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.

everyone was in a hurry, their faces tense with the burdens of their own lives. I wondered if they, too, were struggling

supposed to cope with this? How much longer would I keep working at the coffee shop, desperately trying to save my brother? How long

I closed my eyes, pressing

there? Why is it even beating? The thought came unbidden. I should be the one suffering,

My entire life had been a cycle of pain-enduring my parents' cruelty, only to

family, a place to belong with my children, every path before me closed off once again. Now, there was nowhere left to

at every turn.

"Miss."

eyes snapped open. The cab had pulled up in front of the coffee

fare to the driver

place had become my

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

a small bell chimed, signaling my arrival. I glanced around at the familiar faces-regulars who stopped by every day. A group of college students raised their coffee mugs in greeting, offering me warm smiles. Though exhaustion weighed me down, I returned the gesture with a small nod before making my way toward the

to break the news to Margot. How was I supposed to tell her that the order had been canceled? That we wouldn't be

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