The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

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The Alpha's Hidden Heirs.

Chapter 217

Selene's POV

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As I made my way through the lobby, I could feel the weight of people's stares on me. Their eyes were filled with curiosity, though I couldn't say I was surprised.

Leaving the office, frustration simmered beneath my skin. I flagged down a cab and headed straight back to the coffee shop.

The sun was high, casting golden rays through the car window. Warm light spilled over my hands, illuminating them as I lifted them for a closer look. My nails gleamed in the sunlight-no blood, no cuts, no cracks. Slowly, I curled my fingers into a fist.

at a leisurely pace; everyone was in a hurry, their faces tense with the burdens of their own lives. I wondered if they, too, were struggling with problems as

my life had shifted, my fate twisted into something unrecognizable. How was I supposed to cope with this? How much longer would I keep working

against the seat, I closed my eyes, pressing a

The thought came unbidden. I should be the one suffering, not

happiness always be out of reach? My entire life had been a cycle of

path before me closed off once again. Now, there was nowhere left to turn. It was as if the Moon Goddess herself had cursed me, allowing that man to wield all the power while I remained powerless before

at every turn.

"Miss."

up in front of the coffee

I murmured, handing the fare to the driver before

become my

coworkers busy at the counter, taking orders from the steady stream of customers. Inside, everything was pristine, efficient-completely unaffected by the

who stopped by every day. A group of college students raised their coffee mugs in greeting,

Margot. How was I supposed to tell her that the order had been canceled?

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