The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

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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.

be back soon to have lunch with you," Luna said sweetly, placing a kiss on her

cheek.

softly, smiling through

voice carried an uncanny maturity, one that reminded Selene so much of Kane. Every time she looked at him, she saw her mate's features-the same eyes, the same resolute tone, the same quiet

and brushing his hair with the other. "Okay, my baby," she said softly. She watched as they left with Derek, standing at the door until they disappeared from

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

door and lay down on her bed. Her hand moved instinctively to her belly, gently caressing the place where new life

"I'm so sorry. It wasn't just your job to protect me.

he'd been captured? What if rogues had taken him,

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wiping her tears. Her chest felt tight,