The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

Chapter 380

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As Kane’s car disappeared into the distance, Selene stood still, closing her eyes and letting her thoughts swirl.

This is what I wanted all along, she told herself. I wanted to stay away from him, and now he’s doing exactly that. I should be happy. Finally, I can live my life on my own terms. My family has reclaimed our lost pack. My children have what they deserve–a future under their father’s protection and his name. I don’t need anything else. I can finally have peace.

She took a deep breath, boarded the bus, and headed to the coffee shop. When she’d left the house earlier, she had thought about rejoining her old job. But now, everything had changed. She wasn’t here to reclaim her position; she was here to resign.

The vacation that had upended her life had brought with it betrayal. She had betrayed her brother, and now, with his recovery, she would have to leave the pack and her children behind.

Arriving at the coffee shop, Selene pushed open the glass door, the familiar bell ringing above her. She forced a small, sad smile as she stepped inside, ready to say goodbye to Margot, the woman who had been like a mother to her.

But instead of Margot, Selene saw an unfamiliar young woman behind the counter. She paused in surprise, letting the door close behind her with a soft chime.

The woman turned and smiled warmly. “You must be Selene Hawthorne, right?”

Selene blinked, taken aback. The woman’s face was unfamiliar, yet there was something strikingly similar about her features–their eyes, the shape of their jaws.

are…?” Selene

Vera. Margot’s daughter,” the woman replied with a

Your mom works so hard

much about you. Mom always talks about how you’re

Her face lit up at the sight of Selene, and she rushed over to give her a warm hug. After

hair affectionately. “We’ve finished all the paperwork. You can

gaze. “I can’t,” she murmured. “I’m

froze mid–motion. Slowly, she let her hand drop and reached for Selene’s instead. “You’re leaving

upset, Selene could tell she wasn’t entirely surprised. Margot had always known that Selene’s time at the shop

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mood, suggested they sit and talk. She flipped the shop’s sign from “Closed” to

you,” Selene said softly as Vera passed by on her way to

a grin. “I’m happy to help Mom while I’m here. I’ll be leaving in

as Vera disappeared into the back. She then turned her attention bac k to Margot, and the two women fell

door jingled again, drawing their