Selena
I stare into Kane's eyes longer than I should. He's patiently waiting for an answer. Except for our breathing, there's no sound.
I take a deep breath and close my eyes. "A few minutes after you left me here, my phone rang. I received a text message from an unknown number, and I actually tried to call the sender, but the person was unreachable. The text said that I needed to check on you, that you were hurt. Emotions got the better of me, I wasn't thinking, so I barged into your office like that."
I can't look at Kane. Everything I've done makes me look like a child, and this action was no better.
"And what about the direction? Who told you where to run?" Kane takes my hand in his and squeeze
LunaI left the stupid human in the middle of nowhere. Instead of letting her drive me to the packhouse, I decided to shift and run back home.As I approach the gardens, everyone eyes me suspiciously. I don't tend to shift at all.Since my wolf is weaker and smaller than others, it's pretty challenging to play an important role and show her off.I mind-link one of my maids to bring me clothes and distract everyone from me.Even though wolves have no problem with nudity, I can't stay naked for long. Amon would freak out if he found out someone other than him saw me.Besides,
Amon"I didn't mean to interrupt, Alpha," one of the guards kneels before me. "But I was sent to inform you on short notice."Even though the moron is acting somewhat respectful, I don't like his presence in my bedroom."Bullshit!" I growl as I throw a blanket over my mate and climb out of bed. "Sent by who? I'm your Alpha, so you take orders only from me!" I keep raising my voice. It's long past time for everyone in this pack to accept that I rule the parade."The Council. They arrived a minute ago and gathered in front of the packhouse. No one is allowed to enter the building unless invited by the leader of the pack." I nod and head for the door.
Kane I don't bother to get the car; running is faster anyway. Even though I know it's impossible, I feel like I'm losing the ability to breathe. For the first time ever, I feel tired. I'm exhausted from everything-from Selena and her refusal to trust me to my mother's behaviour. The more I try to move forward, the more I'm pushed back. At this point, I'm not sure I've made the right decision. As I approach the packhouse, I immediately notice how deserted it feels. No guards, servants, or pack members. I don't have time to figure out why it's so different today, so I head straight for my mother's bedroom. Stopping at the doo
SelenaI spend most of the evening in the shower, crying until no tears are left to cry. I feel as dirty as I did the night before the ceremony.As the memories run through my mind, I wonder, what if Kane was the one who saved me? But even if he was, after everything that's happened, why did he lock me in a cage he calls home?I turn off the water, push the shower curtain aside, and step out of the bathtub.I don't know what to feel or think when Kane comes back.I wrap a towel around my body and leave the bathroom. I wait a moment to check if there are no noises and I'm still alone. Only when I'm sure Kane's not home yet do I go to his closet.&
Kane We spend hours on the roof, watching the stars and talking about whatever comes to mind. I relish the time we spend together. I have the opportunity to hold Selena and enjoy the closeness we didn't have before. "Does this mean you're my boyfriend now?" Selena's sudden question catches me off guard. Is this what she thinks we are? A boyfriend and a girlfriend? "I wouldn't put it that way, but if that's what you want, I'll gladly accept the role of your boyfriend for this lifetime and a million more." She smiles at my words. For once, I chose the right words. "Why do you always hide under that hood, Kane?"
Selena"First, I want to ask something," I avert my gaze from Kane's eyes as my cheeks turn bright red. "I heard my parents talking about shifters going into heat. You too?""Yes.""What will happen?" I have no idea what the heat is, but I don't want to take any chances."Since you're definitely not ready for the season, I'll probably take you to your parents and leave until the season ends. Preferably stay chained to a tree or in a cell. Depends on how bad it's going to hit me." Kane shrugs as if he doesn't care.A new idea strikes me, and I instantly question Kane. "What if you go into the heat and I'm still near you?"
Kane"Good morning, sleepyhead." I stand at the window, a cup of coffee in my head, my back turned to Selena.I hear her sit up and wrap herself in the covers."How did you know I'm awake?" Selena asks right when a loud yawn escapes her lips. I hear another movement and a quiet wince- that might be my fault.I chuckle and sip my coffee. "Your breathing is steady when you're asleep. When it's deeper and more frantic, you're awake. I'm a wolf, kitten; I have heightened senses.""Oh," Selena breathes out as I turn around. Her cheeks turn bright red as she tries to hide more of her body.
SelenaI stare at Kane in confusion. It takes a few seconds of eye contact with him for me to notice the little flame in his eyes. "It's the heat, isn't it?" I whisper."Get. The. Fuck. Out!" Kane roars, clenching his jaw. I can see the veins on his neck bulging.And at that moment, I realize how fucked I am if I don't move. Just like Kane mentioned- literally and often.I jump out of the tub and run into the bedroom. I close the bathroom door, hoping it will buy me some time.I grab the shirt and sweatpants Kane dropped on the floor, get dressed, and storm out of the apartment.
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.