= Menu Selene's eyebrows shot up at his words. She couldn't tell who Kane's anger was directed at or what had triggered it.
Before anyone else could speak, Finn stepped in to answer on Kane's behalf. "She's our guest for a few days. She'll be leaving the pack soon."
Selene glanced at Nyx, who stood beside her, seemingly unfazed by the tension in the room. Her curious eyes wandered around the pack house, as though she had no idea of the weight her presence carried.
Kane tumed to Gamma Storm. "Storm."
"Yes, Alpha?" Storm responded immediately.
"Have the maids prepare a room for Nyx."
"O-Okay, Alpha," Storm stammered before hurrying off to relay the instructions. On his way, he glanced at Selene, his expression questioning. Selene gave him a small nod, signaling him to proceed. He averted his gaze and disappeared toward the maids' quarters.
Kane's commanding presence filled the room as he addressed his officials. "Notify the entire pack that Alpha Kane has returned. I will personally deal with everything that's happened over the last two weeks."
His deep voice resonated with authority, and his officials lowered their heads in acknowledgment before dispersing to carry out his orders. The tension in the pack house seemed to ease slightly now that their Alpha was back. Kane's gaze shifted to his father, his tone turning cold. "I'll speak with you later, Dad."
The subtle warning in his voice sent a chill through the room. Selene's confusion deepened as she watched the unspoken exchange between father and son. Something was clearly wrong, but she had no idea what it could be.
Before Selene could dwell on it further, Kane turned and strode toward her. Without a word, he grasped her hand, his touch firm and grounding.
"Kane, I-" Nyx began, her voice hesitant.
Kane stopped, turning his head to look at her. His dark gaze silenced her instantly. She swallowed hard, her words dying in her throat. Kane exhaled slowly, as if composing himself; and then spoke.
"You're wrong." His voice was calm but carried an edge of finality. "She's not Selene Hawthorne. She's Selene Thorne-the only wife of Alpha Kane Thorne."