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.

in a hurry, their faces tense with the burdens of their own lives. I

shifted, my fate twisted into something unrecognizable. How was I supposed to cope with this? How much longer would I keep working at the coffee shop, desperately trying to save my brother? How long until he finally woke up and set

seat, I closed my eyes, pressing a

there? Why is it even beating? The thought came

a cycle of

a 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 me, allowing that man

at every turn.

"Miss."

had pulled up in

man," I murmured, handing the fare to

place had become my

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

college students raised their coffee mugs in greeting, offering me warm smiles.

stomach twisted with unease. I had no idea how to break the news to Margot. How was I supposed to tell her that the order

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