Chapter 75: Chapter 75

Chapter75 “She’s here too!” Finn said, staring at Selene.

I barely registered his words, my eyes locked on her.

Get 5 > = Menu She was engaged in conversation with a young woman beside her. Several men approached to shake her hand, and I didn’t like the way they looked at her. But she remained ice–cold toward them, carrying herself like she owned the place.

“Oh, right. How could I forget about Beta Axel? She’s his fiancée – that’s why she’s here.”

Finn’s words snapped my attention to the man approaching Selene.

“Beta Axel,” I muttered.

I watched him intently. When he reached Selene, they exchanged warm smiles – a stark contrast to her cold demeanor with the other men moments ago.

“Kane!”

A loud voice cut through the party, drawing everyone’s attention. I turned to see Ruby waving at me.

She’d changed her outfit – still red, but more form–fitting now, with one full sleeve and one sleeveless arm. She wore a bright smile as she made her way toward me, with every eye in the room following her.

Ruby latched onto my arm, grinning. “I’m back,” she announced, then turned to Finn. “What did I miss?”

Finn glanced at me, shook his head, and walked off toward the bar, leaving us alone.

“Why didn’t he answer?” Ruby asked.

I was about to pry her hand off when I caught Selene looking our way.

Instead of removing Ruby’s hand, I covered it with mine and gave it a pat.

Avoiding Selene’s gaze, I turned to Ruby with a soft smile. “Nothing happened. Just a boring party.”

Ruby’s eyes lit up at my touch. She leaned in close and whispered, “Then I’ll make sure to make the night more... entertaining after the party.”

Either I’d lost all desire, or Ruby was just exceptionally needy. She was always making comments like that, forcing me to push her away. I was never like this with Selene.

The room suddenly fell silent again. I frowned, looking to see who commanded such attention.

Alpha Magnus had arrived. Everyone from his pack bowed – he was their head Alpha, after all.

I had to admit, he had a commanding presence that could intimidate anyone – except me. I knew his reputation in battle. He was perfect for the Iron Crown Pack.

His parents, the former Alpha and Luna, entered with him. Everyone bowed to them too.

The elderly couple caught my eye. Despite stepping down years ago, they still carried themselves with grace at pack functions.

I wondered why they’d never approached our pack for alliances. My parents weren’t difficult to work with – if anything, they loved forming new connections.

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Menu Alpha Malcolm and his wife joined some other former royal couples who appeared to be old friends.

Meanwhile, Alpha Magnus walked over to Axel.

Axel hugged him and left Selene’s side. My eyebrows shot up when Selene hugged Alpha Magnus.

He kissed her forehead and said something that made her giggle like he’d paid her a compliment.

I watched with my jaw clenched.

How dare he kiss her? How could she laugh with him like that?

I felt Ruby’s grip loosen. When I glanced at her, she looked shocked, staring at the same scene.

Ruby cleared her throat when she caught me looking. “I think Alpha Magnus likes her. Maybe Axel’s social media post was just covering for his Alpha’s girlfriend.”

I frowned at her words. She quickly added, “I’m not saying this out of jealousy. I forgot to tell you – my friend overheard them that night, talking about spending the night together.”

My blood boiled. I yanked my hand away.

Ruby fell silent at my sudden movement.

“Don’t follow me,” I snapped, as if she were responsible for my anger.

I headed to the bar where Finn was drinking and watching the crowd.

“What’s wrong?” Finn asked.

I ordered a drink and turned to look at Selene again.

“Do something, Finn. This woman is driving me crazy.”

“Your fault, man. You wanted her as your Luna. Now deal with it.” Finn laughed, thinking I meant Ruby.

When the bartender set down my drink, I grabbed it and downed it in one shot.

“Hey, take it easy. We’re not in our territory,” Finn warned.

I ignored him, my eyes still fixed on Selene. She was talking to another guy.

The man gestured for her to join him at the bar where I was drinking.

Her eyes briefly met mine before she quickly looked away and walked toward us with him.

She stood just inches from me. I closed my eyes as her scent hit me, awakening my wolf again.

“What would you like to drink?” the man asked Selene.

I scoffed when she said she didn’t drink. She turned to me and asked, “Excuse me? Is there a problem ?“–acting like she didn’t even know me.

I glared at her, nodding toward the guy beside her. “Is he your new target?”

The guy’s eyes widened at the insult. He started to speak, but Selene held up her hand to stop him.

“Leave,” she told him.

Once he was gone, Selene turned back to me. “So what were you saying?”

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