The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

Chapter 167

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Seeing Kane felt like encountering a ghost from my past. After everything I had endured this past month, he remained an unshakable presence in my mind. He made sure I couldn't forget him-whether through the pain of being separated from my children or the scar he left on my chest. Every memory of him was laced with hurt.

"You."

Kane's voice was sharp, laced with anger.

I realized he hadn't noticed it was me until I turned at the sound of his voice. His eyes bore into me, and I quickly looked away, bowing my head out of habit.

Alpha now. I had

the one time I'd fought, I'd done it for my family's sake. Winning had mattered then. Losing, however, had cost us more than just pride-it had scarred our reputation. Yet, Kane had shown an unusual mercy. He allowed my family to remain under his protection, living peacefully within his

baffled me most was his decree that no one in the pack could speak ill of my parents. On the very first day of his rule, he'd declared that anyone who dared insult them would face him directly. It was a

exceptional Alpha. The other packs hadn't exaggerated when they called him a leader who inspired both fear and loyalty. Still, I couldn't help but wonder-why had he shown my family this kindness? Had Magnus made some deal with him before surrendering? Or was it

to get a ride, Alpha," I said softly, keeping

his gaze. If I accidentally angered him, he could make things even harder

eyes darkened as he noticed Grayson

shoulder.

Grayson? What