The Alpha's Hidden Heirs (Selene and Kane)

Chapter 21

Selene

Get 5> Menu

I sat on the bed, head in my hands. I didn't usually care what the pack members thought about me being here, but this photo? This was a whole other level of drama.

They were calling me every name in the book.

"This is all your fault - yours and your precious Ruby's," I muttered, cursing Kane under my breath.

My phone lit up with Magnus's call. As much as I wanted to answer, I hesitated.

"Great. Magnus probably saw the mess already."

I let it go to voicemail and got ready to head out. But he called again as I was walking out.

This time I picked up, but before I could say anything, Magnus jumped in: "Did that jerk do something to you?"

I debated whether to tell him what really went down.

"Magnus, we just talked. That's all."

"Bull! I saw that picture! Where did that creep take you? How dare he put his hands on you?"

"Magnus, chill. Axel's here with me."

"Yeah, and where was he when that jerk dragged you off somewhere? Tell me straight up - did he do anything? Did he get out of line?"

I swallowed hard, staying quiet.

"Hello? You still there?"

"Yeah, I'm listening."

"Then answer me."

"Magnus, you've got it all wrong. I'm fine, really. I'll be home soon."

"This is on me. I should've come with you."

"It's fine, Magnus."

"What about Dr. Grayson? Did you meet him?"

"Yeah, he said he'd invite me over sometime."

"That's good news, right?" Magnus was obviously trying to get my mind off all this drama.

He's been looking out for me like this for years now. He knows exactly when I'm stressed.

"Totally. I mean, that's why I came here in the first place. Hey, did you hear about the announcement?" "Yeah, we'll talk about that when you get back."

"Okay."

After hanging up, I headed out into the hallway. People were already giving me looks - guess they'd seen the picture. The whispers started immediately.

0 08:55

26.25%

Gets

Meny

I tried to ignore them, but my mind kept going back to last night. The way Kane just barged into my room, questioning me like he still had some claim on me.

I couldn't help but think back to when I was his wife. He never gave me the right to ask where he was or

why he didn't come home. His answer was always the same - he was with Ruby, and I was just getting in their way.

So what's his deal now?

Pretty sure Kane's ego just couldn't handle seeing me doing fine without him.

I sat in the hotel lobby, trying to sort through my thoughts, when this young woman came up to me.

"Ms. Selene, congratulations!"

I gave her a blank look. "Sorry?"

She laughed when she realized I had no clue what she was talking about.

"We saw Beta Axel's posts. Congrats to you both!"

I sat there stunned. The woman looked pretty high-class - probably dating someone in the pack. As soon

as she walked away, I grabbed my phone and checked my notifications.

My jaw dropped.

Axel had posted a public statement saying I was his fiancée and we'd be getting married soon.

I totally didn't see that coming. But I got why he did it - he was trying to save my reputation.

The comments were blowing up about how lucky I was to have a Beta like Axel stepping up to support

1. me.

"Axel, you're something else," I mumbled. "How am I ever gonna make this up to you?"

Ruby

I was having the perfect spa day when my omega maid came rushing in.

"Madam, we've got trouble."

I rolled my eyes and pulled the cucumber slices off, giving her an annoyed look. "What now?"

"Beta Axel just announced that Selene is his fiancée."

I froze. No way. How could this happen? How could anyone want her? She's nothing special. How could a hot-shot Beta like him fall for someone like her?

"Show me," I snapped.

She handed me my phone, and sure enough, there it was. Beta Axel had totally come to her rescue.

It made my blood boil. That woman is the reason Kane hasn't made me his Luna yet. He's never even brought up marriage.

I was so relieved when she divorced Kane and hit the road.

But now she shows up again, probably trying to sink her claws back into him. She must be kicking herself for leaving the most powerful Alpha. If she'd known Kane would turn out like this, bet she would've never left.

08:56

26,19%

< Chapter 21

Get 5 Menu

Last night was humiliating. Kane ditched me for her. Worse, he didn't even introduce me to any of the other Alphas or their families. Talk about a slap in the face.

The way he looked at her all night - I'd never seen that look in his eyes before. Not even with me.

I can't lose him. It took me years to get my hooks in him. No way am I letting go now.

Glaring at Axel's post, I muttered, "Just wait, Selene. I'm gonna take everything from you."