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,

Alpha Garrett,” I explained, then made introductions.

ignored Kane and Ruby’s

to former Alpha Malcolm Hawthorne and closest confidant to current Alpha Magnus Hawthorne. His support was crucial to Alpha Malcolm’s successful leadership.”

who gave a modest nod.

I

you’ll excuse us, I

gave me an

may I

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

toward the

away, I whispered, “Thanks for

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you trouble?” he asked, eyes focused on the stage.

“No.”

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brother had given Axel permission to fight anyone who bothered me. The

for four years, helping me through countless situations. His protective nature was something

the Council member began. “First, to strengthen ties

swept through the

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

need to join us – these

spoke up, “We know nothing about them.

rank, even Alphas. But we believe they’re an organized group of rogues, attempting to destabilize pack hierarchy.”

hall, their

or their representatives are here tonight. We expect everyone to be ready for potential conflict at any

at Pack Hospital, I’d seen the injuries firsthand. The senseless

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

silently. The announcement had left everyone

Council wrapped up their discussion, everyone