Chapter 29
I watched her across the room, the way she feigned innocence, her lips curling intes that sweet, fake si her feigned innocence, the way the pushed me away from her, eyes flickering to Amara like a match un i bor hell if I didn’t love every second of it
yed her little game. I watched She was acting, no doubt about
“Look at her” my wolt grouded in my head, muu les costing tight as 1–felt that familiar rush. She was provoking Amara–fucking with her head, and tarper than that. I was obirsed, and nothing slipped past me when it came to Selene. She still wantest me, and that realization burned hot in my chest,
it sent a thrill down my spine. Maybe she thought I wouldn’t see it, but I was
My blood hoded at Amara’s accusations—
mmation–hum fucking date she? Did she really think she could throw stone when her hands were dirty as hell? I Tightened my grip around Selene, her warmth anchoring me from thrashing this whole place our Fuck, my wolf is getting out of control. I clenched my ft. Selene’s performance right now is igniting something primal deep within.
“Don’t you dare talk to her like that,” I growled, voice low and dangerous, a storm brewing just beneath the surface. The aair between us crackled with tension a charged current that made my skin itch. “You tried to spread those filthy legs for me too,”
The flash of disbelief in Ansara’s eyes fueled my anger. Good. She should be scared. I had a goddamn wolf by my side, ready to tear apart anyone who tried to touch her
Selene kept herself close, her breath warm against my chest. I couldn’t help but feel like a king guarding his queen, but even that was an understatement. I wanted her to feel the power radiating off me, to know that Ed tear the world apart for her “You think I don’t see what you’re trying to do?” I hissed, dripping with the threat of violence. “You’re trying to play us against each other, and it won’t work. Not anymore”
is expression shifted, and I loved it. The fear crept into her eyes as I moved closer, bringing Selene tighter against me “Talk to her like that again and you’ll find how replaceable you are. My voice was a low rumble, filled with all the promises of bloodshed that lurked beneath the surface.
“Selene’s too kind to say it.” I muttered, anger simmering beneath my skin. “But I’m not
I could feel Selene’s heartbeat quicken, a subtle reminder that I had to keep my cool–had to show her I was in control, even when my instincts screamed to unleash hell I was an inch close to strangling this batch in front of us but even that needs patience too. “You want to be the victim?” I spat at Amara. feeling the satisfaction swell in my chest. “You’re fucking delusional. You’re the reason she’s been running. You’re the real threat
Amara stepped back, and I took a step forward with Selene still clinging onto me. I have to say, her act is by far one of the best I have seen. My eyes farrow at the woman. This was my territory now, I’m never letting go of Selene now that she’s walked right back into my trap, and if Amara thought she could underinr that, shir was in for a world of pain.
I fed my garn Amara, barely giving her
or the time of day. I was done with her bullshit. “Get out,” I snapped.
Amara’s face tightened, but she held her ground. “You’re forgetting our arrangement, Dorian sise hissed, voice low and threatening. “My father-
“Tuck your father,” Linterrupted, the words flying out like a gunshot, my eyes shifting from their sage to crimson–my wolf was clawing in my mind begging to be let out. “The relationship between us will soon be over, I could feel Selene watching, and that only fed the fire burning inside mr. Ineeded to get rid of Amara–fast. She was the last thing standing between me and Selene, and I wasn’t about to let her keep getting in the way. was close to king her, goddamnit My cock’s about to burst in my pain, Fuck, Leven caught a glimpse of what she was weaning underneath that
Amara’s eyes İlated. “He’s the one who funded your wan, Dorian. The only reason your pack didn’t fall apart against the Balck Moon Pack because of us You think you can throw that away?”
My jaw clenched. Yeah, her father had helped me when I needed it, funding those battles to keep Dusk Howler’s Pack on the frontline, but that didn’t mean I owed her slat. Not anymore. Not when Selene was back in my life.
“Watch me.” I muttered stepping closer to Selene, feeling her warmth like a drug. “This isn’t about your father’s money anymore.”
Amara’s mouth twisted into something ugly before she turned on her heel. “You’re going to regret this,” she spat, stilking toward the door. “You might want to remember who you’re dealing with, Dorian. The relationship between us isn’t just going to vanish. Your father expects you to keep this together What happens to Selene if you don’t?”
I delot give a damn. I just watched her leave, satished she was out of my space. But the second she was gone, Selene stepped out of my arms, Pirating distance between us that made me want to punch a wall. “I need to go,” she said, her voice shaky but firm.
“Like hell you do? I growled, reaching out for her, but she sidestepped me. My chest tightened at the thought of her walking out that slot.
“Teorian, dar barathril, her eyes flicking toward the ma like she couldn’t get out fast enough. “1 ……. I just need space.”
Sparet After everything
rything that just
own? She was slipping through my fingers, and I didn’t know how to fucking stop it.
“Selene—” Latarted, but she was alirady hallway out the malugany door, leaving me standing there like an idiot.
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Chapter 29
The only thing I could think of was that she wasn’t gone for good. She couldn’t be. Because there was no fucking way I’d let her stay away from me for long
After the door slammed shut, the tension hung heavy in the air until Matias walked in, my Brea–or Chief Beta considering that scum Scott didn’t win the succession, looking like he’d just bitten into a sour lemon “Alpha. I don’t want to overstep my place. I get it that you’re protective of Selene, but you need to think this through. Don’t let your feelings for Selene get into the way of the pack.” he said, he said, maintaining a steady gaze and running a hand through his hair.
He places a set of document on my desk, another stack piled onto the mountain of papers already. Goddess, this is a pain.
“Feelings I scoffed, pacing the room. “This isn’t just feelings. You saw how that bitch Amara acted. She thinks she can keep pushing me around because of her park’s help. We can’t afford to offend them, sure. But not now.”
Matias crossed his arms, concern etched on his face. I understand your anger, but remember how much we rely on Amara’s pack. We can’t burn that bridge. It could cost us.”
I shot him a glare, plopping back down on my chair and opening another folder. “You think I don’t know that? I lost Selene once because of that fucking pack, and I won’t let it happen again. I hurt her because I was playing their game, and look where that got me.” My fists clenched. I’ll be damned if I let anyone touch her again”
Matias raised an eyebrow. “So, what’s your plan? Charging in without thinking could jeopardize everything we’ve built.”
“Watch me,” I shot back, my voice low and dangerous. “I’ll handle it. I’ll end this charade with that leech as fast as I can. She needs to know she’s not
threat anymore
Matias sighed, his eyes narrowing as he weighed my words. “Just be careful. This is a delicate situation. If you fuck up, we could lose everything.”
“Yeah? Well, I’d rather lose everything than let her hurt Selene. I’ve made my mistakes, and I won’t let that happen again.” I shoved past Matias. ready to take on whatever bullshit came next. No one was gonna stand in my way–not Amara, not her father, and definitely not my past.
I had a pack to protect and a woman to claim. And I was done playing nice.
