The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

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My chest tightened painfully as his cruel words hit me. I couldn’t even move my hand to clutch at the ache, frozen in place as I stared at the heartless man before me.

Just moments ago, I’d been thinking of thanking him for saving my life. What a joke – he was nothing but a complete jerk.

The way he talked about my brother and me was absurd. There was no way I’d reveal my identity to him now. And what was his deal about me being with other men? Why was he making these assumptions? He even had the nerve to accuse me of sleeping with someone to get the cure!

“What’s wrong? Cat got your tongue? Oh wait, why am I even asking? You probably don’t think you owe me any explanation about sleeping with another Alpha.”

I squeezed my eyes shut, gripping the rough hospital sheets until my knuckles turned white. My nails dug through the fabric, nearly breaking skin.

‘Keep it together,‘ I told myself.

When I opened my eyes, he was still there, waiting for a response. Did he seriously expect me to defend myself against his ridiculous accusations? I wasn’t his property – I didn’t owe him any explanations.

“I told you it’s a misunderstanding. But if you want to believe your own made–up stories, that’s on you,” I managed to say.

My voice came out weaker than intended – the accident had really done a number on me. My throat felt Tike sandpaper.

to reach for it with my right hand, I couldn’t even lift it. The

watching me, right next to where the glass sat. Instead of helping, he remained rooted to

up at him. His face was twisted with anger – so different from last night after the accident. Though everything had been hazy,

then why did he save me? He could have

from me?” I asked, frustration

his hands in his pockets,

If he wouldn’t do anything else, he could at least

– trying to make it look like you’re

“What?”

the innocent act. This body…” He jabbed a finger toward me, his face cold as ice. “This body means nothing to me now. You’re not even

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on you these past

wish the floor would open up and swallow me whole.

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wasn’t because of our mate bond or his proximity –

what you think of me, why did you save me? Why not just let me

expression flickered with surprise. Clearly, he hadn’t expected me to talk back with such confidence. But why shouldn’t I? I hadn’t

some nerve,” he growled

why he was so angry. He’d acted the same way when he saw me with Axel,

new target.

I had to guess, either he was obsessed with his reputation,

like his personal puppet – I’d only breathe when he allowed it.