The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

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Chapter 12

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Selene

The big day had finally arrived – the Werewolf High Council’s grand event.

My stomach was in knots. Sure, I’d been to plenty of parties over the past five years, but those were all safe within the Iron Crown Pack.

Tonight was different. Tonight meant facing strangers, including one person I never wanted to see again.

“Shall we, beautiful?”

I turned to find Axel beside me, offering his arm. I nodded, placing my hand on his arm, grateful for his

support.

The grand hall took my breath away – both the sheer power radiating from those inside and the elaborate decorations.

It seemed like every important Alpha and Luna had shown up.

Well, of course they had. This wasn’t just some party – it was the Council’s annual conference.

I squeezed Axel’s hand and took a deep breath.

‘I’ve got this,‘ I told myself.

The hall was packed with the who’s who of werewolf society, everyone trying to outshine each other.

The women wore designer gowns that probably cost a fortune, while the men sported custom–tailored

suits.

I was wearing an expensive black satin number my brother had picked out.

Axel and I drew plenty of attention. I caught men checking me out but ignored them. Several young women shot me envious looks.

definitely the talk of the room.

His reputation preceded him – he was pretty well- known for a Beta, and the Council clearly respected him. It made me happy to see him

you, Selene Hawthorne. We’ve heard so much about you over the years,” one Council member said.

“Thank you for having me. I’m honored to be

introduce you around-”

I

glances

close. “What are you

head, silently telling him not to

like to keep my identity private.”

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looked shocked.

didn’t know

“But why?”

have my

They nodded slowly.

to crack, isn’t she?” They said to Axel, chuckling.

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their laughter while I shot him a confused

laughed, so I laughed. Just play along – they’re Council

awkward laugh,

think there’s something between me and Axel?‘ I wondered, shaking

business with the Council (since my brother, the Head Alpha, couldn’t make it), I excused

a passing

angry voice

hell are you

two familiar faces – women from the Nightfall Pack.

I kept my voice

“We thought you were

and everyone felt it. But these women were too caught

mean, how are you even alive after Alpha

to focus only on

you done?” I asked, bored.

only made them angrier.