Chapter 29

Selene

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Two days had passed since I returned to the Iron Crown Pack from the council meeting. That day had left me terrified.

Seeing Kane with my children had nearly stopped my heart. I thought he’d discovered the truth. But luck was on my side he hadn’t caused any problems.

I figured he just didn’t care about their background or parentage. That worked in my favor. All I could do now was pray he’d never become curious about it.

“Mom, what’s on your mind?” Luna asked from where she sat on my

I caught myself zoning out in front of the mirror, brush still in my hair.

“Nothing, sweetie,” I replied, turning to her.

bed.

I joined her on the bed, and when she hugged me, I couldn’t help but smile warmly.

“Mom, something’s wrong with Leo.”

Her words caught me off guard. I cupped her face in my hands.

“What’s wrong with him?”

“He’s been really mad since we came back from that pack.”

I frowned at Luna’s comment, trying to piece together everything from that day.

“Tell me everything that happened.”

Luna put her finger to her chin, thinking. I couldn’t help but chuckle and kiss her cheek. She was such a precious girl.

“Well, Grandpa told Uncle Edmund to take us to you. We flew to that pack and…” she trailed off.

look at her

“And?”

handsome

“Handsome uncle?”

“The one we

shot up as I realized she

did he say

looked confused at my sudden question. I stroked her hair gently. “I need to know why

with him. He said it wasn’t public space but we could sit wherever we wanted.

my daughter made my blood boil. Who argues with a child like that?

ask about me?”

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about our

What if he figures it

deep breaths

then, a staff member came to

to see you in the

asked before she left, “Where’s

They’re playing

relief. Axel was a godsend with my children. His

their parent–teacher conference, Axel stepped in without hesitation. I could never thank him enough for his help with my kids.

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living room. Everyone was there – my parents, Magnus,

Leo?” I asked Axel. He gestured toward his quarters. “In my room.” I sent Luna off to play with her brother, and she happily

turned to my brother. “You wanted to see me?”

“Yeah, but Dad’s the one who needs to talk

on the couch. He

“Dad?”

take over the pack’s business

was stunned. “The business operations?”

want you to join Hawthorne Group.”

my goals. Business isn’t the path I wanted – I’ve

sweetheart. But Magnus needs help. He’s juggling too many responsibilities already. If you could take

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