The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

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The revelation of my fate hit me like a truck. Him? My mate? It seemed impossible to accept that the universe would pair me with the man who had shattered my heart.

He clearly hadn’t forgotten that night either. In his mind, I was still guilty.

His words cut deep, and it frustrated me that they still had such power over me. I fought back tears that threatened to spill.

“You’re still just as cruel as ever,” I said, meeting his gaze.

Kane’s iron grip on my arms finally loosened.

“I’ll say this one last time – whether you believe it or not, I wasn’t the one who drugged you that night.”

He sneered as if I was feeding him lies. This man might have gained more power, but he hadn’t changed a bit. He was still the same Kane Thorne I’d walked away from five years ago.

I tried to leave, but his next words stopped me cold.

“What about this bond?”

I paused, turning to face him. “What bond?”

Playing dumb was my only defense.

As he stepped toward me, I backed away.

“Don’t pretend you can’t feel the mate bond.”

I shook my head slightly.

“You can’t be my mate. Our marriage ended five years ago. I’ve moved on. This mate bond means nothing.”

My response triggered a furious growl from him. I swallowed hard when my wolf urged me to submit.

Taking a deep breath, I closed my eyes before opening them again.

I met his icy stare. The memories of those two years of misery were burned into my

soul.

as someone else marks me. Nothing

walked away with my head high, leaving him behind

left the room, I almost collided with Kane’s beta, Finn.

a casual wave. “Oh, hey

quick

I scanned the room and spotted Axel deep in conversation with another Alpha. He

saw me, he rushed over. “Where’s your phone?

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grabbed his arm and guided us

the hall.

easy, Axel. I just got turned around exploring,” I lied.

to worry anyone. I’d said what I needed to say to Kane. That man still harbored nothing but hatred for me, and I was certain he wouldn’t pursue

a grateful smile before engaging with others who

Dr. Grayson. My eyes lit up.

talented healer anyone’s ever seen!” I overheard some young women gushing about

Axel, my expression

“What?” he asked.

going to introduce myself,” I told him before walking toward Dr. Grayson. After all, he was the real reason I’d

approached him professionally.

me, Dr. Grayson? Could I have a moment of your time?”

from his conversation, raising his eyebrows before giving me a slight nod.

I’d expected, probably in his late

he replied.

admirer of your

I wasn’t acting like a typical fangirl, but my admiration for his healing abilities

genuine.

or pack leader.”

your research for years. Your healing

neck, seemingly caught off guard

approachable and kind, asking about my background.

got my medical license four years ago after finishing med school. I’ve always aspired to be half