Selena
I wince at the dark undertone in his words. At first, I think Kane suggests I do something, but the smirk spreading across his lips makes him look like he just challenged me.
My knees buckle, but I pretend his words don't affect me. I'm scared to bits, but I refuse to avert my gaze.
"What the Hell is that supposed to mean?" I hiss.
Kane chuckles and closes his eyes. "It's such a shame to hear such a horrible word pass your lips." My eyes widen at his statement. What's happening? Why is Kane acting like this?
"You know what, I'm not in the mood to play your games, Kane. Or should I call you Onyx? If I do, will you show me a little respect,
Kane"Let me go, you savage!" Selena hammers her fists against my back with all her might. The sound of my palm hitting her ass echoes off the walls as she yelps in surprise. "Did you?""I did. Keep fighting; I'll be happy to do it again, just say the magic word." The anger I felt fades, and all I feel is amusement."Caveman," Selena mutters under her breath.I lift my hand and force it against her ass again, enjoying the blissful hiss that leaves her lips.I bet Selena's as confused as never. All the hate she feels for me, and now- the apartment is filled with the scent of her arousal.
Selena I follow Kane downstairs. He walks with his head held high, and I wish I had the same confidence he has. Yet, all I do is try to hide behind his back. Kane pulls me to the bar and lifts me onto the stool like I weigh nothing. He leans over the bar and gestures to a woman to come toward him. Immediately, a wide grin appears on her lips, and I already don't like her. Perhaps for a reason because as soon as her eyes set on me, her face twists in disgust. "Sam, can you help me out a little?" Kane asks her. "Sure thing, boss, what's up?"
KaneI carry Selena into the apartment, lay her on the bed, and cover her with a blanket. I don't say anything; she's too shocked to listen or speak.But I can't blame her after everything that happened downstairs. As if it wasn't enough that someone tried to take her away, I killed the bastard in front of her. Perhaps I overreacted, but he had it coming.No one lays a hand on my mate without consequences.I lock the apartment for her safety and head downstairs.Onyx whimpers in the back of my mind, obviously just as worried as I am. "She's safe, buddy." I try to put his mind at ease.
KaneSam wraps her hand around my wrist and pushes my hand away from her neck. "I've loved you since the first time we met. I've spent countless sleepless nights dreaming of this moment. I was afraid it would never happen, especially after you claimed that human at the ceremony. But I didn't lose hope." She tries to move closer, but everything about her disgusts me. "I'm ready to give myself to you. Accept me, mark me, and make me yours. I promise I'll be a perfect mate. Better than your wildest dreams." Desperation resonates in her voice.I force my hand back on her neck and squeeze it tighter. "Is that so?" Each word leaves my lips like a hateful hiss.I want to break Sam beyond repair. I want to scar her heart and soul before I kill this bitch.
SelenaRunning away from that bar was perhaps my worst decision. It seemed like a good idea at first, but now, I know I was safer in that damn place.My heart pounds with fear, my sides burn, but I keep running. I don't notice the branch in front of me catching in my hair and nearly knocking me off my feet. But I don't give up; I free myself and keep running.I'm sure Kane will follow me, and when he does, I won't outrun him. All I can do is take advantage of a head start.A twig snaps to my left. Instead of running, I stop in my tracks. He found me."Kane?" I call out. Only when I do that, do I realize how stupid I am. I'm alone, lost in the da
Luna Kane is close, but he's heading in the opposite direction. Unless the human tells him something, no one will find out I was here. I don't stop until I get out of the woods and reach the clearing. I'm late this time, but I'm sure she's waiting for me. My gaze scans the surroundings, and I instantly hiss under my breath. She had to do only one thing, and she still failed. Typical fucking human. After a few minutes, the black car finally parks near me. I open the door and jump into the passenger seat. "Do you have any idea what kind of trouble I'd get into if you were any later than you already are?" I growl at her as she's about to drive off. The human has the gall to roll
KaneThere are so many things I want to say to Selena. I want to point out my worries, explain my feelings and let her know everything going on in my mind. Selena needs to know that nothing happened in that office. I didn't cheat on her, and I never intended to.But I can't, because as if this whole mess wasn't enough, my annoying step-sister had to show up too."Beatrice," I roll my eyes as I groan out her name. "Not that it surprises me, but you always find the perfect moments to invade my privacy."It's not that our relationship is bad, I love her like my own sister, but Beatrice just took away the opportunity. Yet, as soon as I look at Selena, a slight smile spreads across my lips. She watches
KaneOur conversation ended as soon as we stepped out of the forest. Onyx and I agreed that we had already told Beatrice too much, so the silence was necessary.She leaves when we reach the bar; even Beatrice understands that Selena needs more sleep. Onyx backs up and lets me take full control of my body. God damn, finally.As I carry Selena into the bar, the noise dies down, and everyone looks at us. I nod at them, and all the shifters leave the bar without a word. A wise decision, to cherish their fucking lives.I head upstairs, and it's not until I enter the apartment that I relax. Now Selena is where she needs to be, and she'll be safe as long as I'm around.
Kane povSelena's eyes focus on me as she bites her lower lip and parts her legs, exposing her dripping sex to my gaze. I growl and lower myself onto her. With the first stroke of my tongue, Selena tries to squeeze her thighs back together.Another low grown leaves me, warning her to stop defying me. I drop to my knees next to the bed and grab Selena's hips to pull her closer to my mouth. I hold her thighs roughly, keeping them apart as I feast on her juices like a desperate, hungry animal.I lick, suck and nip on her as Selena moans out my name. She cries out in shock as I move my lips lower, thrusting my tongue inside her.I fight a smile as I notice her gripping the bedsheets, digging her nails deep enough to
Kane povShe lets out a shaky breath, and once again, I grip on my chance like a fool. "I can feel your heart pounding, fuck it, I can hear it, Selena. You want me just as much as I want you." I let my hand sneak under her shirt, gently stroking her heated skin, slowly tracing it up to her breast. As soon as I cup it, a deep, low growl forms in my chest.If it's possible, I manage to pull Selena closer to me and force my erect cock against her ass to show her just how much I want her. Selena gulps, louder than ever, and to my surprise, nods her head- admitting that the lust, need, and passion I feel isn't one-sided after all."I want you," Selena whispers as if the nod wasn't reassuring enough."Tr
Kane povTwo months. Two months side by side with Selena and our sons. I can't believe that it's been so long since the day we cried in the hospital hall, as hopeful about our future as ever.Thankfully, some things did go as planned- the Council withdrew their curious gazes from our Kingdom, and my mother, well, there's no mother anymore. It hurt, but I made my choice, prioritised those who genuinely care for me, and got rid of the problem in its roots.Now, we can let out a breath of relief without any worries or fears about what our tomorrow might bring.Our boys are as healthy as they can be. Surely, Selena insisted that Kaven gets some professional help, and other than the resistance to open u
Selena pov "Daddy's here!" The boys scream out to me as if I weren't the one who left the room to ask Kane back. My cheeks are still tear-stained, especially after the emotional conversation. Explaining to two toddlers how life works shouldn't be as easy as it seemed a few minutes ago. I know that both of my, no- our, boys love me beyond measure when they still listen so eagerly to what I have to say. I told them the things I shouldn't have kept from them. It's unfair that these two wonderful boys spent most of their lives worrying that the day they would meet their father wouldn't come. Kaven and Knight deserve to know and love Kane as much as I do.&nb
Kane povI had to hold Selena for about an hour while Knight and Cody gave us much needed privacy. It wasn't more about us or our needs than it was about our little boy. We can't show weakness and fear if we want Knight to take this mess as lightly as possible."I... What's going to happen to our son, Kane? How are we supposed to live and smile when he has to deal with something like this? A- and it's all because of me. If only I hadn't made this decision, if only I hadn't acted like a complete moron. My God..." Tears stream down Selena's cheeks as I force my finger in front of her lips to stop the pointless rant.I get it; she's hurt and scared, but so am I. Still, I can't let her blame herself for every obstacle that comes our way; I just can't.&
Selena povKane doesn't get to mutter 'one' as the door flies open, startling me. The sudden noise doesn't faze him. Now I know the countdown was intentional and not just a joke on his part.I hear several footsteps entering the room, but one of them sounds like it doesn't fit here. I can't see who has joined us because Kane is sitting in front of me, shielding me from the gaze of the others.After all this time, though he has all rights to be pissed at me, Kane's still the same protective, loving man who chose me as his mate. I wouldn't change it for the whole world."Mommy!" A familiar voice shouts.Kane stands up, far too slowly for my liking
Cody povI pace back and forth in the hospital hallway, waiting for Kane's figure to appear right around the corner, that smug smile plastered on his lips- as per usual.However, no matter how many times I tell myself he's about to arrive, time drags by like a snail, and my patience is wearing thin."God damn it, Kane, what's taking you so long?" I hiss under my breath, checking my watch for the millionth time.If I don't see that smug asshole walk into this hospital within five minutes, I'm going after him.In the meantime, the doctors are performing surgery on Kaven- they're trying to fix the little guy's face. Apparently, those si
KaneWe reach the location and sit down near the massive door that separates us from the leftover Guardians.No matter how many of them are hidden there, I'll walk around each grave and place the explosives myself. And I won't leave until I'm sure none of those bastards are left.But for now, my men need rest before we get to work blowing this place into oblivion."King?" Someone appears beside me and hands me a bottle of water.I nod my head and gulp down the liquid. Although we didn't have to travel too far out of the Kingdom's territory, the journey was a bit tiring.My g
Selena povI can't move, as if some invisible force is holding me down and pushing me deeper into the abyss of darkness. I can't wrap my mind around the feeling. I can feel it when someone touches me, but I can't feel my body, and at the same time- I feel nothing but pain. How could this ever make any sense?I hear voices, some of them familiar, others less so.The last thing I remember is heading to the town for a job interview. Did it go successfully, or did I fail? No, that's not important.All that matters is where I am, who I am with, and where my boys are. God, sometimes I hate being human. There are those moments when I feel like I have no control over my life.