The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

Chapter 416

Luna and Leo were puzzled by their father's words, but their joy at his return overshadowed their confusion. They had always believed he would come back, and now he had.

Standing tall, Kane grasped their small hands in his.

'Let's have a meal together," he said with a gentle authority.

The twins beamed up at him, their faces lit with happiness, and nodded eagerly.

Selene approached them, her tone soft but firm as she addressed the children. "Not so fast. You both need to clean up first."

"Please, Mom, can't we do it later-" Luna began to protest, but Kane swiftly cut her off.

"Listen to your mom," he said, his voice steady but warm. "Go get ready and come back quickly, I'll wait for you both."

Without hesitation, the twins released his hands and bolted up the stairs, their laughter echoing

they raced to their

with affection. She could feel how ecstatic they were to have Kane back after such

he turned his attention back to Selene. Her radiant smile caught his eye, and something in the way

grow warm. She quickly averted her eyes, but he had already closed

said softly, though there was a hint of frustration in his

and Selene lifted her chin to meet his eyes. She smiled faintly as she replied, "Your twins have been keeping

out and cupped her cheek,

to take better care of yourself," he said,

help but smirk as

tone unwavering. "Alpha or not, you're still fragile to me. And it's my job to take care of you. Starting

her cheek further into his palm, her hand gripping his wrist as if

put into words. But then, a memory surfaced- something she'd been carrying silently. She recalled the doctor's words

it felt like the perfect time

need to tell you," she