Chapter 48: Chapter 48

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= Menu A heavy silence fell over the living room, thick with unspoken words and unresolved tension.

‘Didn’t Marcus tell me Kane rarely comes here? So why is he here now?‘ I wondered.

After what felt like forever, Diana broke the silence. “Kane.”

He strode over and settled into one of the couches. I tried my best to ignore him, keeping my eyes fixed on my lap while listening to their conversation.

“Coming to check on me?” Garrett asked. “We hardly see you here except for pack meetings or family events.”

“Since when do I need a reason to come to my own pack mansion?” Kane retorted. “Isn’t this the Alpha’s residence?”

I nearly scoffed out loud but caught myself. His arrogance only fueled my hatred.

“Kane,” his mother’s voice was measured, diplomatic. “Selene has graciously agreed to help us during your father’s illness.

We’ve asked her to stay with us for a week. We’re grateful for her support during this difficult time.”

Kane’s eyebrow shot up. “Stay here?”

It was crystal clear he knew nothing about this arrangement. I decided right then – one more insult from him and I’d be back at my hotel.

“You let someone from another pack stay here without even asking me?” he challenged his parents.

I stood up, forcing a polite smile. “Garrett, Diana, I’m sorry. I can’t stay where I’m not wanted, especially if the head Alpha objects.”

Inside, I was cursing Kane with every word I knew.

“You’re not going anywhere,” Garrett insisted. “This isn’t just his mansion.”

“We asked her to stay, Kane. Your father is ill. Don’t argue,” Diana’s tone turned icy, reminding me of the strong Luna I knew five years ago.

Kane shook his head. “Don’t act like I care if she stays. I’m just asking why I wasn’t consulted.”

His parents visibly relaxed at his words.

“She’s my guest, someone I trust,” Garrett explained. “She poses no threat to our pack, which is why I didn’t consult you.”

Diana rose and took my hand. “Ignore my son’s attitude. He’s always like this. Who knows him better than you?”

I glanced at Kane, lounging like royalty on the couch. Though his eyes were on his father, I knew he was listening to every word.

“You’re right, Diana. I know him all too well,” I said, bitterness seeping into my voice.

He sneered, turning to face me. “Yeah, and I know her too. I’d love to tell you both about it, but one of you is too fragile for that kind of heartbreak right now,” he said sarcastically.

My heart stopped – was he threatening to reveal the truth about my children? I needed to escape.

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= Menu < Chapter 48 “Goodnight, Garrett, Diana,” I said quickly, heading for the stairs. Once on the upper floor, I made straight for my room, hoping he’d leave after speaking with his parents.

Inside my room, I leaned against the closed door with a sigh. “Just one week,” I reminded myself. Sitting on the bed, I video–

called my babies, waving when they answered.

Seeing them after this long day made my heart ache. “What are my babies up to?”

Their silence worried me.

“What’s wrong? Don’t want to talk to Mom?”

Leo and Luna sat quietly on their bed, looking upset. They shook their heads.

“Why?”

“Mom, you lied,” Leo accused, his face gloomy. “You said tomorrow, but Grandpa told us you’re staying a week.”

“Baby, don’t be mad. I tried to come back, but something came up,” I explained gently.

Luna wouldn’t even look at me, focused instead on her doll.

How could I explain I was with their paternal grandparents? That their grandfather was sick and needed comfort? The guilt of keeping them from their grandparents weighed heavy, but I couldn’t risk losing them to their cruel father.

“I’m so sorry,” I said, tugging my earlobes – our family’s way of apologizing. They nearly cried at the gesture.

“Just a few more days. I’ll be home very soon. I promise.”

After talking a while longer, I told them to get some sleep and ended the call.

Yawning, I prepared for bed but realized I was thirsty. Finding no water in the room, I stepped out into the dimly lit hallway.

I caught a maid’s attention and asked for water. She promised to bring some to my room.

Heading back, I heard footsteps in the darkness. I froze, then spun around. My eyes widened at the dark figure behind me, and I gasped at the sight of glowing red eyes staring back.

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