The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

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Chapter 16

I turned to find Kane with Ruby clinging to his arm.

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My eyes automatically fell to where her hand wrapped possessively around his bicep

I quickly averted my gaze.

Looking back at Alpha Garrett, I managed to say, “Well, your son seems to have found his happiness.”

“No.” Kane’s whisper was barely audible.

Confused by his response, I shrugged it off and changed the subject. “How’s Diana doing?”

“She’s not Luna anymore. Someone else will take that position soon,” Alpha Garrett replied, throwing a sidelong glance at Ruby.

His disapproval of Ruby was obvious, though it wasn’t my place to comment.

“Diana came down with a fever and couldn’t make it tonight,” Alpha Garrett explained. “I hope she feels

better soon.”

“She misses you terribly. Why don’t you visit the Nightfall Pack to see her?” Alpha Garrett suggested.

I shook my head apologetically. “I’m sorry, but I need to return to the Iron Crown Pack after this event.”

Kane’s eyes narrowed. “Why would you-”

Axel’s voice cut through, saving me from answering. He approached us with perfect timing.

“Don’t tell me you got lost again.”

He knew exactly what he was doing, coming to my rescue..

made introductions. “This is Axel Crown, Beta of the

and I deliberately ignored Kane and

course, everyone knows Beta Axel,” Alpha Garrett acknowledged. “Right hand to former Alpha Malcolm Hawthorne and closest confidant to

at Axel, who gave

I

kind words,” Axel said smoothly to Alpha Garrett. “But if you’ll excuse us, I need to borrow this lovely lady for an important discussion.”

Garrett gave me an

may I have your

boomed through the speakers. It seemed one of the Council members was about to make an announcement.

took my hand and guided me toward the crowd gathering around the stage.

whispered, “Thanks for

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he give you trouble?” he asked, eyes focused

“No.”

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fight anyone who bothered me. The last thing I wanted was to start

me through countless situations. His protective nature was

began. “First, to strengthen ties

swept through

the news is troubling, working together will help us identify those responsible,” another

larger packs especially need to join us – these attacks will

“We know nothing

even Alphas. But we believe they’re

the hall, their gaze sweeping over everyone present.

major pack Alphas or their representatives are here tonight. We expect everyone to be ready

Hospital, I’d seen the injuries firsthand. The senseless loss of

a fight with these wolves,”

nodded silently. The announcement had left

up their discussion, everyone