Kane
There are so many things I want to say to Selena. I want to point out my worries, explain my feelings and let her know everything going on in my mind. Selena needs to know that nothing happened in that office. I didn't cheat on her, and I never intended to.
But I can't, because as if this whole mess wasn't enough, my annoying step-sister had to show up too.
"Beatrice," I roll my eyes as I groan out her name. "Not that it surprises me, but you always find the perfect moments to invade my privacy."
It's not that our relationship is bad, I love her like my own sister, but Beatrice just took away the opportunity. Yet, as soon as I look at Selena, a slight smile spreads across my lips. She watches
KaneOur conversation ended as soon as we stepped out of the forest. Onyx and I agreed that we had already told Beatrice too much, so the silence was necessary.She leaves when we reach the bar; even Beatrice understands that Selena needs more sleep. Onyx backs up and lets me take full control of my body. God damn, finally.As I carry Selena into the bar, the noise dies down, and everyone looks at us. I nod at them, and all the shifters leave the bar without a word. A wise decision, to cherish their fucking lives.I head upstairs, and it's not until I enter the apartment that I relax. Now Selena is where she needs to be, and she'll be safe as long as I'm around.
SelenaI stare into Kane's eyes longer than I should. He's patiently waiting for an answer. Except for our breathing, there's no sound.I take a deep breath and close my eyes. "A few minutes after you left me here, my phone rang. I received a text message from an unknown number, and I actually tried to call the sender, but the person was unreachable. The text said that I needed to check on you, that you were hurt. Emotions got the better of me, I wasn't thinking, so I barged into your office like that."I can't look at Kane. Everything I've done makes me look like a child, and this action was no better."And what about the direction? Who told you where to run?" Kane takes my hand in his and squeeze
LunaI left the stupid human in the middle of nowhere. Instead of letting her drive me to the packhouse, I decided to shift and run back home.As I approach the gardens, everyone eyes me suspiciously. I don't tend to shift at all.Since my wolf is weaker and smaller than others, it's pretty challenging to play an important role and show her off.I mind-link one of my maids to bring me clothes and distract everyone from me.Even though wolves have no problem with nudity, I can't stay naked for long. Amon would freak out if he found out someone other than him saw me.Besides,
Amon"I didn't mean to interrupt, Alpha," one of the guards kneels before me. "But I was sent to inform you on short notice."Even though the moron is acting somewhat respectful, I don't like his presence in my bedroom."Bullshit!" I growl as I throw a blanket over my mate and climb out of bed. "Sent by who? I'm your Alpha, so you take orders only from me!" I keep raising my voice. It's long past time for everyone in this pack to accept that I rule the parade."The Council. They arrived a minute ago and gathered in front of the packhouse. No one is allowed to enter the building unless invited by the leader of the pack." I nod and head for the door.
Kane I don't bother to get the car; running is faster anyway. Even though I know it's impossible, I feel like I'm losing the ability to breathe. For the first time ever, I feel tired. I'm exhausted from everything-from Selena and her refusal to trust me to my mother's behaviour. The more I try to move forward, the more I'm pushed back. At this point, I'm not sure I've made the right decision. As I approach the packhouse, I immediately notice how deserted it feels. No guards, servants, or pack members. I don't have time to figure out why it's so different today, so I head straight for my mother's bedroom. Stopping at the doo
SelenaI spend most of the evening in the shower, crying until no tears are left to cry. I feel as dirty as I did the night before the ceremony.As the memories run through my mind, I wonder, what if Kane was the one who saved me? But even if he was, after everything that's happened, why did he lock me in a cage he calls home?I turn off the water, push the shower curtain aside, and step out of the bathtub.I don't know what to feel or think when Kane comes back.I wrap a towel around my body and leave the bathroom. I wait a moment to check if there are no noises and I'm still alone. Only when I'm sure Kane's not home yet do I go to his closet.&
Kane We spend hours on the roof, watching the stars and talking about whatever comes to mind. I relish the time we spend together. I have the opportunity to hold Selena and enjoy the closeness we didn't have before. "Does this mean you're my boyfriend now?" Selena's sudden question catches me off guard. Is this what she thinks we are? A boyfriend and a girlfriend? "I wouldn't put it that way, but if that's what you want, I'll gladly accept the role of your boyfriend for this lifetime and a million more." She smiles at my words. For once, I chose the right words. "Why do you always hide under that hood, Kane?"
Selena"First, I want to ask something," I avert my gaze from Kane's eyes as my cheeks turn bright red. "I heard my parents talking about shifters going into heat. You too?""Yes.""What will happen?" I have no idea what the heat is, but I don't want to take any chances."Since you're definitely not ready for the season, I'll probably take you to your parents and leave until the season ends. Preferably stay chained to a tree or in a cell. Depends on how bad it's going to hit me." Kane shrugs as if he doesn't care.A new idea strikes me, and I instantly question Kane. "What if you go into the heat and I'm still near you?"