_Kayden's POV_

The next morning, I stood outside Selena’s house, my heart heavy with guilt. I hadn’t slept all night, replaying the argument in my head over and over. Selena had been right—I had been distant, distracted. I hadn’t treated her the way she deserved, and now, after the engagement party, after seeing the hurt in her eyes, I knew I needed to make things right.

I knocked on the door, my fist hitting the wood a little too hard. My wolf, Leo, was restless inside me, pacing with frustration. "You’re the Alpha. You shouldn’t have to beg," Leo growled, but I pushed the thought away. This wasn’t about pride....