Just as Nelly hung up the phone, a low growl filled the air. The sound of sharp claws scraping against the door echoed through the room. "Nelly, are you asleep?" Donna's voice whispered with an eerie undertone outside the door.
Nelly's heart raced as she darted across the room towards the door. She could feel the presence of something sinister lurking in the darkness. Opening the door, she revealed her daughter's pale face, illuminated by the moonlight. Donna lifted her gaze, her eyes filled with an unsettling glow. "Nelly, you're still awake?" she asked, her voice laced with an otherworldly quality.
"Yes," Nelly nodded cautiously, her instincts sending shivers down her spine.
"Then why did you lock the door?" Donna questioned, her confusion morphing into suspicion.
"I...I was planning to take a shower," Nelly stammered, desperately trying to come up with an excuse.
Without hesitation, Donna grabbed Nelly's arm with an unnatural strength. Her grip tightened, causing Nelly to wince in pain. "Nelly, follow me," Donna urged, her voice carrying a newfound authority.
Nelly's mind raced with questions as she obediently followed her daughter. "What happened?" she asked, a mixture of fear and curiosity in her voice.
"Don't you see? Your love rival is here!" Donna exclaimed, her words dripping with a venomous tone.
Nelly furrowed her brows in confusion, a sense of foreboding washing over her. She knew Donna had always possessed a strange intuition, but she couldn't fully comprehend the true danger that awaited her. As they descended the staircase, the sound of wicked laughter reached their ears, sending chills down their spines. Nelly stood at the top of the stairs, her gaze fixated on the scene unfolding below.
Downstairs, two men and one woman engaged in animated conversation with Alpha Kilian and Dave, the atmosphere tinged with an unnerving energy. The woman remained silent, her starry eyes locked onto Alpha Kilian with an intensity that sent a cold shiver down Nelly's spine. The pieces fell into place, and she understood the meaning behind Donna's words. However, she remained silent, observing the scene with a concealed fury.
Beside her, Donna couldn't contain her excitement. "Look at that, Nelly!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with a mix of awe and envy.
Nelly retracted her gaze, a wolfish grin spreading across her face. "Look at what?" she teased, her voice laced with a hint of wickedness.
Donna's brows furrowed in frustration. She glanced at Nelly before shifting her gaze back downstairs. Her voice lowered to a deadly whisper, she blurted, "That woman! Can't you sense the darkness in her gaze?"
Nelly glanced downstairs, understanding Donna's concerns. However, she remained unfazed. "I don't think so," she replied, feigning nonchalance, though her heart raced with unease.
Donna was rendered speechless, unable to comprehend Nelly's lack of intuition. "People always say women have a strong sixth sense, but why isn't that true with you?" she exclaimed, her frustration evident.
Nelly struggled to suppress her laughter at Donna's incredulity. "Oh? Do you think every woman in the world is captivated by your daddy?" she chuckled, a mischievous gleam in her eyes.
"I don't know about every woman, but I've watched enough dramatic tales of betrayal to know that this woman harbors dark intentions for Daddy," Donna enunciated, her voice filled with a sense of urgency.
Nelly's eyes sparkled with a wicked delight. "And what about your daddy's intentions?" she questioned, her voice dripping with sarcasm.
Donna's conviction faltered, her voice barely a whisper. "He...he didn't even look at her," she admitted, her certainty wavering.
"Exactly," Nelly replied calmly, concealing her true emotions. She turned, ready to retreat to her sanctuary. "Nelly, where are you going?" Donna's voice trembled with urgency.
Giving her daughter a wolfish smile, Nelly replied, "I'm going back to my room to take a shower."
Donna's grip tightened on Nelly's arm, her voice raised in desperation. "This is not the time for a shower!"
"Then tell me, what else should I do?" Nelly's voice dripped with sarcasm, her eyes flashing with a newfound determination.
"You should go down there and stake your claim!" Donna exclaimed, tugging at Nelly's arm as she tried to pull her down the stairs. "Donna..."
"Come on, Nelly!" Donna insisted, her voice filled with a mixture of urgency and defiance.
Their commotion caught the attention of those gathered downstairs. Alpha Kilian's commanding gaze swept towards the staircase, his piercing eyes locking with Nelly's. "Nelly?" he called out, his voice holding a predatory edge.
Nelly stood frozen, her heart pounding in her chest. As the gazes of everyone in the room fixated on her, she felt a wave of judgment crashing down upon her. "Nelly!" Mike's voice echoed through the room, filled with confusion.
Alpha Kilian's unwavering gaze never left Nelly's figure. Seconds stretched into an eternity as he finally responded in a low, dangerous tone, "Yes."
His words sent shivers down Nelly's spine, an eerie silence enveloping the room. "Nelly!" Mike called out again, his voice laced with urgency.
With a deep breath to steady herself, Nelly reluctantly accepted her fate. The weight of their expectations weighed heavily on her, her eyes narrowing with resolve. Before she could make her move, a determined Donna turned and darted towards the stairs, her voice dripping with sweetness. "Daddy!"
A mixture of anger and defiance surged through Nelly as she turned to face the impending challenge.