The Alpha's Hidden Heirs (Selene and Kane)

"HOW COULD I NOT RECOGNIZE HER? HOW?"

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A furious growl tore from my throat as I shot up from my chair, slamming my hand down onto the table with enough force to shatter it.

The sharp crack of splintering wood echoed through the house, reaching the living room. Within moments, my advisors stormed into the study, their expressions tense as they took in the destruction.

But I didn't care. My rage demanded an outlet, and anything within reach became a target. I hurled objects, sent books flying, overturned furniture-none of it was enough to drown out the sheer disbelief clawing at my insides. How could I have been so blind?

Why had fate played such a cruel joke on me? If only her scar had been visible that night-if only I had seen it-I would have known. I would have recognized her instantly.

But she never wanted me to love her for who she had been. And the worst part? I never loved her for

who she was now.

Why?

"Kane!"

Finn's voice cut through my fury as he and the others rushed toward me. Hands grabbed at my arms, trying to restrain me, but I shoved them off and drove my fist into the wall.

Pain exploded through my knuckles, sharp and real-but not enough. Not nearly enough to drown out the ache in my chest.

"I hate myself," I snarled, my breath ragged. "How could I have done this to her? She was right there, always by my side, and I-"

The words caught in my throat, burning like acid. My vision blurred, whether from rage or something else, I didn't know. All I knew was that it wasn't enough. None of this was enough. I slammed my fist into the wall again, harder this time.

Blood smeared across the cracked surface. The sting in my hand barely registered. I needed to hurt. I needed the physical pain to drown out the torment gripping my heart.

"Alpha, please, you have to stop!"

"Kane, get a grip!"

"Someone get him a glass of water-Derek, now!"

Their voices swirled around me, urgent and worried, but none of it mattered. How was I supposed to calm down when my entire world had just been ripped apart?

Realizing brute force wouldn't work, they shoved me back against the wall, pinning me in place. My legs gave out, and I slid down, my body drained of all its fight.

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Their alarmed voices barely registered.

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Finn crouched beside me, gripping my shoulder. “Kane, talk to us. What happened?"

I shook my head, my voice barely above a whisper. "She... she was the one who saved me that night."

Silence crashed over the room. Every single one of them stiffened, stunned into disbelief.

Fate had played me like a puppet. Twisting and turning the threads of my life until I was tangled in my own mistakes.

"She begged me to love her," I admitted, my voice raw. "And I pushed her away. Again and again. What punishment do I deserve for that? I am the reason she suffered."

A bitter laugh escaped me as I raked my hands through my hair, pulling at it in frustration. The weight of my guilt pressed down on me, making every breath feel impossible.

It wasn't just about her saving me. It was about everything I had done to her since. Every wound I had inflicted, every moment of pain she had endured because of me.

A low growl rumbled in my chest, my wolf stirring restlessly. I couldn't let this go. I wouldn't.

Lifting my gaze, I locked eyes with my advisors. Something in my expression must have unsettled them, because they instinctively took a step back.

With a deep, guttural growl, I gave my command.

"Bring me Ruby. Now. I want to hear from her own lips why she lied to me. How could she deceive me all these years?"