Chapter 105: Chapter 105

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| Menu Kane walked away, leaving me frozen in shock. My fingers instinctively reached for my neck, brushing over the tender skin that had begun to swell.

Panicked, I hurried toward the nearest door. Pushing it open, I realized it was a private room. Without hesitation, I rushed inside and headed straight for the attached bathroom.

The moment I caught sight of my reflection in the mirror, I gasped, my hand flying to my mouth.

There it was–a hickey, clear as day, marking my neck.

“Kane Thome, you absolute bastard,” I muttered under my breath, staring at the evidence of his audacity.

“How the hell am I supposed to hide this? How? My bag isn’t even with me. I can’t walk around looking like this.”

Frustrated, I tugged at my hair, my anger at Kane intensifying to the point where I wanted to smash the mirror in front of me.

Taking a deep breath, I tried to steady myself. But no matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t come up with a solution. My dress was sleeveless and backless–there was no way to cover it up.

Gripping the sink’s edge, I cursed Kane under my breath.

“What the hell is wrong with him? Why is he acting so strange? Ever since yesterday, he’s been behaving weirdly. And now, he has the nerve to put his hands on me?”

As I stood there, lost in frustration, a sudden knock on the bathroom door startled me.

“Boss? Are you in there?”

“Rachel!”

I immediately swung the door open, relieved to see her standing outside.

“Thank God you’re here. Axel sent you, didn’t he?”

“Boss, I wa-

“It’s fine. Just give me my purse.” I cut her off, snatching the bag from her hands before she could say anything else.

I moved quickly, hoping she wouldn’t notice the mark on my neck. But I wasn’t fast enough.

“Boss... your neck...”

“I–I got hurt,” I stammered.

Rachel’s eyes narrowed slightly. “Boss, that looks like...” She trailed off, glancing at me knowingly.

Embarrassed, I slammed the door shut.

Kane Thorne, I swear I hate you.”

Digging through my purse, I pulled out my concealer–the same one I always carried to hide the scar on my hand. I never went anywhere without it, just in case the scar became visible.

With careful strokes, I masked the hickey until it was no longer noticeable.

17:19 58.331 Chapter 105 When I finally stepped out of the bathroom, Rachel rose from where she had been sitting on the bed.

“Boss, are you okay?” she asked, concern evident in her voice.

“I’m fine. Let’s go.”

She didn’t press further and simply followed me.

As we made our way back to the main hall, I silently prayed that no one had seen Kane and me together. The last thing I needed was another round of baseless rumors. I wouldn’t let anything tarnish my brother’s reputation.

To my relief, the atmosphere in the hall remained unchanged. No one seemed to be whispering about Kane and me.

Exhaling softly, I walked toward Axel, who immediately turned to me.

“Where were you?” he asked, frowning slightly.

I shot him a look. Wasn’t he the one who sent Rachel after me?

Glancing at Rachel, I noticed her shake her head. Turning back to Axel, I replied, “I just went to the restroom.”

“Do you want a drink?” he offered.

“No, thanks. Can we leave now?”

“Why?”

“I’m not feeling well,” I said, hoping he wouldn’t push for details.

Axel’s expression shifted, and he reached for my hand. “What’s wrong?”

My gaze dropped to my wrist, the memory of Kane pinning me down flashing through my mind. A s urge of frustration bubbled up inside me.

Before I could respond, my eyes landed on a familiar figure sitting at the bar. Kane.

He raised his glass toward me, a smug smirk playing on his lips as if he had won some twisted game.

I clenched my jaw, my glare sharp enough to cut. My reaction didn’t go unnoticed–Axel and a few people nearby followed my line of sight.

“I’m leaving.” I announced abruptly, turning on my heel.

“I’m coming with you,” Axel said, falling into step behind me.

Rachel followed as well, quickly opening the car door for me. I slid into the backseat while she took the seat beside me. Axel settled into the passenger side.

“Should we call a doctor?” Axel asked, turning to look at me.

I shook my head, my anger still simmering beneath the surface. I had no idea what Kane’s intentions were, but I wasn’t about to let him get the better of me.

My 1 fingers brushed against my neck again before I curled my hand into a tight fist.

Was he trying to humiliate me in front of everyone? Did he want them to see the mark and spread rumors? If that was his plan, he had failed–Rachel’s timely arrival had saved me from further embarrassment.

LA Menu The moment we arrived at the hotel, I was the first to step out of the car.

I tumed to Axel. “Goodnight.”

“I’ll walk you to your room,” he offered.

“It’s fine. I can manage.”

Seeing the irritation in my expression, he didn’t insist.

As I made my way down the hall, Rachel suddenly called out.

“Boss.”

I stopped and turned toward her.

She hesitated for a second before stepping closer. “I need to tell you something.”

I raised an eyebrow. “What is it, Rachel?”

She inhaled deeply, as if gathering her courage. “It wasn’t Beta Axel who sent me to that room.”

I blinked. “What?”

“It was Alpha Kane.”

I froze. “Kane? Why would he send you?”

“He told me you needed help, so I went to find Her words left me completely bewildered.

you.”

Hadn’t Kane done this to humiliate me? Wasn’t that his goal? If so, why would he send Rachel to assist me?

My mind swirled with confusion.

Nodding at Rachel, I turned and headed into my room.

After changing into something more comfortable, I absentmindedly touched my neck, my thoughts still circling around Kane.

Did he want to ruin my reputation, or was there something else behind his actions?

I forced myself to push the thoughts aside. I needed rest.

Lying down, I took a deep breath and closed my eyes, willing myself to let go of the anger simmering inside me.

Morning came too soon.

As I sat up, my phone buzzed on the nightstand. Reaching for it, I glanced at the screen–only to feel my stomach drop.

A breaking news alert flashed across the display.

“Rumors are swirling about a possible relationship between Alpha Kane and Selene Hawthorne. The two were spotted together at the Moonveil Pack’s party, sparking speculation. Some believe it’s a strategic alliance, while others suspect something more personal. Stay tuned for updates.”

I stared at the screen, my pulse quickening.

17.20 What the hell had Kane done now?