More Than A Favor

Chapter 186

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"Selene?"

Kane's voice pulled me back to reality, snapping me out of the trance that had consumed me.

I closed my eyes, shutting my wolf away along with the emotions threatening to surface. When I opened them again, they were empty, devoid of anything that could betray how I felt.

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Slowly, I turned to face him. Kane had stepped closer, standing directly in front of me now. His towering height cast a shadow over me, blocking the serene view of the river behind him.

"Why did you marry me?" he asked, his tone sharp and insistent. "You had the option to reject the marriage. You could have told others the truth. You could have told your parents that I was drunk."

"You didn't force me," I interrupted coldly.

His eyes widened, clearly startled. "I didn't?"

"No," I replied. "What happened that night was... something that never should have happened. And yes, I know-I should have said no to the marriage."

gaze searching my face for something

did you agree to sleep with me?" he pressed, his voice softer

his question. I didn't want to answer. That part of my life-the truth- was something I

my head, I spoke calmly,

is a better option than sleeping with

you mean? Are you saying you would have slept with any young man who happened to cross your path that

I replied without hesitation, my

trembling slightly as he fought to control his anger. His reaction amused me, and I couldn't help but grin at him, though my smile

I said mockingly, "you're not as special as you think. Don't

a nerve because, in an instant, he grabbed my arms, his

you nicely," he growled. "Why are you

to me nicely?" I repeated, my tone

to the other side of the bridge, putting some distance between us. I could hear his footsteps trailing after me, but I

back still to him. "It's good that you finally know the truth.

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respond. Instead, he stared out at

our past came rushing back. I thought about all the times I had