The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

Chapter 278

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As Kane's grip tightened, Ruby struggled to draw in air. She should have left when he told her to- maybe then, things wouldn't have escalated like this. Her confession had only fueled his fury, pushing him over the edge.

Just as her face started to pale, Kane abruptly released her throat.

Ruby collapsed onto the floor, coughing violently while clutching her neck. It took her a few moments to regain control before she slowly lifted her gaze to meet his.

His expression was devoid of emotion; there wasn't a hint of regret in his eyes. He felt nothing for what he had just done to her.

He had always treated her with care, with respect. But now, for the first time, he lashed out at her as if she meant absolutely nothing.

"Kane, I'm the one who saved your life. Do you even realize that? How could you be this heartless?" she rasped.

jaw tightened, and his glare

to me, you should have known I was never the right man for you," he said coldly. "I used to see you as a good woman.

the tears that threatened to spill. "You want me dead, don't you?" she accused. "You're too blind to see

someone else's arms."

his fists tightening at his sides as he forced himself to stay in control. He couldn't allow himself

brushed against the burn scar on her hand. His gaze followed the

muttered,

if I find out you're hiding more than I already know... I swear, no one will be able to

another word, Ruby turned on her heel and bolted for the door. As she left, she mumbled

her breath,

You shattered my heart

to his lips and taking a deep drag. The nicotine was the only thing that

too harsh on her?" Beta Finn's

the bar, pouring

taking another

way she

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