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.”

knew exactly what he

with Alpha Garrett,” I explained, then made introductions. “This is Axel Crown, Beta

deliberately ignored Kane and

hand to former Alpha Malcolm Hawthorne and closest confidant to current Alpha Magnus

glanced at Axel, who gave a modest nod.

I muttered to him.

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

me an

gentlemen, may I have your attention please?”

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

me toward the crowd gathering around

we were safely away, I whispered, “Thanks for the save back there.”

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you trouble?” he asked, eyes focused on

“No.”

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

through countless situations. His protective nature was

for tonight’s gathering,” the Council member began. “First, to strengthen ties

swept through the

will help us identify those responsible,” another

unite. The larger packs especially need to join us –

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

But we believe they’re an organized

members scanned the hall, their gaze

here tonight. We expect everyone

injuries firsthand. The senseless

like we’re heading for a fight with these wolves,” Axel

nodded silently. The announcement

their discussion, everyone moved to the