The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

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Since I had no fear of making eye contact with anyone, my gaze remained fixed on the entrance of the hall. And there he was–the most anticipated Alpha–walking in with his usual confident stride.

“I have to admit, Alpha Kane isn’t just powerful when it comes to leading his pack; he’s also got the looks to match,” another Alpha commented.

I tore my eyes away from Kane, rolling them internally.

“He only has the looks–the same damn looks that once stole my heart years ago. Other than that, he’s useless. At least I realized it in time and moved on.‘ I sighed to myself.

Axel was watching me. “What?” I asked.

He just shook his head and looked away.

What was up with him all of a sudden? He had been fine just a moment ago.

I figured it was because he despised Kane, and seeing him had soured his mood. Honestly, who wouldn’t hate that man?

When I turned my attention back to the Alphas I had been speaking with, I noticed the fear in their eyes. And I knew exactly why. Kane,

There was no doubt they all wanted an alliance with the Nightfall Pack, but they were too intimidated to approach its head Alpha. By that, I meant they were terrified of Kane–his ruthless reputation, his cold–blooded nature.

Still, for all his power, Kane couldn’t deny his failures. I had stolen multiple business deals right out. from under him, shaking both him and his company to the core.

A little while later, Rachel came rushing toward me. She had been standing in a corner, nursing her drink, but as soon as Alpha Tate spoke to her, she hurried over.

“Boss, Alpha Tate wants to talk to you.”

“Where is he?” I asked.

She pointed toward him. I spotted Alpha Tate chatting with a group of Alphas, all of them eager to butter him up in hopes of securing a business opportunity.

Axel said beside me.

the hall. As we approached, a scent drifted into my nose, hitting me with

That scent.

so–called mate was nearby.

I considered my options. When I returned to my pack, I needed to see Raven. If I told

“Alpha Tate.”

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Kane had tested his DNA against my daughter’s. Fate had been on

just looking for you,”

gave him a polite smile. “Have you met

coolly, refusing to even

even witnessed me standing with my family while Kane spoke with them. So my answer didn’t quite add

nothing for him to

chuckled, though I had

introduce you then,” he said. “This

Iron Crown Pack? Yeah, I know who she

the air, interrupting

I

and I expected to see

surprise, it wasn’t

extended his hand

you again, Selene

at his outstretched hand, then back up at him, suspicion creeping through me. I didn’t trust his

jolt of electricity shot through me. My first instinct was to pull away, but his grip was firm. Too firm.

notice.

about you,” Kane said smoothly

few months, you’ve managed to snatch up every single project I had my sights set on. I thought I’d be furious when I saw you again, but strangely enough, looking at

you.”

at him, momentarily caught