The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

Chapter 278

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Third POV

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.

and his

you should have known I was never the right man for you," he said

spill. "You want me dead, don't you?" she accused. "You're too blind to see the love of a

someone else's arms."

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

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

muttered,

I'm letting you walk away today. But if I find out you're hiding more than

her heel and bolted for the door. As she left, she

her breath,

hate you, Kane. You shattered

cigarette to his lips and taking a deep drag. The nicotine was

a little too harsh on

as he strolled toward the bar, pouring himself a

composed, taking another

her the way she once

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