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.

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

me more about your

“No. Mommy said not to talk about him.”

forehead, trying to process everything. Luna looked sad again.

down, I picked her up in my arms. “Let’s go get some ice

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

safe.

the ice cream parlor, people turned to look at

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the ice cream when

eat here or

smiling. “It’s pretty here.

a chair for her before taking the

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couldn’t help but find her adorable. She reminded me of her mother.

orphan. Had she lived in poverty, or had she been given a comfortable life? As far as I remembered,

I suddenly asked.

grinned. “She’s the best

“And?”

wants us to be happy. So, Leo and I want

“How?”

telling Grandpa that Mommy is

guard. I looked away before asking, “What else did your grandma say?”

cries when she’s alone. But she never

chest tightened. Selene… cried? Wasn’t

Uncle Axel her boyfriend?”

widened.

“I’m asking you.”

the hell was I doing? Why was I interrogating a child about her mother’s love

it,” I muttered.

is Uncle Magnus’s friend. He’s really nice. Leo

her praise Axel so casually made my

done?” I asked, standing