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Hayley sat on the edge of Kane's bed with her back to him, listening as he read from a book.

"Atlantis is a real place, though under water and unreachable by the very humans that caused it to sink." Kane's voice came out, as smooth as usual.

Suddenly, he stopped reading to wrap his arm around Hayley to pull her towards him.

What are the thoughts of the girl that thinks too much? He joked.

"This. This is not right. I mean, what if someone finds out about us? No, scratch that. More people find out about us."

"So, what can they do?"

"My mother gave me a lecture about staying away from you. Then there is Davina, who claims you as her mate. And is warning me to stay away from you."

Kane kissed the side of her head. "Hayley. I am the Alpha. When I tell you to not worry, then don't worry. Leave everything to me."

As a way to forget, she sighed. She inquired about a few other things that were bothering her.

"Today, in endurance, Josie told me that my core is broken. Do you think that