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.”

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

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

pulled out a chair for me. I

“Don’t mention it.”

beside me, while Rachel

later, the conference officially

to life as he started presenting his demands–requirements

will help him lead the pack smoothly. I want him to succeed on this new

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Alpha Darius entered. He must have just arrived at

a calm and composed demeanor. His facial features bore a striking resemblance to Alpha Tate’s, making it

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

Once he finished speaking, his Beta gestured for him to take a seat at a

announcement. This deal was a

drifted to a table positioned just behind ours, slightly to the right. It belonged to the

what bothered

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

definitely up to something.

flinching, which only irritated me more.

want from me

beside him–Beta Finn. He kept glancing

my gaze away from them and refocused on the

it was finally time for Alpha Tate to

pressed my lips together, my

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

I admitted. “Something

“Relax, Selene.”

forcing myself to stay calm, and turned my attention back to Alpha Tate. He scanned the room