The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

Chapter 115

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Kane strode into the pack house, flanked by his officials. I sprang to my feet, stunned. But Magnus remained composed, as if he had been expecting Kane’s arrival all along.

I stared at Kane as he approached us with the confidence of a king, his four guards following closely behind. I recognized Beta Finn immediately. I was also familiar with Delta Marcus–he was the one who had picked me up from the hotel and brought me here.

However, the two men standing behind Kane were unfamiliar to me. They were the Theta and Gamma of the Nightfall Pack.

“Alpha Kane, welcome once again to the Iron Crown Pack,” my brother greeted him, extending his hand

I was dumbfounded. My gaze flickered to their handshake before I quickly turned my attention back to Magnus.

What the hell was going on? Why was he speaking to Kane so politely?

I stood there feeling like a clueless fool while the pack’s officials exchanged firm, professional handshakes, as if this were just another diplomatic meeting.

“Magnus, why is he here?” I murmured under my breath, leaning slightly toward my brother.

But Magnus responded loudly, deliberately making sure Kane could hear.

“My little baby, don’t be like that. Be professional and greet our guest.”

I scowled at him. What the hell was he thinking? He simply nodded at me, as if telling me to comply.

Letting out a quiet sigh, I turned my attention back to Kane, who now stood directly in front of me, his eyes locked onto mine.

As he stepped closer, he extended his hand toward me. “We meet again, Miss Selene,” he said smoothly.

The memory of that night at the party flashed through my mind–the way he had kissed my neck. leaving his mark on me, a mark I had been forced to bear for four days before finally having it removed. He had no right to touch me like that.

I offered him a tight, forced smile while eyeing his outstretched hand. “Yeah, welcome to our pack.” But I didn’t shake his hand. I had no desire to. The last time I did, he had held onto me far too long.

I wasn’t about to take that risk again, especially not in front of Magnus. My brother had a notoriously short temper, and his protectiveness over me was almost suffocating. If he lost his patience, there was no telling what he’d do.

Realizing I had no intention of shaking his hand, Kane let his arm fall, slowly curling his fingers into a

fist.

being touched by strangers,” Magnus remarked pointedly.

doing–mocking Kane

a slight nod, his expression unreadable. “That’s a good thing,” he murmured under his breath, his

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eyes. “Did you say

“Nothing.”

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us, and

the spot next to me, while the others settled into their respective places.

sarcasm. “Didn’t expect you to arrive a whole

had been acting so polite–he was toying with Kane, mocking

unfazed. His mood actually appeared… good. Too good. What was

why not try my luck as well? Alpha Magnus is a wise man. I believe he’ll give everyone a fair chance.” Their words were wrapped in politeness, but the underlying tension

agendas, I sat there, unsure

name had been practically forbidden in our household–an unspoken rule. And now, here he was, sitting in our

have handled

shatter years of political balance and break the laws of

so quickly, I started coughing.

Axel asked

to him and shook my head. “No,

want to be here, you

“I can’t just leave my brother alone with him. And why didn’t you tell me Kane was coming?” I asked,

“I did

“When?”

“Right after

put you to

bed? Hold on. You carried me

course,” Axel said with a shrug. “Who

let out an awkward laugh, feeling a little embarrassed. “Uh… thanks. I appreciate

head. “Nope. I’m not letting you off that easy. If you really want to thank me, you owe me

we’ll call