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.”

toward the tables arranged near the stage. Each one had a nameplate. We walked

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

a chair for me. I smiled as I sat down.

“Don’t mention it.”

seat beside me, while

later, the conference

onto the stage. The projector flickered to life as he

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 round of applause for our Head

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room erupted in applause as Alpha Darius entered.

facial features

attending this conference. As the leader of

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

a crucial step in my career–1 couldn’t

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

bothered me, though.

Kane? I thought, narrowing my eyes. What’s going through your

definitely up

my gaze without flinching, which only irritated me more.

want from me now?

Finn. He kept glancing between Kane

away from them and refocused on the stage.

and expectations, it was finally time for Alpha Tate to announce

lips together, my nerves tightening.

gave my hand a reassuring squeeze. “Don’t

know,” I admitted. “Something

“Relax, Selene.”

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