Chapter 380: Chapter 381

Chapter 381 Get SX #Menu Selene stood frozen, her eyes darting between Grayson and Vera, unable to process what she had just heard. Vera remained rooted near the door to the changing room, her expression a mix of shock and uncertainty.

“Mate?” Selene whispered, her voice barely audible as confusion swept over her.

Her gaze shifted back to Grayson, and she noticed the look in his eyes–surprise, but not the startled shock of meeting a stranger. It was the recognition of someone familiar.

Grayson suddenly rushed toward Vera, gripping her arms tightly, his voice filled with urgency.

“It’s been so long. Where did you go? I’ve been searching for you everywhere. Why did you leave without a word?”

Selene’s breath hitched. The words hit her like a punch to the chest, pulling her back to the night Grayson first walked into this same coffee shop. He was drunk, and he’d said those exact words to her.

Her eyes widened as realization dawned.

Was he thinking about this woman that night?

She turned her gaze back to Vera, who now stood awkwardly under Grayson’s intense stare. The similarities between them were undeniable. Was that why Grayson had approached her? Because she resembled Vera?

Selene’s thoughts spiraled, leaving her too stunned to react.

Vera finally broke eye contact with Grayson and murmured, “I went abroad. I wanted to build my own life. I didn’t think you’d wait for me.”

Before Grayson could respond, Margot stepped in, grabbing his arm and pulling him away from her daughter. Her voice was sharp, almost protective.

“What are you saying? Grayson, you’re Selene’s boyfriend!”

Grayson’s reply came swiftly, his voice firm. “But Vera is my mate.”

Margot’s eyes widened in disbelief. “How can that be possible? You’re with someone else now. You can’t ruin my daughter’s life.

Reject her.”

The air thickened with tension as Grayson’s wolf surged forward, growling, “NO.”

Selene flinched at the sound, her heart pounding. The situation was spiraling out of control. She had been so anxious about confessing the truth to Grayson, but now, fate had taken the decision out of her hands.

It was almost ironic. The path to breaking up with Grayson was now clear, yet the betrayal she felt was sharper than ever.

Taking a deep breath, Selene steadied herself. Her voice was calm but firm as she said, “I think we need to talk.”

Grayson blinked, as though realizing the chaos he had caused. Slowly, he turned to her.

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Menu “Selene...” he began, his voice heavy with guilt.

“Let’s talk,” she interrupted, walking toward the door. Grayson followed her outside without another word, his head lowered like a man condemned.

Once outside, Selene crossed her arms over her chest, her expression unreadable as she stared at him. Grayson stood in silence for a long moment, his gaze fixed on the ground.

Finally, he spoke, his voice barely above a whisper. “It’s true. I approached you because... you look like her.”

Selene’s chest tightened. She didn’t move, didn’t speak, as he continued.

“I loved her for a long time. But before I could tell her, she left the pack. I searched everywhere for her, trying to contact her, but... Margot never told me where she was. I couldn’t find her.”

Her breath came out shaky as the truth settled over her. Grayson had never truly seen her for who she was. To him, she had always been a substitute, a stand–in for someone else.

Selene let out a bitter laugh, though it sounded hollow to her ears. She didn’t know whether to feel angry, betrayed, or simply heartbroken.

But she couldn’t be mad at him. This man had saved her brother’s life when no one else could.

“I’m sorry, Selene. Please, forgive me. I never meant to hurt you,” Grayson said, his voice trembling.

Selene forced a small smile, even as her chest ached. She placed a hand on his shoulder, her touch light but sincere.

“You saved my brother’s life,” she said softly. “Thank you for coming into my life like a miracle. If it weren’t for you, Magnus would have died.”

Grayson’s eyes filled with sadness as he looked at her. He had grown to care for Selene, but he couldn’t deny the pull of the mate bond now that Vera had returned.

“I came back to this pack in a hurry because I was worried about your brother,” he admitted. “When I heard he was reclaiming his pack, I wanted to make sure his health was stable.”

Selene nodded, stepping back slightly. “Thank you, Grayson.”

Grayson’s shoulders slumped as he shut his eyes, the weight of everything crushing him. “I–I’m really sorry, Selene.”

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