The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

Chapter 116

The atmosphere grew colder. My brother’s response caught me off guard. When a head Alpha expressed a desire to stay at a pack house, it was typically considered an honor.

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I doubted anyone had ever rejected an Alpha in such a manner before. In fact, I had never seen my brother show outright disdain toward any Alpha.

But this man wasn’t just an Alpha from another pack–he was also the one who had once treated this pack’s Alpha’s sister terribly.

How could Kane act like the past never happened? Like his mistakes didn’t exist?

What made him think Magnus would simply overlook everything and agree to an alliance? Was he even serious?

“How can you speak to an Alpha like that-” Kane raised a hand, stopping his Gamma from lashing out at Magnus in outrage. His Gamma, clearly furious, struggled to tolerate another Alpha showing such blatant disrespect toward his own leader.

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Kane steadied himself, locking eyes with Magnus. It was obvious he hadn’t expected Magnus refuse his request to stay.

Beta Finn shook his head and spoke with forced politeness, “Alpha Magnus, we respect you. But you can’t treat our Alpha in such a disrespectful manner. If you ever change your mind, we’ll be waiting.

I noticed the defensive edge in Finn’s tone–he was ready to stand up for his Alpha.

“It’s fine. Alpha Magnus has the right to make his own decisions. There’s nothing I can do about it,“ Kane finally said.

Magnus gave a slight nod. “I’m glad Alpha Kane understands. I can arrange a tour for you to show my hospitality.”

“No, that’s not why I came here early,” Kane replied.

Magnus narrowed his eyes. “Then what’s your reason?”

Kane’s behavior left me unsettled. I studied him closely, trying to read his expression.

Nothing. His cold gaze revealed nothing. Even though I knew he had to be angry, he kept his voice. steady, his emotions tightly controlled.

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I wasn’t hoping for him to argue with my brother, but what was he after? Why did he alliance with us? Weren’t we supposed to be rival packs?

His eyes met mine briefly before he turned back to Magnus and said, “I have my own reasons for being here.”

I held his gaze, silently conveying the hostility I felt toward him.

do you mean?” Magnus asked, his tone icy

replied casually. Then, shifting his attention fully to Magnus, he added, “I heard you’re arranging a marriage for

narrowed. “Marriage?”

Beta Axel was saying. I figured I’d ask your brother

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“With whom?”

Axel, of course.”

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to Axel, who lowered his head. Hadn’t I already refused my brother’s proposal? Then why had Axel told

an eyebrow, a smirk playing on

I thought

remained unfazed. “Axel wasn’t lying. But I don’t see why this concerns you–it has nothing to do with you.”

tilted my head,

marrying her off without her consent?” Kane

anger.

Didn’t you hear them

to me, as if

wasn’t about to contradict him in

silent, sitting

Kane muttered under

news,” Magnus shot

maids approached Magnus

lunch has been served.”

up and turned to Kane. “You wanted hospitality.

of it, too.”

strode toward the dining room, his officials–including Axel- following close behind.

well but shook his head. “I’m not interested. I’m done here. See you at

if he had expected

wish,

slightly to look at me, but I was still angry with him. I had no intention of joining them for lunch, though I knew Magnus would

enough, my brother didn’t miss a

eat anything this morning,” Magnus called back before disappearing into

I murmured.

room, I got to my feet. My gaze drifted

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I ignored him

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