Charlene’s raw jealousy only intensified as she continued her barrage of accusations.“Unfortunately,Lyra has returned to the territory!So now,Alpha Kian will not grant you a moment of his focus,no matter how much you submit!If your short-lived Alpha-Father knew—”
Before Charlene could complete her final insult,Selena’s core control fractured.Her hand struck Charlene’s cheek with astonishing speed and raw force,the sharp,cracking sound echoing through the entire quadrant,leaving every operative gasping in shock.
Charlene clutched her burning cheek,her eyes wide with disbelief and outrage.“How dare you strike me,Selena!Your Alpha-Father deserved his shortened life with such a dishonorable daughter like you.He should have—”
For the second time,Selena did not permit Charlene to finish her hurtful words.“Since you possess no knowledge of respect,I will initiate the lesson,”she commanded,raising her hand once again.
But just as she prepared to strike Charlene’s face again,someone behind her intervened,seizing her wrist with an iron grip.Selena struggled against the restraining hold,but her efforts were utterly futile against the superior strength.When she finally turned to witness who had stopped her,she was taken aback to find Alpha Kian standing there,his expression severe and dominant.
Selena’s voice trembled slightly,“Alpha Kian.”
