''d been holding. | hurried out the door, but | heard Emily¡¯s voice behind me. ¡°You just let her go.¡± | turned to see them entering his room. Aisha stood up as | entered the room, her eyes narrowed. ¡°You took your time,¡± she said, her voice etched with worries. | handed her the picture, my hands shaking. She took it from me and studied it. ¡°This looks like the older version of your brother,¡± she said, her voice tinged with disbelief. Chapter 46 Chapter 46 Chapter 46. Nelly¡¯s POV ¡°That¡¯s Alpha Kex¡¯s beta,¡± | said, pointing at the man in the picture. Aisha stared at the picture, her eyes wide. ¡°This doesn¡¯t make sense,¡± she said, her voice tinged with confusion. | paced back and forth, my thoughts racing. What did it all mean? | couldn¡¯t seem to connect the dots. | was trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces. ¡°What if they¡¯re twins?¡± Aisha suggested. ¡°You''re only adding to my confusion!¡± | said, sinking into a chair. Aisha studied my face, her brow furrowed. ¡°How?¡± she asked. ¡°If they''re twins, it means he¡¯s still my brother,¡± | replied, my voice hoarse. ¡°And Emily would be your sister,¡± she said, her eyes widening. | buried my face in my hands, my head spinning. How was | supposed to make sense of all this? | raised my head up and our gaze met. ¡°I remember growing up as an only child,¡± | said, my voice barely above a whisper. ¡°I never had a sister or brother, and | don¡¯t remember my brother ever having a twin. This is making my head spin! | feel like I¡¯m losing my mind,¡± | muttered, my voice cracking. ¡°| know this is confusing, but we''ll figure it out,¡± Aisha said, her voice soothing. ¡°We''ll get to the bottom of this.¡± | took a deep breath, trying to calm myself. | needed to focus. ¡°What if I¡¯m just hallucinating?¡± | said, my voice shaky. ¡°What if these memories aren''t real? What if there¡¯s no resemnce at all?¡± Aisha considered this for a moment, her brow furrowed in thought. ¡°If you¡¯re hallucinating, does that mean | am too?¡± she asked, a hint of humor in her voice. ¡°Geez,¡± | muttered, rolling my eyes. ¡°This is getting ridiculous. Emily can¡¯t be my sister.¡± Aisha let out augh. ¡°Calm down, you are just over thinking,¡± she said, a smile ying on her lips. [e) | collected the picture from Aisha¡¯s hand and studied it, trying to find any simrities. | then turned to my drawings, examining them for any clues. | heard Aisha¡¯s voice break through my thoughts. ¡°Did you ask Alpha Kex how long he¡¯s known his beta?¡± she asked.ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org . | shook my head. ¡°No, | didn¡¯t. But based on our conversation about his childhood, it seems like his beta has been around for a long time.¡± Aisha nodded thoughtfully. ¡°Maybe that¡¯s a clue,¡± she mused. ¡°A clue?¡± | asked, my brow furrowed. ¡°Yes, a clue,¡± Aisha said, as if it were obvious. ¡°If Alpha Ex and his beta have known each other for a long time, it means he must know a lot about him. And that could be a clue to figuring out what¡¯s going on.¡± | thought about what she said, and | had to admit, it made sense. ¡°So what you¡¯re saying is, | need to ask Alpha Kex some questions?¡± | said, seeking rification. Aisha nodded, a smile spreading across her face. ¡°That''s precisely what | am trying to say.¡± Aisha was about to say something when we heard a knock at the door. ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡± | called out, my voice a little more aggressive than | intended. ¡°It''s Harry,¡± came the reply. Aisha stood up sheepishly and moved toward the door. ¡°I''ll just...¡± she trailed off, her cheeks flushed. She opened the door, and I heard the sound of Harry''s voice, but | couldn¡¯t make out what he was saying. ¡°| will be right back,¡± Aisha said, smiling, and | couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. | need to ask her what''s going on between the both of them. Iy on the bed, flicking the switch on themp on and off, the light flickering in the room. My mind was racing, my thoughts a jumbled mess. The possibility that | was rted to Emily felt like a huge weight on my shoulders. | didn¡¯t know what to do or how to feel. | had so many questions, and | didn¡¯t know where to begin. | closed my eyes, trying to clear my mind, but it was no use. The questions just kepting. There was a sudden burst of light as the door to my room flew open. Alpha Kex stood in the doorway, his expression unreadable. He flicked on the light switch, and | blinked as Ill [e) 81%2 my eyes adjusted to the sudden brightness. ¡°What are you doing in the dark?¡± he asked, his voice stern, I sat up, trying to collect my thoughts. ¡°Nothing,¡± | replied, my voice shaky. He raised an eyebrow, clearly not convinced. ¡°Nelly don¡¯t lie to me?¡± he asked, his gaze boring into me. | swallowed hard, trying toe up with an answer. ¡°| was just...bored,¡± | lied, my voice faltering. ¡°Aisha¡¯s with Harry,¡± | added, not sure why | felt the need to mention it. Alpha Kex looked at me for a moment, and then he nodded. He walked over to the bed and sat down, pulling off his slippers. | took a deep breath, trying to calm my racing heart. This was my chance to ask him the questions that had been guing my mind. | turned to face him, and he pulled me close, his lips pressing against mine. | kissed him back, feeling a spark of electricity run through my body. He moaned into the kiss, and | felt my insides melting. | waspletely lost at the moment, my mind nk except for the feeling of his lips. on mine. It was as if nothing else mattered. | pulled back from the kiss, my heart pounding in my chest. | traced circles on his chest, trying to calm my racing thoughts. ¡°The picture | saw in your roomst night,¡± | began, my voice shaking. ¡°Was that really your beta?¡± | looked up at him, my eyes searching his face for any hint of emotion. He nodded, his eyes meeting mine. ¡°Yes,¡± he said, his voice low. He reached up and patted my hair, his touch gentle and reassuring. But | still had so many questions. ¡°How long have you known him?¡± | asked, my voice barely above a whisper. ¡°Since | was a child,¡± he said, leaning in closer and kissing my neck. | let out a moan, my body trembling with desire. ¡°Kex,¡± | whispered, my voice breathless. But he pulled away, his eyes filled with lust, and then he resumed torturing my neck. ¡°Where do his parents live?¡± | asked, trying to sound nonchnt. Alpha Kex gave me a hard re. ¡°That''s none of your business,¡± he said, his tone cold. Ill SEND GIFT [e) He got up and put on his slippers, his back to me. ¡°Are we fighting?¡± | asked, standing up. ¡°| just want to spend time with you, and you''re pestering me with questions,¡± he said, his voice tinged with anger. ¡°I''m sorry.¡± | said, my voice soft. | leaned in and kissed him. my lips lingering on his. He didn¡¯t respond at first, his body tense. But then he rxed, his arms reaching up to hold me. | felt a wave of relief wash over me. | grasped the front of his shirt, pulling him towards the bed. Our lips met, and | felt the familiar rush of desire. ¡°| can¡¯t wait to devour you,¡± he whispered, pulling away for a moment. | smiled, a thrill running through my body. ¡°Then devour me.¡± | replied, the words barely leaving my lips before he was kissing me again. 0 Chapter 47 Chapter 47 Chapter 47 Chapter 47. Emily¡¯s POV. The early morning sun poured in through the window, shining directly into my eyes. | let out a groan, pulling the covers over my head, trying to block out the light. But it was no use, the sun was relentless, and | was too tired to fight it. With a sigh of irritation, | threw the covers off and sat up, rubbing my eyes. I stood up, my body protesting every movement. | dragged myself to the bathroom, the floor cold beneath my bare feet. | sshed water on my face, the coolness waking me up a little. | packed my hair into a messy bun, holding it in ce with a hair tie. | grabbed my nightgown and slipped it over my head, and as | stepped out of the room, | froze. | could hear moaninging from Nelly¡¯s room. | crept closer, trying to make out what was happening. The door was slightly ajar, and | peered through the crack, my heart racing. There they were, Alpha Kex and Nelly, entangled together on the bed. | felt a surge of anger, and before | knew what | was doing, | kicked over the flower vase on the side table. It shattered on the floor, the sound of breaking ss stopping them in their tracks. | turned and fled, my heart racing, my mind reeling. | entered Alpha Kex¡¯s room, my heart still pounding. | began pacing, my thoughts racing. What did Nelly have that | didn¡¯t? | was his beta sister, the sister of his heart, but he¡¯d chosen her instead. She was nothing but a Rejected girl, cast out by her pack, while | had everything, a man could want. The door burst open, and Kex strode into the room. | rushed to his side, my arms. outstretched, ready to embrace him. But before | could reach him, he pushed me away, putting a few feet of distance between us. | tried to move closer, but he held up his hand, stopping me in my tracks. ¡°Stop, Emily,¡± he said, his voice firm. ¡°I don¡¯t want this.¡± | felt my heart sink, my hands falling to my sides. | felt lost, adrift, unsure of what to do next. ¡°Am | not good enough for you?¡± | asked, my voice breaking. He looked up at me, his eyes full of sorrow. ¡°It¡¯s not about that, Emily,¡± he said. ¡°I¡¯m just so tired. | don¡¯t have the energy for this.¡± | felt my anger turn to anguish, a sinking feeling settling in my chest. ¡°So you''re just going to throw me away? Like | don¡¯t matter?¡± | said, my voice trembling. ¡°You know that¡¯s not what I¡¯m saying,¡± he replied, but | was already too hurt to listen. ¡°Am | not beautiful?¡± | asked, my voice barely above a whisper. He looked at me, his gaze gentle, but firm. ¡°You are beautiful,¡± he said, his voice soft but sincere. ¡°Every man would want you.¡± But his words didn¡¯t soothe my pain. ¡°No, it doesn¡¯t seem so,¡± | replied, my voice. breaking. ¡°No one has ever looked at me the way you look at Nelly.¡± He sighed, and | saw a hint of regret in his eyes. ¡°You''re not just anyone, Emily. You¡¯re my beta sister. | can¡¯t look at you that way.¡± ¡°That¡¯s it?¡± | said, my voice shaking with frustration. ¡°You keep saying I¡¯m your beta sister, but we¡¯re not rted. Just say you don¡¯t like me. You don¡¯t have to sugarcoat it.¡± But he shook his head, a pained expression on his face. ¡°You¡¯re making a big deal out of nothing,¡± he said. ¡°We both know that¡¯s not it. I''ve always seen you as my sister, and | can¡¯t change that.¡±N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. But | was too angry to hear him out. ¡°I¡¯m not your sister,¡± | said, my voice rising in volume. ¡°I will never be your sister.¡± | could see the hurt in his eyes, but | was too caught up in my feelings to care. He looked at me, his eyes wide with shock. ¡°What''s gotten into you, Emily?¡± he asked, his voice trembling. ¡°Did someone say something bad to you?¡± | rolled my eyes, my anger boiling over. ¡°| don¡¯t need someone to say something bad to me to know how | feel,¡± | said. ¡°And we both know that we¡¯re not siblings. I¡¯ve never seen you as my brother.¡± He sighed, his shoulders slumping. ¡°I know, but | have a mate, Emily,¡± he said. | scoffed, my patience gone. ¡°And yet, you keep fucking Nelly behind her back,¡± | snapped. ¡°You call her your friend, but she¡¯s nothing more than your whore. So save me the crap about your mate.¡± ¡°How dare you call Nelly a whore!¡± he roared, his eyes shing with anger. H ¡°Yes, that¡¯s what she is. She¡¯s a whore, bed warmer, a man snatcher and.......,¡± but | was cut olf. ¡°Stop it! Whether you like it or not, she¡¯s important to me, and | won''t tolerate you insulting her.¡± My heart was racing, my blood pounding in my ears. | was shocked by his reaction, and MI 81% | couldn''t hide my tears. ¡°I''ve never seen you speak to me like this,¡± | said, my voice shaking. ¡°But today you''re yelling at me because of Nelly?¡± He sighed, his anger dissipating as he saw my tears. ¡°I¡¯m sorry,¡± he said, his voice softer now. ¡°You''re the one making me angry!¡± he eximed, his voice growing louder but soft. ¡°You¡¯re making me talk like this, you¡¯re pushing me to my limits,¡± he continued, his chest heaving. miss ¡°I''m sorry,¡± | whispered, tears streaming down my face. ¡°I just don¡¯t know what to do. | my brother so much, and | feel so alone. | just want someone to be there for me.¡± He reached out to touch my arm, but | recoiled. ¡°Emily,¡± he said, his voice trembling. But | held up my hand, cutting him off. ¡°It¡¯s fine, I¡¯m fine,¡± | said, though | knew | wasn¡¯t. ¡°Maybe | was just trying to keep up myte brother¡¯s wish that | didn¡¯t realize | was hurting you.¡± He looked at me, his expression a mix of confusion and hurt. ¡°What do you mean?¡± he asked, his voice soft. ¡°What was your brother''s wish?¡± | hesitated, unsure if | should tell him the truth. But | knew | had to. ¡°He wanted us to be together,¡± | said, my voice barely a whisper. His eyes widened, his mouth agape, as if he couldn¡¯t believe what | had just said. | forced a smile, but it felt hollow. ¡°You don¡¯t have to fulfill that wish,¡± | said, my voice barely audible. Then | turned and walked to the door, closing it softly behind me. | could hear him. calling my name, but | kept walking, not looking back. When | was far from him, | leaned against the wall, my head spinning. | couldn''t believe | had just told him that. | took a deep breath, steadying myself as | reached for the doorknob. | turned it slowly, pushing the door open and stepping inside. But as | looked around, | froze, staring hard. at my room. f& SEND Chapter 48 Chapter 48 Chapter 48 Chapter 48. Nelly¡¯s POV. The kiss between Alpha Kex and me was suddenly interrupted by the jarring sound of shattering ss. | flinched, startled by the unexpected noise. Alpha Kex hurried to the door, he opened the door carefully, avoiding the shattered ss that littered the floor. He bent down and peered into the hallway, searching for the source of the noise. When he saw that no one was there, he sighed with relief and stood up straight. ¡°No one¡¯s there,¡± he said, turning to me with a puzzled expression on his face. ¡°What was that?¡± | asked, my voice quivering with anxiety. He shrugged, his face suddenly nk, devoid of emotion.. ¡°Someone must have been spying on us,¡± he said, his voice betraying a hint of unease. He quickly pulled on his shirt and trousers, his movements hurried and uncharacteristically clumsy. | nodded, a chill running down my spine. | am pretty sure it is Emily. | tried to keep my expression neutral, but a small smile. must have escaped because Alpha Kex narrowed his eyes and looked at me curiously. ¡°Why are you smiling?¡± he asked, his tone even and unreadable. | shook my head, my cheeks burning with embarrassment. ¡°Me smiling? Oh! Nothing,¡± | blurted out, my voice betraying my nervousness.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. He sighed, his features soft and resigned. ¡°I''ll send a maid to clean this up,¡± he said, nodding towards the broken ss on the floor. And with that, he left the room, closing the door softly behind him. | stood up, the wooden floorboards creaking beneath my bare feet. | walked slowly to the wardrobe, its doors standing open like an invitation. | reached for my favorite pair of loose pants and a ck shirt, their soft fabric soothing my frayed nerves. I ran my fingers through my hair, letting it fall in loose waves around my shoulders. | paced around the room, counting my steps as | went: one, two, three, four... and boom. Alpha Kex room door opened and closed. I sighed, the air leaving my lungs in a rush. | counted out ten steps to Alpha Kex¡¯s room, from my room to Alpha Kex was just ten steps. When | was sure he was inside his room, 81 Yee Chapter 48 | stepped out and headed to his room. When | reached the door, | leaned my car against it, listening for any movement inside. | heard the murmur of voices, their tones soft and low. My heart began to race, and | realized with a start that one of the voices was Emily¡¯s. It was the perfect opportunity, As | turned to leave, | nearly ran into Aisha, who was standing right behind me. | gasped. She was about to say something when | covered her mouth with my hands, pulling her away Kex¡¯s room, | released her, and she wiped her mouth, her eyes wide.. from the door. When we were a safe distance from ¡°What was that for?¡± she asked, her voice breathless. ¡°I''m sorry,¡± | said. ¡°I didn¡¯t want you to make any noise and attract Alpha Kex.¡± She stared at me for a moment, then let out a deep sigh. Fon ¡°What''s going on?¡± she whispered, her eyes full of concern. ¡°Why were you spying on them?¡± | took a deep breath and looked around, making sure we were still alone. ¡°I had to be sure that Emily and Alpha Kex were together,¡± | said, my voice barely above a whisper. ¡°Why?¡± she asked, her brow furrowed confused. | hesitated, unsure of how to answer. | pulled her close and whispered in her ear. She listened carefully, her eyes focused on mine. When | finished, she nodded slowly. ¡°Should |e along?¡± she asked, her voice soft. | shook my head. ¡°No, it¡¯s better if you stay here. | don¡¯t want us to be together in case it goes wrong.¡± She looked at me, concerned in her eyes. ¡°Are you sure?¡± she asked. miled and ¡°| can handle myself.¡± | muttered, but | could see doubts in her eyes. | put my hand on her shoulder. She sighed and nodded, giving me a reassuring smile. ¡°Be careful,¡± she said, her eyes. glistening with worry. ¡°I will,¡± | said, giving her a quick hug. ¡°I promise.¡± And with that, | turned and began walking towards Emily¡¯s room. My heart was pounding, my palms sweating. | had no idea what | would find, but | knew | had to find out. I crept up to the door and took a deep breath before turning the handle slowly. The door creaked open. | waited for a moment, my heart pounding in my chest, before 10:45 22 Feb peering around the corner. The hallway was empty, save for a single guard approaching from the opposite direction. He looked in my direction, and | feigned innocence, ying with my hair and looking around casually. The guard''s gaze lingered on me for a moment, then he continued on his way. My heart was still racing as | turned back to the door and slipped inside. | moved to the wardrobe, opening the doors as quietly as | could. | rifled through the clothes, searching for anything that might be rted to thete beta. But there was nothing there, and | began to feel a sense of desperation. | bent down and checked under the bed, my heart sinking as | found no stood up, my hands on my waist, my mind racing. | paced around the room, my eyes. scanning every inch for any sign of the missing item. But there was nothing. | was running out of time.. As | was about to give up hope, my eyes caught sight of something on the nightstand ¡ª a diary. My heart leapt as | reached for it, and my hands trembled as | opened it. But to my dismay, it was locked. | frantically searched for a key, but | knew that finding one would take too long. | heard footsteps in the hallway, and | knew | had to hide. | darted to the closet and closed the door, holding my breath as the footsteps got closer. J The footsteps faded away, and | let out a breath of relief. | stepped out of the closet and started to stretch my cramped muscles. Just as | began to rx, the door burst open with a bang, and | froze. There, standing in the doorway, was Emily, her eyes zing with anger. ¡°What are you doing in my room?¡± she demanded, her voice sharp. ¡°Oh, this is your room,¡± | said, trying to sound nonchnt as | looked around, my eyes. wide and my smile falters. She leaned against the door frame, her arms crossed, her eyes fixed on me.. ¡°Whose room were you expecting it to be?¡± she asked, her tone skeptical. | couldn''t help butugh, a nervous, high-pitchedugh that sounded fake even to my own cars. She stared at me, a look of confusion mixed with concern on her face. OS81% tH ¡°Are you okay?¡± she asked, her voice etched with disgust. Aisha stepped into the room and | felt the tension In the air rise. ¡°Oh, you¡¯re here,¡± she said, ncing at me before turning to Emily. ¡°Sorry she¡¯s drunk,¡± she lied. ¡°Just take this drunkard outside.¡± She said angrily. Aisha wrapped her arms around my waist, helping me to my feet.. As Aisha supported me out of the room, | wondered how | would ever find the truth. & Chapter 49 Chapter 49 Chapter 49. Nelly¡¯s POV. We walked down the hallway, ourughter dying down as we grew further and further from Aisha¡¯s room. ¡°That was close,¡± Aisha said, her voice still shaking slightly. ¡°Too close.¡± ¡°Honestly,¡± | replied, wiping the sweat from my brow. ThWe finally reached Aisha¡¯s room and closed the door behind us. ¡°Any progress?¡± Aisha asked, her eyes full of hope. ¡°No,¡± | said, my voice heavy with disappointment: ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°It''s okay,¡± Aisha said, giving me a reassuring smile. ¡°We''ll figure this out.¡± I sank onto the bed, staring up at the ceiling. | absently twisted a strand of around my finger, trying to make sense of what had just happened. my hair ¡°Maybe we should try to get hold of her diary,¡± | said, my voice quiet. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you grab it when you had the chance?¡± Aisha asked, sitting next to me on the bed. ¡°It was locked,¡± | exined, my frustration evident. ¡°Il was about to look for the key, but before | could even touch it, she burst into the room.¡± ¡°| have an idea,¡± | said, turning to Aisha. ¡°What is it?¡± she asked, eager to hear my n. ¡°Well, | was thinking,¡± | began, ¡°you could help me ask Harry. He¡¯s been here with them for a long time, so he must know something about what¡¯s going on.¡± Aisha hesitated, a look of doubt crossing her face. ¡°I don¡¯t know, Nelly. We''re not exactly on the best terms right now.¡± | frowned, confused. ¡°Why not?¡± ¡°We had a bit of a falling out,¡± she said, her voice tinged. ¡°Please Aisha, you will have to put your fight aside for me. | can¡¯t sleep at night any longer. The fear that Emily might be my sister is eating me up,¡± | muttered, my voice Chapter 491 quivering. ¡°Harry is our only hope.¡± | added. Aisha¡¯s eyes softened, and she said nothing for a moment, as if searching for the right. words. Finally, she let out a long sigh and reached out to ce a hand on my shoulder. ¡°Okay,¡± she said, her voice gentle. ¡°We''ll do it your way. We''ll put our differences aside and figure this out. I¡¯m here for you, regardless of what.¡± | felt a weight lift from my shoulders as relief washed over me. ¡°Thank you,¡± | whispered. | stood up and straightened my dress. ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± | said, my resolve strengthening with every word. ¡°Where?¡± Aisha asked, a look of uncertainty on her face. ¡°To Harry''s ce,¡± | replied, my voice firm. ¡°Now?¡± she asked, chewing her lip nervously. ¡°We don¡¯t have time to waste,¡± | said, my eyes boring into hers. Aisha seemed to consider this for a moment, then stood up and nodded. ¡°Okay. Let''s go.¡± We stood outside Harry¡¯s door, the tension between us almost palpable. | took a deep breath and knocked on the door. There was a long pause, then the door swung open. ¡°Oh, Nelly,¡± Harry said, his face lighting up at the sight of me. But then his gazended. on Aisha, and his smile tightened. ¡°Come in,¡± he said, stepping aside to let us in. As we entered the room, | noticed Alpha Kex sitting on the sofa, his brow furrowed with worry. When he saw me, his eyes narrowed, and his face darkened with anger. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± he demanded, his voice low and menacing. ¡°|-I-I,¡± | stammered, but Aisha cut me off. ¡°She''s here to settle the fight | had with Harry,¡± she said, her voice trembling with nerves. The room went silent, the tension thick and suffocating. Alpha Kex stood up and slowly approached us, his gaze fixed on me. My throat felt dry, and my heart pounded in my chest. Why was Alpha Kex angry with me? Thest time we spoke, we were on good terms. Now he was ring at me with so 80% Chapter 49 much hostility, it was difficult to breathe. | felt a wave of relief when he turned away and walked out of the room, but it was short-lived. | let out a breath | didn¡¯t realize I''d been holding. ¡°Why is he so angry?¡± | asked, my voice barely above a whisper. Harry sighed, his expression pained. ¡°It¡¯s a personal issue. He''lle around,¡± he said, but | could tell he was just trying to comfort me. ¡°Is it about me?¡± | asked, my heart sinking. ¡°Not exactly,¡± Harry said, averting his gaze. ¡°It has to do with histe beta, Emily, and his mate. ¡°Oh.¡± | said, curious to know what is it about. The mention of Alpha Kex¡¯ste beta hit me like a punch to the gut. ¡°Was thete beta from this pack? | mean, does his parents live in this pack?¡± | asked. ¡°| don¡¯t know,¡± Harry said, his voice sounding uncertain. ¡°I wasn¡¯t born here, so | don¡¯t know much about him.¡± The realization that the one person | thought could give me answers was just as clueless as | was left me feeling cold and empty. How was | supposed to find out about Emily and thete beta if no one seemed to know anything about them? Harry looked at me, his eyes searching my face for any sign of what was on my mind.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. ¡°Is something the matter?¡± he asked, his voice soft and gentle. | nced at Aisha, unsure if | could confide in her. But she shook her head, clearly trying to tell me not to say anything ¡°No, nothing¡¯s wrong. | lied, forcing a smile. ¡°I¡¯m just curious to know more about Emily, that¡¯s all.¡± He chuckled. ¡°There¡¯s nothing special about her, she¡¯s just who she is. She couldn''t possibly like you because she¡¯s always loved Alpha Kex.¡± ¡°Oh, | see,¡± | said, feigning nonchnce. ¡°Yes, apart from that, she¡¯s a nice girl,¡± Harry said, and Aisha snorted. ¡°Nice, my foot¡± the eximed, and | couldn¡¯t help butugh. Aisha was always so blunt and honest, it was one of the things | loved about her. 111 1047 Thu 22 Feb ¡°That¡¯s why | love you, Aisha,¡± | said, grinning at her. ¡°You can never pretend to like someone you don¡¯t.¡± 80% Harry just stared at Aisha, his expression stony and unreadable. The silence was thick. and tense, and | knew | had to do something to break it. ¡°Well, anyway.¡± | began, clearing my throat. ¡°I would love for the two of you to talk out your differences.¡± Aisha shot me a withering look, but | continued. ¡°And Aisha, my friend, may be difficult at times, but she¡¯s one of the nicest people | know.¡± Aisha rolled her eyes, but a tiny smile yed on her lips. ¡°You act like you know me well, madam.¡± ¡°| do, and you know that,¡± | said, blowing her a kiss. She picked up a pillow and tossed it at me, but | dodged it easily,ughing. | picked up the pillow and threw it back, but to my surprise, Harry caught it. ¡°Oh, her lover saved her!¡± | teased them, winking at Aisha. She stuck her tongue out at me, and we all burst intoughter. | left them, feeling like | had defused a bomb. | walked to my room, my mind racing. Why was it so difficult to get to the truth? 1 paced the room, confused and frustrated. Suddenly, an idea creeped into my mind. COMMENT Chapter 50 Chapter 50 Chapter 50 Chapter 50. Nelly¡¯s POV. | went to my wardrobe and opened it, searching through the clothes until | found what | was looking for. A small bottle, no bigger than my thumb. | slipped it into my pocket and took a deep breath. | stepped out into the hallway and made my way to the dining room. The table was set with various food, and | took in the sight with a mixture of hunger and apprehension. | spotted a maid in the corner of the room and walked up to her. ¡°Who does this belong to?¡± | asked, motioning to the food. ¡°Lady Emily,¡± the maid replied, | stood there, my heart pounding in my chest, as | waited for her to enter the kitchen. When she did, | quickly took the bottle out of my pocket and poured the substance into her food. | mixed it in well, making sure it was thoroughlybined. As the maid appeared, | tried to act natural, running my fingers through my hair and ncing around the room. | hoped | didn¡¯t look as nervous as | felt. She picked up the food and left the kitchen, and | let out a breath | didn¡¯t realize | was holding. | served myself some food, trying to act as normal as possible. As | took my first bite, Alpha Kex entered the room. His expression was unreadable, and | couldn¡¯t tell what he was thinking. He pulled out a chair and sat down across from me, his eyes fixed on me. | did my best to focus on my food, but it was difficult to ignore the tension in the room. | swallowed hard, trying to keep myposure. ¡°I''m sorry,¡± | heard him say, but | kept my eyes on my food, determined to ignore him. ¡°Nelly,¡± he said, his voice insistent. | knew | couldn''t avoid him any longer, so | reluctantly looked up. ¡°For what?¡± | asked, trying to sound nonchnt. ¡°For speaking to you rudely,¡± he said, his eyes piercing into mine. ¡°Oh, | didn¡¯t notice,¡± | replied, my voice sounding unconvincing, even to my ears, ¡°Nelly,¡± he said, his tone firm, ¡°I''m serious.¡± His words made me drop my fork. ¡°When we''re alone, you''re nice to me,¡± | said, my voice soft but firm. ¡°But when we''re in public, you''re nothing but rude to me.¡± ¡°We both know that¡¯s not true, Nelly,¡± he said, his tone dismissive. ¡°It''s not a lie, Alpha Kex,¡± | insisted, feeling my frustration mounting. ¡°You''re only saying that because you would rather not admit the truth.¡± ¡°And what truth is that?¡± he asked, his voice rising. | took a deep breath, steeling myself for what | was about to say. ¡°You¡¯re only nice to me when we''re alone because you want something from me,¡± | said, my words hanging in the air between us.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. He stared at me, his expression unreadable. ¡°Is that what you really think?¡± he asked, his voice low and dangerous. ¡°| know it¡¯s the truth,¡± | replied, meeting his gaze head-on. ¡°| don¡¯t know where you got that idea from,¡± he said, frustration evident in his voice. ¡°I was only rude to you because | was angry, and | didn¡¯t realize | took out on you.¡± ¡°But you didn¡¯t take it out on Harry,¡± | countered, my tone firm. ¡°Why are you being so stubborn?¡± he asked, running a hand through his hair in exasperation. | am apologizing, what more do you want?¡± He asked. ¡°Whatever,¡± | said, rolling my eyes. He let out a deep sigh, and | could tell he was at the end of his rope. ¡°| just found out that myte beta¡¯sst wish was for me to marry Emily,¡± he said, his voice shaking. | opened my mouth, but no words came out. ¡°Are you joking?¡± | finally managed to ask. ¡°| wouldn''t joke about something like this,¡± he replied, his tone serious. ¡°How did you find out?¡± | asked, still trying to process what he had said. his eyes ¡°Emily told me,¡± he muttered, his downcast. | leaned back in my chair, my mind reeling. This was a lot to take in. It all seems too fake to be real. Emily loves Alpha Kex and she would do anything to get him. Something isn¡¯t right here. | looked up and Alpha Kex¡¯s gaze met mine, | could see the sadness and confusion in 10:4 his eyes. ¡°What are you going to do now?¡± | asked, my heart heavy with worry. ¡°| don¡¯t know,¡± he replied, his voiceced with uncertainty. ¡°I need to figure...¡± his voice trailed off, as a guard appeared. The guards leaned over and whispered something to him. He nodded, then turned back to me. ¡°Excuse me, Nelly,¡± he said, his voice t. | nodded, and he stood up and left the room. | sat there for a moment, trying to process everything that had just happened. | took a deep breath and got up to leave. As | walked down the hall, | realized that | needed to find out if Emily was really rted to me first before | dwell on what Alpha Kex had just said. | knocked on the door, but there was no answer. | gently pushed the door open and peeked inside. Emily was asleep, her chest rising and falling with each breath. | waved my hand in front of her face, but she didn¡¯t even flinch. | smiled inwardly, the drugs. were already taking effect on her. | turned to her dresser and opened the drawers, hoping to find her diary. | spotted the diary, sitting on the dresser, but it was locked. | saw a number of keys next to it, and | let out a sigh of relief. Maybe one of them would fit the diary! I tried the keys, one by one, but none of them worked. | started to feel frustrated. Where did she keep the key to the diary? | turned around, scanning the room for any clucs. As | looked around the room, my eyesnded on the chain around Emily''s neck. It was small and delicate, and | wondered if the key | needed was the one in the chain. | took a deep breath and carefully lifted her up, trying not to wake her. ¡°Ughhh,¡± she muttered, and | froze, my heart racing. After a moment, she seemed to settle back into a deep sleep. | reached for the chain and unhooked it from around her neck. | removed the key from the chain. | held my breath as | used the key to unlock the diary. The pages were filled with neat handwriting, and | quickly flipped through them, looking for any mention of Emily¡¯s family. Finally, | found what | was looking for. | returned the key to the chain and put it back around Emily¡¯s neck. My hands were shaking as | left the room, the diary tucked under my arm. | needed to find a quiet ce to read it. Chapter 51 Chapter 51 Chapter 51. Nelly¡¯s POV. | walked into my room and sat down on the edge of my bed, my heart pounding in my chest. | took a de breath. My hands trembled as | opened the diary and began to turn the pages, my eyes scanning the words and pictures with trepidation. On one page, | saw a faded photograph of a young girl with bright blue eyes and blonde hair. She looked nothing like me or my brother, and nothing like our alpha, Kexte beta. As | stared harder, | saw it was Emily. The door to my room burst open, and Alpha Kex strode into the room, his expression unreadable. | scrambled to hide the diary under my pillow, my heart pounding in my chest. Alpha Kex¡¯s gazended on me, and | forced a smile onto my face, trying to hide my fear. | stammered, my wordsing out in a jumble. ¡°I-I was not expecting you.¡± H Alpha Kex¡¯s gaze fell on the pillow that | had just been concealing the diary under, his eyes narrowing with suspicion. | stood up and took a step towards him, my heart pounding in my chest. | leaned in and. ced a soft kiss on his lips, and to my surprise, he responded in kind. His arms. wrapped around my waist, pulling me close. ¡°Someone¡¯s missed me,¡± he murmured, his breath hot against my cheek. | let out a breathy moan, my body trembling in his embrace. | was grateful that | was able to distract him. He broke away from our kiss, his gaze intense as he looked at me. He ced his hand on my cheek, his touch gentle. His gaze drifted back to the pillow again, and | kissed him. As our lips met, | reached for the buttons of his shirt, gently undoing them one by one. His breath caught in his throat, his eyes flickering with desire. But just as my fingers grazed thest button, he grabbed my hands and pulled them away, breaking the kiss. | looked up at him, my heart sinking as | saw the coldness in his eyes. ¡°| can¡¯t do this,¡± he said, his voice hollow. ¡°There¡¯s something | need to tell you,¡± he said, 10:47 Thu, 22 Feb GG his voice serious. | felt a knot forming in my stomach, a sense of dread creeping over me. ¡°What is it?¡± | asked, my voice shaking. He took a deep breath, as if steeling himself for what he was about to say. ¡°We can¡¯t see each other anymore,¡± he said, his words cutting through my heart like a knife. ¡°What?¡± | gasped, my eyes wide with shock. ¡°| can¡¯t see you again,¡± he repeated, his voice thick with emotion. ¡°But why?¡± | asked, my voice trembling. ¡°| would rather not hurt Emily,¡± he said, his gaze downcast. ¡°You...in love with her?¡± | asked, my heart sinking in my chest.ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org . ¡°No! | promised her brother, before he died, that | would take care of her and found out from Emily that among hisst wishes was for us to be together,¡± he said, his voice. breaking. ¡°And | want to honor that.¡± ¡°Are you kidding me?¡± | said, my voice rising in anger. ¡°You''re rejecting your mate because of Emily?¡± He shook his head. ¡°It¡¯s not a rejection,¡± he said, his tone even, but there was something in his eyes that | couldn¡¯t quite ce. ¡°If it¡¯s not a rejection, then what is it?¡± | demanded, my hands balled into fists. ¡°| don¡¯t know,¡± he said, his shoulders slumping as he exhaled. ¡°You can¡¯t just hurt someone because you''re trying to fulfill some kind of duty,¡± | said, my voice shaking with emotion. ¡°That''s bullshit and you know it.¡± ¡°How dare you?¡± he snapped, his eyes shing with anger. ¡°You''re insulting my friend, the person who helped me be the man | am today.¡± | felt my anger rising to meet his. ¡°I won''t tolerate you talking about the people | care about like that!¡± he yelled. ¡°What about your mate?¡± | shot back, my voice rising to meet his. ¡°Doesn¡¯t she deserve. to be loved? What did she do to deserve this?¡± He fixed me with a hard stare, his eyes glittering with anger. ¡°It''s none of your business,¡± he said, his voice low and dangerous. ¡°But I¡¯m not going to sit here and let you talk about the people | love like that. Besides, we both know you don¡¯t know my and mate and all these things you are doing is because you are pained | am leaving you, [e) 80% you are hiding it trying to use my mate as a cover up.¡± | was at a loss for words. Was he really, | stood there, speechless, not knowing what to say or how to react? Was he really saying that he knew | loved him? | crossed the room in a few quick strides, my hand finding the door handle and wrenching it open. ¡°I''m worried about your mate,¡± | said, turning to face him, my voice shaking with emotion. ¡°Because | know how it feels to be rejected. Now get out of my room.¡± He looked at me, his eyes narrowed, his jaw clenched. ¡°Are you chasing me?¡± he asked, his voice low and dangerous. ¡°Get the hell out of my room,¡± | yelled, the hurt boiling over, spilling out of 1.me. anger a ¡°You''ll regret this, you know,¡± he said, his voice low and threatening. | could feel my anger turning to fear, and | took a step back. But he didn¡¯t leave. Instead, he stood there, his eyes cold and calcting, staring at me with an intensity that made my skin crawl. | had thought | knew him, but now | saw the true face of the ruthless Alpha, Kex that had been lurking just beneath the surface. ¡°Get out,¡± | screamed, my voice raw with emotion. ¡°I hate you!¡± His eyes shed with a mixture of hurt and anger, and he turned to leave, mming the door behind me. In a fit of anger, | grabbed the nearest object ¡ª a vase ¡ª and hurled it across the room. It shattered against the wall, the sound of breaking ss echoing through the space. | began to grab other things, tossing them to the ground, letting out my rage and frustration with each new crash and thud. | was furious at Kex, at Astel, and most of all, at myself. | had let myself believe that this time would be different, that Kex would be different from the men who had used and abandoned me before. But | was wrong. They were all the same. As | picked up a pillow, ready to hurl it to the ground, | noticed something underneath it. It was Emily¡¯s diary. | hadpletely forgotten about it in my anger. | hesitated for a moment, and then, with trembling hands, | opened it. As | leafed through the pages, my anger faded, reced by a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. | saw myself reflected in the words on the pages. Chapter 51 stop. My hands trembling, | turned to the next page, and what | saw there made my heart SEND GIFT Chapter 52 Chapter 52 Chapter 52. Nelly¡¯s POV. As | continued to read, the truth was slowly revealed. Emily had lied her brother was not Alpha Kex¡¯ste beta. She had lied to get close to him, to win his affection. | felt my stomach turn as | thought of the betrayal she hadmitted, both to Alpha Kex and to the pack. The feelings of hurt and anger that | had been carrying around for so long suddenly seemed insignificant in the face of this revtion. ¡°| can¡¯t believe it,¡± | whispered, the words barely audible. | walked into Alpha Kex¡¯s room without knocking, the diary clenched in my hand. He looked up at me in surprise, his eyes narrowing as he took in my expression. ¡°| didn¡¯t invite you in here,¡± he said, his voice like ice. ¡°| don¡¯t care,¡± | replied, my voice shaking. | threw the diary at him, and itnded at his feet with a thud. ¡°Read it,¡± | said, my voice shaking with emotion. He looked at me, then at the diary, and then back at me again. ¡°I don¡¯t have the energy for games right now,¡± he said, his voice cold and hard. ¡°Just get out.¡± | stood my ground, even as my heart pounded in my chest. ¡°I¡¯m neither ying games. nor going anywhere until you listen to me,¡± | said, my voice firm. ¡°I need to tell you. something, and it¡¯s important.¡± He let out a low groan, and | could see the frustration and anger in his eyes. ¡°Nelly, | don¡¯t care what you have to do.¡± He took a step towards me, his body tense. with rage. | stood my ground, refusing to back down. ¡°Just leave,¡± he said through gritted teeth. ¡°Get out of my sight now.¡± | shook my head, my hands shaking. ¡°I won¡¯t leave until you hear me out,¡± | said, my voice shaking but determined. ¡°Please, just listen.¡± He looked at me, his eyes dark and unreadable. Then, unexpected, he grabbed me by the arm and pulled me towards the door. ¡°Let go of me!¡± | cried out, but he only held on tighter, dragging me towards the door. Ill [e) 1047 Thu. LE FED | tried to pull away, but he was too strong. As we reached the middle of the sitting room, | knew | had to do something to get his attention. With all my strength, | bit down on his hand. He let out a howl of pain, dropping my arm and clutching at his hand. ¡°What the hell?¡± he eximed, his face contorted in pain and anger. | stood there, breathing hard, feeling the adrenaline coursing through my body. ¡°You think that | was ying games with you?¡± | said, my voice trembling. ¡°That diary belongs to Emily, and in it, she states that she¡¯s not yourte beta¡¯s sister. She uses the fact that she¡¯s yourte beta sister to get close to you.¡± Alpha Kex stared at me, his eyes wide with shock and disbelief. ¡°No,¡± he said, shaking his head. ¡°You''re lying. There¡¯s no way...¡± he started to say, but | cut him off. ¡°Nelly is the liar and Emily is the saint,¡± | said, my voice thick with disgust. ¡°Just check the diary, and you''ll see for yourself who¡¯s telling the truth.¡± Alpha Kex hesitated, then called to one of the guards, who was standing in the doorway. ¡°Bring me the diary from my room,¡± he said, his voice tight with emotion. The guard nodded and hurried off. As we waited for him to return, the silence was deafening. | could feel my heart pounding in my chest, my whole body tense with. anticipation. his cyc He looked at me, hard, his jaw clenched. ¡°If | find out that you''re lying to me, Nelly, I''ll have to cross a line that | never thought | would.¡± His tone was low and threatening, and a shiver ran down my spine. | crossed my arms over my chest, meeting his gaze defiantly. ¡°What if I¡¯m not lying?¡± | asked, my voice trembling. ¡°What then?¡± He remained silent, his foot tapping against the floor, his eyes never leaving mine. The tension in the air was thick, suffocating.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. The guard returned, bowing as he handed the diary to Alpha Kex. He kept his eyes on me as he took it, his gaze heavy and probing. ¡°Are you lying to me, Nelly?¡± he asked, his voice low and dangerous. ¡°Just tell me the truth, and we can put an end to all this madness.¡± | took a deep breath, trying to steady myself. ¡°You want the truth?¡± | said, my voice tight with emotion. ¡°Just read the diary.¡± He hesitated, his hands tightening around the book. Finally, he opened it, his eyes. scanning the pages intently. ¡ã | watched as Alpha Kex¡¯s eyes carefully scanned each page, his expression growing more. and more tense with each passing moment. Then, | noticed movement out of the corner of my eye. Aisha and Harry had emerged from the stairs and were making their way towards me. ¡°What''s happening?¡± Aisha asked, her voice low. | could feel her concern, her hand resting lightly on my shoulder. ¡°Emily is not thete beta¡¯s sister,¡± | murmured, my gaze still fixed on Alpha Kex. Aisha¡¯s eyes widened, and she nced at Harry, who looked equally stunned. ¡°Emily!¡± Alpha Kex roared, dropping the book and running up the stairs. We all followed, our footsteps echoing in the hall. He reached Emily¡¯s room, flinging open the door. Emilyy on the bed, her face pale and peaceful, her eyes closed. ¡°Emily!¡± Alpha Kex called again, his voice filled with rage. ¡°She can¡¯t wake up now,¡± | said, my voice shaking. ¡°How? Why?¡± Alpha Kex asked, his voice full of confusion and hurt. ¡°| had to drug her to steal her diary,¡± | said, my voice shaking. Aisha moved towards me, taking my hands in hers. ¡°Everything will be all right,¡± she said, her voice soothing. Alpha Kex continued to pace, his face clouded with worry. ¡°How long will she be like. this?¡± he asked, his voice hoarse. ¡°| don¡¯t know,¡± | said, my heart aching for him. ¡°Thirty minutes? An hour? A day?¡± Alpha Kex asked. | was about to respond when Harry ced his hands on Alpha Kex¡¯s shoulders. ¡°Be calm,¡± he said, his voice low and steady. Alpha Kex shook his head, his body still trembling. ¡°I can¡¯t be calm,¡± he said, his voice thick with emotion. ¡°She lied to me, and now she¡¯s lying here, sleeping peacefully. How can | be calm when all of this is happening? Harry¡¯s gaze was unwavering. ¡°I know it¡¯s hard, but you can¡¯t change what¡¯s already happened. All you can do is to wait until when she wakes up.¡± Alpha Kex looked at Emily and sighed, he leaned his back against the wall, his head. falling to his hands. [e) BO% Suddenly, Emily began to cough, her body convulsing as she struggled to breathe. ¡°Water!¡± | called out, rushing to the bedside table. | grabbed a ss and hurried back to her side, holding it to her lips. She gulped down. the water, her body shaking. As she settled, her eyes fluttered open. ¡°Who... are you?¡± Alpha Kex asked, his voice barely a whisper. Ha Chapter 53 Chapter 53 Chapter 53.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Emily¡¯s POV. | looked up, my heart beating rapidly. Kex¡¯s expression was unreadable, his face like stone. | need to think of something. ¡°Kex, | think someone drugged me,¡± | said, forcing my voice to shake. Kex¡¯s eyes. narrowed, his expression fierce. ¡°Emily,¡± he said, the name like a curse on his lips. ¡°Who the hell are you?¡± His voice was. a low growl, and | felt a shiver run down my spine. | looked from Kex to Nelly and Aisha, who both had sly smiles on their faces. My heart was pounding in my chest, my breath coming in short gasps. ¡°Emily,¡± Kex¡¯s voice boomed, echoing in the room. | flinched, my body tensing with fear. ¡°For thest time,¡± he said, his voice low and dangerous, ¡°who the hell are you?¡± | swallowed hard, my throat dry and tight. | felt like | was drowning, suffocating under the weight of the question. | stammered, ¡°I don¡¯t know what you''re talking about.¡± | watched as Kex dragged a chair over and sat down, his feet tapping against the floor. His eyes zed with fury, and | felt my palms grow sweaty. ¡°Look at me,¡± hemanded, his voice hard and unyielding. My eyes met his, and | felt a shiver run down my spine. | had never seen him like this. before, so intense and focused, his entire being focused on me. ¡°Who are you?¡± he demanded, his voice shaking with rage. ¡°Where the hell did youe from?¡± | stammered, ¡°I already told you, I¡¯m yourte beta¡¯s sister. We''re from the Blue Moon pack.¡± Kex stood up suddenly, causing the chair to tter to the floor. Nelly ced a hand on his chest. ¡°Rx,¡± she soothed. | rolled my eyes, annoyed by her attempts to pacify him. | wanted to hit her, to make her understand how furious | was. [e) 80% ¡°I''m trying to stay calm,¡± Kex said through gritted teeth, ¡°but she¡¯s not making it easy Nelly ced a hand on his shoulder. ¡°You need to rx,¡± she said, her voice soothing. my Kex ran his hands through his hair, his eyes fixed on me with disgust. | felt checks grow hot with shame and anger. | wanted to defend myself, to make him understand, but | couldn¡¯t find the words. He turned to Harry and said something | couldn¡¯t hear. Harry took something from his pocket and handed it to Kex. Kex turned back to me, his eyes zing with rage. He flung the object at me, and | caught it in my hands, looking down at it confused. It was my diary, and it was unlocked. | reached up to my neck, feeling for the chain that held the key. It was there. My mind reeled as the memories flooded back. | had seen Nelly in my room, but | hadn¡¯t suspected anything. Aisha¡¯s words echoed in my head, ¡°She¡¯s drunk.¡± ¡°Speak up, or has the cat got your tongue?¡± Kex roared, his voice filled with fury. ¡°Kex.....¡± |opened my mouth to speak, but he cut me off. ¡°It''s Alpha Kex to you,¡± he snapped, his eyes zing. | was taken aback. | had never heard him so angry, somanding. | was at a loss for words, unsure of what to do. | didn¡¯t want to upset him any further, but | also didn¡¯t want to submit to his demands. Kex raised his hand to his face, his fingers rubbing his temple. He seemed to be trying to keep his temper in check. ¡°You''re not myte beta¡¯s sister,¡± he said, his voice low and dangerous. | nodded, tears forming in my eyes. | had been so close to him. ¡°I¡¯m sorry,¡± | said, my voice quivering. ¡°I didn¡¯t mean to deceive you. | just wanted to be close to you, to feel like | had a lover again.¡± He sighed, his shoulders sagging. He looked so tired, so worn out. ¡°Enough of this nonsense,¡± he said, his voice like a whip crack. 4 He dragged a chair over and sat down in front of me, his hands clenched into fists. ¡°How do | know you''re not the one who killed my beta?¡± he demanded, his eyes boring into mine. I shook my head, my voice quavering as | defended myself. ¡°No, | would never do that. I¡¯m incapable of murder. | just wanted to be close to you, to feel like | had a lover again. | swear, | didn¡¯t do it,¡± He leaned forward, studying my face intently. TIE THU. 2 Feb-G ¡°How did you know where to find myte beta?¡± Kex asked, his tone using. | took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves. ¡°I''m from the same pack where the a took ce,¡± | said, my voice trembling. ¡°I saw your beta trying to cross the border, and he was shot with an arrow. | thought if | used him as an advantage, | could get close to the one person I¡¯ve always loved.¡± | looked up at Kex, searching his face for any sign ofpassion. But all | saw was anger and mistrust. ¡°Did my beta ever tell you hisst wish was for me to be with his sister?¡± Kex asked, his voice low and dangerous. | shook my head, unable to speak. ¡°The truth is, | found him dead,¡± | finally managed to say, my voice a mere whisper. ¡°He didn¡¯t know me. | only knew about him going to meet her from his belongings.¡± | looked at Kex, my eyes pleading with him to believe me. But the look on his face told me he didn¡¯t. He was seething, his foot tapping impatiently. ¡°Please,¡± | said, my voice trembling. He looked up at me, his eyes now red with anger. | swallowed hard, trying to keep my fear from showing. ¡°Where are his belongings?¡± he demanded. | hesitated, my hands trembling in myp. ¡°I-I... | trailed off, unable to form the words. ¡°Answer me!¡± he barked, his voice echoing in the silence of the room. | looked down at my hands, unable to meet his eyes. ¡°I-I burnt them,¡± | whispered, my voice so faint it was barely audible.. ¡°You burnt what?¡± Aisha asked, her voice sharp. Alpha Kex stood up abruptly, his chair falling over as he stormed out of the room. | looked up, my eyes pleading for him to stay. But his gaze was fixed on Harry, his jaw clenched in fury. ¡°Lock her up,¡± he said, his voice harsh. I sank to my knees, my tears flowing freely. ¡°Please, Alpha,¡± | begged, my voice barely at whisper. But my pleas were met with silence. He turned and left the room without a backward nce, | sank to the floor, my body shaking with sobs. [e) BOXI Chapter 53 n As Harry moved towards me, | begged, ¡°Please help me. | love him, | swear | didn¡¯t kill his beta. Please!¡± Yet Harry didn¡¯t say a word. He simply grabbed me by the arm and began to drag me away. | struggled, my voice rising in panic, ¡°No, please, stop!¡± Nelly¡¯s voice rang out like a gunshot in the silence, ¡°Stop!¡± Harry froze, his grip on my arm loosening. | looked up at him, my heart pounding in my chest. What would happen now? & Chapter 54 Chapter 54 Chapter 54 Chapter 54. Nelly¡¯s POV. | marched straight up to her and spat in her face. She recoiled, wiping the spit off with the back of her hand. She looked at me with pure disgust. ¡°If | find out you had anything to do with my brother¡¯s death, | will personally chop your head off,¡± | said, my voice shaking with rage.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. ¡°You are not his sister,¡± Emily said, her eyes cold and calcting. ¡°Harry, get her out of here,¡± | ordered. Harry grabbed her by the arm and began to drag her from the room. She struggled, but he was too strong. ¡°You can¡¯t do this,¡± she screamed. | walked numbly back to our room, and Aisha pulled me into a tight embrace. | buried my face in her chest and sobbed, the grief and anger pouring out of me. ¡°He wanted toe home,¡± | said, my voice raw with emotion. ¡°And then he was killed, just like that.¡± Aisha didn¡¯t say anything, just held me close as | cried, her fingers gently stroking my hair. After a while, my sobs began to quiet, and | pulled away, my eyes red and swollen. Aisha looked at me with suchpassion and concern. ¡°Are you okay?¡± she asked, her voice etched with concern. ¡°| don¡¯t know,¡± | said, sinking onto the bed. ¡°I don¡¯t know if | can ever be okay again.¡± | thought of the years of separation, of everything | had missed, all the time that had been stolen from us. ¡°| always wished that one day we would be able to reunite, to catch up on all the things we had missed. And now...¡± My voice trailed off, my throat tight with emotion. ¡°Shh! You will be fine,¡± she said, her voice pulling soothing. ¡°You can heal,¡± Aisha said, her voice soft but firm. ¡°It will take time, but you can heal. And we will be here for you, every step, | promise.¡± She muttered, pulling me into a hug. As | hugged Aisha, my memories of my brother came flooding back. We used to y together, our wolf forms tearing through the forest, racing each other. He was always. faster, his wolf stronger than mine. And he never let me forget it, always teasing me Chapter 54 with his superior speed. But | had always admired him, had always looked up to him. | let out a soft, sadugh. as | remembered him, and Aisha pulled back to look at me. ¡°What is it?¡± she asked. ¡°| was just remembering when my brother and | used to y,¡± | said, a bittersweet smile on my face. Aisha stood up and poured me a ss of water. | reached for it, but before | could bring it to my lips, the door burst open. Alpha Kex strode in, his expression unreadable. His hands were sped behind his back, and he looked from Aisha to me. Aisha bowed her head, giving him a deferential nod before slipping out of the room, leaving me alone with the Alpha. The tension in the air was thick, almost suffocating. Alpha Kex¡¯s gaze was unwavering. | feltpelled to break the silence. ¡°Please, you don¡¯t have to treat me any differently,¡± | said, my voice quiet but firm. ¡°I¡¯m still Nelly, and | don¡¯t need to be treated like some kind of delicate flower. | can take care of myself.¡± Still, he said nothing. | raised my head to meet his gaze, and | saw nothing but imprable steel. He didn¡¯t move, didn¡¯t speak, simply looked at me with an intensity that left me breathless. | took a sip of water, trying to calm my racing heart. ¡°Sorry,¡± he said, and | nearly choked on my water. He rushed to my side, patting me on the back as | coughed and spluttered. ¡°Are you okay?¡± he asked, his eyes full of concern. | nodded, my hand raised in a gesture to show I was fine. ¡°I''m so sorry,¡± he apologized again. | nodded, taking a deep breath to calm my racing heart. ¡°You shouldn''t apologize,¡± | said softly. ¡°| wasn¡¯t offended by anything you said before.¡± He cleared his throat, his gaze fixed on the floor. ¡°I was just... trying to do what | thought myte beta would have wanted. | never knew it was all a lic.¡± I gave him a weak smile. ¡°Myte brother would be happy knowing how much you. cared about him. And | know he would understand why you believed her.¡± He nodded, his expression pensive. ¡°I just wish | had known sooner,¡± he said, his voice heavy with regret. [e) 80%) ¡°May | go to the ce where my brother was buried?¡± | asked. ¡°Of course,¡± Alpha Kex replied. ¡°Why wouldn''t you be able to?¡± | took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves. ¡°I want to go now,¡± | muttered, my tune firm. anda | stood up and went to the bedroom to change. | picked out a simple ck gown scarf to cover my hair. | changed quickly and then came out to find Alpha Kex had disappeared. ¡°Where did he go?¡± | wondered aloud. | looked around, but there was no sign of him. | was about to open the door when Alpha Kex walked in. He was dressed all in ck, his face grim and serious. ¡°Ready?¡± he asked. | nodded, and we joined hands as we stepped outside.. The air was crisp, the sun was dim. | stared out the window as we drove, lost in my thoughts. Along the way, we stopped at a florist¡¯s shop and picked up some flowers. As we drove, | began to tremble with emotion. When we reached the graveside, | knelt down and ced the flowers before the headstone. ¡°Hey brother,¡± | said, my voice quavering. ¡°Little Nelly is here.¡± Tears welled up in my eyes as | spoke. ¡°I never imagined I¡¯d be talking to you like this. | guess you are now with mama and papa,¡± | continued, the words catching in my throat. ¡°Astel, my mate, rejected me.¡± Alpha Kex ced a hand on my shoulder, and | looked up and bittersweet smile. As | returned my gaze to the headstone, | let the tears flow freely. gave hima ¡°Guess who he rejected me for?¡± | said, my voiceced with bitterness. ¡°Shantel.¡± | let out a bitterugh, and Alpha Kex¡¯s hand tightened on my shoulder. ¡°The good thing is, Aisha is still with me,¡± | continued. ¡°She¡¯s more than a best friend. She¡¯s like a sister. She even rejected her mate toe here with me. We heard that Kex was a ruthless man, and she wanted to make sure he didn¡¯t hurt me even though she wasn¡¯t powerful. | miss all of you, Why....did...¡± My voice trailed off as the tears flowed freely. | was unable to speak, my words trapped. in my throat. | simply stood there, tears flowing down my face. Alpha Kex gently helped me to my feet, and | found myself sobbing uncontrobly. He pulled me into a tight hug, and | clung to him, my tears soaking his shirt. Chapter 55 Chapter 55 Chapter 55 Chapter 55. Nelly¡¯s POV. Kex let go of me and sank to his knees beside the grave, his head bowed in shame. ¡°I¡¯m so sorry,¡± he whispered, his voice cracking with emotion. ¡°I don¡¯t know if you can ever forgive me.¡± | ced my hands on his shoulders, and he looked up at me, his eyes red.. ¡°It''s not your fault,¡± | said softly, my heartbreaking for him. ¡°You have to forgive yourself.¡± He shook his head, his brow furrowed in anguish. ¡°How can |?¡± he asked, his voice barely audible. ¡°| wiped you with these very hands,¡± he said, his voice breaking. ¡°I''ve said cruel things to you.¡± He started to protest, but | cut me off. ¡°And yet, you apologized,¡± | said, pressing his shoulders. ¡°Even before you knew | was his sister.¡± | looked at him, trying to smile. He stood up, and we embraced again. As we stood there, the rain began to fall, the drops soaking us to the bone. Kex quickly removed his suit jacket and wrapped it around my shoulders, and we ran back to the car, running breathless. As we jumped into the back seat, | let out a sigh of relief. ¡°Are you okay?¡± he asked, his eyes full of concern. | nodded, my heart still racing from the run. ¡°Just a little bit cold,¡± | said, shivering slightly. He gave my hand a squeeze, his fingers warm against mine. | turned to face him, and as our eyes met, something shifted between us. The surrounding air grew heavy, charged with a new kind of energy. Without thinking, | leaned forward and kissed him. His lips were soft and warm, and as we kissed, | felt myself melt into him. Our tongues tangled, fighting for dominance. My head swam, and | felt my whole bodye alive, as if every nerve ending was on fire. | let out a moan, lost at the moment, and he responded by pulling me even closer. Before | knew it, he had me in his arms, holding me tightly as we kissed. ¡°You drive me crazy,¡± he whispered between kisses. |ughed, my breathing in short gasps. | fumbled with the buttons of his shirt, and [e) 10:48 Thu = FE he helped me remove it. The rain pounded against the roof of the car, but we didn¡¯t notice. All | could focus on was him, and the way he made me feel. He leaned in and began to kiss my neck, his lips soft and insistent. | bit my lip, trying to keep my moans from escaping, but it was no use. His tongue traced the outline of my ear, sending shivers down my spine.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. He slipped a hand under my shirt, cupping my breast through my gown. | closed my eyes, lost in the sensations, my body aching for more. ¡°Please,¡± | whispered, my voice hoarse with need. He leaned in, his lips brushing my ear as he whispered, ¡°What are you begging for?¡± ¡°Please,¡± | begged again, my voice hoarse. | couldn''t take it anymore. ¡°Please touch me.¡± That was all the encouragement he needed. He slid my gown down, stopping it at my waist, and removed my bra. His eyes locked with mine as his hands caressed my bare skin, his touch sending shockwaves through my body. He took one of my breasts in his hand, his thumb brushing my nipple, sending a jolt of electricity through me. | bit my lip, my body tensing with desire. Our eyes met, and | was lost in his gaze. | felt like | was falling, spinning out of control, and | loved it. He brought his mouth to my breast, his tongue teasing my nipple. | let out a low moan that turned into a cry of pleasure. | didn¡¯t care if anyone could hear us. | only cared about him, about this moment. ¡°Ahhhh!uhhhhhg!¡± | moaned out really loud. As | opened my eyes, he whispered, ¡°That¡¯s it. | want to hear you.¡± And | knew | couldn¡¯t hold back any longer. As he bit and sucked on my nipples, | felt a wave of pleasure wash over me. | couldn¡¯t help but grind against him, and | felt him harden against me. | knew | had the power to drive him wild, and | loved it. As | pulled his shirt down, | saw a look of hunger in his eyes, and | knew | had him right where | wanted him. | smiled, feeling victorious. | trailed my lips down his chest, kissing and licking his skin as he moaned in pleasure. | relished the feel of his body against mine, and | ground myself harder against him. ¡°Nel...ly,¡± he moaned, his voice low and rough. | looked up at him, and he was staring at me, his eyes burning with need. | felt powerful, like | could have anything | wanted. Suddenly, he pushed me back, and | hit the steering wheel, making the horn re. But neither of us noticed. He slid his hand down my pants, and | gasped as he found me, 10:48 Thu, 22 Feb GG - Chapter 55 wet and ready. ¡°You''re so wet for me,¡± he whispered, his voice low and seductive. 80% | couldn''t speak, could only stare at him, feeling my whole bodye alive under his touch. | waspletely at his mercy, and | loved it. His fingers slid inside me, and | arched my back, moaning. He pumped in and out, in a slow, steady rhythm that drove me crazy. ¡°Kex,¡± | said, my voice pleading. ¡°Please.¡± | knew | was giving him exactly what he wanted total control ¡ª but | didn¡¯t care. | just wanted him, wanted to feel his touch, his kiss, everything. | was his, and | never wanted it to end. He smiled, a sly, knowing smile, and then he pushed inside of me, unexpectedly, and | gasped in pleasure. He moved slowly at first, drawing out every sensation, every feeling. And then, suddenly, he increased his speed, and | moaned, unable to stop myself. | clutched at his shoulders, as he took me to the edge and then over, again and again. | lost all sense of time, of ce, of everything but him and the way he made me feel. | was his, and | never wanted it to end. His movements became faster and faster, and his lips crushed against mine, as | kissed him back, moaning into his mouth. The sensations overwhelmed me, and | felt myself losing control, my body trembling as he took me to the brink. And then | was there, lost in a sea of pleasure, my senses overwhelmed by the feeling of him, inside and out. | waspletely his, and | never wanted it to end. | felt my body begin to tremble, on the edge of climax. ¡°I¡¯m about to....¡± | moaned, and he leaned in and whispered, ¡°cum. Cum for me, baby.¡± And that was all it took. My body obeyed, and | came, my senses overwhelmed. | slid back into the passenger seat, exhausted and breathless. | can¡¯t believe | just made out with Kex in the car, a few miles away from my brother¡¯s grave. Kex is driving me crazy. fii) SEND GIFT Chapter 56 Chapter 56 Chapter 56 Chapter 56. Nelly¡¯s POV. | was sitting on the edge of my bed when the door to my room opened. | turned to see Kex standing there, a tray of food in his hands. | smiled, but then | felt a twinge of guilt. ¡°You don¡¯t have to treat me differently,¡± | said, my voice quiet. He set the tray down on the bedside table and walked over to me. ¡°And who says I¡¯m treating you differently?¡± he asked, raising an eyebrow. | looked up at him, unsure of what to say. | said nothing, my eyes fixed on my drawing, as | tried to hide my emotions. Kex came closer, and | could feel his presence, his warmth radiating from him. ¡°This is beautiful,¡± he said, his voice low. | swallowed hard, Kex hand found mine, and he gave it a gentle squeeze. | felt my eyes fill with tears, but | blinked them away, determined not to cry. | sat there, frozen, my eyes fixed on the drawing of my brother and me. | felt Kex¡¯s presence behind me, his warmth radiating from him.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. ¡°Do you want to hang this up?¡± he asked, and | nodded. ¡°| want to be able to see him every day,¡± | said, my voice breaking. ¡°That¡¯s fine,¡± he said, squeezing my hand tighter. ¡°I''ll hang it up for you.¡± | felt a wave of gratitude wash over me, and | turned to him, giving him a small smile. ¡°Thank you,¡± | said, the words barely a whisper. Kex stood up and walked over to the portrait. He picked it up carefully, then climbed on a chair, hanging it on the wall above my bed. | watched him, a single tear sliding down my check. He climbed back down from the chair, then walked over to me. He wiped the tear from my cheek, then leaned down, his lips brushing my forehead in a soft kiss. Then he pulled me into his arms, and | sank into his embrace, letting the emotions wash over 1. me. | cried, letting out all the emotions | had been holding in for so long. After a few minutes, | started to feel a bit calmer, and | pulled away from his embrace. Kex helped. me sit on the bed, then passed me a cup of water. | drank it, grateful for the cool, Wl #2:80% refreshing liquid. He looked at me, his eyes full of concern. ¡°Are you sure you want to keep the portrait?¡± he asked. | nodded. ¡°I will be fine,¡± | said, though | wasn¡¯t sure if | was convincing him or myself. ¡°Fine,¡± he said, giving me a small smile. | cleared my throat, trying to get my voice to work again. ¡°How did my brother end up. here?¡± | asked, my voice barely above a whisper. Alpha Kex took a deep breath, and | could see him choosing his words carefully. ¡°After the war, your brother was brought here as a captive,¡± he said. ¡°I was lonely, and whenever | was bored, | would notice that he would do silly things to try to cheer me up. Over time, we became friends, and | made him my beta. He was my backbone, the only person whoever showed me love and kindness.¡± | nodded, my eyes stinging with tears. | didn¡¯t know how to feel. Should | be angry with him, or not? ¡°| don¡¯t know whether to be angry at you or not,¡± | said, my voice breaking. | looked at Kex, searching his face for an answer. But his expression was unreadable, and | couldn''t tell what he was thinking. ¡°| had vowed to deal with the person who had separated my family from me,¡± 1 continued, my voice barely a whisper. ¡°But now | don¡¯t even know what to do.¡± Kex¡¯s brow furrowed. He stood up, and reached into his pocket, pulling out a dagger. He held it out to me, and | took it, my hand shaking. | looked at him, my heart racing. ¡°What''s this?¡± | asked, my voice barely audible. ¡°Slit my arms,¡± he said, his voice calm. ¡°What?¡± | said, shocked. ¡°| don¡¯t want you to feel remorseful,¡± he said. ¡°I was part of those people who fought the war, and you had vowed to take revenge. So do it now.¡± | looked down at the dagger in my hand, then back at him. Without thinking, | threw the dagger away. ¡°What''s the meaning of all this?¡± | asked, my voice raw. ¡°Why are you doing this?¡± ¡°| was part of the warriors that fought the war, and | should be punished,¡± he said, his voice intense. 10) ¡°Yes, | had made a vow! But knowing my brother had lived a good and honorable life here, knowing how much he values you, | am sorry | can¡¯t do this.¡± | said, as | felt a swell of emotion inside me. He kept silent. | could feel my heart beating in my chest, and my palms were sweating. ¡°To me, | will always feel you have done me a favor,¡± he said, his voice steady. ¡°And | hate that.¡± | was silent for a moment, and then | spoke, ¡°Fine. You want to pay for your sins, right?¡± | asked. He hesitated, then nodded. ¡°Yes,¡± he said, his voice barely audible. ¡°Then I''ll tell you how,¡± | said. He looked at me, and | saw something like hope in his cycs. My eyes zed with fury as | spoke. ¡°You will help me find the person who killed my brother,¡± | said, my voice ringing with conviction. ¡°Whoever it is whether it¡¯s your mate or Harry or anyone else you will let me slit their throat.¡± Kex looked at me, his expression unreadable. He seemed to be calcting the cost of what | was asking for. Finally, he held out his hand. ¡°A deal,¡± he said. | looked down at his hand, then back at him. | reached out and shook. his hand. ¡°Deal,¡± | said, my voice barely audible. I sat back down, my mind a jumble of thoughts and emotions. | felt consumed by a mix of hatred, fear, and anger. The person who killed my brother should be watching their back because | would slit their throat and cut out their eyes if that¡¯s what it took. | could feel my body trembling, my breathing in short, shallow gasps. | knew what | had to do, and | was terrified. Suddenly, | felt a hand on mine. | looked up, and it was Kex. He was sitting beside me, his eyes full of concern. ¡°It will be fine,¡± he said, his voice calm and steady. | nodded, unable to find my voice. Kex picked up the tray of food and handed it to me. ¡°Eat,¡± he said. ¡°Your food is getting cold.¡± | took the tray and began to eat, my appetite. returning in small bites. | could feel my body calming down, my breathing slowing, my heartbeat steadying. As | ate, | felt Kex¡¯s gaze on me. It was intense, but | didn¡¯t look up. | couldn¡¯t bring myself to meet his eyes, | just kept shoving the food into my mouth, my mind too preupied to focus on anything else. But then Alpha Kex spoke, and his words made me choke on my fii) SEND GIFT 10) Chapter 57 Chapter 57 Chapter 57 Chapter 57. Kex¡¯s POV. | stared at her, my gaze intense and unblinking. ¡°Do you still want Astel?¡± | asked, my voice low and serious. She choked on her food, coughing hard. | quickly passed her a cup of water, and she gulped it down, hitting her chest with her fist. She set the cup down and looked at me, her eyes calcting. ¡°What kind of question is that?¡± she asked, her voice breathless. | met her gaze, unflinching. ¡°A serious one,¡± | said. ¡°What''s your concern with me and my rejected mate?¡± she asked, rolling her eyes. ¡°| just want to know whether you¡¯ve moved on or not,¡± | said trying to make my voice sound hard. But | didn¡¯t smile. ¡°I don¡¯t see why it''s any of your business,¡± she said, her voice teasing. I let out a heavy sigh. ¡°It¡¯s just that every time there¡¯s even the smallest opportunity, you bring up Astel. It¡¯s weird to me because he never cared about you,¡± | said, my voice rising with frustration. She let out a softugh. ¡°It¡¯s funny how you think | should just ept my rejection and move on like that,¡± she said, her voice tinged with sadness. She gave me a small, sad smile. ¡°I guess it¡¯s not that easy for me.¡± ¡°Why, Nelly?¡± | said, my voice rising with irritation. ¡°Why do you care about him so much? He¡¯s moved on, he¡¯s with Shantel now. She shook her head, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. ¡°Do you have any idea how many times I¡¯ve asked myself what''s wrong with me that made him reject me?¡± she said, her voice shaking. ¡°Do you have any idea of the humiliation | felt that day? How can | just move on?¡± she demanded, her voice rising high with emotion. ¡°There¡¯s nothing wrong with you,¡± | said, trying to reassure her. ¡°You''re perfect just the way you are.¡± But she justughed sadly. ¡°That¡¯s not what you said the first day we met,¡± she said, a hint of bitterness in her voice. ¡°You told me | needed to lose weight, remember?¡± | felt my face grow hot with shame. | wished | could turn back the hands of time, take Ill back that statement. ¡°| was wrong.¡± | said, my voice thick with regret. ¡°I¡¯m so sorry.¡± ¡°It''s okay,¡± she said, waving her hand dismissively. lywConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org . I But | could tell she was still hurt by | sat there, not knowing what to say. watched her eat, her eyes far away, her thoughts a jumble of confusion. A part of me. wanted to take her in my arms and tell her it would all be okay, but | knew that wasn¡¯t what she needed right now. | just needed to give her time to process her emotions. | stood up, the chair scraping against the floor. ¡°I''ll be in my room,¡± | said, my voice sounding t and hollow. She nodded, still not looking at me. | could tell she was lost in her thoughts, trying to make sense of everything that had happened. | hesitated at the door, not wanting to leave her alone like this. But | knew | couldn¡¯t stay, not now. | turned and left, my mind a jumble of emotions and thoughts. | walked away, my mind racing. | decided | needed to talk to Emily, to get her side of the story. | made my way to the cell, my anger growing with every step. When | saw her, sitting there with a smug look on her face, | wanted to strangle her. How could | have believed all her lies? She was just a maniptive, conniving woman who would do anything to get what she wanted. As | approached the cell, the guards bowed their heads and opened the door for me. | stepped inside, and the door closed behind me with a heavy thud. Emily stood up, and | could see the smug look on her face falter for just a moment before she reced it with a sad, tear¡ªstained expression. She began to sob, and | started to circle her, my footsteps echoing in the small room. | could hear her breathing quicken, her chest rising and falling rapidly. | stopped in front of her and raised her chin with my finger, forcing her to meet my gaze. | watched as she swallowed hard, her eyes full of fear and uncertainty. | cleared my throat, trying to steady my voice. ¡°I''m not going to hurt you,¡± | said, my words ringing with authority. ¡°But you need to tell me the truth. Who killed myte beta?¡± | demanded, my voice cold and hard. | waited for her answer, knowing that it could change everything. ¡°|-I don¡¯t know anything about his death,¡± she stammered, her voice quivering with fear. But | had no patience for her games. ¡°I don¡¯t have time for this,¡± | growled, my ws. Ill [e) 10:48 22 FE digging into her skin. She winced, her eyes wide with pain and fear. ¡°Speak!¡± | roared, my voice booming in the small cell. She closed her eyes, as if trying to block out the world around her. | could feel my ws. digging deeper, and | realized | was hurting her. But | was desperate for answers, and | couldn''t stop myself. Emily¡¯s face crumpled, and she let out a sob. ¡°Il swear | don¡¯t know anything, Alpha Kex,¡± she cried. | let go of her, and she fell to the floor, her shoulders shaking with sobs. | was unable to bring myself to look at her, my anger boiling over. | turned away from her, and called out to the guard. ¡°Get a doctor in here,¡± | said, my voice cold and clipped. The guard hurried to obey, leaving me alone with Emily. Emily¡¯s wails filled the small cell, and | couldn¡¯t help but feel a pang of sympathy for her. But at the same time, | was annoyed that she knew something about myte beta. | paced the cell, my thoughts racing as | watched her. | knew she had to be hiding something, and | was determined to find out what it was. | stopped in front of her, looming over her as she sobbed on the floor. ¡°You''re the one who¡¯s making me do this,¡± | said, my voice breaking with frustration. ¡°Just tell me what you know.¡± She shook her head, her eyes wide with fear. ¡°I don¡¯t know anything, my lord,¡± she sobbed. ¡°When | found him, he was already dead.¡± | felt my heart sink as she spoke, and | struck the floor in anger. She flinched at the sound. The door to the cell opened, and a doctor entered. ¡°Attend to her,¡± | said, my voice cold. | turned and walked away. My hands were bleeding, but | couldn¡¯t feel the pain. | walked past Nelly¡¯s room, and | could hear her sobs through the door. | was about to open it when | heard Aisha¡¯s voice. ¡°Why are you still hanging on to Astel¡¯s rejection?¡± she asked, her voice full of concern. It was then that it hit me Nelly had not felt our mate bond because she had not formally epted Astel rejection. My heart sank as the realization washed over me. Chapter 58 Chapter 58 Chapter 58 Chapter 58. Astel POV. The guard bowed his head and left the room, closing the door behind him. | let out a sigh of relief and rxed in the chair. The past few days had been hectic, filled with meetings and negotiations. | had been trying to form alliances with some powerful packs, but for some reason, they all kept rejecting my offers. | was starting to feel frustrated and a bit anxious. | needed to make these alliances. work, or else my pack would be at a disadvantage. 1 chewed on the end of my pen, staring at the paper in front of me. The thought of considering Alpha Kex pack looked terrifying, and | couldn¡¯t help but feel a little afraid. | tried to push the thought of Nelly and Aisha out of my mind. | couldn¡¯t care less about either of them. What mattered was my pack and our safety. | had to do whatever it took to keep us safe. | needed toe up with a new n, or else my pack would be at risk. | had to find a way to get these packs on my side, without having to resort to asking Alpha Kex for help. He was a ruthless leader, and | knew he would demand something in return for his assistance. | needed to find a way to gain the upper hand, to give myself some leverage. But what could | do? | wracked my brain, trying to think of something, anything that would give me an advantage. | sat there, racking my brain for ideas, but nothing came to me. Finally, | decided to ask Carl for help. | stood up and headed for his room, but as | approached, | heard moans.ing from inside. | hesitated, not wanting to interrupt whatever was going on in there. | decided not to disturb them, and turned to walk away. But then I heard a familiar voice, one that | knew all too well. My heart started racing, and | leaned my ear against the door, trying to hear better. | could hear the voice more clearly now, moaning and calling out a name. ¡°Harder... Carl,¡± she moaned out loud. It was Shantel, and she was calling for Carl. My world seemed to stop, as | stood there, breathe, like my heart was about to burst out of my chest. frozen. | felt like | cou. ¡°asc Then, without thinking, | opened the door. As | opened the door, the two figures on the bed scrambled to cover themselves with nkets. ¡°Who....¡± Carl began, turning to face me, anger in his ever But as he saw who it was, his words died in his throat. His eyes widened with fear, and he froze, unable to move. | stood there, feeling the same fear, the same shock and disbelief. | couldn¡¯t believe what | was seeing. What had | just walked in on? ¡°What the hell is this?!¡± | shouted, unable to control my rage. ¡°|... |ean exin,¡± Shantel stammered, but | cut her off. ¡°Exin what?¡± | asked, my voice rising with every word. ¡°That | caught you sleeping. with my best friend? You cheated on me!¡± | yelled, and she kept her gaze lowered, avoiding my eyes. ¡°Answer me!¡± | screamed, and she finally looked up, her eyes meeting mine. But it was Carl who spoke next. ¡°Don¡¯t talk to her,¡± he said, his voice firm. ¡°Speak to me. She is innocent.¡± | stared at him, dumbfounded. Was he really trying to defend her? Did he really think | would believe her? ¡°Are you kidding me?¡± | asked, my disbelief clear in my voice. ¡°You expect me to believe that? But | don¡¯t have time for this,¡± | said, my anger turning to disgust. | fixed my gaze on Shantel. ¡°You''re a traitor, a whore,¡± | said, my voice cold and hard. ¡°You lied to me, and | believed you. | rejected Nelly just because of you, because you told me she was evil, that she was a curse, that¡¯s why our parents died, and her brother went missing.¡± | could feel my voice rising, my wordsing out in a roar. ¡°And all this time, you were lying to me. You were sleeping with my best friend!¡± ¡°It''s not what it looks like,¡± she pleaded, her voice shaking. But | wasn¡¯t going to fall for her excuses. ¡°Don''t tell me that,¡± | snapped, my voice icy cold. ¡°If you say that again, | swear I''ll. strangle you with my bare hands and feed your corpse to the rogues.¡± My words were harsh, and | could see the fear in her eyes. ¡°What is it | haven¡¯t done for you?¡± | asked, my voice tight with emotion. ¡°I¡¯ve provided everything you wanted, I¡¯ve gone as far as making you my Luna.¡± | regret every bit of it now, | had given her everything, and she had betrayed me. How could she do this to me? ¡°I''m sorry,¡± she pleaded, her voice shaking. But | was beyond the point of forgiveness. 79% ¡°Can sorry change anything?¡± | asked, my voice tight with anger. She was silent, and | could feel my irritation rising. ¡°How long has this been going on?¡± | demanded, but no one answered. | paced the room, my frustration mounting. Finally, | couldn¡¯t take it anymore. ¡°Can someone please answer me?¡± | said, my voice weary and thin. | needed an answer, and | needed it. Noy. ¡°The day that Aisha and Nelly left,¡± Shantel muttered. | turned to look at Carl. My anger was bubbling over, and | could barely contain it. ¡°You bastard!¡± | yelled, pping him hard across the face. He staggered back, looking shocked and hurt. | realized that he must have been my best friend once, but | could see why Aisha had left him so easily. He was a liar and a cheat, and he had betrayed me in the worst way possible. | couldn¡¯t forgive him, not after what he had done. ¡°You''re a coward,¡± | said, my voice shaking with anger. ¡°I consoled you every day when Aisha rejected you, and this is how you repay me?¡± | struck him again, my anger boiling over. Heughed, but it was a hollow, mockingugh. ¡°Are you in pain?¡± he asked, his voice dripping with venom. ¡°It¡¯s all your fault,¡± he said. | was confused, and | couldn¡¯t understand what he meant. ¡°What do you mean?¡± | asked, my voice trembling. ¡°If you hadn¡¯t sold Nelly to Alpha Kex, Aisha would still be here with me,¡± he said, his voice raw with pain. ¡°She wouldn¡¯t have rejected me.¡± | couldn''t believe what | was hearing. ¡°So you''re ming me?¡± | said, my voice shaking with anger. ¡°Is that why you cheated on me?¡± | lunged at him, ready to attack. Shantel tried to pull me away, but | was too strong. ¡°Someone help!¡± she screamed, and the door burst open. The guards dragged me from him, and | struggled against their grip. The guards let go of me, and | straightened my shirt, my heart still pounding in my chest. ¡°Lock these traitors up,¡± | ordered, my voice cold and hard. ¡°I turned and walked out of the room, my fists clenched at mysThis is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. sides. Chapter 59 Chapter 59 Chapter 59. BK979%#H Nelly¡¯s POV. Iy in bed, | knew | needed to do something, anything, to take my mind from things. So, | pushed myself up and out of bed, walking out of my room. The house was quiet, the only sound my footsteps made as | made my way down the hall. | wasn¡¯t sure where | was going, but | just knew I had to move, had to do something. As | turned a corner, | mmed into a hard chest, my head hitting something solid and warm. | looked up, meeting the steely gaze of Kex. His hands were bleeding, the blood staining his clothes. ¡°Jeez, what happened?¡± | asked, my eyes widening. But he didn¡¯t answer, his expression hard and unreadable. | looked him up and down, my gaze resting on his hands again. | was struck by how different he seemed, how cold. and closed off. | took him by the arm and dragged him to his room, grabbing a first aid kit from the bathroom. | sat him down and began to tend to his wounds, trying to get him to tell me what had happened. But he remained silent, his eyes fixed on the floor. ¡°Kex, please talk to me,¡± | begged. ¡°I just want to know what happened.¡± But he didn¡¯t say a word, his face set in stone. | sighed, continuing to clean his wounds. as he sat there, silent and still. Yet then, he grabbed my wrists, gently but firmly, pulling my hands away. ¡°Leave it,¡± he said, his voice low andmanding. | looked at him, my eyebrows raised in surprise. ¡°Kex, let me clean the wound,¡± | insisted. But he ignored me, repeating, ¡°Leave it.¡± | was about to protest, but then he growled, his eyes shing. | was taken aback by his sudden disy of anger, and | took my hands back, putting the first aid kit down. I stood up, my eyes still fixed on Kex. ¡°What the hell is going on?¡± | demanded, my voice shaking. But he didn¡¯t reply, his expression still cold and unreadable. ¡°Kex, talk to me,¡± | begged, my frustration mounting. ¡°Just leave, | want to be all by myself,¡± he said in a firm voice. 111 79% ¡°| won''t leave you like this.¡± | stood my ground, determined to help him, even if he didn¡¯t want my help. He was silent, his eyes fixed on some point beyond me. | could feel the tension in the. air, thick and heavy, and | felt a lump forming in my throat. ¡°Kex, tell me what¡¯s wrong? Why all this attitude?¡± | asked him, my voice quivering.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. Finally, he looked up at me, his eyes meeting mine. | saw a sh of sadness in his eyes, a raw vulnerability that | hadn''t expected. And then, slowly, he held out his hands to me, the wounds raw and bleeding. | knelt down beside him, gently taking his hands in mine. | began to dress the wounds, working slowly and carefully, all the while watching his face. He was silent, his expression unreadable. But | could feel a shift in the air, a slight softening of his posture. When | was finished, | stood up and put the first aid kit back in the bathroom. | pulled out a chair and sat in front of Kex, watching him closely. ¡°Did your mate hurt you?¡± | blurted out, unable to contain my curiosity. He looked at me, his expression surprised. ¡°Why would you ask something like that?¡± he asked, his voice filled with confusion. ¡°Because you''re acting like someone who¡¯s been betrayed, and | don¡¯t understand it,¡± 1 said, my words blunt and honest. He let out a long, tired sigh and sank down onto the bed, his back against the headboard. ¡°It''s not that she betrayed me,¡± he said, his voice heavy. He stared up at the ceiling, his eyes distant and sad. ¡°But she¡¯s in love with someone else,¡± he said, his voice breaking slightly. My heart sank, and | felt a rush of sympathy for him. ¡°That¡¯s terrible,¡± | said, my words. barely more than a whisper. ¡°That''s so bad, Kex.¡± He said nothing, but he let his hands fall to his face, hiding his eyes. ¡°Is she going to reject you?¡± | asked, my voice quiet. | knew rejection was a painful thing, something | was still struggling to move on from. | knew Astel had moved on, but | wondered if Carl had moved on as well. | looked up at Kex, who was staring at me, his eyes unreadable. ¡°| don¡¯t know,¡± he said, his voice heavy with sadness. ¡°I don¡¯t know if | can take rejection.¡± [e) The thought of him being rejected made my heart ache. | wanted to reach out to him, to tell him it would be okay, but | wasn¡¯t sure if that was true. | stood up from my chair and sat down beside him on the bed, taking his hands in mine. ¡°Trust me,¡± | said, my voice soft but firm. ¡°She won¡¯t reject you. Maybe she just needs some time to adjust. Try to be extra kind and patient with her. Show her the real you, the good side of you, not the ruthless Alpha Kex everyone seems to know.¡± | smiled at him, hoping to put him at ease. He let out a small chuckle. ¡°So you believe I¡¯m ruthless too, huh?¡± he asked, a glint of amusement in his eyes.. |ughed. ¡°Why wouldn''t | believe it? That¡¯s the reputation you have,¡± | said, teasing him a little. ¡°But | know you''re not really ruthless. You just need to show your mate the softer side of you, the romantic side. She doesn¡¯t know that side of you.¡± | traced my fingers across his chest, my touch gentle and light. He caught my hand, holding it in his hand. ¡°Whee romantic to you?¡± he asked, a small smirk on his face. ¡°Why are you asking?¡± | asked, feigning curiosity. ¡°Because | want to know what I can do to please my mate, so she can move on from her ex,¡± he said, his voice soft and serious. |ughed. ¡°You''re being a little fast, don¡¯t you think? You are already calling her boo, her ex,¡± | said, not meaning it in a hasty manner. Heughed along with me, shaking his head. ¡°You''re right, you¡¯re right. Okay, fine. Now answer my question,¡± he said, grinning. ¡°Not alldies are the same. Her preference might be different from mine,¡± | said, ying with the buttons on his shirt. ¡°Hmm,¡± he hummed in response. | nodded, and he was quiet for a moment. | looked up at him, his expression difficult to read. But he was still so handsome, even with the troubled look on his face. He was looking hot, like a sex god. | couldn''t believe his mate didn¡¯t see that. | wasn¡¯t even aware | was leaning in until | felt his lips on mine. | gasped in surprise, but he didn¡¯t pull away. He kissed me back, his lips soft and warm. Chapter 60 Chapter 60 Chapter 60 Chapter 60. Nelly¡¯s POV. When | finally woke up, the sun was setting outside the window, and | could see the stars beginning to twinkle in the sky. | sat up, stretching my arms, which ached from being in the same position for so long. | let out a big yawn, my mouth feeling dry and my body sluggish. | looked around the room, but there was no sign of Kex. Where had he gone? And why hadn''t he woken me up? | was starting to feel a little worried. | heard a soft knock on the door, and | jumped, startled. | opened the door to see a maid standing there, holding a bouquet of flowers and a bag. ¡°What''s this?¡± | asked, confused. ¡°It''s from Alpha,¡± the maid said, a small smile on her face. She handed me the items, and | took them, closing the door behind me. | turned back to the bouquet, curiosity. piqued. What did it mean? And what was in the bag? | peered into the bag, curious to see what was inside. | pulled out a red gown, a pair of ck shoes, and a silver earring. | was intrigued, wondering what was going on. Then | noticed a note at the bottom of the bag. | picked it up, my hands trembling slightly. | unfolded the paper and read the message. m checks ¡°Get ready,¡± it said. ¡°The driver will pick you up soon.¡± | felt flush, wondering what Kex had in store for me. | was both excited and nervous at the same time. | raced into the bathroom, my heart pounding in my chest. | quickly undressed and stepped into the shower, letting the hot water wash over me. | washed my hair, scrubbing the grime of the past few days away. | didn¡¯t want to take too long, but | wanted to look and feel my best. | dried off and wrapped a towel around my body, heading back to the bedroom. | didn¡¯t have an opportunity to spare, so | moved quickly. | slipped into the red gown, feeling the silkiness of the fabric against my skin. The dress had one-shoulder sleeves that split down to my knees, revealing just a hint of skin. | applied light makeup, letting my natural beauty shine through. A red lipstick added a touch of mour, and I let my hair fall loose around my shoulders, save for two strands. | twisted into small buns. | put on the silver earrings, admiring my reflection in the mirror. | felt elegant and confident. | slipped into a pair of ck heels and picked up a small ck purse. | spritzed myself with a light perfume, savoring the delicate scent. | turned to look at myself in the mirror, and | couldn¡¯t help but smile. | felt beautiful, confident, and ready to face the world. Just then, there was a knock at the door. | opened it to find a guard standing there. ¡°The driver is here,¡± he said. | nodded and closed the door behind me, following him down the hall. | couldn¡¯t help but wonder where we were going. The guard opened the door to a waiting car, and | climbed inside. As we began to drive, | saw the estate disappearing in the rearview mirror. | realized | had forgotten to tell Aisha where | was going. | hoped she wouldn''t worry too much. | looked out the window, watching the dark, starry sky race past. | could feel the cool night air rushing through the open window, a wee contrast to the warmth of the car¡¯s interior. The car came to a stop, and the driver got out and opened the door for me. | stepped. out into the night air, feeling the cool breeze on my skin. ¡°Room 306,¡± the driver said, smiling. | nodded, feeling a bit nervous. | made my way inside the hotel, heading for the front desk. ¡°| have an invitation for room 306,¡± | said to the receptionist. She looked at me for a moment, then smiled and gave me some direction. ¡°Enjoy your stay,¡± she said, and | nodded, my heart racing. | made my way to the elevator, my heels clicking against the marble floor. My heart was racing as | stepped inside, and | clutched my purse tightly. | pressed the button for the third floor, and the elevator began to move. | felt the elevator rise, my stomach doing flip-flops as | imagined what would happen when | reached my destination. The elevator stopped, and the doors opened. | took a deep breath and stepped out into the hallway. | could feel my heart pounding in my chest as | knocked on the door. ¡°Come in,¡± a deep voice said. | took a deep breath and turned the doorknob, pushing the door open. | couldn¡¯t see anything inside the room, but | could hear someone moving around. My heart was racing, my palms sweaty. ¡°Kex,¡± | said, my voice barely above a whisper. But there was no response.¡± Kex!¡± | said his name again, louder this time, and still, there was no answer. | turned around, my heart pounding in my chest. | gasped as | hit something hard, and then | heard a voice, [e) Chapter 60 ¡°Nelly, it''s just me,¡± Kex said, his voice soft and reassuring. 1 opened my eyes, and the lights were on, revealing a scene that took my breath away. The room was lit with dozens of flickering candles, and the bed was decorated with flowers. | looked down, and Kex was standing there, a single flower in his hand, a smile on his face. He was dressed in a suit that fit him perfectly, and he looked even more handsome than | remembered. ¡°Happy birthday, Nelly,¡± he said, his voice full of warmth and affection.. M breath caught in my throat, and | felt my heart swell with happiness. How could | have forgotten? | thought, my mind racing. How could | have forgotten that today was my birthday? | looked at Kex, my mouth open in disbelief. | couldn''t find the words to express how | was feeling. | felt a lump in my I throat, and my eyes were starting to water. | reached out my hand, my palm t against his chest, feeling his strong heartbeat beneath my fingertips. | looked up at him, my eyes meeting his. He was looking at me with such intensity, such love and devotion, that | felt my heart swell with emotion.. ¡°Thank you.¡± | said, feeling tears of joy pricking at my eyes. He lifted my hand to his lips and kissed it gently. ¡°You deserve this, darling,¡± he said. softly. He wrapped his arms around my waist and led me to a chair, where | sat down.ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org . ¡°How did you find out today was my birthday?¡± | asked, my voice still a bit shaky. He pulled up a chair next to me and sat down, leaning close to me. ¡°I have my ways,¡± he said, a smile ying on his lips. | couldn''t help butugh. He always knew how to make me feel special, and | loved him. for it. | wondered how his mate couldn¡¯t see this side of him..... f& SEND GIFT 10) Chapter 61 Chapter 61 Chapter 61. Nelly¡¯s POV, ¡°It must have been Aisha,¡± | said as he poured me a ss of wine. He chuckled. ¡°You''re right. She told me, and then we nned this together.¡± | smiled, touched by their thoughtfulness. ¡°You don¡¯t celebrate your birthday?¡± he asked, his brow furrowed in concern. I shook my head. ¡°Not really,¡± | said, taking a sip of the wine. ¡°It was the day | lost my parents, so it¡¯s never been a day of celebration for me,¡± | said, my voice quiet and somber. He pressed my hands together, his gaze full ofpassion. ¡°I¡¯m sorry,¡± he said, his voice gentle. ¡°| don¡¯t want to ruin the mood,¡± | said, trying to smile. ¡°It''s okay to talk about it,¡± he said, squeezing my hands. ¡°You can tell me anything.¡± | felt a rush of gratitude, ¡°Thanks. ¡°So,¡± | said, giving him a teasing look, ¡°what made you decide to be so romantic?¡± He grinned, meeting my gaze. ¡°I was taking your advice, you know.¡± |ughed. ¡°To show your mate romance, not me!¡± He winked. ¡°Let''s just say | was practicing your advice on you.¡± | shook my head, amused and impressed by his cleverness. ¡°Well, | must say, you¡¯re quite the romantic!¡± | said, giving him a yful nudge. ¡°You can say that again,¡± he said with a chuckle. |ughed, enjoying his yful mood. He stood up and walked behind me, leaning close to whisper in my ear. | shivered at his touch. ¡°There are all sorts of delicious food here,¡± he said, his voice soft and low. ¡°What would you like?¡± | took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves. ¡°Anything that tastes delicious,¡± | said, my voice quivering slightly. | could feel him smiling as he stood up straight. ¡°There¡¯s pasta with chicken and pesto, there¡¯s cheese pizza, and there are plenty of other options,¡± he said, gesturing to the food laid out on the table. | thought for a moment. Chapter 61 ¡°I''ll try the pasta and chicken,¡± | decided, feeling a bit more rxed now that | had something to eat. He brought me a te and set it down in front of me. ¡°Thank you,¡± | said, beginning to eat. As | ate, | could feel his eyes on me. | looked up, and he was staring at me with a look of admiration. ¡°Have you ever been told that you''re beautiful?¡± he asked, his voice soft and sincere. | felt my cheeks flush, and | looked down at my te, suddenly feeling shy. | cleared my throat, trying topose myself. ¡°I-I don¡¯t know if anyone¡¯s ever said that,¡± | stammered, feeling a bit embarrassed. ¡°Well, they should have,¡± he said, reaching out to gently take my hand. ¡°You''re absolutely stunning.¡± ¡°Do | look more stunning than your mate?¡± | asked, a hint of jealousy in my voice. He gently took the fork from my hand, his touch sending a shiver down my spine. ¡°You know | can¡¯t answer that,¡± he said, his voice soft and sincere. ¡°It would be unfair topare you two. You''re both beautiful in your ways.¡± | tried to swallow the lump in my throat, not sure if | wasforted or still jealous. | wanted to be the only one in his eyes, but | knew that wasn¡¯t possible. ¡°One wish for your birthday,¡± he said, a mischievous smile on his face. ¡°Anything you want, you can have.¡± | thought for a moment, my mind racing. Then, without thinking, the words came tumbling out of my mouth. ¡°To meet your mate,¡± | blurted out, a blush rising to my cheeks. He looked at me, wide-eyed and a little shocked. ¡°Wow, that was unexpected,¡± he said, a smallugh escaping him. | felt my cheeks burn even brighter, and | busied myself with the chicken on my te, not meeting his. gaze. ¡°Why would you want to see her?¡± he asked, his tone curious. | looked down at my te, not wanting to meet his gaze. ¡°| don¡¯t know,¡± | said, shrugging. ¡°I just feel like | want to see her in person.¡± ¡°Hmm,¡± he hummed in response as he nodded, understanding. 10:49 Thu, 22 FebuGG Then, the room went quiet, the only sound was the ticking of the clock on the wall. | found my mind wandering, thinking about this mysterious woman that Kex had a connection to. Who was she, and why couldn¡¯t he reject her, even though she had a boyfriend? As | sat there, | couldn¡¯t help but admire Kex as he ate his meal. His hair was tousled from the breeze blowing through the open window, and he casually reached up to push it out of his eyes. | watched his every move, mesmerized by his effortless grace. ¡°Gosh,¡± | thought to myself, ¡°how can one man be this handsome?¡± | shook my head, trying to snap out of my trance. | need to get a grip, feeling a little embarrassed by my fascination with him. You have got goosebumps,¡± he observed, a hint of a smile on his lips. My cheeks burned with embarrassment as | realized I''d been caught off-guard. | cursed myself for not being able to keep my emotions in check. My heart was still racing, and | could feel my palms growing mmy. | willed myself to take a deep breath, trying to regain myposure. | knew | needed to think of something to say, but my mind was nk. ¡°|... 1...¡± [stammered, searching for the right words. ¡°I¡¯m just a bit cold, is all,¡± | said, trying to sound nonchnt. Without a word, he removed his suit and wrapped it around my shoulders. ¡°There, that should help,¡± he said with a smile. | smiled back.. ¡°Thank you,¡± | mumbled as we finished our meal. We moved to the bed, and he instructed me to close my eyes. ¡°Why?¡± | asked, a little confused. ¡°Just do it,¡± he said, his voice firm but gentle. After a moment''s hesitation, | closed my eyes, my heart beating faster with each passing second. | could hear him moving around the room, but | had no idea what he was doing. The anticipation was making me nervous, but | forced myself to remain still and silent. | felt his hands on my neck, gently fastening something around it. | opened my eyes, and my breath caught in my throat. In front of me was a portrait of my brother and me, taken when we were children. | reached up to touch the painting, tears springing to my eyes. Ill 979% Chapter 61 Kex had somehow found the one thing that | treasured most in the world, the only thing | had left of my brother. | felt a surge of emotion, a mix of gratitude, sorrow, and joy. ¡°| can¡¯t believe you found this,¡± | whispered, my voice choked with emotion. ¡°| found this when | was going through some of his old things,¡± he said, his voice soft. | looked at him, my eyes welling up with tears. ¡°How can | ever thank you?¡± | asked, my voice trembling. Unexpectedly, | found myself wrapping my arms around the portrait, holding it close to my chest. | felt Kex¡¯s arms around me, his me,¡± he whispered. ¡°You¡¯re wee.¡± gently stroking my hair. ¡°You don¡¯t need to thank And then he said something that made my heart stop for a while. fii} SEND GIFT 0 COMMENT N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Chapter 62 Chapter 62 Chapter 62. Nelly¡¯s POV. ¡°| think I¡¯ve found the person who killed your brother,¡± he repeated, his voice quiet and intense. | felt my mouth go dry, my mind racing. Could it be true? Had he really found the person who had taken my brother from me? | looked up at Kex, searching his face for any sign of doubt. But all | saw was confidence, conviction. | threw my arms around. him, my body shaking with emotion. ¡°Thank you,¡± | said, my voice cracking. ¡°Thank you for everything.¡± ¡°I''m not 100% sure,¡± he said, ¡°but | think we''re getting closer to the truth.¡± | took a deep. breath, trying to calm my racing heart. ¡°It''s progress,¡± he continued, ¡°no matter how small it may seem.¡± | nodded, my eyes stinging with tears. ¡°Thank you,¡± | said again, unable to find any other words. ¡°I''m doing this because your brother was my friend,¡± he said, his voice gentle. ¡°I want justice for him, just like you do.¡± | sat there, speechless, not knowing what to say. ¡°You don¡¯t have to do anything,¡± he said, his voiceforting. ¡°Just know that I¡¯m here. for you, no matter what.¡± | felt a lump in my throat, my eyes brimming with tears. ¡°Hey don¡¯t cry, you will make me feel bad,¡± He said, drawing me closer. ¡°I''m not crying,¡± | said, wiping my eyes with the back of my hand. ¡°Just emotional. That''s all.¡± He reached out and took my hand in his. ¡°It''s okay,¡± he said, his thumb gently caressing my skin. | looked up at him, my heart¡¯swelling with gratitude. | wondered how his mate could look at him and not see this side of him, the man who cared so deeply for the people he loved. The man who was willing to go to any lengths to protect the ones he cared about. The man who hid behind a facade of toughness, but who was really gentle and kind. underneath. | looked into his eyes and saw and more. all of this ¡°You''re an incredible person, Kex,¡± | said, my voice barely above a whisper. tl S79%# Without thinking. | leaned forward and kissed him. | felt a jolt of electricity run. through me as our lips met, and for a moment, | forgot everything else. Then | pulled away, my cheeks flushed with embarrassment. ¡°I''m so sorry,¡± | said, my heart racing. But he didn¡¯t say a word. Instead, he drew me closer, his arms around my waist. | looked into his eyes, and | saw something there that made my breath catch in my throat. And then, without warning. he kissed me again. | felt myself melt into him, returning his kiss with equal passion. Atiny voice in the back of my mind reminded me that he already had a mate, but | quickly pushed that thought away. | was lost at the moment, lost in the feel of his lips. against mine, lost in the way his body pressed against mine.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. | felt myself surrendering to the kiss, letting him take the lead, | sighed and moaned into his mouth, letting him know how much | was enjoying this. His hands tightened. around my waist, pulling me even closer. 1 scrambled with the buttons of his shirt, and eventually, | had the shirt out of the way, exposing his broad bronzed chest. He pulled off his suit from me, unzipping my gown slowly, as his hands touched my bare skin 1 felt a jolt of electricity and | shiver. In no time, my gown was off me, exposing my ck with a touch of pink bra. Hey me down in the king-size bed, and slowlyid me down on the bed, following simultaneously, and kissed me until we were both finding it difficult to breathe. | felt his hands moving towards me, lifting me. As our lips met again, | felt a battle for dominance begin, both of us pushing against the other, until my lips became weak and trembled. He began to tease and probe gently around my lips and past them, making me gasp in surprise. He turned me slowly so that | was on my back; his long, powerful leg Insinuating itself between my legs. | stiffened as | felt his big, muscr body spread over me, pushing me down into the mattress. He left my mouth for a few minutes and was kissing my neck, ¡°Fk!¡± | let out a tiny cry, my eyes shut. He unfastened the hook of my bra in record time, tossed it aside and his mouth located my breast in no time; peppering it with kisses. He moved to my sensitive nipple, ying with the right one and sucking the left now, He was biting, chewing and sucking. ¡°Uhhggggg.¡± | moaned out loud as | squeezed the bedsheet. | was on cloud nine. 1143 Thu, 2 FEE Chapter 62 He slowly slid off my pants, and | was fully naked now. Slowly he worked his way with his hand in between my thighs and slid a finger inside me, then he added another one, making me press my eyes tighter. He began to trail his fingers inside my body slowly, each touch sending shockwaves of pleasure through me. | was helpless to resist, my body shivering and trembling under his touch. | felt like | was no longer controlling myself, as if | was simply a passenger in my own body. | could feel his breath on my body, It was intoxicating, and | couldn''t help but give in to the sensations. | was lost in a haze of desire, and | knew | would never be the same again. My body was on fire, it was burning with unbridled desires. | moaned even louder as he increased his pace. | felt savage and wild, enjoying every stroke, every thrust. Suddenly, he stopped, and | raised my eyebrows, he pulled his trousers down and beneath his boxers | could see his dick hard, and my nipples hardened. He spread my legs apart, wider than before. He pushed his hard dick inside my tight pussy and | gasped. It was painful at first, then it became pleasurable. He began to thrust inside of me, making my moans louder, | could swear if someone was in the next room they could hear my moans. He puts his thumb inside my mouth and | suck on it. He was thrusting me slowly, as if he was trying to be careful with me. ¡°Please,¡± | moaned. out loud. ¡°Please what baby,¡± he asked in a seductive tune. ¡°Please, Kex,¡± | said, my voice quivering. And then he began to thrust fast, my nails were in hair as | tried to hold myself. | put one of his hands on my neck, slightly choking me, while his other hand was ying with my nipples. He began to slow down. ¡°Please don¡¯t stop, | cry out loud, the climax starting to build up. He knows I¡¯m about to reach it and bes even more aggressive, which makes me cum in his dick. He pulls out of me, his hands pping my ass. ¡°You drive me crazy,¡± he whispered in my ears, his breath hot. 10:49 Thu, 22 Febu GG - f& SEND GIFT -) COMMENT ie) Chapter 63 Chapter 63 Chapter 63 Chapter 63. Nelly¡¯s POV. The mouthwatering scent of roasted chicken filled the air, rousing me from my sleep. My eyelids fluttered open, and | expected to see Kex beside me, but the bed was empty. | sat up, stretching my stiff limbs, and the events of the night before came flooding back. Asmile crept across my face, the memories still fresh and vivid. | felt a pang of regret, but the joy and excitement of the night lingered, like the warm embers of a dying fire. As | gazed at my brother''s portrait, | couldn¡¯t help but smile. Yesterday had been the best birthday I''d ever had, all thanks to Kex. | reached out and ran my fingers across the painted surface, feeling the coolness of the ss. | held the portrait close, whispering to it as if my brother could hear me. ¡°Kex is really trying to make you proud,¡± | said, my voice thick with emotion. | kissed the frame and hugged it tightly, my heart full of gratitude and longing. | wondered if my brother was somewhere out there, watching over me.. Asudden cold breeze drifted through the room, sending a shiver down my spine. For a moment, | felt as if my brother was there with me. Then | heard a knock at the door. | scrambled to wrap my gown around me, around me, but before | could reach the door, Kex burst through it. ¡°No need,¡± he said, his voice urgent. I stared at him, confused and a little rmed. What was happening? | tried to listen, but Kex¡¯s voice was muffled, his words indecipherable. | wanted to spy on him, to find out what was going on, but | knew it was wrong. So | sat there, tapping my foot impatiently, my mind racing with possibilities. What if something was wrong? What if he was in danger? But | forced myself to stay put, to trust that he would tell me what was going on when he was ready. The door swung open, and he entered, his eyes scanning the room, darting from side to side. ¡°Who was that?¡± | asked him, my curiosity piqued. He just shrugged and said, ¡°Nobody important.¡± Then his phone buzzed with a notification, and he grabbed it quickly, his eyes darting. from me to the screen. He typed something and put the phone away, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s eat breakfast.¡± | nodded, my mind still reeling from the strange encounter. | stepped into the bathroom and turned on the light. | brushed my teeth, sshed cold water on my face, and looked at myself in the mirror. | looked tired, my eyes heavy with dark circles, and | sighed. It put on my ck gown and opened the bathroom door, the smell of breakfast wafting into the room. | took Kex¡¯s hand, and we walked out together, my mind still buzzing with questions. We sat down, and a delicious smell of bacon and eggs filled the air. A te of steaming food sat on the table, and my stomach growled in anticipation. ¡°Just want to express my sincerest gratitude for yesterday,¡± | said, picking up a fork and taking a bite of chicken. ¡°It''s nothing,¡± he said with a smile. Then he reached for his phone, and | saw him tapping on the screen. ¡°Kex?¡± | called out, but there was no response. ¡°Damn idiot!¡± | cursed under my breath, frustrated by hisck of attention. | dug into my food, but it was difficult to enjoy it when he was so absorbed in his phone. I scanned the room, desperate for something to distract me, but there was nothing. | looked back at him, and his gaze was still fixed on the screen. | felt a surge of irritation, and | wondered how long he would be glued to that thing. It was almost as if | weren''t even there. | couldn''t help but feel a pang of jealousy. Was he busy texting his mate? Was that why he couldn¡¯t spare me a moment of his attention? Without thinking, | blurted out. ¡°Kex! I¡¯m right here! I¡¯m sitting down here and all you do is press your phone. Can''t you give me some of your time?¡± My outburst drew the attention of everyone in the room, and | felt a wave of embarrassment wash over me. | had made a scene, and | wasn¡¯t sure how to fix it. | could feel the heat rising in my cheeks, and | wished | had not said it.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Kex''s mouth opened and closed several times, as if he was searching for the right words. ¡°I''m sorry,¡± he finally said. ¡°But | was just trying to settle something.¡± i} [e) | didn¡¯t wait to hear anymore. | stood up, grabbing my coat and purse. ¡°Nelly, wait!¡± he called after me, running to catch up. | kept walking, trying to put distance between us. ¡°Nelly, please!¡± he pleaded, his breathing in gasps. | stopped, but | didn¡¯t turn around. | couldn¡¯t face him. He walked up to me and gently took my hands in his. ¡°I''m sorry,¡± he said, his voice full of remorse. ¡°I know I¡¯ve been neglecting you. It¡¯s not. that I¡¯m ignoring you but have been busy settling some stuff,¡± He said, in a soft voice. | couldn¡¯t help but feel a twinge of jealousy at the thought that it might be his mate. ¡°Were you busy, or you were flirting with your mate?¡± | asked. ¡°Are you jealous?¡± he asked, a slight smile ying on his lips. | turned away, not wanting him to see the emotions ying across my face. ¡°I just want your attention.¡± | said, my voice quiet but firm. ¡°It''s because we''re together,¡± | said, his eyes saying otherwise. He chuckled at my response.¡± you are jealous,¡± he said, his eyes twinkling. ¡°I''m not jealous.¡± | said, but even | could hear the falseness in my voice. Heughed, the sound warm and rich. | turned yful, hitting his chest, but he caught my hands, holding them tightly. We stood there, staring into each other¡¯s eyes, caught in a moment of intimacy. The world around us fell away, and for a moment, it was just the two of us. | pulled my hands away, forcing myself to remember that he had a mate. ¡°Let''s just go home,¡± | said, the words catching in my throat. He hesitated, as if he wanted to say something. But then he nodded, his expression. guarded. We started walking back to the car, the silence between us heavy and ufortable. | couldn¡¯t help but feel like something had changed. We climbed into the car, the silence stretching between us like a yawning chasm. He fiddled with his phone, asionally ncing at me as if he wanted to say something. | could tell he was trying to engage me in conversation, but it felt forced and awkward. | decided to close my eyes, pretending to sleep. | didn¡¯t want to be here, didn¡¯t want to see him distracted by his phone. | needed to know who he was chatting with. My mind. was racing, imagining all kinds of scenarios. Something keeps on telling me it¡¯s his mate. Chapter 64 Chapter 64 Chapter 64 Chapter 64. Nelly¡¯s POV. We pulled up to the house, and | rolled my eyes as he got out of the car and opened the door for me. So, now he had time for me, did he? He offered his hand to help me out, and | reluctantly took it. ¡°Thank you, mister good guy,¡± | said, ayer of sarcasm in my voice.. He said nothing, just walked me to the front door. The guards bowed their heads as we passed, and | gritted my teeth, wishing they wouldn¡¯t act so subservient. We went inside, the tension between us thick and ufortable. The door swung open, and a cascade of colorful flowers rained down on me. | gasped and squeezed my eyes shut, a small smile ying on my lips. | opened them again, and saw a group of people standing before me, grinning from ear to ear. ¡°Happy birthday!¡± they yelled, and | put my hand over my mouth, a rush of happiness. flooding my senses. | turned to Kex, who was smiling at me, his eyes soft and warm. ¡°Did you have anything to do with this?¡± | asked, my voice filled with wonder. He nodded. ¡°I would rather not be selfish by celebrating your birthday alone with you. | know how much you love Aisha, and | knew she would want to celebrate with you. So | decided to do this.¡± Aisha stood there, a bouquet of flowers in her hand, a smile on her face. ¡°Happy birthday, my love,¡± she said, and | felt my heart swell with joy. | had never felt so loved, so wanted, as | did at that moment. | collected the flowers, holding them close to my chest. ¡°What would | do without you?¡± | asked, my voice trembling. Tears pricked my eyes, and | felt a lump in my throat. Aisha pulled me into a tight hug, her arms strong andforting. ¡°Don''t cry,¡± she said, her voice soft and reassuring. | let out a self-deprecatingugh. ¡°I¡¯m such a baby, stupid me,¡± | said, brushing away my tears. Aisha tugged on my arm, leading me to the dining room table. There, a massive cake sat, the words ¡°Happy Birthday, Nelly¡± written in gold icing. Twenty-four candles Ill 1150 Thu L FIDN?velDrama.Org holds ? this. flickered atop the cake, and the room was filled with the scent of vani and sugar. ¡°Make a wish!¡± they all yelled, their faces aglow with excitement. | closed my eyes, my mind racing with all the things | wanted to wish for. But at that moment, all | wanted was for this moment to last forever. | closed my eyes, concentrating hard on my wish. ¡°Moon Goddess,¡± | began, ¡°please, don¡¯t let Kex¡¯s mate ept him. | know it''s selfish of but | don¡¯t know if | can share him with someone else.¡± me, | knew it was a ridiculous request, but | couldn¡¯t help but hope. Then, | took a deep. breath, and blew out the candles. Everyone pped and cheered as | sliced the cake, my heart filled with a mix of emotions. Joy, guilt, and fear all warred within me. | took a piece of the cake and held it up to Kex¡¯s mouth. He bit into it, a smile ying on his lips. | felt a rush of affection for him, and | couldn¡¯t help but lean in and kiss his forehead. ¡°Aww,¡± Aisha cooed, her eyes shining with delight. She leaned into Harry¡¯s chest, his arms wrapped around her. | rolled my eyes, but couldn¡¯t suppress the smile that crept onto my face. | took another slice of cake and fed it to Aisha, who took it graciously. ¡°Thank you,¡± she said, her mouth full of cake. | watched as the scene yed out before me, everyone enjoying the cake and each. other¡¯spany. It was a perfect moment, one that | wished would never end. | poured myself a ss of wine and took a seat, trying to shake off the strange feeling that hade over me. Aisha came and sat beside me, resting her head on my shoulder. ¡°Thank you,¡± she said, her voice soft and sincere. ¡°For what?¡± | asked, slightly confused. ¡°For making Kex so soft and lovable,¡± she said with augh. ¡°Who would have ever thought that the ruthless Alpha Kex could smile and make this whole arrangement work?¡± | couldn''t help but chuckle at her words, shaking my head. ¡°He¡¯s doing it for his mate,¡± | said, my heart aching at the thought of him loving someone else. ¡°How do you know that?¡± Aisha asked, her eyes wide with curiosity. [e) ¡°Because he¡¯s trying to please her, so she¡¯ll ept him. He knows she¡¯s stuck with her boyfriend, but he¡¯s hoping he can change her mind.¡± Aisha¡¯s mouth dropped open in surprise. ¡°Wait... Are you... jealous?¡± she asked, a teasing- smile ying on her lips. ¡°I''m not,¡± | said, trying to hide my face behind my hands. Aisha let out a delightedugh. ¡°| know you too well, Nelly. Thest time | noticed that look on your face was when Astel was with Shantel,¡± she teased. ¡°Aisha, stop,¡± | groaned. ¡°I¡¯m not jealous. Besides, why would | be jealous of someone | don¡¯t even know?¡± ¡°Oh,e on, you can¡¯t fool me. | can see it all over your face. Besides, you know that¡¯s not how jealousy works,¡± she said, still grinning. ¡°Whatever,¡± | mumbled, trying to y it cool. ¡°Besides, when we were alone he was busy chatting with her,¡± | added. But Aisha justughed. ¡°Kex was chatting with me, not her. And he was only chatting with me to make sure the cake was ready and everything was set before you both returned.¡± i blushed, feeling like a fool for jumping to conclusions. ¡°Oh...¡± | mumbled, my cheeks burning with embarrassment. | looked away, not wanting to meet Aisha¡¯s knowing gaze. She ced a hand on my shoulder, her touchforting. ¡°It''s okay, Nelly. It''s easy to let our minds run away with us asionally. Don¡¯t beat yourself.¡± | nodded, knowing that she couldn''t possibly understand the jumble of emotions | was feeling. How could | exin that | was feeling possessive, jealous, and crazy all at the same time? And on top of it all, | had to pretend that | was happy that Kex was trying to please his mate through me. It was too much. | poured myself another ss of wine and took a long sip, the liquid burning my throat. My mind was spinning, and | felt like | was about to lose my grip on reality. ¡°Nellllly,¡± | heard Aisha call my name, and | jumped, startled out of my thoughts. ¡°What''s wrong?¡± she asked, a concerned look on her face. ¡°Nothing,¡± | said quickly, but | could tell she wasn¡¯t convinced. [e) ¡°Are you sure?¡± she pressed. | nodded, not wanting to talk about it. ¡°What happened?¡± | asked, gently prodding her for an answer. ¡°| was telling you something and you just... zoned out,¡± she said, a worried expression o her face. | felt a wave of guilt wash over me. ¡°I''m sorry,¡± | said, my voice barely above a whisper. She nodded, her brows furrowed in concern. ¡°It¡¯s okay,¡± she said, but | could tell she wa still worried. ¡°Astel, was here,¡± she said, her voice ringing through my ears. My heart stopped. Hf Chapter 65 Chapter 65 Chapter 65 Chapter 65. Nelly¡¯s POV. | grabbed Aisha by the arm and pulled her into my room, mming the door shut behind us. ¡°What did you just say?¡± | asked, my heart beating furiously. My eyes were wide with fear. ¡°A-Astel came around,¡± she stammered. ¡°H for her to finish, my mind racing with possi . he came and...¡± She trailed off, her breathing in short, quick gasps. | waited ies. ¡°What did he do?¡± | asked, my voice barely above a whisper. She kept quiet, and | swallowed hard, my eyes darting nervously around the room. ¡°He said he wanted to see you.¡± She finally said, her voice low. My breath caught in my throat. ¡°Who did he see?¡± | asked, my voice shaking slightly. ¡°Just me and Harry,¡± she said, her eyes fixed on me. leaned against the door, my head spinning. Why would Astel want to see me? What did he want? | shook my head, trying to clear my thoughts. ¡°What do you think he wants?¡± | asked Aisha, my voice quiet and uncertain. ¡°| don¡¯t know,¡± she said, her voice small and unsure. ¡°He just kept screaming that he wanted to see you. But Harry wouldn¡¯t let him in, and he ordered the guards to throw him out.¡± | nodded, my mind racing. What did Astel want? | shook my head, trying to clear my thoughts. ¡°Did hee with Shantel?¡± | asked, my voice barely above a whisper. Aisha shook her head. ¡°No,¡± she said. | leaned against the door, my eyes closed. | couldn¡¯t help but feel that Astel¡¯s sudden interest in me was a danger. What could he possibly want? Had Shantel caused more trouble? Was he trying to get me back? ¡°Do you think he wants you back?¡± Aisha asked, breaking the silence. | opened my eyes and looked at her. 10:50 Thu, 22 Feb GG Chapter 65 | burst intoughter, | tried to suppress myughter, but the absurdity of the situation. was too much. Aisha stood there, looking completely perplexed. ¡°I''m sorry, | didn¡¯t mean tough,¡± | said, catching my breath. ¡°It¡¯s just... the idea of Astel wanting me back... it¡¯s so absurd. He hated me before | left. Why would he want me back now?¡± | said, a smile still tugging at my lips. ¡°I just find the whole idea ridiculous.¡± Aisha shook her head. ¡°I know, | know,¡± she said, ¡°but you can¡¯t me me for asking.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a very wrong suggestion, | just feel like something is wrong. Maybe Carl is sick Shantel must have filled his ears with lies about us,¡± | muttered, as | tried to think of reasons why Astel would visit. or She dragged a chair and sat down opposite me. ¡°Actually, Astel had mentioned Carl¡¯s name.¡± | sat down on the bed, theughter gone from my face. ¡°He mentioned Carl¡¯s name?¡± | asked, my heart racing. Aisha nodded, her eyes solemn. ¡°He was going to say something, but then Harry came in and dragged him by his shirt. He was yelling something about not wanting to see him. again.¡± I sat there, my mind reeling. What was going on? Why would Astel mention Carl¡¯s name? And what did Astel mean by not wanting to see him again? ¡°| feel like something isn¡¯t right,¡± | said, a sense of unease settling over me. ¡°What if Carl is in danger? What if he needs you?¡± Aisha¡¯s gaze shifted away from me, her eyes unfocused. ¡°I don¡¯t know,¡± she said, her voice quiet and sorrowful. My heart ached for her. | knew how much she cared for Carl, and | couldn¡¯t imagine how hard it must be for her to not know what was happening to him. ¡°Do you think there¡¯s something we can do?¡± | asked, feeling helpless. ¡°Nelly, honestly, | don¡¯t think I''want to get involved in his life right now,¡± Aisha said, her voice heavy with emotion. ¡°I have Harry by my side. He¡¯s a good man, not a coward like Carl. | care about him as a wolf, but | don¡¯t think | have feelings for him anymore.¡± My eyes widened in surprise. | had no idea that Aisha had moved on from Carl. | thought she was still tied down to him, unable to let go of her feelings for him. | couldn¡¯t help but feel a little jealous. How was she able to move on?ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org . | stood up and pulled Aisha into a hug. Chapter 65 + ¡°Trust me, baby girl, I¡¯m proud of you,¡± | said, my voice thick with emotion. ¡°You don¡¯t need to hold on to a love that¡¯s not meant to be. You deserve better.¡± We pulled away from the hug, and Aisha smiled at me. ¡°It was easy for me because the Moon Goddess gave me a second chance right away,¡± she said, her eyes shining with gratitude. | felt a pang of envy. Why couldn¡¯t the Moon Goddess give me a second chance, too? | smiled back at her, my heart full of happiness for her, despite my ownplicated feelings. ¡°So is it official between you two?¡± | asked, my voice light and genuine. | truly wanted Aisha to be happy, she deserves it. She rejected Carl because of me. ¡°| haven''t actually told him yet,¡± she said, her voice soft and vulnerable. ¡°Why?¡± | asked, curious and concerned. She took a deep breath, then spoke in a quiet voice. ¡°| just wanted to be sure that he was nothing like Carl. And now | know for certain.¡± | gave her hands a gentle squeeze. ¡°I''m d you took the time to be sure of what you want. You deserve happiness, Aisha.¡± A small smile yed on her lips. ¡°Thank you, Nelly,¡± she said, her voice filled with gratitude. We hugged each other again, and then pulled apart,ughing. ¡°Enough of this moping around,¡± she said, her voice bright and cheerful. ¡°Hopefully, Carl isn¡¯t sick in such a way that he needs you,¡± | said, only half-joking. ¡°And if he is, he''ll figure it out. He¡¯s smart enough to handle his problems.¡± She flopped down on the bed next to me, and |id back, staring at the ceiling. The room was silent, save for the sound of our breathing. ¡°| think Kex and Harry will be looking for us,¡± Aisha said, a note of amusement in her voice. ¡°We just left the celebration without a word.¡± | shrugged. ¡°I don¡¯t have the energy for a party right now,¡± | said, feeling a wave of exhaustion wash over me. Sheughed. ¡°We both know we''re hosting that party because of you,¡± she said. | rolled my eyes, but couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°Well, I''ve lost my party spirit,¡± | said, and the admission made us both chuckle. # SEND GIFT [e) Wey there in silence, the only sound the rhythmic ticking of the clock on the wall. After a while, Aisha spoke, her voice cutting through the quiet. ¡°Nelly,¡± she said, and | turned to look at her. ¡°Hmm?¡± | hummed in response.. ¡°If Astel said he wanted you, would you ept?¡± she asked, and my heart skipped at beat. The question hung in the air, unanswered, as | turned my gaze back to the ceiling. ¡°Answer!¡± She demanded. Chapter 66 Chapter 66 Chapter 66 Nelly¡¯s POV. | turned to look at Aisha, our eyes meeting. Her gaze was intense, almost piercing, and | found myself struggling to maintain eye contact. cyc ¡°|... | don¡¯t know,¡± | stammered, my voice quavering. ¡°You need to decide whether you will ept him or not, so that when you see him, you can stand your ground,¡± she said, her voice firm. | nodded, but my mind was a jumble of conflicting emotions. | looked up at the ceiling, my hands sped tightly together in my lap, as if | could somehow will myself to calm down. ¡°| don¡¯t think I''ll ever see Astel again,¡± | said, my voice barely a whisper. Aisha chuckled, her voice light and teasing. ¡°You never can tell. He came by today, but you weren''t around, you never can tell when he wille again,¡± she said. | nodded, even though she couldn''t see me. | closed my eyes tightly, trying to block out. the world around me. | felt overwhelmed, my thoughts a jumbled mess. | took a deep. breath, trying to calm my racing heart. We both sat up, frozen in ce, as we heard a knock at the door. ¡°Till get it,¡± Aisha said, her voice steady. | nodded, not trusting myself to speak. Aisha stood up, ncing through the peephole before opening the door. | heard a familiar voice on the other side. ¡°Harry,¡± Aisha said, her tone surprised. ¡°Why did you both leave the party?¡± he asked, his voice full of concern. ¡°Nelly wasn¡¯t feeling well, so | brought her to rest,¡± Aisha replied. Harry nodded, his gaze shifting to me. He walked over and wrapped his arms around Aisha¡¯s waist, pulling her close. ¡°How are you feeling?¡± he asked, his voice gentle. ¡°I''m... I''m okay,¡± | said, mustering up a smile that felt as fake as it looked. He gave me a doubiful look, but didn¡¯t push it. ¡°I''ll want to steal your friend away from you for a while,¡± he said, a yful grin on hist face. | rolled my eyes, but nodded. Ill 1150 THU, Frui ¡°Thank you,¡± he said, and gave me a wink before heading out the door with Aisha. | watched them leave, as he leaned to whisper something in her ears, making her giggle. ¡°Stop oppressing me!¡± | called after them. The door shut behind them, and | was left alone with my thoughts, trying to make sense of the jumble of emotions inside me. | wondered if my inability to move on from Astel was because | truly loved him, or if it was the pain and embarrassment he had caused me that was holding me back. | didn¡¯t know the answer, and the uncertainty was gnawing at me. | sighed, feeling helpless and lost. | clutched my pillow tightly, the memories of that awful day ying out in my mind. like a movie. ¡°| reject you, Nelly,¡± Astel¡¯s voice rang in my cars, the hurt, and humiliation still fresh, even after all this time. ¡°You are not what | want,¡± he had said, his voice cold and uncaring. ¡°You are not worthy of being my mate. | choose Shantel, your cousin, as my mate instead.¡± Those words had felt like a knife to my heart, and | could still feel the pain of that ment. | felt the tears well up in my eyes, spilling down my cheeks like a waterfall.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. | curled up on the bed, bringing my knees to my chest as | tried to process the feelings that were swirling inside me. My wolf winced in pain. The way he had always looked at Shantel with such care and affection, and the way he had always looked at me with such coldness and hatred. My heart ached at the thought of why | was never good enough for him, or for anyone. Why had the Moon Goddess not given me a second chance? Had | done something wrong, something to anger her and make her curse me to a loveless life? | bit my lip, trying to hold back the scream that was building in my chest. | wanted to let it out, to release the pain and anger, but | couldn¡¯t bring myself to do it. Apart of me wished | had died with my family, that | had been in the front of the war that fateful day. If | had died, | wouldn''t have to feel this pain, this emptiness, this feeling of worthlessness. | would be at peace, with no more worries or fears. But | was still here, still alive, still suffering. | felt the tears rolling down my cheeks, hot and salty, and | sniffed, trying to stop the flood of emotions. But it was no use, and | could feel myself slipping into despair. As |y there, wallowing in my despair, | heard a movement at the door. | quickly wiped away my tears, not wanting anyone to see me in such a state. | kept my eyes. closed as the footsteps approached. [e) Chapter 66 The scent of the man who entered the room made my heart skip a beat. It was Kex. He leaned over me, kissing my forehead and rubbing my hair gently.. ¡°Nelly,¡± he whispered, his voice soft andforting. | opened my eyes, and saw the concern in his face. He knelt beside me, taking my hands in his own. ¡°How are you doing?¡± he asked, his voice gentle and soothing. | managed a weak smile, my voice deserting me. ¡°I¡¯m fine,¡± | whispered, though | knew he could see through the lie. ¡°I''m sorry | didn¡¯te to check on you earlier. | was caught up with something,¡± he said, his face apologetic. | nodded, not trusting myself to speak. He pulled up a chair and sat across from me, taking my hands in his once more. ¡°Harry said Astel was here,¡± he said, his eyes searching mine. | nodded, a lump forming in my throat. ¡°Do you still want him?¡± He asked, holding my gaze, and | shifted my eyes. ¡°Why do you ask?¡± | managed to say, my voice barely above a whisper. He took a deep breath, his face full of concern. ¡°If you still want him, | would try to let hime back and hear what he has to say,¡± he said, sadnesscing his words. | removed my hands from his, taking a deep breath. ¡°I don¡¯t know if | can answer that question,¡± | said, feeling exhausted. ¡°You want him, Nelly,¡± he said, his voice tinged with hurt. ¡°You¡¯re just in denial.¡± | looked at him, confused. Why should he be hurt by my feelings for another man, when he had a mate of his own? ¡°| don¡¯t want him,¡± | said, trying to reassure him. ¡°I¡¯m over him.¡± He let out a harsh and guttural sound, shaking his head. ¡°Nelly, believe me when | say you still want him. You crave him. You haven''t moved on.¡± I stared at him, shocked by his words. ¡°Kex,¡± | said, my voice filled with confusion. ¡°Why are you so sure of that? And why do you seem so... pained?¡± | asked, concerned creeping into my voice. He sighed, his expression darkening. 0 Chapter 67 Chapter 67 Chapter 67 Chapter 67. Nelly¡¯s POV. ¡°It''s just crazy, seeing you with someone who clearly doesn¡¯t care about you,¡± he said, his voice pained and raw. ¡°He onlyes to you when he needs something, when he has a problem to solve. He doesn¡¯t value you, and he doesn¡¯t deserve you.¡± | couldn''t help but chuckle at his words, despite the seriousness of the situation. ¡°How does it feel, seeing your mate with someone else?¡± | asked, curious about his reaction. His eyes widened, confusion crossing his face. ¡°What does that have to do with anything?¡± he asked, his voice sharp. For a moment, he looked at me, his expression unreadable. Then, he gave me a smile. that didn¡¯t quite reach his eyes, a mask of false cheeriness. ¡°I''m in pain,¡± he whispered, his voice barely audible. ¡°I¡¯m in pain, watching her wait for this man who doesn¡¯t deserve her.¡± My heart ached for him, his pain so raw and real. ¡°Why don¡¯t you want to give up on her?¡± | asked, wanting to understand. He was quiet, staring at me for a while, and then | knew he knew the answer without waiting for him to talk. | chimed in. ¡°The reason you can¡¯t move on from her is the same reason | can¡¯t move on,¡± | muttered. ¡°You can¡¯tpare the two situations, Nelly,¡± he said, his voice tinged with frustration. ¡°She doesn¡¯t even know we¡¯re mates. But in your case, Astel knew, and he still rejected you. Not only that, but he sold you out to another pack.¡± His words hit me like a punch to the gut, and | felt my heart sink. ¡°Fine,¡± | said, unable to think of anything else to say. ¡°Can we just let this matter die down?¡± | asked, slumping back into my bed. | just wanted this whole ordeal to be over. He let out a long, heavy sigh and reached out, taking my hands in his. We sat there in silence, unspoken words hanging in the air between us. | could feel the tension in his grip, the frustration radiating from his body. | just couldn¡¯t understand why he was so upset. He had his mate to worry about, why was he wasting his time trying to discourage me from being with Astel? | wanted to say something, but | couldn¡¯t find the words. So we just sat there, the silence growing more and more ufortable with each passing second. 79% Chapter 67 ¡°If Asteles back telling you he wants both of you to be together, and you want to be with him, don¡¯t hesitate to tell me | will never judge you,¡± he said, kissing my hands. | heard his words, and saw the pain behind his smile, the smile that never reached his. eyes. It was a smile that said, ¡°I¡¯m here for you, no matter what.¡± | gestured for him toe closer, and he did. | wrapped my arms around him and pulled him into a hug, my head resting against his chest. ¡°Thank you,¡± | whispered, my voice barely audible. ¡°Thank you for caring about me.¡± | felt him rx in my arms, and | knew he understood. We stayed like that for a while, and | felt some tension in his body dissipate. But then, there was a knock at the door. ¡°Who''s there?¡± he asked. Alpha,¡± a voice called out from the other side. ¡°We''ve got the culprit. We''re ready for a trial.¡± Kex released me from the hug, and | felt a sudden chill at the thought of what was to come. ¡°What culprit?¡± | asked, my voice trembling. ¡°The man | suspect killed your brother,¡± he said, his eyes full of sorrow. My stomach dropped. | got to my feet, a determined look on my face. ¡°| want toe along,¡± | said, my voice firm. Kex looked at me for a moment, his expression conflicted. ¡°No, you can¡¯te with me,¡± he said, his tone soft but final. ¡°Please, Kex,¡± | begged, tears welling up in my eyes. ¡°I need to be there.¡± He paused, his hand on the door handle. Finally, he let out a sigh. ¡°Fine,¡± he said, and gestured for me to follow him. | pulled my hoodie on, then packed my hair into a messy bun. | pulled the hood over my head, then followed Kex out the door. | could feel my heart beating in chest as we walked down the hall, the sound of it echoing in my ears. up my He stopped in front of the door, and the guard opened it with a heavy creak. The sight that greeted us made my stomach drop. The man in the middle of the room was bald, his head gleaming under the light. His hands were bound behind his back, and his feet [e)