Chapter 25

Kane

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On my way to the airport, my phone died from a low battery. I stared out the window, nursing my

coffee.

The bitter cold outside matched the emptiness in my heart perfectly.

I couldn’t get Selene out of my mind no matter how hard I tried.

Even though this was the worst possible timing to leave, pack business demanded my attention. As head Alpha, I had no choice.

“Take it,” Finn said, holding out his phone.

I glanced at the screen – Ruby’s caller ID.

“Just tell her I’m leaving.”

Finn sighed and put it on speaker. “Miss Ruby, Alpha’s heading back to Nightfall Pack.”

“What? He didn’t even tell me!” Ruby’s shocked voice came through.

Finn shot me a questioning look.

I kept my eyes fixed on the window, saying nothing.

Clearing his throat, Finn responded, “The Alpha doesn’t need to inform anyone of his movements.”

“I–I didn’t mean it like that, Beta Finn. Is he there? I need to talk to him. It’s urgent.”

“My apologies. He’s unavailable right now. We’re en route to the airport. You can speak with Alpha after we land at Nightfall.”

a moment of dead silence, Ruby hung

was being selfish, but I couldn’t let her into my

own risk. But why was

night’s events suddenly

rage. Those men deserved worse than the quick death I gave them.

on her?‘ The mere thought of another

boil.

I had to close my eyes and

on your mind? You look troubled,”

revealing nothing

handle something

listened intently, ready for my orders.

I

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me to dig up some dirt?”

met his gaze. He flinched

know everything

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exhaled and squeezed

have a full report on your desk tomorrow,” he assured

wasn’t just my beta but my closest friend. Throughout these years, he’d been my rock. He could’ve challenged my leadership, but his

like she’s moved on,” he said

looked away. “Like I

hint

airport, I stepped out of

and rushed to grab my luggage.

through the terminal.

Alpha

“God, he’s gorgeous!”

to be in Nightfall

caught young women gossiping while men shrank away. Their chatter

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