The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

Chapter 266

"Leo, sweetheart, hold the knife with Luna," Selene gently urged when she noticed the frustration on her son's face.

Leo obeyed his mother, gripping the knife alongside his sister. Together, the twins sliced into the cake.

Their first instinct was to offer a bite to Selene. Meanwhile, Kane watched them in silence, deliberately avoiding eye contact with her.

Off to the side, Ruby lowered her head, sensing that no one was paying her any mind. Just as she was about to retreat, Diana intercepted her.

"Ruby, come here," Diana called out.

Forcing a smile, Ruby approached the children.

"Happy birthday, little ones," she said to the twins, her voice laced with artificial warmth.

Luna shrank back slightly, fear evident in her wide eyes. Leo, on the other hand, shot her a cold glare.

Selene clenched her fists at the sight of her children's reactions. Her gaze flickered to Kane. resentment flaring in her chest. He was the reason they were like this-because of that woman, her children had learned to cower instead of express themselves freely.

refused to meet her eyes. Selene

conversation and inquiring about her brother's health. A few even issued quiet apologies

remorse puzzling. They looked uneasy, almost as if her

gaze landed on Grayson. Since rejoining his Beta, he hadn't come near her

she mused, a small smile tugging

unusually quiet throughout the meal, a change in his demeanor that did not go unnoticed

to say goodbye, Selene found herself struggling to let go. The thought of how long it would be before

to her, whispering that they would stay strong for her. As they left with their grandmother, an ache settled deep within Selene's chest, leaving

scanned the hall, noting that most of the guests were still present, though it was growing late, and they would soon begin

entire

the guests as Selene instinctively took a cautious step

out of nowhere, a spotlight flickered

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pounded. What was

at once, and her gaze dropped to the

whispers filled the

was unwavering as he addressed the crowd. "I need to