RedNovel76.55% Chapter 409 Mand Selene returned to the pack house with Gamma Storm in silence, her mind heavy with thoughts. The first thing she did was check on Kane's parents. Alpha Garrett's condition had improved slightly since his heart attack, but Diana looked far worse. Already frail from prior health issues, the crushing depression over her missing son was now taking a visible toll on her. Selene had done everything in her power to help Diana before, but now she felt powerless. The woman was fading, day by day, under the weight of her grief.
Like every day since Kane's disappearance, the hours dragged on as Selene waited, hoping for his return. And just like every other night, this one ended with Selene crying quietly into the darkness, her heart aching with loneliness for the man she loved.
The next morning, Selene went through her routine as if on autopilot. She stood under the spray of the shower, her body trembling under the weight of her sorrow. Her puffy, red eyes revealed the countless sleepless nights she'd endured. She had received a call from her family earlier that morning, asking if she was taking care of herself. Magnus assured her that his men were searching tirelessly through neighboring packs for Kane. Selene tried to sound strong for them, but only she knew the depth of her despair.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtFor now, only Gamma Storm knew her secret-her pregnancy. He had promised to keep it quiet until she was ready to share the news.
Before starting her day, Selene called for Delta Derek to take Luna and Leo to school. She wanted to maintain ssense of normalcy for them, even though their lives had been upended.
"Mommy, we'll be back soon to have lunch with you," Luna said sweetly, placing a kiss on her mother's cheek.
"Okay," Selene replied softly, smiling through the ache in her chest.
Leo wrapped his small arms around her in a hug. "Mommy, don't cry, okay?" His voice carried an uncanny maturity, one that reminded Selene so much of Kane. Every tshe looked at him, she saw her mate's features-the seyes, the sresolute tone, the squiet strength.
For a moment, Selene felt her breath catch. She gently pulled back, cupping his face with one hand and brushing his hair with the other. "Okay, my baby," she said softly. She watched as they left with Derek, standing at the door until they disappeared from view.
Her mother had suggested sending the twins to the Iron Crown Pack for a while, reassuring her that they would be safe and well-cared for there. But Selene couldn't do it. She was already living in unbearable loneliness. If she let them go, she'd have no one left.
Back in her room, Selene locked the door and lay down on her bed. Her hand moved instinctively to her belly, gently caressing the place where new life was growing.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Where are you, Kane?" she whispered, her voice breaking. "I'm so sorry. It wasn't just your job to protect me. I'm an Alpha too-I should've protected you." The thought that he might never return stabbed at her heart. Tears welled up in her eyes as her mind raced with terrifying thoughts. What if he'd been captured? What if rogues had taken him, tortured him, or worse? She gasped, her breath catching as images of her nightmares flashed through her mind- wolves tearing Kane apart, his lifeless eyes staring back at her.
177 17 76.74% Aeres "No," she muttered, shaking her head. She sat up abruptly, wiping her tears. Her chest felt tight, her breathing uneven. She had never felt so helpless, so broken.
A sudden knock at the door startled her, pulling her from the depths of her from! sorrow. She turned her head quickly, her heart skipping a beat. "Who is it?" she called out, her voice still shaky.
The door creaked open, and Wren stepped inside, her face flushed and her breathing uneven.
"What's wrong, Wren?" Selene asked, her heart lurching with sudden panic. "Is something wrong with Garrett or Diana?"
Wren shook her head, still trying to catch her breath. "L-Luna," she m stammered, her excitement bubbling over Selene stood from the bed, her brows furrowing with concern. "Wren, what-" Before Selene could finish, Wren interrupted her with a radiant smile. "Luna, the Alpha is back." mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofifl0&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1
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