The Alpha's Hidden Heirs (Selene and Kane)

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Selene spun around at the sound of her father's voice, instantly recognizing the disapproval in his eyes

as he took in Kane's presence.

Without hesitation, she pulled her hand away from Kane's grasp and put some distance between

them.

"Dad," she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper.

Alpha Malcolm stepped forward, his gaze shifting to Kane.

"All respect to the head Alpha," he said, dipping his head in acknowledgment.

Selene's hands clenched into fists, gripping the fabric of her dress as she struggled to suppress her frustration. Her father had never bowed to another Alpha before-not even when his own son assumed the role of head Alpha after him. There had never been a need to lower himself for the sake of respect.

But now, he had no choice but to bow before Kane.

The old wounds that had once scarred her heart tore open again, the pain flooding back, reigniting the resentment she felt toward him.

"Rise," Kane commanded, his gaze flickering toward Selene before settling back on her father.

Alpha Malcolm straightened, his expression unreadable. "Is there anything we can do for you, Alpha?" His tone was composed, professional, devoid of emotion. But beneath that carefully controlled demeanor, he had not forgotten. He had not forgotten how this man had refused his pleas, how he had ignored his desperate request not to tear his daughter's world apart by taking her children from her.

"I wanted to speak with your daughter," Kane began, exhaling as if weighing his words. "But... Alpha Malcolm, I believe you and I should talk first."

Selene's brows knit together in confusion. What could he possibly need to discuss with her father? Another warning? Another ultimatum?

Just then, Evelyn Hawthorne stepped back into the living room. She had been resting in her room, but unease had kept her from staying away. Concern for her daughter had drawn her back.

"Selene, what's going on?" Evelyn asked, her voice laced with worry.

Selene shook her head slightly, silently reassuring her mother that it was nothing.

Alpha Malcolm gave Kane a nod, gesturing toward another part of the house. "Of course. We can talk in the study."

Selene's heart clenched, and she quickly shook her head at her father, silently pleading with him not to go. She didn't trust Kane-not for a second.

But her father didn't listen. He couldn't. Kane was the head Alpha now, and refusing him wasn't an

option.

Without another word, Alpha Malcolm led Kane into the study and motioned for him to take a seat on

one of the couches.

Kane, however, didn't sit. Instead, his eyes drifted toward the bookshelves lining the walls, filled with

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countless volumes. He moved toward them, running his fingers along the spines, scanning the titles. He wasn't just browsing-he was searching. Searching for something specific.

Selene had always loved to write. Did she still? Had she filled more diaries over the years? He was curious-desperate, even-to know how she had spent all this time without him.

"What brings you here, Alpha?" Alpha Malcolm asked, his voice firm and direct.

Kane didn't turn around. Instead, he asked, "Do you keep a journal, Alpha Malcolm?"

Malcolm blinked, caught off guard by the unexpected question. "A journal? No." Kane finally turned to face him, murmuring, "That's a shame. You should. Writing things down helps you remember your past-just in case you ever forget."

Alpha Malcolm's patience was wearing thin. "Alpha, let's get to the point. What is it you want to dis

cuss?"

Kane didn't hesitate. He didn't waste time with pleasantries or evasions.

"I love your daughter, Alpha Malcolm."

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