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

me more about your dad,” I urged

“No. Mommy said not to talk about

process everything. Luna looked sad again.

open her door. Bending down, I picked her up

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

safe.

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

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you want.”

chocolate, eagerly grabbing the ice cream when the staff handed it

eat here or in the

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

to the last table, pulling out a chair for her before taking the

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pure delight, I couldn’t help but

wondered–had her mother been this innocent and carefree as a child? Then, it hit me. Selene had grown up as an orphan. Had she lived

I

at me and grinned. “She’s the

“And?”

wants us to be happy. So, Leo

“How?”

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

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

cries when she’s alone. But she never lets us see her

chest tightened. Selene… cried? Wasn’t she happy

Axel

eyes widened.

“I’m asking you.”

hell was I doing? Why was I interrogating a child about her

I muttered.

Axel is Uncle Magnus’s friend. He’s really nice. Leo and I

so casually made

done?” I asked, standing up abruptly.