The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

Chapter 164

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I immediately glanced down and tugged at my dress, trying to adjust it to cover the marks. I had forgotten to conceal the wounds with makeup today. I thought my clothes would be enough to hide them, but clearly, I'd been careless.

Margot had spotted the marks when I knelt down, and now I silently scolded myself for the oversight.

Before I could say anything, Margot grabbed my hand and dragged me into the dressing room. She shut the door behind us and turned to me, her concerned expression piercing.

"Where did you get those marks?" she demanded.

I laughed nervously, trying to downplay the situation. "Oh, it's nothing. I got into a fight with a rogue and ended up with these marks," I said, lying through my teeth.

Margot eyed me skeptically but didn't push. "It looks fresh. Why didn't you dress it properly? You need to take care of it so it can heal."

I nodded, appreciating her concern, though I knew the truth was far more complicated. I'd tried everything to heal it-ointments, bandages, even relying on my natural fast-healing ability-but nothing worked. The claw marks remained, raw and unyielding.

Margot sighed in relief. "At least you're okay now. But don't go wandering into the forest again. You heard about that council meeting months ago, right? They warned everyone about rogue activity increasing."

I understood her concern and gave her a reassuring nod. She cared for me like a guardian, which made sense-she had a daughter around my age. Margot had shared with me once that she'd sent her daughter abroad years ago, using all her savings to give her a better future.

at her. Please, Selene, don't take risks like this. If you ever need help,

and I nodded again. "Thank you, Margot.

me a small smile before leaving the dressing room. Once the

behind her and

and stood in front of the mirror, lifting my hand to examine the claw marks on my chest. They stretched across

them.

eyes tightly as the memory of how I got them flashed

teeth. "But he

as I pushed the memory away. I couldn't afford to

not now.

carefully and secured my apron tightly, making sure it was snug enough that the marks wouldn't be visible even if I bent down again. Satisfied, I

back to work.

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buzz of customers and the soothing aroma of freshly brewed coffee and warm brownies. I'd grown to love the gentle rhythm of the coffee shop, and if brought me a sense of peace I didn't

call from my children. Their voices were the only thing that made me feel