The Alpha's Hidden Heirs (Selene and Kane) novel Chapter 117

Chapter 117 

Kane 

As I locked eyes with the young boy, I noticed the hostility radiating from his gaze. 

It should have been me looking at him like that. He wasn’t my blood–just the result of a one–night stand. What made this little kid so bold, so defiant, to glare at me this way? 

My gaze shifted to Selene. Had she told him something about me? Filled his head with lies? 

But my assumption was quickly proven wrong when she rushed toward him, reprimanding him. 

“Leo, don’t talk like that. He’s our guest.” 

“Mommy, I don’t like this man.” 

I scoffed at his words, narrowing my eyes at him. Selene instinctively pulled him behind her, but the little brat still peeked out, refusing to back down. 

“Uncle.” 

A tiny hand wrapped around my finger, and I looked down to see Luna staring up at me. 

I hesitated. The realization that she wasn’t my daughter still stung. I had spent an entire day with her, convinced she was mine. 

“Luna, go to your room with Leo,” Selene instructed her. 

I averted my gaze. A part of me still wanted to hold her, to cherish the bond I thought we had. But the DNA report echoed in my mind, and I instinctively pulled my hand away. 

Her large, innocent eyes welled up with tears. 

“Uncle, what’s wrong? Are you mad at me?” 

I clenched my fists. Damn it. I made her cry. 

Cursing myself internally, I bent down and lifted her into my arms. 

“What are you doing?” Selene asked sharply. 

I shot her a cold look. “Isn’t it obvious?” 

I had come here for an alliance, but I hadn’t expected to find out that she was considering marrying Beta Axel. If I had known, I never would have come. 

Luna lowered her head, avoiding my gaze. 

From behind Selene, Leo called out, “Luna, come here. Stay away from him.” 

I sent him a sharp glare, but he didn’t flinch. His boldness irritated me. Even his mother feared me–so why didn’t he? 

“I’m sorry. Are you okay?” I asked Luna softly. 

Selene seemed surprised by my gentleness. 

“Uncle, you scolded me,” she murmured. 

I sighed, gently patting her head. “How can I make it up to you? Do you want to go get some ice 

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cream?” I asked, remembering the last time I took her to an ice cream shop. 

Her face lit up instantly. She wiped her tears and nodded eagerly. 

“No way. Luna, get down,” Selene interjected, stepping toward me, Leo trailing behind her. 

She reached for Luna, but I subtly shifted to block her. 

“Mommy, I want ice cream,” Luna pleaded with a bright smile. 

“I’ll buy you ice cream. Now get down. Haven’t I told you not to trust strangers?” 

Her words ignited something in me. Did she think I had bad intentions? That I was some kind of threat to her daughter? 

“No, Mommy. 

“Luna.” 

Selene’s sharp tone startled Luna, making her body jolt. Tears welled up in her eyes again. She wasn’t used to being scolded like this. 

“How can you yell at her like that?” I snapped at Selene, my voice laced with anger. 

She ignored me, grabbing Luna’s arm and pulling her away. 

“Stay away from my children,” she warned before turning and walking out of the living room. 

I stood there, emotionless, watching her leave. 

Her brother had already made it clear that I wasn’t welcome in their pack house. But the way Selene had just snatched Luna from me–that stung even more. 

Did she really see me as some kind of monster? 

“Stay away from my mommy.” 

A small but firm voice broke my thoughts. 

I glanced down. Leo was still standing there, glaring at me with all the defiance his little body could 

muster. 

I rolled my eyes. “What’s your problem, huh? Why are you acting like this?” 

“Because you deserve it. You’re a bad man.” 

I scoffed. Just like his mother. They even used the same words. 

“And this “bad man‘ is capable of doing a lot worse. Have you forgotten that?” 

His eyes widened slightly, and I chuckled at the flicker of fear that crossed his face. 

“Don’t hurt my mommy. 

His 

words caught me off guard. He wasn’t scared for himself–he was scared for her. 

Something about that struck me. I narrowed my eyes. 

“Your mommy is going to marry Axel. Did you know that?” 

His face instantly brightened. “Really?” 

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