Chapter 23: Chapter 23

< The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs Chapter 23 Third Person * Menu Kane stared down the guys coming after Selene. She moved behind him, shaking her head when they laughed at her.

When Kane looked at Selene, he saw tears in her eyes. She looked nothing like the confident woman from before. That lost look on her face made his blood boil.

“Dude, she’s ours,” one guy panted, hands on his knees.

“Yours?” Kane’s voice was deadly quiet.

“Come on, she’s just playing innocent. Bet she’s out here looking for some rich Alpha to hook up with. We’re not loaded, but we’ve got other things to offer.” The guy smirked.

Kane’s growl shook the whole alley. The men dropped to their knees, but Selene fought the urge to submit.

“Did they touch you?” Kane’s voice was deep, dangerous.

When Selene didn’t answer, he snapped, “Did. They. Touch. You?”

She jumped. “Y–yes,” she whispered, tears rolling down her face.

Kane’s jaw clenched. “Where?”

Selene stared at him, thinking he was no better than these creeps. “Why are you asking-*

“WHERE?” Kane cut her off.

“M–my hand...” she stammered.

“Hey hero, quit wasting time. If you want her too, we can share,” one guy called out, still thinking Kane was just like them.

Bad move.

In a flash, Kane grabbed the guy’s arm. The crack of breaking bones echoed through the alley. The other two tried to bolt, but they didn’t get far.

Selene froze, watching Kane fight. Before she could even think about running, things got ugly.

His eyes glowed blood–red, claws ripping out. She gasped as he tore into their jaws.

“W–who are you?” one stammered.

Kane’s lips curled. “Your death.”

The last guy tried to run, but Kane was too fast. Two quick snaps, and bodies hit the ground. He snarled, pissed that the third one got away.

When he turned back, Selene was staring at the bodies, shell–shocked.

He pulled her into his arms. “You okay?” His voice came out weirdly soft.

Holding her felt right. The thought of those scumbags touching her made him see red.

Selene snapped out of it and shoved him away. “S–stay back,” she mumbled, turning to leave.

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< Chapter 23 She wiped her tears, heading for the hotel.

“Why’re you being so stubborn? I’m the only one who can protect you!” he called after her.

She kept walking.

“Selene, listen to me!” he yelled.

Menu But she couldn’t. All she could think about was how he’d treated her before like she was just there for his pleasure. He’d made her leave her pack because he wouldn’t accept her having kids.

And now here he was, playing hero? Against guys who saw women the same way he did?

What was his game?

Just then, a car pulled up beside her.

Axel rolled down his window. “What are you doing out here this late?”

Selene glanced back at Kane, still standing there watching her. Without a word, she jumped in the passenger seat. “Let’s get back to the hotel.”

Axel caught sight of Kane in his rearview but didn’t say anything. He just started driving.

In the side mirror, Selene watched Kane getting smaller. This time he didn’t chase after her. Just stood there, watching them drive away.

“What were you doing with him again?” Axel’s voice was tight with annoyance.

“He saved me from some rogues.”

“Those two guys I saw lying in the road?”

“Yeah. He killed them.”

“You okay?” Axel asked softly.

“Mm–hmm.”

She sank back in her seat. “Thanks, Axel.”

He frowned. “For what?”

“For having my back today. I saw your post,” she whispered, closing her eyes.

“Hey, that’s what I’m here for. But seriously – stay away from Alpha Kane.”

“I know,” she mumbled.

After that, neither of them said a word.

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