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.

Selene exhaled sharply, forcing herself to

Alphas approached Selene, engaging in polite conversation and inquiring about her brother's

almost as if her forgiveness—or

Since rejoining his Beta, he hadn't

he say something to them?" she mused, a small

Grayson remained unusually quiet throughout the meal,

of how long it would be

stay strong for her. As they left

the hall, noting that most of the guests were still present, though it

then, the entire

the guests as Selene instinctively

out of nowhere, a spotlight

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heart pounded. What was

all at once, and her

whispers filled the

unwavering as he addressed the