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.

you go?” he asked

pulled back slightly, hesitating before replying, “I was with…” She trailed off, glancing

back to Leo. “I got lost. Mommy’s friend found

to in the car. I had warned her not to

from bringing up his name, especially in front of Leo. I knew my son despised that man as much

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had told me, Kane had never spoken harshly

filled with relief and

evening, everyone kept asking Luna about what had happened. She simply

stop questioning her, warning that constantly

to the pack house, the first thing

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

reassured me

lingered outside Magnus’s

were you?” Magnus asked.

was with Mommy’s friend,” Luna

feeling

nice. He took me to get ice cream and even gave me my favorit e

up on the detail immediately. “Your mommy’s friend

I tensed.

out suddenly. “You do realize

Caught.

open the door and

awkward laugh. “Sorry, Magnus. I

trying–and failing–to hold

he supposed to be

side?

stepped in to help. “She’s telling the truth.

and turned

you later.