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 choosing my

you think sleeping with a young man is

"What do you mean? Are you saying you would have

course," I replied without hesitation,

his body trembling slightly as he fought to control his anger. His reaction

mockingly, "you're not as special as you think.

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

nicely," he growled. "Why are you

me nicely?" I repeated, my tone dripping with sarcasm. "Fine. Let's

his hands and walked to the other side of the bridge, putting some distance between

my back still to him. "It's good that you finally know the truth. At least now I can feel

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he stared out at

a moment, the memories of our past came nishing back. I thought about all the times I had longed for

cruelly you treated me, Kane," I thought

if sensing my thoughts, he turned his head toward me. I quickly

gaze.