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.

The memories of those two years of misery were burned into

soul.

as soon as someone else marks me. Nothing

with my head high, leaving him

room, I almost collided with Kane’s

casual wave. “Oh,

acknowledged him with a quick nod as I passed by.

and spotted Axel deep in conversation with another Alpha. He looked

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

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came at me all at once. I grabbed his

the hall.

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

say to Kane. That man still harbored nothing but hatred for me, and

handed me a glass of red wine. I flashed him a grateful smile before engaging with others who approached us for conversation.

sight of Dr. Grayson.

anyone’s ever seen!” I overheard

Axel, my

“What?” he asked.

myself,” I told him before walking toward Dr. Grayson. After all, he was the

approached him professionally.

moment of your time?” I asked, clearing my throat.

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

I’d expected, probably in

he replied.

admirer of your work.”

a typical

genuine.

or pack

years. Your healing techniques are incredible. Your dedication is inspiring.”

neck, seemingly

out to be incredibly approachable and kind, asking about my background.

years ago after finishing med school.