The Alpha's Hidden Heirs (Selene and Kane)

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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.

His jaw tightened, and his glare darkened.

"If I could hurt my own wife for years while she was married 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. Never did I think you'd turn out to be so damn deceptive."

Ruby straightened herself, wiping away the tears that threatened to spill. "You want me dead, don't you?" she accused. "You're too blind to see the love of a woman who's already found solace in

someone else's arms."

Kane's jaw clenched, his fists tightening at his sides as he forced himself to stay in control. He couldn't allow himself to do something he'd regret later.

Her fingers brushed against the burn scar on her hand. His gaze followed the motion before he

muttered,

"You saved my life, and that's the only reason I'm letting you walk away today. But if I find out you're hiding more than I already know... I swear, no one will be able to save you from me."

Without another word, Ruby turned on her heel and bolted for the door. As she left, she mumbled under

her breath,

"I hate you, Kane. You shattered my heart for her."

Kane exhaled sharply, lifting a cigarette to his lips and taking a deep drag. The nicotine was the only thing that could quiet his mind.

"You think you were a little too harsh on her?" Beta Finn's voice cut through the

silence as he strolled toward the bar, pouring himself a drink.

Kane remained composed, taking another slow drag before replying,

"I treated her the way she once forced me to treat Selene."

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The Next Day

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Kane buried himself in work, trying to drown out his thoughts. But no matter how hard he tried, Selene's diary lingered in his mind. Every page, every word-it was like he could see her pain unfolding before his very eyes.

For a moment, he forgot about everything that had happened at the party. Forgot about Selene accepting Grayson.

It was midday when he sat at his desk, flipping through a file. A knock at the door pulled him from his thoughts. His secretary stepped in, looking visibly uneasy.

Kane frowned. "What is it?"

Wordlessly, the man handed him a tablet.

"Alpha... it seems some news outlet has leaked private photos of you and Miss Ruby online."