The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

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The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs

Chapter 83

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She shook her head. “Everyone thinks he’s our dad. Even my friend’s parents believe that.”

“What do you mean? Isn’t he your dad?” I asked, my voice laced with urgency.

I was torn, unsure whether I should believe this little girl’s words. It seemed like she didn’t fully understand the truth. But at the same time, how could Selene hide something so important from her own children?

Letting out a deep sigh, I shook my head. “Didn’t Axel attend your parents‘ meeting?”

She gave me a small nod. “Yeah, but that was only because Mommy had an exam that day. Uncle Axel told her not to worry and went in her place.”

“She had an exam? She’s still studying?”

“Mommy just finished school. You didn’t know that?”

I had no idea. Selene had gone back to school? And she had even graduated? Memories surfaced- back then, she had given up her education to marry me. Her adoptive father had told me she had no interest in continuing school. I assumed she just wasn’t a good student and never thought much about it.

While I was lost in thought, Luna mumbled something that caught my attention. “Uncle Axel once told us to call him Dad, but Mommy stopped us. She said we shouldn’t call another man our dad. He just loves us a lot, that’s why he said it, but we shouldn’t take it seriously.”

Her words stunned me. I lowered my head, looking her in the eyes. “Then who is your dad?”

Tears welled up in her big eyes as she stared at me. “He’s not with us anymore. He’s gone.”

I froze. “What?”

“Mommy said our dad isn’t here anymore. She told us never to talk about him. So, Leo and I don’t.”

“He’s… gone?” I echoed, her words rattling in my mind.

I sat up straight, my thoughts spiraling. What she said hit me hard. If Axel were really their father, Selene wouldn’t have told them something like that. She wouldn’t erase their father from their lives if he were still around.

sure why, but knowing their father wasn’t in the picture left me feeling… different.

me more about your dad,”

her head. “No. Mommy said

process everything. Luna looked sad

the car and walked around to open her door. Bending down, I picked her up in my arms. “Let’s go get some ice cream. No

to my neck tightly, as if afraid she’d be lost again. I tightened my hold, making sure she

safe.

the ice cream parlor, people turned to look at us. Ignoring

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ice cream when

here or

around before smiling. “It’s pretty here. I want

to the last table, pulling out a chair

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enjoy her ice cream with pure delight, I couldn’t help

me. Selene had grown up as an orphan. Had she lived in poverty, or had she been given a comfortable life? As far as I remembered, Gamma Curtis

mom?” I suddenly asked.

grinned. “She’s the best mom

“And?”

So, Leo and I want her to be

“How?”

leaned in slightly, as if sharing a secret. “I heard Grandma telling Grandpa that Mommy is alone and needs a husband to

me off guard. I looked away before asking, “What else

Mommy always cries when she’s alone. But she never lets us see her sad.”

Selene… cried? Wasn’t she happy with

Uncle Axel her boyfriend?”

eyes widened.

“I’m asking you.”

the hell was I doing? Why was I interrogating

it,” I

nice. Leo and I like him

Axel so casually made

done?” I asked, standing up abruptly.