The Alpha's Hidden Heirs (Selene and Kane)

My mind drifted back to the past, pulling me into a memory I wished I could forger

Right now, I wasn't sure what I was supposed to feel I had thought long and hard before buying that bouquet, it wasn't just flowers-it was an apology, a silent plea for forgiveness for what I had done to her years ago. She had once given me my favorite flower as her first gift, and I had thrown it away without a second thought.

I never expected her to do the same to me.

It shattered something inside me.

But more than my own pain, I grieved for hers. She must have felt this way back then.

"Dad!"

Luna's voice pulled me from my thoughts. My eyes shifted from Selene to my daughter, who was racing toward me.

Forcing myself to pull it together, I swallowed down the emotions clawing at my chest.

I knelt, scooping Luna up into my arms. She giggled, kissing my cheek before hugging me tightly around the neck.

A few steps behind her, my son approached at a slower, more measured pace. I gave him a nod, and he returned it quietly,

Leo was strong-sharp-minded and composed beyond his years. One day, he would make a formidable Alpha, ruling over my packs with the discipline I was instilling in him.

Selene turned her attention to the receptionist, who had been chatting with other customers.

"We've been waiting. Where's our server?" she asked, her tone polite but firm. The receptionist quickly straightened. "I apologize. You two were speaking, so I asked the waiter to hold off. But here he is now."

I followed her gaze to the waiter standing just beyond the desk. He hurried over, gesturing for us to follow as he led the way.

As we walked, Luna tugged on my sleeve, her voice light with excitement. "Daddy, Mommy picked this restaurant for us. Isn't it pretty?"

I glanced around before nodding. "It is, princess."

My gaze drifted to Selene, who was a few steps ahead, holding Leo's hand.

Ignoring the dull ache in my chest, I kept pace with them. We settled at our table, ordering meals for

Luna and Leo first.

Sliding the menu toward Selene, I said, "Get something for yourself too."noveldrama

She barely looked at me, instead scanning the room as she murmured, "Go ahead and order. I'll decide later."

Her distraction didn't go unnoticed. She wasn't just hesitating-she was looking for

someone.

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I didn't order, keeping my eyes on her as I waited for her to make a choice.

Then, a voice from behind cut through the air.

"Hey there, baby."

My entire body stiffened.

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Turning my head, I saw Grayson approaching.

Selene stood instantly, a soft smile on her lips as she embraced him.

A low growl rumbled in my chest, my wolf bristling at the sight of them together.

My vision darkened, fury simmering just beneath the surface.

When they pulled apart, my gaze dropped to Grayson's hand-resting possessively on her waist.

My jaw clenched, my fingers curling into fists beneath the table.

First, he called her baby. Now, he was touching her in front of me.

I had tolerated his presence in my pack only because Selene wanted him here. If

it weren't for her happiness, I wouldn't have given a damn about his so-called healing abilities.

Grayson turned to my children, flashing them a friendly smile. "Hey, how are you two doing?"

Even though I could see they weren't thrilled to see him, Luna and Leo remained polite, offering a brief greeting out of courtesy.

Then, his attention shifted to me. He gave me a nod, his expression neutral. "Alpha Kane, it's been a while."

I didn't respond immediately, my stare unwavering, sharp enough to cut through the air between us.

For months, I had allowed myself to sit with my regret, to feel the weight of my mistakes. I had convinced myself to stay away from my mate, thinking it was the right thing to do.

But my wolf wasn't so easily swayed. He wanted her back. He refused to let her go. And I couldn't stand the thought of losing her to another man.

"You're right,” I said finally, my voice even. "It has been a long time." Grayson pulled out a chair beside Selene and sat down. "She told me you'd be joining us."

I shifted my gaze to Selene, but she remained calm, her eyes fixed on the menu. That was when I realized-she had been waiting for him. She had planned for him to be here.

"I see," I muttered under my breath.

Grayson leaned back slightly. "By the way, thanks for looking after Selene that night. She was really

sick."

I knew, then, that she hadn't told him about the wound.

“Not just her health," I said, my tone deliberate. "I took care of her wound too."

Grayson frowned. "Wound? What wound? Was she hurt?"

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