Kane''s POV


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    Selene stood before me, exuding an air of undeniable elegance. The rich, coffee- colored gown she wore hugged her figure perfectly, making her look almost ethereal-like a siren emerging from the depths of the ocean. Her beauty wasn''t delicate or fragile; it was striking, blooming in a way that made her the most breathtaking woman in the room.


    I couldn''t tear my eyes away from her.


    A small smirk tugged at the corners of my lips, and I made no effort to hide it.


    Her gaze wandered, drifting over the crowd until itnded on my children.


    "I''m d you invited their mother," my father remarked, his voice warm with approval. He still held Selene in high regard, just as he always had.


    My mother, however, remained silent, her sharp eyes locked on Selene with an unreadable expression.


    Without another thought, I stepped away from my parents and began making my way toward her.


    Suddenly, my interest in this gathering shifted. Initially, I had little patience for the event, but now, I found myself wanting to stay longer.


    Just as I was about to reach her, someone else entered the pack house.


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    He headed straight for Selene, leaning in to whisper something in her ear. She turned toward him, chuckled softly, and shook her head.


    Grayson Vale.


    I muttered his name under my breath.


    Tonight''s gathering was a significant one, and Grayson Vale was among the high- profile guests. It was no surprise that he was on the invitation list.


    But what did surprise me was the sight of Selene walking alongside him, heading


    in the opposite direction. She hadn''t even looked in my direction once.


    So she ignored my invitation-only to show up as Grayson Vale''s date?


    A slow, simmering anger burned in my chest.


    Before she could reach Luna and Leo, I stepped into the center of the hallway and signaled for a microphone. Delta Derek quickly brought one over and cleared his throat before speaking.


    "Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention, please?"


    The conversation andughter in the hall quieted. My gaze flickered toward Selene. She stood in the middle of the room with Grayson, her eyes settling on


    me.


    The moment our eyes locked, my wolf stirred restlessly. He recognized her. He wanted her-wanted to im her, to hold her close and never let her go again.


    "Alpha Kane has something to say regarding tonight''s asion," Derek continued, passing the


    microphone to me.


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    Selene broke eye contact first, and I forced myself to look away from her.


    My eyes swept across the crowded hall. The party was in full swing in the pack house''s grand ballroom, located at the back of the estate.


    "Tonight is a momentous asion for me," I began, my voice steady and


    authoritative. “Because to night, I want to introduce my children to all of you."


    I turned toward Luna and Leo. My mother gave them a gentle nod, signaling them toe forward.


    Like obedient little warriors, they stepped up to stand beside me.


    "This is Leo Thorne and Luna Thorne-my blood, my heirs. As their father, I consider myself incredibly fortunate."


    Apuse erupted throughout the room. But as soon as I spoke again, the pping died down, reced by an uneasy silence.


    "For years, they lived with their mother, Selene Hawthorne. But from this day forward, they will be with


    me."


    A ripple of shock passed through the crowd. Many of the guests had no idea that Selene was my ex-wife. To them, she was only known as the CEO of Iron Crown Pack''s corporate empire.


    "Wait-Selene Hawthorne was Alpha Kane''s wife?!"


    "How is that even possible?"


    "Is that why Alpha Magnus tried to publicly humiliate Alpha Kane during that meeting?"


    "Does this have anything to do with Alpha Kane taking over Selene Hawthorne''s brother''s pack?"


    The murmurs swelled into a wave of spection, the room buzzing with questions.


    I turned my attention back to Selene, expecting some kind of reaction. Maybe


    relief that our children would now carry my name-our name.


    But what I got was something entirely different.


    Her gaze was cold, her expression unreadable.


    The icy look in her eyes sent a sharp chill through my chest.