The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

Chapter 423

#Manu

Selene froze for a moment, her hand instinctively hovering near her stomach. Slowly, she pressed her palm against it, her gaze fixed on Kane.

"What do you mean we don't need another? That's our child, Kane," she said softly, her voice trembling.

Kane's expression darkened as he frowned at her. "Do you really want another baby, Selene? We already have an heir and an heiress. I don't want more children. You and the twins are enough for me.

His words struck her like a blow. Before she could even share the news about the life growing inside her, he had already dismissed it as something unwanted. A deep ache spread through her chest, and her vision blurred with unshed tears. She turned her face away from him, trying to mask her pain. Slowly, she rose from the bed, her movements deliberate.

"Where are you going?" Kane's voice broke the silence.

Without looking back, Selene bit her lip to keep her emotions in check. Taking a shaky breath, she replied, "I'll be back in a little while."

the bedroom, her steps brisk and her heart heavy. As soon as she was out of sight, tears spilled over, streaking down her face. She wiped them away quickly, trying to compose herself as

who stopped in her tracks. "I didn't tell the Alpha's parents about Leo's fever, just like you asked," Wren

murmured, her

as she studied Selene's face. "Luna, are you alright? Leo will be fine," she offered, assuming

forced a weak smile. "Yeah. You can go rest now,

Wren said hesitantly before

balcony, her thoughts a swirling mess. She needed fresh air, a moment to herself. The excitement she'd felt about telling Kane the news had vanished, replaced by a hollow sadness. She had hoped this time would be different-he had missed so much when she was pregnant with the twins, and he'd openly regretted not being

do now?

skin as she stepped onto the darkened balcony. She moved toward the railing but stopped abruptly when she noticed someone else there. A tall figure stood in the shadows, the faint red glow of a cigarette

she said, recognizing

fall to the ground below. He straightened, showing her the

just need some time alone,"

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