The Alpha's Hidden Heirs (Selene and Kane)

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Kane fixed his gaze on Selene, sensing a flicker of concern in her eyes that sent an unexpected jolt through his chest.

A slow smile crept across his face as the intensity in his expression softened. His eyes dropped to his hand, where fresh blood oozed from the wound on his palm. The pain barely registered-it was nothing compared to what he had endured before.

But for once, he didn't want to act tough in front of her. For the first time, he wanted her to see him as

vulnerable.

"You're right," he murmured, his voice low and rough.

Selene lifted her eyes to meet his, their gazes locking for a brief moment. It was only then that she realized she was still holding his hand. Quickly, she released it.

Without another word, she turned and pushed open the cab door. Just before stepping out, she said,

"I'm leaving. Thanks for saving me."

Kane didn't hesitate. The moment she exited, he was right behind her, his eyes fixed on her retreating figure.

His brows knitted together as irritation flared in his chest. Without thinking, he moved after her.

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treatment?"

Selene came to an abrupt stop and turned to face him. Her expression was unreadable as she replied, "I thought about it for a second, but then I remembered who you are. Just heal it yourself. What's the big deal?"

Kane took a step closer, his voice dropping slightly. "No, look at my hand. If I leave it like this, it could get infected."

Her gaze flickered downward, assessing the wound. Blood smeared his palm, but she knew better. His wolf was more than capable of healing an injury like this- there was no real reason for concern.

"The glass didn't shatter, and it barely even grazed your skin," she pointed out.

He shook his head and extended his injured hand toward her. "Look at it. It hurts like hell."

With a sigh, she grabbed his wrist to examine it more closely. The instant her fingers brushed against him, he let out a sharp hiss, as if in agony.

Her eyes narrowed.

"Kane Thorne, do you take me for a fool?"

Her cold tone made him freeze. Whatever playful mood he had been in vanished in an instant. He pulled his hand back from her grasp, his expression turning unreadable.

"It's fine," he muttered. "Go home. I don't need treatment-I can handle it myself."

There was something in his voice, something unexpectedly sullen. Selene exhaled slowly, puzzled bynoveldrama

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A cab rolled past them but suddenly slowed to a stop. The driver leaned out through the open window, his forehead marked with a fresh gash.

"I'm headed to the hospital," the driver called out. "Hey, kid, you want a ride?"

Kane glanced at the man's injury, then down at his own hand. After a beat of silence, he shook his head.

“Nah, go ahead. I don't need a ride."

Selene blinked, startled by his response. As the cab pulled away, she turned back

to him with a questioning look.

"Why didn't you just go with him?”

A grin stretched across Kane's lips. "Because I'd rather go with you."

Selene rolled her eyes. Before she could respond, movement in the distance caught her attention. She noticed a sleek black car approaching from behind. Kane's driver pulled up beside them and rolled down the window. "Alpha."

The driver had clearly come to retrieve Kane after he had left his car outside the coffee shop.

Kane didn't hesitate-he opened the back door and gestured for Selene to get in. She hesitated, her gaze flickering to his outstretched hand, still smeared with blood.

"You! Didn't you say it was painful?"

Without warning, Kane grabbed her by the waist and ushered her into the car. He leaned down, hovering close, his voice low and teasing.

"Woman, stop testing my patience. Just come with me to the hospital. I'll make it worth your while."