Kian released a deep breath,the tension easing from his powerful shoulders.He looked at Selena with complex emotions in his eyes.“Before we proceed,you mentioned you had news for me.What was the critical line matter?”
Hearing his question,a faint,cold smile appeared on Selena’s lips as she casually flipped through the termination documents in her hand.“Nothing of consequence.I merely wanted to confirm the finalized strategy for the launch of the new Dark Moon clothing line.I wished to secure your Alpha approval,but the matter has since been resolved by my team.”
She looked at him and gave him a brief,tight-lipped smile.
Suddenly,she felt the life of the pup was meant to be her secret,safe from his rejection.
“Oh,”Kian answered,his tone flat.“Very well.Thank you for your diligence.”He could not deny how effective and strategically excellent Selena was as the director of the Volkov Group’s assets under the Dark Moon Conglomerate.
Without a doubt,Selena was exceptionally gifted and shrewd.She was born to command this sector.All the assets under her care—from luxury relics,territorial boundaries,and digital nexus initiatives to resource procurement—became vital to the pack's dominance.
“Do not mention it.It is my assigned duty,”Selena said in a monotone.She heaved a sigh and calmly stood up.Without another word,she walked toward the sleeping chamber.
Kian also stood up and followed her.“We leave for the Conglomerate together,”he commanded.
Selena’s steps halted.A bitter,acidic sensation rose to her throat.Her eyes narrowed instantly.
‘How can he be so devoid of emotion,commanding me to attend the Pack Council with him after he just terminated our bond?’
‘What does he take me for?A tool?A mindless drone without spirit?’
Selena turned around,faced him,and let out a chillingly sarcastic smile.“No need,Alpha.Since we are about to legally sever our connection,we should avoid being observed together by the Pack Elders.The scent of a rejected Mate is often too potent for the public eye.”
Then,she marched to the chamber,leaving him alone.
Selena took a few deep,steadying breaths.She did not know how long she could maintain her composure.She was a ticking bomb.She was terrified that any second,the raw grief would erupt in front of her heartless Mate.