Chapter 13: Chapter 13

< The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs Chapter 13 Kane For five years, I’d searched for Selene without a trace.

Get 57 Menu No one could find any sign of her or which direction she’d taken in the forest after leaving the pack.

“Kane,”

A soft voice pulled me from my thoughts.

I looked up to see someone standing in my office doorway.

She walked in with a sweet smile.

“Ruby,” I sighed, rubbing my forehead.

She’d been by my side these past five years. When my father made me Head Alpha three years ago, she’d wanted to be my Luna. That’s why I’d kept her at arm’s length.

Still, she’d accepted my decision, telling me she wasn’t after power – she just wanted to be with me.

She was a good woman. Maybe too good for me.

“Kane, I heard you’re heading to the Werewolf Council’s annual gala tomorrow. All the major pack Alphas and Lunas will be there,” Ruby said.

I leaned back in my desk chair and nodded. “Yeah.”

She looked down at the floor. I frowned. “What is it?”

“Will you take me this year?”

Her question caught me off guard. It was more of a plea than a question.

I wanted to say no, but then I saw tears forming in her eyes – she already knew what my answer would be.

I couldn’t help but give in. “Alright.”

She looked stunned, like she hadn’t expected me to agree. She rushed over and leaned down.

“Thank you so much.”

When she moved to hug me, I held up my hand to stop her.

“I need to handle some things before we leave. You should go pack.”

She nodded, looking slightly hurt. Then she turned and left my office.

It wasn’t the first time I’d made excuses to keep my distance. For some reason, I hadn’t even slept with Ruby.

The next day, Ruby and I arrived at the gala.

I was only there to fulfill my duties as pack leader.

This wasn’t just any party – it was an annual gathering where packs came together to network and form alliances.

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< Chapter 13 Get 5 Menu The moment I walked in, all eyes turned to me, and the room fell silent.

My power commanded that kind of respect. Even council members went quiet. I’d worked hard to earn both their fear and respect.

Several Alphas approached me to introduce their families.

Most brought their daughters along. I wasn’t naive. I knew exactly what they wanted – hoping I’d marry one of their girls. The rest were just looking for alliances.

I ignored them and scanned the room. Then someone caught my eye.

My heart nearly stopped when I saw the woman I’d been desperately searching for.

‘Selene!‘

I couldn’t believe my eyes.

The woman who’d haunted my thoughts for years was suddenly standing right there!

My wolf went wild. I practically forgot Ruby existed and moved toward Selene.

“Kane?”

I heard Ruby calling, but the woman who’d captured my attention made it impossible to look away, even with Ruby’s voice behind me.

My feet carried me forward like they had a mind of their own.

I stopped when I noticed her chatting with some women from my pack.

My eyes drank in every detail.

Five years had changed her completely. She looked incredible in a black satin dress that caught the light, showing off her figure and drawing every eye in the room. She commanded attention.

She’d grown more beautiful over the years. Her body had become captivating – the kind that could stop any man in his tracks.

Every curve seemed perfectly sculpted.

Our eyes met, and mine darkened. She said something to the women, and they turned to look at me in fear.

I couldn’t care less about them – my focus was entirely on her.

Rage built inside me. Where had she been all this time? Why hadn’t she come back? Who had taken her in?

When she started to turn away, my eyes narrowed.

I moved to stop her.

“How dare you show up?” I asked coldly, my anger speaking for me.

As I got closer, a strange sensation washed over me, making my heart race.

My wolf started acting weird, desperately trying to take control. He wanted to shift and pounce on Selene right there.

Then my wolf growled inside me: ‘Mate!‘

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