The Alpha's Hidden Heirs (Selene and Kane) novel Chapter 389

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Selene’s dark blue eyes locked onto Kane as soon as she turned toward him. Her wolf let out a mournful howl, the sound thick with the pain she felt as she took in the state of her mate. The sight of him, weakened and feverish, struck her deeply. 

Without hesitation, Selene padded closer to him in her wolf form, her movements slow and deliberate. Kane reached out with his left hand, pulling her into an embrace. His touch was gentle, yet firm, as if anchoring himself to her presence. 

“Why are you here?” he murmured, his voice filled with both surprise and concern. “You shouldn’t have come. Did you come to see me for the last time? If that’s the case, I’m happy you’re here. But you can’t stay. You need to leave before the sun rises.” 

Selene closed her eyes as his fingers grazed her fur. Her wolf nuzzled against his neck, inhaling his scent. It was faint now, dulled by his fever and the poison ravaging his body. She could feel the intense heat radiating from him, and when she pulled back slightly to look at him, her heart sank at his pale and fragile appearance. 

Kane cupped her face with his left hand, his touch trembling but tender. Her gaze fell to his other arm, wrapped in thick bandages, evidence of the battles he had fought. She whimpered softly, her wolf unable to hide its sorrow. 

Kane ran his fingers through her fur one last time, his voice low. “Shift.” 

When she didn’t move, he assumed she was hesitant to shift in front of him. He reached for the blanket nearby, wrapping it carefully around her body. His actions were slow, deliberate, and filled with 

care. 

“You can shift now,” he said softly. “I won’t look. I promise.” He turned his head to the side, his eyes fixed on the wall of the tent, giving her privacy. His intentions were pure–he was a man on the brink of death. How could he think of anything else? 

Selene shifted back into her human form, holding the blanket tightly around her body. She knelt beside him, her gaze fixed on his face. The man she had known as strong, commanding, and almost untouchable now looked pale and fragile. His once vibrant aura was gone, replaced by the toll of poison and suffering. 

Kane turned back to face her, his breath catching slightly when he saw her up close. Her soft hands clutched the blanket around her frame, her bare shoulders peeking out. Even now, in her simplest form, she looked beautiful to him, her presence soothing the storm within him. A faint smile graced his lips. “Are you upset with me?” he asked quietly. “That I made you my pack’s Alpha without asking first?” 

Selene didn’t respond. Her throat tightened as tears formed in her eyes. Seeing him like this, so weak and vulnerable, was unbearable. She had never imagined Kane—the man who had once seemed so untouchable–could ever be reduced to this state. 

“You haven’t said a word since you arrived,” Kane continued, his voice hoarse yet tinged with sadness. “Do you still hate me that much?” 

He lifted his hand as if to touch her face but stopped halfway, hesitating. His fingers curled back into his palm, and he let his hand fall. It was as if he feared that even the smallest touch might break her. 

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Selene bit her lower lip as tears finally spilled down her cheeks. She couldn’t contain her emotions any longer. “How dare you declare that you’re dying?” she demanded, her voice cracking with anger and grief. 

Kane’s brows raised slightly in surprise at the sharpness of her tone. “It’s the truth,” he said softly. “I’m dying.” 

“No,” Selene said firmly, shaking her head. “You won’t. You can’t. How dare you think you can die so easily after making me suffer all these years?” 

Kane chuckled faintly, her fiery reaction bringing a small spark of life to his weary eyes. “You’re still as fierce as ever,” he said with a sigh. He reached out, resting his hand lightly on her head. His fingers brushed through her hair, offering her a small measure of comfort. “I need to tell you something,” he said quietly.