The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

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Chapter 409

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Selene returned to the pack house with Gamma Storm in silence, her mind heavy with thoughts. The first thing she did was check on Kane's parents. Alpha Garrett's condition had improved slightly since his heart attack, but Diana looked far worse. Already frail from prior health issues, the crushing depression over her missing son was now taking a visible toll on her. Selene had done everything in her power to help Diana before, but now she felt powerless. The woman was fading, day by day, under the weight of her grief.

Like every day since Kane's disappearance, the hours dragged on as Selene waited, hoping for his return. And just like every other night, this one ended with Selene crying quietly into the darkness, her heart aching with loneliness for the man she loved.

The next morning, Selene went through her routine as if on autopilot. She stood under the spray of the shower, her body trembling under the weight of her sorrow. Her puffy, red eyes revealed the countless sleepless nights she'd endured. She had received a call from her family earlier that morning, asking if she was taking care of herself. Magnus assured her that his men were searching tirelessly through neighboring packs for Kane. Selene tried to sound strong for them, but only she knew the depth of her despair.

For now, only Gamma Storm knew her secret-her pregnancy. He had promised to keep it quiet until she was ready to share the news.

Before starting her day, Selene called for Delta Derek to take Luna and Leo to school. She wanted to maintain some sense of normalcy for them, even though their lives had been upended.

to have lunch with you," Luna said sweetly,

cheek.

through the

reminded Selene so much of Kane. Every time she looked at him, she saw her mate's features-the

his hair with the other. "Okay, my

would be safe and well-cared for there. But Selene couldn't do it. She was already living in unbearable loneliness. If she let

down on her bed. Her hand moved instinctively to her belly, gently

she whispered, her voice breaking. "I'm so sorry. It wasn't just your job to protect

return stabbed at her heart. Tears welled up in her eyes as her mind raced with terrifying thoughts. What if he'd been captured? What if rogues had taken him, tortured him, or worse? She gasped, her breath catching as images

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up abruptly, wiping her tears. Her chest felt tight, her breathing uneven. She had never felt so helpless, so