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. Where did you go?” he asked her.

was with…” She trailed off, glancing

shook my head. She blinked, then turned back to Leo. “I got lost. Mommy’s friend found me and took care of me.”

I had warned her not to mention Kane to anyone. She

hadn’t given her much of an explanation. I had simply forbidden her from bringing up his name, especially in front of Leo. I knew my son despised that man as much as I did. In a way,

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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

with relief and joy now that Luna was home safely.

about what had happened. She simply told them

everyone to stop questioning her, warning that constantly reliving the experience could harm her mental

first thing he did was call Luna into his

Was he going to

eye and subtly reassured me that he

lingered outside Magnus’s bedroom,

you?” Magnus

Magnus, I was with Mommy’s

how are you feeling now, sweetheart? Did

get ice cream and even gave me my favorit

detail immediately. “Your mommy’s

I tensed.

called out suddenly. “You

Caught.

the

laugh. “Sorry, Magnus. I

lower lip, trying–and failing–to hold back

a glare. Wasn’t he supposed to be on my

side?

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

turned his sharp

I’ll deal with you