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

of the hall. As we approached, a scent drifted into my nose, hitting me with an almost electric force. I

That scent.

so–called mate

my options. When I returned to my pack, I needed to see Raven. If I told him everything about the mate bond, maybe–just maybe–he’d have

“Alpha Tate.”

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through my mind–how Kane had tested his DNA against my daughter’s. Fate had been on my side that day, working a miracle through

looking for you,” Alpha Tate

polite smile. “Have you

coolly, refusing to even glance in

at my brother Alpha Magnus’s gathering. Some had even witnessed me standing with my family while Kane spoke with them. So my answer didn’t quite add up in their eyes.

was nothing

I had

you then,” he said. “This is Alpha

Iron Crown Pack? Yeah, I know who she is.”

the air, interrupting Alpha Tate.

I

those words, I finally turned to face him. Our eyes met, and I expected to see hostility in his gaze–the same venom he had always

to my surprise,

his hand toward me.

see you again, Selene Hawthorne.”

back up at him, suspicion creeping through me. I didn’t trust his sudden politeness. But with so many Alphas around us, I

jolt of electricity shot through me. My first instinct was to pull away, but his grip was firm. Too firm. I attempted to free my hand, but he held on, and no one else seemed to

notice.

about you,” Kane

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 now…I think

you.”

momentarily caught