Rejected Slave To The Alpha

Chapter 74

Chapter 74 Chapter 74. Kex’s POV.

| fought the rogue king, sweat dripping into my eyes as | swung my sword. Out of the corner of my eye, | saw Nelly running towards us, her eyes locked on the king.

| knew she was trying to help, but she was putting herself in danger. | gritted my teeth, and raised my sword and stabbed the Rouge King.

But then | heard a loud, guttural growl. | turned, and my heart stopped. Emily had. fired an arrow, and it was hurtling towards Nelly. Time seemed to slow down as | watched the arrow fly, and then Nelly fell on the floor, transforming to her human form.

| dropped my sword as | ran towards Nelly, my feet pounding against the ground, my heart beating in my chest. | reached her just as she crumpled to the ground, blood pouring from a wound in her side. | knelt beside her, my hands shaking as | cupped her face.

“Nelly, open your eyes,” | said, my voice breaking. She struggled to lift her eyelids, her gaze cloudy and unfocused. “|... 'm sorry,” she whispered, and then her eyes closed. “I'm not angry, Nelly. Just please, open your eyes,” | pleaded, my hands trembling.

Nelly gave me a faint smile, a single tear rolling down her cheek. Then she closed her eyes again, and | felt my heart sink. With a growl, | turned to see the rogue king escaping into the forest.

“Chase them!” | roared to my men, my voice filled with rage.

| scooped Nelly up in my arms and ran back to the palace, my feet pounding against the ground. | could hear the men behind me, their weapons drawn and ready for battle.

| raced down the stone stairs to the basement, | knocked at the door abruptly. Aisha opened the door, her eyes wide when she saw Nelly in my arms, her dress soaked in blood.

“What happened?” she asked, her voice filled with panic. But | had no time to answer. “Find the pack doctor now!” | barked, and she ran off without another word.

| laid Nelly down on the bed, my hands shaking as | checked her pulse. Her breathing

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was shallow, and her skin was cold to the touch.

“Bring me a bowl of water,” | said to the maid who stood close by, her eyes wide with fear.

She bowed her head and ran off, returning a few moments later with a bowl of water. | took it from her trembling hands and began to wash Nelly’s wound.

“Nelly, please wake up,” | pleaded, my voice cracking.

She stirred slightly, her eyelids fluttering, but she did not open her eyes. | felt a surge panic as | felt our mate bond weaken, a dull ache spreading through my chest.

The door burst open with a crash, and Aisha entered the room, the pack doctor at her heels. | felt a wave of relief wash over me as | stepped aside to let the doctor work. | paced back and forth, my heart hammering in my chest, while Aisha stood in the corner, tears streaming down her face.

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The doctor worked quickly, his eyes intent as he cleaned and bandaged Nelly’s wound. | held my breath, hoping and praying that he would be able to save her.

| turned around, my head still reeling, and almost bumped into Aisha.

“Sorry,” she said, her voice shaking. | nodded, unable to find the words to respond.

“How did this happen?” she asked, her eyes wide with fear.

“Emily fired an arrow,” | said, my voice heavy with anger. Aisha gasped, her hand flying. to her mouth. “What?” she exclaimed, her eyes wide with disbelief. | nodded, the rage inside me building to a fever pitch.

“What about Harry?” Aisha asked, her voice cracking with emotion. | hesitated, not wanting to think about what might have happened to him.

“He’s chasing after the rogue king,” | said, my voice thick with worry.

Aisha let out a shaky sigh, her shoulders slumping with relief. At that moment, | heard the door open and turned to see the doctor emerge, his face grim.

“Is she...” | asked, my voice trailing off.

“She's in a critical condition,” the doctor said, his voice grave. “The arrow was coated with a poison, and it spread through her body. She's fighting for her life.”

Aisha gasped, her face turning pale. | struggled to maintain a straight face, but my voice betrayed me, trembling with emotion. Chapter 74

“Are you saying she’s going to die?” | asked, my heart in my throat.

The doctor met my gaze, his expression grim. “Only time will tell,” he said softly.

As soon as the doctor said those words, my wolf howled with anguish, the pain shooting through my chest. | wrapped my arms. around myself, my body shaking with the force of my grief.

“Are you okay, Alpha?” | heard Aisha’s voice, soft and worried.

forced myself to nod, but | couldn't bring myself to look at her. | could feel her gaze on me, filled with concern, but | couldn’t bear to meet her eyes. | closed my eyes, trying to block out the pain and fear that threatened to overwhelm me.

“Alpha, are you okay?” | heard Aisha’s voice once more, this time even softer and more anxious. | mustered a nod, but it felt like a lie. | felt her tug at my arm, pulling me towards the bed. | sank on the edge, my body aching© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

with exhaustion. Aisha handed me a cup of water, and | gulped it down, the cold liquid soothing my parched throat. | opened my eyes to find Aisha kneeling before me, her eyes full of worry.

“| don’t think | can survive without her,” | said, my voice wavering- Aisha reached out and placed a hand on my shoulder, her touch light and gentle. “She won't leave us,” she whispered, but her eyes betrayed her doubt.

| looked away, unable to bear the sight of her fear. A silence fell between us, heavy and oppressive. | felt the mate bond weakened.

Asudden crash jolted me from my reverie, the door swinging open. Harry burst into the room, his clothes stained with blood. Aisha rushed to him, her arms wrapping around his neck, her lips pressing to his head and neck.

| watched them, a lump forming in my throat. This was how | had imagined our reunion after the war was over, but it seemed Nelly had other plans for me. | swallowed the bitter taste of betrayal, my heart heavy in my chest.

Harry’s hands found their way to Aisha’s waist, and he pulled her close and walked towards me.

“How is she?” he asked, his voice thick with worry.

“| don’t know if she'll survive,” | replied, my voice breaking. “The poison has spread through her body.”

| closed my eyes, unable to bear the sight of Nelly. | could feel Harry's hand on my

shoulder, and | relaxed into his touch.

“It'll be fine,” he said, his voice soft and reassuring.

| opened my eyes, hoping against hope that he was right. “What about the war?” | asked. “What’s the result?” “Am sorry

but they escaped,” he said.