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.

go,” Axel said beside me.

we approached, a scent drifted

That scent.

so–called mate

a split second, I considered 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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against my daughter’s. Fate had been on my side that day, working

I was just looking for you,”

polite smile. “Have you met Alpha Kane?”

refusing to even glance in Kane’s direction.

surrounding Alphas. After all, they had seen Kane at my brother Alpha Magnus’s gathering. Some had even witnessed me standing with

silent. There was nothing for him

though I had no idea why.

you then,” he said. “This is

lost princess of the 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 directed at me in the past.

my surprise, it

his hand toward

to see you again,

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

grip was firm. Too firm. I attempted to free my hand, but he held on, and no

notice.

a bit about you,” Kane said smoothly

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 I can afford to let a few

you.”

at him, momentarily caught