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The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

Chapter 16
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| turned to find Kane with Ruby clinging to his arm.

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My eyes automatically fell to where her hand wrapped possessively around his bicep

| quickly averted my gaze.

Looking back at Alpha Garrett, | managed to say, “Well, your son seems to have found his happiness.”

“No.” Kane's whisper was barely audible.

Confused by his response, | shrugged it off and changed the subject. “How’s Diana doing?”

“She’s not Luna anymore. Someone else will take that position soon,” Alpha Garrett replied, throwing a sidelong

glance at Ruby.

His disapproval of Ruby was obvious, though it wasn’t my place to comment.

“Diana cdown with a fever and couldn't make it tonight,” Alpha Garrett explained. “I hope she feels

better soon.”

“She misses you terribly. Why don’t you visit the Nightfall Pack to see her?” Alpha Garrett suggested.

| shook my head apologetically. “I'm sorry, but | need to return to the Iron Crown Pack after this event.”

Kane's eyes narrowed. “Why would you-"

Axel’s voice cut through, savingfrom answering. He approached us with perfect timing.

“Don’t tellyou got lost again.”

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| couldn’t help but laugh at his expression. He knew exactly what he was doing, coming to my rescue..

“No, just catching up with Alpha Garrett,” | explained, then made introductions. “This is Axel Crown, Beta of the

Iron Crown Pack.”

Both Axel and | deliberately ignored Kane and Ruby’s presence.

“Of course, everyone knows Beta Axel,” Alpha Garrett acknowledged. “Right hand to former Alpha Malcolm

Hawthorne and closest confidant to current Alpha Magnus Hawthorne. His support was crucial to Alpha Malcolm's

successful leadership.”

I glanced at Axel, who gave a modest nod.

“Not too shabby,” | muttered to him.

“I appreciate the kind words,” Axel said smoothly to Alpha Garrett. “But if you'll excuse us, | need to borrow this

lovely lady for an important discussion.”

Alpha Garrett gavean intrigued look.

“Ladies and gentlemen, may | have your attention please?”

A commanding voice boomed through the speakers. It seemed one of the Council members was about to make

an announcement.

Axel took my hand and guidedtoward the crowd gathering around the stage.

Once we were safely away, | whispered, “Thanks for the save back there.”

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“Did he give you trouble?” he asked, eyes focused on the stage.

“No.”

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| kept quiet about the details, knowing my brother had given Axel permission to fight anyone who bothered me.

The last thing | wanted was to start here.

Axel had been my closest friend for four years, helpingthrough countless situations. His protective nature

was something I'd grown to appreciate.

“There are two purposes for tonight's gathering,” the Council member began. “First, to strengthen ties between

major werewolf packs, and second, to address srecent reports...”

A collective gasp swept through the crowd.

“While the news is troubling, working together will help us identify those responsible,” another Council member

added.

“We must unite. The larger packs especially need to join us - these attacks will eventually reach your pack

members too.”

An Alpha behind us spoke up, “We know nothing about them. What rank are they?”

The Council members responded, “They could be any rank, even Alphas. But we believe they're an organized

group of rogues, attempting to destabilize pack hierarchy.”

The Council members scanned the hall, their gaze sweeping over everyone present.

“All major pack Alphas or their representatives are here tonight. We expect everyone to be ready for potential

conflict at any moment.”

Working at Pack Hospital, I'd seen the injuries firsthand. The senseless loss of life was infuriating.

“Looks like we're heading for a fight with these wolves,” Axel muttered.

| nodded silently. The announcement had left everyone sobered.

After the Council wrapped up their discussion, everyone moved to the dining hall for dinner.

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The only downside was that this event would last three days.

Three days away from Leo and Luna - the thought made my heart heavy.

But knowing pack members were getting hurt because of someone's plotting made my blood boil.

The Council members directed us to the grand table - a real feast laid out before us. About twenty people could

fit at the main table, reserved for representatives of the major packs.

Axel and | took our seats.

“Alpha Kane, please, join us here,” one of the elder Council members called out respectfully.

Kane accepted, taking his seat with Ruby trailing right behind him. | didn’t see Alpha Garrett anywhere -

probably seated at another table.

The seating arrangement put Kane and Ruby on the right side near the Council members, while Axel

and | sat on the left.

To my dismay, Kane chose the seat directly across from me. | made a point of avoiding eye contact- the last

thing | wanted was for him to think | was still pining after him.

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“Two packs have shown remarkable growth in recent years the Nightfall Pack and the Iron Crown Pack.”

The Council members discussed pack politics while | picked at my food, my mind preoccupied with the timing of

these attacks.

Throughout dinner, | felt someone watching me. When | finally looked up, | met a pair of dark eyes.

Kane was staring right at me.