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.

leisurely pace; everyone was in a hurry, their faces tense with the burdens of their

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

my

still there? Why is it even beating? The thought came unbidden. I

no escape? Would happiness always be out of reach? My entire life had been a cycle

place to belong with my children, every path before me closed off once again. Now, there was nowhere left to turn. It was as if the Moon Goddess herself had cursed

at every turn.

"Miss."

had pulled up in front of the

fare

become my

the glass windows, I could see my coworkers busy at the counter, taking orders from the steady stream of customers. Inside, everything was pristine, efficient-completely unaffected by

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.

I had no idea how to break the news to Margot. How was I supposed to tell her

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