Chapter 429 **58ongs Menu * Selene was already struggling to grasp the situation, but the moment Nyx said those words, it felt as though the ground beneath her had vanished.
A wave of dizziness swept over her, making her legs tremble uncontrollably. She was seconds away from collapsing when Gamma Storm rushed forward, catching her by the shoulders just in time.
"Selene, are you okay?" he asked, concern etched on his face.
Clinging desperately to his arm, Selene fought to stay conscious. Her vision blurred as tears began to form, but she refused to let them fall. She wouldn't allow herself that vulnerability.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtKane glanced at her, his expression unreadable, before stepping closer. When he reached out to hold her hand, she shoved it away abruptly.
She avoided his gaze, unable to look him in the eyes-or even at his face. The courage to confront him. was nowhere to be found.
After everything, after years of enduring pain, was there anything left between them? "Kane, is it true? Is the child yours?" Diana, his mother, asked, breaking the tense silence.
Kane's jaw tightened as his eyes remained fixed on Selene. He didn't answer.
His silence was deafening, and to everyone in the room, it spoke volumes.
Selene took a shaky breath and gently pushed Storm away before turning and walking out of the room.
"Selene!" Storm called after her, quickly following. "You didn't even tell him about your preg- Selene spun around, her eyes red and glistening with tears that now streamed down her face. Her expression stopped Storm mid-sentence.
"There must be skind of misunderstanding," Storm said softly, though his voice lacked conviction.
Selene let out a bitter laugh, her voice tinged with pain. "A misunderstanding? That woman is pregnant, Storm. She's carrying the Alpha's child. Now I finally understand why he's been so adamant about not wanting another child with me. He already has one-he just made it with someone else." Storm stood frozen, unable to find the words to console her.
"Don't tell him about my pregnancy," she said firmly, her voice laced with a quiet but deadly resolve. Storm's eyes widened in shock. "But Selene... it won't stay hidden forever. He'll find out soon enough." Selene took a step closer, her voice dropping to a dangerous whisper. "If you tell him about my unborn child, I swear I'll kill you. That man doesn't deserve to know." Without waiting for a response, Selene turned and walked away. Storm could only watch as her figure disappeared into the distance.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBack in the room, the atmosphere was tense.
Alpha Malcolm's piercing glare was fixed on Nyx. "You've chere to destroy my son's life. You're 80.49% < Chapter 429 Meny nothing but a liar, pretending to be pregnant. I'll uncover the truth tomorrow, and if it turns out you're not sick or injured, I promise-" "Dad."
Kane's voice cut through his father's tirade, silencing him. Alpha Malcolm shot his son a withering look before turning to Diana, who remained stunned and unmoving. "Lethandle this. I need to speak with her-alone," Kane muttered.
Nyx's eyes widened in panic, her body stiff with fear. She knew this wasn't going to end well.
Alpha Malcolm and Diana reluctantly left the room, though Malcolm's glare lingered on Nyx until the door closed.
Once they were gone, Kane turned to Nyx, his expression dark and m unreadable. He walked toward her slowly, each step heavy with restrained fury.
When he reached her, his hand shot out and wrapped around her throat. His grip was unfelenting, his strength enough to crush her in an instant. "What are you trying to pull?" he growled, his voice ice-cold and filled with menace.
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