The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

hapter 123

“Young Miss, the Alpha is calling you for dinner.”

I heard my maid’s voice from outside the room as she knocked softly on the door.

“I don’t want to,” I replied without bothering to open it.

“I’m afraid Luna and Leo won’t eat if you don’t come down for dinner,” she added hesitantly.

I sighed heavily before dragging myself over to the door. When I opened it unexpectedly, the maid startled, taking a step back as her head jerked toward me.

“Where are they?” I asked, my voice devoid of emotion.

“In the dining room with the Alpha.”

I nodded and brushed past her, heading to the dining room.

When I entered, my gaze immediately landed on my twins. They were already eating, sitting comfortably with their uncle.

“That maid lied to me,” I muttered under my breath.

“She didn’t lie. I sent her,” Magnus said, his piercing eyes locking onto mine as he spoke.

I walked toward the table and sank into the seat closest to his. Luna and Leo both turned their innocent eyes toward me.

“Mommy, are you upset?” Leo asked, his small voice laced with concern.

I shook my head slightly and picked up my fork, avoiding further conversation. I wasn’t in the mood to talk or explain myself.

My thoughts were tangled, my chest heavy. I knew exactly why–I was still seething from Kane’s actions and words. Anger churned within me, threatening to consume me entirely, but I had no outlet for it, no way to let it go.

“Is everything okay?” Magnus asked, his tone softer now.

“Hmm,” I hummed noncommittally.

“Are you mad at me?” He leaned closer, his voice gentle, almost apologetic.

I paused mid–bite and turned to him. “No, Magnus. I’m just not feeling well.”

He reached out, his hand pressing lightly against my forehead. “Do you have a fever?” He frowned, studying me carefully.

hand.

His eyes searched mine for answers, and for a moment, I felt guilty for

softly. “I just need some fresh

forest,” he suggested. “The

an instant.

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then returned to eating, his

Axel isn’t here,” Leo piped up, his little face scrunched with worry.

him, my heart softening at his protectiveness.

him. “No one would dare harm your mom here. This is our pack.” He paused, his voice darkening as he added, “And

but stare at him, his meaning crystal clear. I quickly averted my gaze and focused on finishing

knew it was because I had scolded her yesterday for approaching Kane. I had warned her to stay far away from him and never let him near her.

dinner ended, I rose from the table,

said to my twins and Magnus.

like, I can send someone with you,” Magnus offered as he

about us… I don’t appreciate it. It’s only

be happy, Selene,” he

I don’t need anyone right now. Besides, since

come back here. And I’ll never go to him, no matter

silent, his jaw tightening. I didn’t give him a chance to respond as I turned and headed for the front door.

called after me. “I

no need. I’ll speak to Axel

house and walked into

down my spine, but I kept moving forward. The moon hung high in the sky, its light dimmed by the thick

aimlessly for a while, I stopped and turned, realizing how far I’d wandered from the pack house. Still, I wasn’t worried. This was my pack’s territory–I

head back to look at the moon. Its pale glow flickered faintly through the shifting clouds. The stillness of the night was broken by a sudden crunch

ears. The sound

unfamiliar men emerging from the

demanded, my voice sharp,

raked over me, lingering in places that made my skin crawl.

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