Chapter 25: Chapter 25

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Menu On my way to the airport, my phone died from a low battery. I stared out the window, nursing my coffee.

The bitter cold outside matched the emptiness in my heart perfectly.

I couldn’t get Selene out of my mind no matter how hard I tried.

Even though this was the worst possible timing to leave, pack business demanded my attention. As head Alpha, I had no choice.

“Take it,” Finn said, holding out his phone.

I glanced at the screen – Ruby’s caller ID.

“Just tell her I’m leaving.”

Finn sighed and put it on speaker. “Miss Ruby, Alpha’s heading back to Nightfall Pack.”

“What? He didn’t even tell me!” Ruby’s shocked voice came through.

Finn shot me a questioning look.

I kept my eyes fixed on the window, saying nothing.

Clearing his throat, Finn responded, “The Alpha doesn’t need to inform anyone of his movements.”

“I–I didn’t mean it like that, Beta Finn. Is he there? I need to talk to him. It’s urgent.”

“My apologies. He’s unavailable right now. We’re en route to the airport. You can speak with Alpha after we land at Nightfall.”

After a moment of dead silence, Ruby hung up – clearly upset.

I couldn’t care less. Maybe I was being selfish, but I couldn’t let her into my heart.

Sure, she saved my life at her own risk. But why was I still hung up on my ex–wife?

Last night’s events suddenly flooded my mind.

Seeing her running for her life had driven me into a rage. Those men deserved worse than the quick death I gave them.

‘How dare they lay a finger on her?‘ The mere thought of another man touching Selene made my blood boil.

When I remembered her leaving with Beta Axel, I had to close my eyes and take a deep breath.

“Something on your mind? You look troubled,” Finn said, glancing my way.

I opened my eyes, revealing nothing but fury.

“I need you to handle something when we get back.”

He listened intently, ready for my orders.

“Beta Axel,” I muttered.

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< Chapter 25 His eyebrows shot up. “Want me to dig up some dirt?”

I shook my head and met his gaze. He flinched at the anger in my eyes.

“Everything. I want to know everything about him.”

Get 52 Menu Finn exhaled and squeezed my shoulder.

“You’ll have a full report on your desk tomorrow,” he assured me.

He wasn’t just my beta but my closest friend. Throughout these years, he’d been my rock. He could’ve challenged my leadership, but his loyalty never wavered.

“Kane, looks like she’s moved on,” he said softly.

I looked away. “Like I care?”

Finn took the hint and fell silent.

At the airport, I stepped out of the car.

My security detail jumped out and rushed to grab my luggage.

Hands in my pockets, I walked through the terminal. The whispers started immediately.

“Isn’t that Alpha Kane?”

“God, he’s gorgeous!”

“I’d kill to be in Nightfall Pack.”

I caught young women gossiping while men shrank away. Their chatter meant nothing to me.

I was well aware of my effect on women, but these weren’t my pack members, so they dared to gossip. Under my authority, they wouldn’t dare open their mouths.

But one comment caught my ear.

“Did you see his ex–wife’s post today?”

“Yeah, that Ruby’s such a homewrecker!”

I stopped and turned toward the gossiping women. When they realized I’d heard, they scurried away, heads down.

I turned to Finn. “What post?”

Before he could answer, an announcement cut through:

“Attention passengers: Due to current weather conditions, all flights are delayed until further notice. We’ll update you on departure times as information becomes available.”

“Perfect,” I growled sarcastically, my mood darkening further.

Finn’s phone rang. “Take a seat in the waiting area. I’ll be back in a few minutes. I’ll check on that post too.”

I nodded and found a seat.

‘Selene, what have you done now? Wasn’t Beta Axel’s announcement enough? What are you up wondered.

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70025 I watched Finn handling business on his phone.

Then I heard a soft, sweet voice beside me.

Mind if we sit here?”

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