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 around until we found the one labeled

managers. When he spotted them, he motioned for them to

for me. I smiled as I sat down. “Thank you.”

“Don’t mention it.”

beside me, while Rachel sat on my other

later, the

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

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 round of applause

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entered. He must have just arrived

composed demeanor. His facial features bore a striking resemblance to

this conference. As the leader

his Beta gestured for him to take a seat at

This deal was a crucial step in my career–1 couldn’t

just behind ours, slightly to the right. It

what bothered me,

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

definitely up

without flinching, which only irritated me

did he want from me

kept glancing between Kane and me, as if

away from them and

expectations, it was finally time for

lips together, my nerves

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

I admitted. “Something doesn’t feel

“Relax, Selene.”

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