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.”

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

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

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

“Don’t mention it.”

seat beside me, while Rachel sat on my other side.

the conference officially began.

to

will help him lead the pack smoothly. I want him to succeed on this new journey. Please give a round of

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Darius entered. He

facial features bore a striking resemblance to Alpha Tate’s,

each and every one of you for attending this conference. As the leader of

of applause. Once he finished speaking, his Beta

sat in anticipation, waiting for the announcement. This deal was a

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

what bothered me, though.

you looking at me, Kane? I thought, narrowing my eyes. What’s going through your head>

definitely up to something.

my gaze without flinching, which only irritated

he want from me

him–Beta Finn. He kept glancing between

gaze away from them and refocused on the stage.

time for Alpha Tate

lips together, my

my hand a reassuring squeeze. “Don’t be nervous. You’re going to

know,” I admitted. “Something

“Relax, Selene.”

back to Alpha Tate. He scanned the room with a polite smile, as if to acknowledge that everyone had put in a