The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

Chapter 389

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Selene’s dark blue eyes locked onto Kane as soon as she turned toward him. Her wolf let out a mournful howl, the sound thick with the pain she felt as she took in the state of her mate. The sight of him, weakened and feverish, struck her deeply.

Without hesitation, Selene padded closer to him in her wolf form, her movements slow and deliberate. Kane reached out with his left hand, pulling her into an embrace. His touch was gentle, yet firm, as if anchoring himself to her presence.

“Why are you here?” he murmured, his voice filled with both surprise and concern. “You shouldn’t have come. Did you come to see me for the last time? If that’s the case, I’m happy you’re here. But you can’t stay. You need to leave before the sun rises.”

Selene closed her eyes as his fingers grazed her fur. Her wolf nuzzled against his neck, inhaling his scent. It was faint now, dulled by his fever and the poison ravaging his body. She could feel the intense heat radiating from him, and when she pulled back slightly to look at him, her heart sank at his pale and fragile appearance.

Kane cupped her face with his left hand, his touch trembling but tender. Her gaze fell to his other arm, wrapped in thick bandages, evidence of the battles he had fought. She whimpered softly, her wolf unable to hide its sorrow.

Kane ran his fingers through her fur one last time, his voice low. “Shift.”

was hesitant to shift in front of him. He reached for the blanket nearby, wrapping it carefully around

care.

he said softly. “I won’t look. I promise.” He turned his head to the side, his eyes fixed on the wall of the tent, giving her privacy. His intentions were pure–he was a man on the brink of death. How could he think

holding the blanket tightly around her body. She knelt beside him, her gaze fixed on his face. The man she had known as strong, commanding,

soft hands clutched the blanket around her frame, her bare shoulders peeking out. Even now, in her simplest form, she looked beautiful to him, her presence soothing the storm within him. A faint smile graced his lips. “Are you upset with me?” he asked quietly. “That I made you my

tears formed in her eyes. Seeing him like this, so weak and vulnerable, was unbearable. She had never imagined Kane—the man who had once

voice hoarse yet tinged with sadness. “Do you still hate me that much?”

His fingers curled back into his palm, and he let his hand fall. It was as if he

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lip as tears finally spilled down her cheeks. She couldn’t contain her emotions any longer.

of her tone. “It’s the truth,” he said softly. “I’m

You can’t. How dare you think