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.”

at his expression. He knew exactly what he was doing, coming to my

explained, then made introductions. “This is Axel Crown, Beta

Axel and I deliberately ignored

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

at Axel, who gave a modest nod.

too shabby,” I muttered to him.

kind words,” Axel said smoothly to Alpha Garrett. “But if you’ll excuse us, I

gave me an intrigued look.

I have

through the speakers. It seemed one of the Council members was about to

toward

we were safely away, I whispered, “Thanks

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“No.”

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kept quiet about the details, knowing my brother had given Axel permission to fight anyone who bothered me. The last

helping me through countless situations. His protective nature was something

the Council member began. “First, to strengthen ties between major werewolf packs, and second, to address

swept

news is troubling, working together will help us identify those

to join us – these attacks will eventually reach your pack members too.”

us spoke up, “We know nothing about them. What rank

we believe they’re an organized group of rogues, attempting

the hall, their gaze sweeping over

expect

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

a fight with these

announcement had left

discussion, everyone moved to the dining hall for