The Alpha's Hidden Heirs (Selene and Kane) novel Chapter 369

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Kane watched Selene intently, his heart pounding in anticipation. He was certain she would accept his proposal, her answer a resounding yes. His warm, love–filled eyes searched her face for a sign, but Selene’s gaze remained fixed on the ring. 

Her silence made him uneasy, and his brow furrowed as he glanced down at the ring. Though the diamond wasn’t overly large, it was the most expensive one he could find–a rare and beautiful piece he’d chosen with care. The design, shaped like a moonflower, had caught his attention immediately. It reminded him of her. Selene was his moonflower, delicate and radiant, and he had bought this ring with her in mind. 

‘Does she not like it?‘ The thought crept into his mind, unsettling him. 

He scolded himself silently. Maybe he should have brought her along to choose the ring. But wouldn’t that have ruined the surprise? He’d wanted this moment to be perfect, something that would sweep her off her feet. His nerves began to get the better of him, and he couldn’t hold back any longer. He needed an answer now. 

“Selene, I might’ve rushed this. If you don’t like the-” he started to explain, his voice tentative. 

But before he could finish, Selene spoke for the first time since last night. Her words hit him like a thunderclap. 

“No, I won’t.” 

His entire body went still, but his hand holding the ring box trembled slightly. He stared at her, stunned. 

“What do you mean?” he asked, his voice low and disbelieving. 

Selene’s eyes slowly lifted from the ring to meet his. Her gaze was icy, devoid of emotion, as if the warmth she’d shown him last night had evaporated entirely. 

“I can’t accept your proposal,” she said, calm and composed. 

Her tone was so steady that it only deepened his confusion. Kane’s heart hammered against his chest as he struggled to process her response. 

“But why?” he asked, still kneeling, his voice tinged with desperation. 

Selene crossed her arms over her chest, her expression unreadable. “What made you think I’d agree to remarry you, Alpha Kane?” she asked sharply, her words cutting deeper than he thought possible. 

His heart clenched at her cold demeanor. The way she addressed him-“Alpha Kane“-felt like a wall between them, a barrier he hadn’t seen coming. His lips quivered slightly, but he pressed them together, determined not to show how much her words hurt. 

“Why can’t I think that?” he asked, trying to keep his voice steady. “Aren’t we back together?” 

Her brows furrowed as though he’d said something ridiculous. “Back together? What are you even talking about?” 

Kane stared at her, his mind racing to make sense of her reaction. It was as if she’d completely erased the intimacy they had shared. 

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‘Did she somehow forget about last night?‘ he wondered. The idea seemed impossible. She had been fully present, completely aware of everything that happened between them. How could she pretend it 

didn’t matter? 

Slowly, Kane lowered the ring box to his side, though he couldn’t bring himself to put it away. Rising to his feet, he reached for her, desperate to bridge the growing distance between themn. 

But Selene took a step back. The rejection was like a slap in the face, and he froze, his hand hovering in the space she had vacated. 

“Selene,” he murmured, his voice thick with pain. The vulnerability he felt was foreign and unsettling, but she seemed untouched by it. 

“Maybe you’ve forgotten what happened last night,” he said softly, trying to keep his tone gentle. “That’s okay, baby. You don’t need to overthink it or put pressure on yourself.” 

He spoke carefully, afraid that pushing too hard might drive her away. If she had truly forgotten, he didn’t want to upset her further. With a heavy sigh, he lowered his head and shut the ring box, silently berating himself for moving too fast. 

But Selene’s next words stopped him cold. 

“I remember everything perfectly,” she said, her voice steady and firm. “I wasn’t drunk, Kane. I was in my heat.” 

Her statement hit him harder than anything else she could have said. She hadn’t forgotten. She hadn’t been unaware. She had been fully conscious of their night together–and yet, she was still rejecting 

him.