The Witch and Her Four Dangerous Alphas

Chapter 132: Chapter 132: A Father’s Shadow

The silence stretched in the room, so heavy that Selene thought even her heartbeat might give her away. None of the brothers spoke. They were strong men, fearless alphas, but in that moment not one of them dared to interrupt.

The man finally turned his head, his eyes steady and calm. When he spoke, his voice was low but carried a weight that pressed into every corner of the room.

"I am Maximus."

The words dropped in the silent room.

Selene blinked in confusion. Maximus? The name meant nothing to her. She searched her memory, trying to recall if she had ever heard it, but nothing came. Her chest tightened with unease.

But the brothers... They froze completely. They did not even need to ask who he was. Their reaction told Selene everything. They knew. And that alone was enough to tell her how serious this man’s presence was.

The stranger saw it all, but he did not care. He leaned back slightly, a faint smile on his lips, and spoke again.

"My identity alone is enough for me to walk into any pack I choose. I trust you will not mind if I stay here for a few days."

The three brothers exchanged a quick glance. Their faces were calm masks, but Selene could see the strain in their eyes and the stiffness in their bodies. Even if they wanted to refuse, they could not.

So, after a long pause, Aeron inclined his head. His voice was steady, though tight.

"If you wish to stay, then Silver Dawn will welcome you. How should we address you?"

The man’s lips curved faintly.

"Just call me Maximus. I do not want my true identity known. I intend to live quietly here and finish my work before I leave. Keep it that way."

tell us, we can help." Kale added from behind in a rather calm manner, but his intention

appeared on his face as he answered Kael’s question. "You

his movements smooth and confident, as though the very room

he ask permission. Not once did he look back. He left as if the Silver

his back until the door closed

out a low breath. "He carries himself like a

Luca’s jaw tightened.

has every right. He is the strongest werewolf alive. If he cannot be arrogant,

eyes were dark, thoughtful,

hung in the room like a chain around their throats... Maximus had chosen to appear in their

the royal family discovered it, or if word spread to other packs, Silver Dawn would

brothers felt the weight

the room. Her hands were pressed against the wall, her breath uneven. The brothers sat in silence, stiff and heavy, but she could not

Her mind was spinning.

wanted to know who the real mastermind was, who was betraying their kind from

man. His aura. His

her chest until

Her bastard father.

she had been following now tied back to the same point, to the man who had abandoned her mother and never once returned to look for

Should she chase after this man, Maximus, to find out the truth? Or

raged with

mother to suffer like that? Why had he turned away when she needed him most? Even if something had happened back then, even if he had been powerless, it was no excuse. Nothing could justify leaving