Chapter 11: Chapter 11

Chapter 11 FIVE YEARS LATER Selene Get 5 = Menu “Slow down, you’ll hurt yourselves!” I called out to my children, a warm smile spreading across my face.

My smile vanished instantly when I saw my son Leo take a tumble.

“Mom, it hurts,” my daughter Luna whimpered.

Even though Leo was the one who fell, Luna looked devastated. She’d always been incredibly close to her twin brother.

I rushed over and wrapped Leo in my arms. He was such a tough little guy – not a single tear despite the fall.

“I’m fine, Luna,” he reassured her gently.

Watching my twins, I couldn’t help but smile again.

These walks in the woods with my kids had become my favorite part of living here. The Iron Crown Pack had been my safe haven these past few years.

My real family helped me heal. By now, I’d almost managed to forget all the pain from my past.

Away from the Nightfall Pack’s ruthless Alpha and that stuck–up Gamma’s constant criticism, I finally started living again.

The most amazing thing? My wolf emerged the day I gave birth to the twins!

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine having such a powerful black wolf. Turns out I really did have Alpha blood running through my veins.

Looking back, it was the trauma from my time at the Nightfall Pack that had blocked my ability to shift. That’s why my wolf couldn’t break through.

“Uncle Axel, come play with us!” Luna squealed excitedly as she spotted someone approaching.

I turned to see Axel, the Iron Crown Pack’s Beta, heading our way. He was definitely easy on the eyes – something that hadn’t gone unnoticed by the single women in the pack.

The pack gossip always centered around the two best friends. Most agreed that Axel’s charm and quick wit made him even more appealing than Magnus.

“Come here, you little monsters!” Axel called out playfully.

The kids raced over, shrieking with laughter as he started tickling them. I watched them play, smiling at their happiness.

Maybe Axel wasn’t quite as handsome as Kane, but at least he was a gentleman – something Kane never was.

Over the years, Axel had shown me nothing but kindness, but I just wasn’t ready for anything more. Even though our wolves were drawn to each other, my heart needed more time.

When the twins finally wore themselves out, we headed back to the pack house.

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< Chapter 11 Get 5 Menu We found Magnus on his phone. He caught sight of us and motioned for us to wait.

As soon as he hung up, he turned to me and said, “The Werewolf High Council is throwing a major event in a few days. You’re invited, and I’d love for you to go with Axel.”

“No way, Magnus,” I shut him down immediately.

He frowned. “Come on, Selene, what’s the problem? Everyone wants to meet you. You need to represent our pack.”

I stayed quiet, still not convinced. After thinking for a moment, he tried again.

“Didn’t you always want to meet the legendary Doctor Grayson? He’ll be there. You can pick his brain about healing and medicine all you want.”

That caught my attention. I’d always dreamed of becoming a master healer.

Doctor Grayson Vale was Ravencrest Pack’s finest physician, and learning from him would be incredible.

“Fine, but only because of him,” I conceded, noticing Magnus sneakily wink at Axel.

The chance to meet Doctor Grayson made it worth it. But I had one condition.

“I want to keep my identity under wraps,” I stated firmly.

“What? Why? They specifically asked for you,” Magnus sighed.

“Please. If Kane’s there, I don’t want him knowing about me,” I explained.

Though the pain had faded, I hadn’t forgotten who caused it. Not a single detail.

If we crossed paths, I just wanted to pretend he was a stranger. That’s all I asked.

I’d changed so much over these years – grown stronger, become different.

But Kane had changed too.

In the three years since his father stepped down, he’d run the pack his way.

He’d elevated the Nightfall Pack to new heights, making it the most powerful pack in the region.

Kane had accomplished more in three years than anyone before him.

He’d become the most eligible Alpha bachelor around, driving women crazy and making men jealous.

In business, he was ice–cold and calculating. Every Alpha wanted to be in his good graces and form alliances.

They called him the most merciless Alpha around. Stories of his brutality spread far and wide.

And who knew that better than me?

“Selene?”

Axel’s voice pulled me from my thoughts.

“Hmm?”

The room felt suddenly colder. Magnus glanced at Axel before turning back to me.

“Do you both agree?” I pressed.

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< Chapter 11 Get 5 “Whatever you want, little sis,” Magnus agreed, pulling me into a hug. I returned his smile.

签 Menu Hearing my twins‘ giggles as they chased each other around the house, I made a silent promise: ‘I’ll protect you both from your father. Even if I have to hide who I am forever, that’s exactly what I’ll do.‘

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