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A heavy silence fell over the living room, thick with unspoken words and unresolved tension.

‘Didn’t Marcus tell me Kane rarely comes here? So why is he here now?‘ I wondered.

After what felt like forever, Diana broke the silence. “Kane.”

He strode over and settled into one of the couches. I tried my best to ignore him, keeping my eyes fixed on my lap while listening to their conversation.

“Coming to check on me?” Garrett asked. “We hardly see you here except for pack meetings or family events.”

“Since when do I need a reason to come to my own pack mansion?” Kane retorted. “Isn’t this the Alpha’s residence?”

I nearly scoffed out loud but caught myself. His arrogance only fueled my hatred.

“Kane,” his mother’s voice was measured, diplomatic. “Selene has graciously agreed to help us during your father’s illness. We’ve asked her to stay with us for a week. We’re grateful for her support during this difficult time.”

Kane’s eyebrow shot up. “Stay here?”

It was crystal clear he knew nothing about this arrangement. I decided right then – one more insult from him and I’d be back at my hotel.

pack stay here without even

I’m sorry. I can’t

Kane with every word I

insisted. “This isn’t just his mansion.”

ill. Don’t argue,” Diana’s tone turned icy, reminding me of the strong Luna I knew

his head. “Don’t act like I care if she

visibly relaxed at his

explained. “She poses no threat to our pack, which

“Ignore my son’s attitude. He’s always like this. Who knows him better

couch. Though his eyes were on his father, I knew he was

all too well,” I said, bitterness seeping

I’d love to tell you both about it, but one

stopped – was he threatening to reveal the truth about my

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stairs. Once on the upper floor, I made straight for my

closed door with a sigh. “Just one week,” I reminded myself. Sitting on the bed, I video–called my babies, waving when

after this long day made my heart ache. “What are my babies up

worried me.

wrong? Don’t want to talk to

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