Chapter 414

Selene closed her eyes as Kane's lips pressed against hers. The sensation was pure bliss, a feeling she hadn't realized she'd been so desperately craving until now. His kiss filled the emptiness she'd felt for weeks-the longing for him, for his touch, for the connection that only he could give her.

Kane's hands slid around her waist, pulling her body flush against his as he deepened the kiss. His movements were slow yet passionate, carrying the weight of how much he had missed her. Selene wrapped her arms around his neck, holding him tightly as if afraid he might slip away again. She leaned into him, trying to close the already nonexistent space between them.

A low groan escaped Kane's lips, and Selene's eyes flew open. Startled, she broke the kiss, her gaze immediately darting to his face.

"What's wrong?" she asked, worry lacing her voice.

Kane's eyes fluttered shut, and he exhaled heavily, his chest rising and falling as if he were in pain.

Selene's hand instinctively went to the bandage on his forehead. "Did I hurt your head?" she asked, her voice trembling with guilt.

Kane opened his eyes, meeting hers with a steady gaze. He shook his head slowly. "No," he murmured.

"Kane, you-"

he pressed his thumb against her lips, silencing her. "Ssshh,"

held hers, studying her face with an intensity that made her

like the girl she'd been before their first marriage-the one who

to meet his eyes once more. "Let me look at you a little

heart swell at his words. In that moment, she realized just how lucky she was to have him back. Kane wasn't just her husband or her mate-he was her Alpha, her protector, and the

her heart.

momentarily caught off guard, but before he could say anything, Selene threw her arms around him

lost you," she sobbed quietly. "I didn't want to come back to this pack house without you. I didn't know how I was

her close as he rested his chin on her

his chest as she glared at

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Thorne," she said, her

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