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

supposed to cope with this? How much longer would I keep working

the seat, I closed my eyes, pressing a hand to

The thought came unbidden. I should be the

a cycle of pain-enduring my parents' cruelty, only to later have my heart shattered by the man I once loved beyond

every path before me closed off once again. Now, there was nowhere left to turn. It was as if the Moon

at every turn.

"Miss."

eyes snapped open. The cab had pulled up

the fare to

place had become

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

familiar faces-regulars who stopped by every day. A group of 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

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