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."

He just stared at me, his intense gaze searching my face for something I refused to give him. I didn't flinch, keeping my

with me?" he pressed, his voice softer but no less

my life-the truth- was

my head, I spoke calmly, deliberately

sleeping with a young man is a better option than

Are you saying you would have slept with any

replied without hesitation, my

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

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

words must have struck a nerve because, in an instant, he grabbed my arms, his grip

nicely," he growled.

tone dripping

to the other side of the bridge, putting some distance between us. I could hear his footsteps trailing after me, but I didn't turn

that you finally know the truth. At least now I can feel

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stared out at

back. I thought about all the times I had longed for him to come home, only for him to stay