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.

her eyes. Selene exhaled sharply, forcing

Throughout the evening, several Alphas approached Selene, engaging in polite conversation and inquiring about her brother's health. A few even issued quiet apologies regarding the day they had encountered her in Kane's

their remorse puzzling. They looked uneasy, almost as if

on Grayson. Since rejoining his Beta, he hadn't come

say something to them?" she mused, a small smile tugging

was served. Grayson remained unusually quiet throughout the meal, a change in

time came to say goodbye, Selene found herself struggling to let go. The thought of how long it would be before she could see her children again weighed heavily on her heart. Fate

whispering that they would stay strong for her. As they left with their grandmother, an ache settled deep within

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

then, the entire

the guests as

out of nowhere, a spotlight

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heart pounded. What was

her gaze dropped

hushed whispers filled the air. "What

was unwavering as he addressed