If anyone’s been with her, I’ll kill them. No hesitation. I’ll tear their throats out with my bare hands.
Because she was always mine. Will be, soon. Even if she doesn’t know it anymore,
Chapter 20
Chapter 20
Marcos POV
Selene dear, come down for dinner. My voice is calm, smooth, the way it always is when I need something. Cou
Keep her guessing.
Thear her light footsteps from the stairs. She walks like she` valresily half–dead, probably from all that guilt the carries on her shoulders. Good. I fut means she’s still manageable. She finally steps into the kitchen, head down. “You called” she asks, her voice a pathetic blend politeness and disdain she thinks she’s hiding from me. She can’t hide shit
“Come, sit.” I gesture to the chair, offering a smile. “We need to talk”
Her hesitation immediately pisses me off, but I let it slide—for now. No necil to start the fireworks this early. She sits, arms crossed, staring at the empre plate in front of her!!
“How have things been going?” Lad casually, cutting into the roast in front of me. “You’ve been spending a lot of time with Dorian, haven’t yout My toor is light, conversatiimal. Nothing threatening yet. Her eyes flick up at me, and I can see she’s biting back whatever snarky shit she wants to spu. Doesn’t matter. She give me what I want eventually.
She brutates, then nesh. “Tis g
́s going fine. I’m helping your son become Chief Beta like you wanted, but know this…I don’t want to get too involved with Dorian” She keeps it short, straight to the point. She knows why I’m asking.
Dorian I guess they’re still close enough to drop the formalities.
ick setting my fork down, keeping my time pleasant. “That’s good to hear. But Selene, don’t you think just making him Chief Beta little underwhelming? There’s so much more you could do
Ho on luck up to meet mine, cautious. She knows where this is headed
een thinking. [continue smoothly, “Alplu Dorian is fond of you Perhaps there’s an opportunity here for you to secure something greater.
His Tilta, for instatier. It would benelia everyone.” I smile, a deep, mocking curve that fills the kitchen
be shakes her head slightly. “I told you. I don’t want to get involved with him. I’m doing my part for your son, but that’s it.”
softly, keeping my voor low and pleasant. “You’re selling yourself short, Selene. You have the power to influence this entire pack. Marrying Alpdu Donan booming Luna at’s the natural next step” I pause, meeting thereyes with a calm, reassuring gaze. “And once that
où 1) luave the standing to ensure my son’s future as well3-
Hier sonnor speaks volumes, but I keep pressing, keeping my tone light. “Of course, it’s not just about my son. Think about yourself As Luna, you’ll be untouchabir, respected. You deserve that, don’t you?” I give her a warm smiler, as though I care. She’s got no goddamn choice in this
rant aripond ryger away, but that’s fine. She’s thinking it over. She’ll coune around, eventually.
looking our for you. Selene” I say softly. “You’re la
like a daughter to me, after all. I only want what’s best for you. And for this pack
Beiti nothing from ber. She’s processing, trying to find a way out, no doubt. But there isn’t une. Her breathing is shallow now, her hands trembling jau riungh for our licnoter. Howe ji when she’s scared. Keeps her in line
ong her a fatlaerly simile. “Just think about it You’ve always been smart. I know you’ll make the right choice.” Lleave
beat growing hide her. That’s when I strike I’ll make sure Dorian’s sout of the way, and my son will take over as the Alpha of
goingto help make that happen, or sacheljime, I’ll make her life hell. More than it already is
Taarade crumbling. That polite mask? Gone. The moment the door clicks slut behind her, I let the anger spdi
qacaring in da doorway
air Good, she should
achau aude, the sound of wood scraping against the echoing in the silence
g route kon but laced with venom bly funds to be and slap the living stupidity out of her. But then, I
promise of endless brature if I ever laid a hand on
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I turn away, fists clenched. I can’t let this get out of controll. Not yet
Rubbing my temples, 1 decide to take a breather. I need a fucking smoke. I stride outside the backdoor, the cold air hitting my face like a slap, grounding me.
Once I’m outside, I pull out my phone, scrolling through contacts until I find the rogue mercenary I’ve li living on the fringes of society, doing dirty jobs that no one else wants to touch.
tabs on. A real piece of work.
“Get me a rundown on Selene’s time abroad,” I order, my voice tight. “I want to know every man she’s been with. Every boyfriend. Understand?” “Sure thing, Marcus,” he replies, his tone lazy, like this is just another job to him
“Find out if she still loves Dorian,” I add, a wicked smile creeping onto my face. “We need to advance their relationship. I want leverage, and I want
He chuckles. “You got it. I’ll dig deep.”
I hang up, feeling a sense of satisfaction. This will turn things around. With the right information, I can manipulate the situation to fit my plans, twist it until it bends to my will
Days pass, and the anticipation builds. Where is that goddamn resuts! I check the mailbox like a hawk, eager for any sign that my little operation is working. Finally, the day comes when I see it My heart races as I rip it open. Lydia walks in just as I’m scanning the results. She raises an eyebrow, curiosity mixed with caution. “What’s that?”
-a package addressed to me, stamped with the detads of the investigation from the mercenary. Bingo
“Shut up.” I snarl, too focused on the paper in my hands. My pube quickens with every word I read.
And then it hits me–a gut punch of saisfaction. “What the hell?” I sneer at the paper. “She hasn’t met anyon
anyone? No prick boyfriends”
The disbelief rattles me but a sinister thrill runs through my veins. I thought Selene had moved on. But it turns out she hadn’t been with a single soul abroad since coming back. No one
Hook up at Lydia, a wicked grin creeping onto my face. “She’s still tied to him, isn’t she?”
