The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

08:46

< The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs

Chapter 16

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

Oces) Mens

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

catching up with Alpha Garrett,” I explained, then made introductions. “This is Axel Crown, Beta of the Iron Crown

I deliberately ignored Kane and Ruby’s presence.

Alpha Garrett acknowledged. “Right hand to former Alpha Malcolm Hawthorne and closest confidant to current

Axel, who gave a modest nod.

I

you’ll excuse us, I need to borrow this lovely lady for an important

me

I have your

seemed one of the Council

hand and guided me toward the

were safely away, I whispered, “Thanks for the save back

08:46

20.0%

< Chapter 16

you trouble?” he asked, eyes focused on the

“No.”

Get 5 >

Menu

my brother had given Axel permission to fight anyone

four years, helping me through countless situations. His protective nature was something I’d grown to

for tonight’s gathering,” the Council member began. “First, to strengthen ties between major werewolf packs, and second, to address some

gasp swept through

the news is troubling, working together will help us identify

packs especially need to join us – these attacks will eventually reach your pack members

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

Council members responded, “They could be any rank, even Alphas. But we

members scanned the hall, their gaze sweeping over

here tonight. We expect everyone to be ready

I’d seen the injuries firsthand. The senseless

fight with these

nodded silently. The announcement had left everyone

Council wrapped up their discussion, everyone moved to the