The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

Chapter 359

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She shoved his chest with force, making him stumble backward. He nearly lost his footing, barely managing to steady himself before collapsing onto the couch.

“Not valid?” she scoffed, stepping closer, her eyes burning with fury. “Do you actually think I need your validation? Who do you even think you are to me? Are you my husband? No, Kane Thorne. You are nothing to me anymore. Get that through your head as soon as possible.”

Kane clenched his jaw, biting his already wounded tongue in frustration. The metallic taste of blood filled his mouth again, fresh and sharp.

“You have no reason to feel guilty if you think you’ve betrayed someone,” he said, his voice low but firm. “Your fate was sealed with me. If there’s anyone you’re betraying, it’s me. I am your mate, Selene. Before you even think about another man, you should remember that. No other relationship in this world holds the same weight as our bond.”

eyes flashed with anger as she

I’m the one betraying you? That I’m betraying this so- called mate bond? Then

expression darkened. “I didn’t know you were my mate back

let out a bitter laugh. “Oh, really? And

admitted, his voice tight. “I thought you were someone cruel, someone heartless. I was wrong. And now, I

his words. “Fix everything? How, Kane? With a kiss? Do you really think one kiss, or a few nights in bed, will erase years of pain? Will it make me forget everything I suffered because of you?” She shook her head. “You must be out of

with the past, with the distance she kept shoving between them. He wanted her back, but every time he reached

his face like

inhaled deeply, forcing himself to stay calm before lowering his head. “You were the one who once told me

a fool, Kane. A man who truly loves a woman doesn’t force himself on her. What you’re feeling–it’s not love. It’s lust. That’s

eyes, a sharp ache spreading in his chest. Every word she spoke was like a dagger, cutting

that happen again. I never planned to trap you here so I could sleep with you. That was never my intention. I just…” He exhaled, his voice thick