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.”

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

and our managers. When he spotted them, he motioned for them to join us. They nodded and headed toward our table.

Axel pulled out a chair for me. I smiled as

“Don’t mention it.”

while

later, the conference

and his secretary stepped onto the stage. The projector flickered to life as he started presenting his demands–requirements for

Pack. I want to secure a deal for him that will help him lead the

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as Alpha Darius entered. He must have

calm and composed demeanor. His facial features bore a striking resemblance to

As the leader of my pack, I can assure you that this deal

round of applause. Once he finished speaking, his Beta gestured for him to

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

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

wasn’t what bothered me,

I thought, narrowing

definitely up to something.

gaze without flinching, which only irritated me more.

did he want from

beside him–Beta Finn. He kept glancing between Kane and me, as if silently observing an unspoken

from them and refocused on the

was finally time for Alpha Tate to announce which pack had secured the deal.

pressed my lips together,

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

don’t know,” I admitted. “Something doesn’t feel right.”

“Relax, Selene.”

to Alpha Tate. He scanned the room with a polite smile, as if to acknowledge that everyone had put in a strong effort- though only one could win.