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Menu Kane watched Selene intently, his heart pounding in anticipation. He was certain she would accept his proposal, her answer a resounding yes. His warm, loveâfilled eyes searched her face for a sign, but Seleneâs gaze remained fixed on the ring.
Her silence made him uneasy, and his brow furrowed as he glanced down at the ring. Though the diamond wasnât overly large, it was the most expensive one he could findâa rare and beautiful piece heâd chosen with care. The design, shaped like a moonflower, had caught his attention immediately. It reminded him of her. Selene was his moonflower, delicate and radiant, and he had bought this ring with her in mind.
âDoes she not like it?â The thought crept into his mind, unsettling him.
He scolded himself silently. Maybe he should have brought her along to choose the ring. But wouldnât that have ruined the surprise? Heâd wanted this moment to be perfect, something that would sweep her off her feet. His nerves began to get the better of him, and he couldnât hold back any longer. He needed an answer now.
âSelene, I mightâve rushed this. If you donât like the-â he started to explain, his voice tentative.
But before he could finish, Selene spoke for the first time since last night. Her words hit him like a thunderclap.
âNo, I wonât.â
His entire body went still, but his hand holding the ring box trembled slightly. He stared at her, stunned.
âWhat do you mean?â he asked, his voice low and disbelieving.
Seleneâs eyes slowly lifted from the ring to meet his. Her gaze was icy, devoid of emotion, as if the warmth sheâd shown him last night had evaporated entirely.
âI canât accept your proposal,â she said, calm and composed.
Her tone was so steady that it only deepened his confusion. Kaneâs heart hammered against his chest as he struggled to process her response.
âBut why?â he asked, still kneeling, his voice tinged with desperation.
Selene crossed her arms over her chest, her expression unreadable. âWhat made you think Iâd agree to remarry you, Alpha Kane?â she asked sharply, her words cutting deeper than he thought possible.
His heart clenched at her cold demeanor. The way she addressed him-âAlpha Kaneâ-felt like a wall between them, a barrier he hadnât seen coming. His lips quivered slightly, but he pressed them together, determined not to show how much her words hurt.
âWhy canât I think that?â he asked, trying to keep his voice steady. âArenât we back together?â
Her brows furrowed as though heâd said something ridiculous. âBack together? What are you even talking about?â
Kane stared at her, his mind racing to make sense of her reaction. It was as if sheâd completely erased the intimacy they had shared.
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Get 53 Menu âDid she somehow forget about last night?â he wondered. The idea seemed impossible. She had been fully present, completely aware of everything that happened between them. How could she pretend it didnât matter?
Slowly, Kane lowered the ring box to his side, though he couldnât bring himself to put it away. Rising to his feet, he reached for her, desperate to bridge the growing distance between themn.
But Selene took a step back. The rejection was like a slap in the face, and he froze, his hand hovering in the space she had vacated.
âSelene,â he murmured, his voice thick with pain. The vulnerability he felt was foreign and unsettling, but she seemed untouched by it.
âMaybe youâve forgotten what happened last night,â he said softly, trying to keep his tone gentle. âThatâs okay, baby. You donât need to overthink it or put pressure on yourself.â
He spoke carefully, afraid that pushing too hard might drive her away. If she had truly forgotten, he didnât want to upset her further. With a heavy sigh, he lowered his head and shut the ring box, silently berating himself for moving too fast.
But Seleneâs next words stopped him cold.
âI remember everything perfectly,â she said, her voice steady and firm. âI wasnât drunk, Kane. I was in my heat.â
Her statement hit him harder than anything else she could have said. She hadnât forgotten. She hadnât been unaware. She had been fully conscious of their night togetherâand yet, she was still rejecting him.