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I glared at him, clearly annoyed. This man had nothing better to do than mock me. Plenty of women across different packs had ex–husbands, but none of them were in a situation quite like mine. That was because my ex–husband was the head Alpha of another pack. Since I was an Alpha’s daughter, I inevitably had to cross paths with him at various events and meetings.

Kane held my gaze, unwavering. I could never read his eyes–just like I couldn’t all those years ago. Why was he always so unpredictable? What was his angle?

“Selene?”

Axel’s voice came from behind Kane. As Kane finally stepped away from me, he turned his attention to Axel.

Axel looked between the two of us before focusing on me. “What are you doing here? Everyone’s waiting outside for you.”

Kane scoffed. “Can’t you see two CEOs having a conversation? How rude of you to interrupt. Where are your manners, Beta Axel?”

Axel smirked. “One of those CEOs isn’t worth talking to, so I figured I’d save the other from wasting her time.”

Kane’s expression darkened, shaking his head as if truly disappointed. “So unprofessional.”

“Yeah, I am.”

I sighed as I watched the two men exchange sharp words and taunts. I had no patience for their petty rivalry. Without another word, I walked past them and headed outside.

I approached the car, Rachel stuck her hand out of the window, waving playfully at the two men. I climbed inside, and the

entrance of the hall, I saw Kane stepping out. His face was grim. I understood why–anyone who had to deal with Kane Thome for too long would end up in

before turning his attention to the road.

are you okay?” Rachel asked, peeking at me with

you ask?”

really wanted this deal. I just thought I’d check in.

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pack’s proposal was probably better than ours, which is why they got the contract. Their team put in a lot of

time.”

turned to stare out the window, my chest ached. I had spoken those words to comfort Rachel, but deep down, I couldn’t deny the sting of disappointment. It wasn’t just about the hard work I had

the hotel, I went straight to my room and called my brother, I owed him an

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sorry. I couldn’t secure

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you sound so upset? One

repeated the exact thing Kane had said to me earlier. Magnus was trying to encourage me, but what had Kane

also trying to lift me

no way in hell I could ever trust

off the thought, I continued my conversation with my

about Mom and Dad?

Uncle’s pack right now. His condition

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