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.”

had a nameplate. We walked around until we found the one

he motioned for them to join

pulled out a chair for me. I smiled as I sat down. “Thank

“Don’t mention it.”

the seat beside me, while Rachel sat on

the conference

and his secretary stepped onto the stage. The projector flickered to life

help him lead the pack smoothly. I want him

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erupted in applause as Alpha Darius entered.

in his early thirties, exuding a calm and composed demeanor. His facial features bore a striking

every one of you for attending this conference. As the leader of my pack, I can assure you that this deal is purely about fostering strong alliances between our packs

his Beta gestured for him to take a seat at a nearby

in anticipation, waiting for the announcement. This deal was a crucial step in my career–1

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

what bothered me,

at me, Kane? I thought, narrowing my eyes. What’s

definitely up

my gaze without flinching,

he want from

Finn. He kept glancing between Kane and me,

tore my gaze away from them and

and expectations, it was finally time for Alpha Tate to announce which pack had secured the

together, my nerves

“Don’t

know,” I admitted. “Something doesn’t

“Relax, Selene.”

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