The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

"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 opened them again, they were empty, devoid of anything that could betray how I felt.

Slowly, I tumed 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 mariage. 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 didn't speak. He just stared at me, his intense gaze searching my face for something I refused to give him. I didn't flinch, keeping my eyes locked on his.

"Then why did you agree to sleep with me?" he pressed, his voice softer but no less determined.

I sighed, feeling the weight of his question. I didn't want to answer. That part of my life-the truth- was something I had buried deep. Kane had no right to it. He didn't deserve to know.

my head, I spoke calmly, deliberately

is

you mean? Are you saying you would have

hesitation, my voice

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 smile was anything

"you're not as special as you

in an instant, he grabbed my

to you nicely," he growled. "Why are you trying

my tone dripping

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

"It's good that you finally know the truth. At least now I can feel relieved that one accusation has

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didn't respond. Instead, he stared out

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

treated me, Kane,"

sensing my thoughts, he turned his head toward me. I quickly looked away, refusing to

gaze.