The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

Chapter 98

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I couldn’t quite grasp what Kane was trying to imply. I glanced at Axel, hoping he had understood the meaning behind Kane’s words.

I noticed Axel’s eyes darken. Clearing my throat, I said, “Alpha Tate, please excuse us.”

Alpha Tate gave me a nod, seemingly aware that the tension between the two men was escalating. Their intense eye contact was enough to thicken the air with hostility.

I hooked my arm through Axel’s and pulled him aside. As we passed Kane, I shot him a glance. He met my eyes and gave me a look–one I couldn’t decipher.

What did he mean by “assistance” and “possession“? Was he referring to my brother’s position as Alpha? Axel was like family to us; he would never betray my brother.

“This guy is really getting on my nerves,” Axel muttered, clenching his fist.

I reached for his hand and gently patted it. “Calm down. He did that on purpose. If you react the he wants, you’re just playing into his hands.”

I tried to reason with him. He let out a sigh, then turned to look at me.

“If you want me to calm down, I will,” he said.

way

His words caught me off guard. I felt his palm settle over mine, his warmth grounding me. I lowered my gaze to our hands, my heart skipping a beat.

“Axel, I-

“May I have your attention, please?”

A loud voice over the speaker interrupted me.

I blinked, suddenly realizing what I had been about to say. This wasn’t the time or place. Besides, it was just Magnus’s proposal–I didn’t want to dwell on it too much, or Axel might get the wrong idea.

“Please take your seats. The conference will begin shortly.”

arranged near the stage. Each one had a nameplate. We walked around until

for Rachel and our managers. When he spotted them, he motioned for them to

me.

“Don’t mention it.”

me, while Rachel

the conference

onto the stage. The projector flickered to life as he started presenting his demands–requirements for

you all know, my brother has recently become the new Alpha of the Moonveil Pack. I want to secure a deal for him that will help him lead the pack smoothly. I want him to succeed on this new journey. Please give a

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entered. He must have just arrived at the venue.

composed demeanor. His facial features bore a striking

leader of my pack, I can assure you

earned another round of applause. Once he finished speaking, his Beta gestured

for the announcement. This deal was a crucial step in my career–1 couldn’t afford to lose it.

at the stage, my eyes drifted to a table positioned just behind ours, slightly to the right. It

what bothered me, though.

me, Kane? I thought, narrowing my eyes.

definitely up to something.

without flinching, which only irritated

did he want

kept glancing between Kane and me, as if silently observing an unspoken

tore my gaze away from them and

proposals and expectations, it was finally time for Alpha

lips together,

a reassuring squeeze. “Don’t be nervous. You’re going to get it.”

I admitted. “Something doesn’t feel

“Relax, Selene.”

back to Alpha Tate. He scanned the room with a polite smile, as if