The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

Chapter 87

Selene

When we returned to the pack house, my parents immediately pulled Luna into their arms, holding her tightly as if afraid they’d lose her again. At their age, Leo and Luna were their greatest joys.

“I’m okay, Grandpa. Don’t worry, Grandma,” Luna reassured them in her soft, sensible voice.

I noticed Leo standing off to the side, quietly watching Luna but making no move to approach her. His expression was troubled, his little fists clenched at his sides.

Was he feeling guilty? Was he blaming himself for what had happened?

While everyone else was focused on Luna, I walked over to Leo. Kneeling in front of him, I gently patted his shoulder. He lowered his head, avoiding my gaze.

“What’s wrong, my big boy? Why do you look so upset? Don’t you want to see your little sister?” I asked softly.

Leo was only a few minutes older than Luna, but I had always told him he was her big brother, that it was his job to protect her.

“I’m sorry, Mom. I couldn’t protect Luna,” he murmured, his lips trembling.

I ran my fingers through his hair, and he finally lifted his head to meet my gaze. His eyes were brimming with unshed tears, making my heart ache.

“Don’t cry, sweetheart. You’re my strong boy. None of this was your fault, okay?” I assured him gently.

He shook his head. “I-”

Before he could say more, I pulled him into a tight hug, rubbing his back soothingly.

“Tears don’t suit you,” I whispered. “You have to be strong. One day, you’ll grow into a powerful man.”

“Just like Uncle Magnus?” he mumbled against my shoulder.

I chuckled and nodded. “Yeah, just like your Uncle Magnus.”

We pulled apart, and his eyes flickered toward Luna. She saw us and immediately rushed over on her tiny legs.

“Leo!” she called, throwing her arms around him.

I stood up, letting them have their moment. Leo hugged Luna tightly, then looked at me. I gave him an encouraging smile.

did you go?” he asked her.

before replying, “I was with…” She trailed off, glancing at me.

then turned back to Leo. “I got lost. Mommy’s

I had told her to in the car. I had warned her not to mention Kane to anyone. She had asked me why, almost as

had simply forbidden her from bringing up his name, especially in front of Leo. I knew my son despised that man

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it made me wonder–why did Leo hate him so much? He had barely met the man. As Luna had told me, Kane had never spoken harshly to him. So what was the reason behind

house was filled with relief and joy now that

Luna about what had happened. She simply told them she had gotten lost while

stepped in and told everyone to stop questioning her, warning that constantly

thing he

felt a wave of nervousness. Was he going to dig into

caught my eye and subtly reassured me that he would

outside Magnus’s bedroom, listening intently.

you?” Magnus asked.

was with Mommy’s friend,” Luna

you feeling now, sweetheart?

Mommy’s friend was really nice. He took me to get ice cream and

repeated, picking up on the detail immediately. “Your mommy’s friend is a

I tensed.

called out suddenly.

Caught.

open the door

let out an awkward laugh. “Sorry,

trying–and failing–to

Wasn’t he

side?

to help. “She’s telling

turned his sharp

you later. For now,