Chapter 22: Wrong Sister, Right Kiss

Sebastian’s POV

Tonight was supposed to be my perfect evening with Aurora. But the moment I saw Thea with Kane, everything shattered.

“Sebastian?” Aurora’s voice barely registered. My brain had completely short-circuited at the sight before me.

When I saw Thea in another male’s arms, I first thought my eyes were playing tricks on me. I’d been hoping to catch Kane with someone else, to prove he was the bastard I always believed him to be. But then I realized the she-wolf in his arms was Thea.

She looked stunning. I’d never seen her radiate such beauty before. Her skin glowed like moonlight, and that little black dress made my mouth go dry, showing off curves I’d somehow managed to ignore for seven fucking years. We’d slept together before, but this view of her body hit differently. She’d made herself beautiful tonight, something I’d never seen during our marriage.

I watched as Kane tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear. That alone made my blood boil, but what truly enraged me was seeing him cup her cheek and press his lips to her forehead. My wolf nearly took over me, desperate to tear him apart.

She smiled at him. That smile, for some inexplicable reason, almost brought me to my knees. I’d never seen her look at anyone that way, including me.

“Sebastian, you’re hurting me!” Aurora’s sharp cry yanked me back to reality. I realized I’d been gripping her hand too tightly. I released her, my eyes drawn back to Thea’s direction. Our gazes met across the space between us, but she quickly looked away, sliding into Kane’s car.

I wanted to destroy something. More specifically, I wanted to kill someone. I wanted to beat Kane until he was nothing but a bloody pulp. I was furious at him and even more furious at my reaction to seeing them together.

Go after her! my wolf growled urgently.

I was about to move when Aurora jerked her arm away and turned to leave. Before I could stop her, she’d flagged down a taxi and disappeared.

I couldn’t understand my rage. Now more than ever, something was clearly developing between Thea and Kane. I hated it.

My thoughts were a chaotic mess. I knew Aurora didn’t deserve this, especially after everything I’d put her through before. But I couldn’t explain why Thea suddenly affected me so strongly.

I got into my car and drove off.

Wrong! Wrong direction! my wolf screamed in my head, but I shut him out, severing our connection.

I headed straight for Aurora’s apartment, knowing that’s where she’d go. Soon I was parked outside her building.

Using the spare key she’d given me, I found her sitting on the couch, staring into space.

“Aurora?” I called softly.

She turned. Her eyes were red and swollen. I felt like the biggest asshole alive. The Moon Goddess hadn’t given me a mate—Aurora was the one I’d chosen. Yet here I was, hurting her again after promising I never would.

This was torturing both of us. I didn’t want to feel this way. But I couldn’t control my reaction to seeing Thea with Kane.

“Why are you doing this?” she asked, her gaze piercing through me. “Do you know how much it hurts watching you stare at my sister? How painful it is seeing you lose control because she’s out with another male?”

Guilt gnawed at me. Even so, I still couldn’t control my reaction to seeing Thea. I should have been able to, maybe I could have. But seeing her like that had caught me completely off guard.

“Aurora…” She cut me off, standing up.

She started pacing, gesturing wildly—her habit when she’s angry but doesn’t know how to handle it.

“Did you fall in love with her during your marriage? Is that it? Then why let me give you another chance if you knew your love for me was gone?” she demanded.

“I’m not in love with Thea,” I snarled. If I were in love with her, I’d know it, wouldn’t I?

“Are you sure? Because from where I’m standing, your actions tell a different story.”

“We were married, of course I care about her, but that’s all it is.”

Was it though? If that were true, why did I want to commit murder every time I thought about Thea with another male? I shoved those thoughts aside. I wasn’t ready to answer those questions.

Aurora ignored me, retreating to her bedroom and locking the door. I finally left her apartment, driving aimlessly. My mind was a mess, torn between two she-wolves. I knew Aurora was hurting, but I couldn’t focus solely on her.

I had everything I’d always wanted. Yet here I was, destroying my fragile relationship with Aurora. Thea had always been the unwanted one. The wrong sister. So why was she suddenly able to turn my world upside down? I hated this confusion, and I hated that Thea could do this to me.

I stopped the car, finding myself outside Thea’s house. How I’d ended up here, I had no idea.

Now that I was here, the desire to see her consumed me. I felt like I’d go insane if I couldn’t see her. This need made no sense even to me.

I rushed to her door, knocking urgently, praying she was home.

“Did you forget something?” she asked when she opened the door, clearly surprised to see me. I must have been the last person she expected. Before she could say another word, I pushed her inside, locked the door, and crushed my lips to hers.

I kissed her like a dying man. She gasped in surprise, and I deepened the kiss. I could feel her essence seeping into every cell of my body. My wolf started purring in satisfaction, and I could feel him strongly wanting to take over and mark Thea.

I needed more.

My arms encircled her slim waist, pulling her closer, eliminating any space between us. Just as I was about to lift her onto the table, planning to wrap her legs around my waist, she pushed me away.

Then CRACK! She slapped me.

“What the hell are you doing, Sebastian?” she screamed. Her eyes were wide, lips swollen. She looked thoroughly kissed.

The slap snapped me back to reality. She looked as shocked and confused as I felt.

Without answering her, I yanked open the door and bolted, slamming it behind me. I was furious with myself.

You idiot! Look what you’ve done! my wolf howled desperately, berating me.

What the fuck had I done? Because honestly, I had no idea anymore.