"W-What?"


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    Selene''s voice trembled as she spoke, her mind struggling to process Kane''s words. She was frozen in ce, unable even to blink.


    He was so close that she could sense the rapid beat of his heart-proof of his


    nervousness.


    The desperation in his gaze left no room for doubt; he was beingpletely honest. This was what he truly wanted.


    Her wide eyes locked onto his, filled with shock. She had assumed he would never approach her again after their tense conversation in the woods that night.


    Kane, however, looked at her with nothing but admiration. The dim glow of the streetlights illuminated her features, casting soft shadows across her face.


    An invisible force seemed to pull him closer. He longed to wrap his arms around her, to hold her against him and never let go.


    Just then, the car hit a rough patch of road, jolting forward. The sudden movement sent him tumbling toward her.


    His lips brushed against the corner of hers-warm, fleeting, and entirely unintentional.


    Selene''s eyes widened in shock. Instinctively, she pushed him away, forcing him to retreat.


    Kane seemed momentarily stunned by how quickly everything had unfolded. Clearing his throat, he muttered,


    "I-I''m sorry. That wasn''t on purpose. The car..."


    He trailed off, looking away as his fingers absently rubbed the back of his neck. He had no idea what else to say.


    Yet, even as he turned toward the window, a small smile tugged at his lips. The idental contact lingered on his skin, sending an undeniable thrill through him. His lips tingled, craving the softness of hers again. But he pushed the thought aside, shaking his head.


    Meanwhile, Selene remained still in her seat. Slowly, she lifted a hand to touch the corner of her mouth, exhaling a long, deep breath.


    Her wolf stirred inside her, thrilled by the brief contact with her mate. A primal


    instinct urged her to shift, to get closer, to feel him again.


    Selene bit down on her bottom lip, curling her fingers into a tight fist.


    "Do you think this is funny?" she asked, keeping her gaze fixed ahead.


    Kane turned to her, frowning. "Funny?"


    "Everything you''re doing," she rified, her voice low, careful to keep the driver from overhearing.


    His brow furrowed deeper before his expression softened into a smirk. "Do you really think I find this amusing?"


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    She met his gaze and nodded. "Yes. You''re acting strangely. You don''t seem like Alpha Kane Thorne."


    His smirk widened into a full grin. "People change when they fall in love."


    A surge of frustration rushed through her. She wanted to punch him, to wipe that smug look off his face. But instead, she clenched her fist even tighter, forcing herself to hold back.


    Kane''s eyes flickered to her tense hand, lingering there. Before she could react, he reached out and took her wrist.


    "What are you doing?" she demanded.


    His fingers gently pried hers open, revealing the faint crescent marks where her nails had pressed into her palm: Slowly, he traced his thumb over them, soothing the irritated skin.


    As he caressed her hand, his voice dropped to a low murmur.


    "I know you''re angry with me. I know you don''t want to see my face, and you probably don''t care how I feel right now-maybe you never will. But..."


    He paused, lifting his gaze to hers, a smirk ying at his lips.


    "You already know I''m the viin in this story. I can''t change who I am. So, I guess I''ll just have to


    spend the rest of my life tormenting you... until you finally ept that this ruthless man''s heart belongs to you."