The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

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The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs

Chapter 83

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She shook her head. “Everyone thinks he’s our dad. Even my friend's parents believe that.”

“What do you mean? Isn't he your dad?” | asked, my voice laced with urgency.

| was torn, unsure whether | should believe this little girl’s words. It seemed like she didn’t fully understand the

truth. But at the stime, how could Selene hide something so important from her own children?

Letting out a deep sigh, | shook my head. “Didn't Axel attend your parents’ meeting?”

She gavea small nod. “Yeah, but that was only because Mommy had an exam that day. Uncle Axel told her

not to worry and went in her place.”

“She had an exam? She's still studying?”

“Mommy just finished school. You didn’t know that?”

| had no idea. Selene had gone back to school? And she had even graduated? Memories surfaced- back then, she

had given up her education to marry me. Her adoptive father had toldshe had no interest in continuing

school. | assumed she just wasn’t a good student and never thought much about it.

While | was lost in thought, Luna mumbled something that caught my attention. “Uncle Axel once told us to call

him Dad, but Mommy stopped us. She said we shouldn't call another man our dad. He just loves us a lot, that’s

why he said it, but we shouldn't take it seriously.”

Her words stunned me. | lowered my head, looking her in the eyes. “Then who is your dad?”

Tears welled up in her big eyes as she stared at me. “He’s not with us anymore. He's gone.”

| froze. “What?”

“Mommy said our dad isn’t here anymore. She told us never to talk about him. So, Leo and | don’t.”

“He's... gone?” | echoed, her words rattling in my mind.

| sat up straight, my thoughts spiraling. What she said hithard. If Axel were really their father, Selene

wouldn't have told them something like that. She wouldn't erase their father from their lives if he were still

around.

Somehow, a weight lifted off my chest. | wasn’t sure why, but knowing their father wasn’t in the picture left me

feeling... different.

“Tellmore about your dad,” | urged her.

She immediately shook her head. “No. Mommy said not to talk about him.”

| rubbed my forehead, trying to process everything. Luna looked sad again.

| got out of the car and walked around to open her door. Bending down, | picked her up in my arms. “Let's go get

sice cream. No more being sad, okay?”

She clung to my neck tightly, as if afraid she'd be lost again. | tightened my hold, making sure she felt

safe.

As soon as we stepped into the ice cream parlor, people turned to look at us. Ignoring the stares, | headed

straight to the counter.

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“Pick whatever you want.”

She chose vanilla and chocolate, eagerly grabbing the ice cream when the staff handed it over.

“Do you want to eat here or in the car?”

She glanced around before smiling. “It’s pretty here. | want to eat here.”

| led her to the last table, pulling out a chair for her before taking the seat across from her.

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Watching her enjoy her ice cream with pure delight, | couldn't help but find her adorable. She remindedof

her mother.

As | stared at her, | wondered-had her mother been this innocent and carefree as a child? Then, it hit me. Selene

had grown up as an orphan. Had she lived in poverty, or had she been given a comfortable life? As far as |

remembered, Gamma Curtis hadn't adopted her at such a young age.

“How’s your mom?” | suddenly asked.

She looked up atand grinned. “She’s the best mom in the world.”

“And?”

“She just wants us to be happy. So, Leo and | want her to be happy too.”

“How?”

She leaned in slightly, as if sharing a secret. “I heard Grandma telling Grandpa that Mommy is alone and needs a

husband to protect her.”

Her words caughtoff guard. | looked away before asking, “What else did your grandma say?”

“She said Mommy always cries when she’s alone. But she never lets us see her sad.”

My chest tightened. Selene... cried? Wasn't she happy with her boyfriend?

“Is Uncle Axel her boyfriend?”

Luna's eyes widened. “Is he?”

“I'm asking you.”

What the hell was | doing? Why was | interrogating a child about her mother’s love life?

“Forget it,” | muttered.

“Uncle Axel is Uncle Magnus’s friend. He's really nice. Leo and | like him a lot.”

Hearing her praise Axel so casually made my blood boil.

“Are you done?” | asked, standing up abruptly.

She looked at her half-eaten ice cream and shook her head.

Sighing, | sat back down, deciding not to press her anymore. | let her enjoy her treat in peace.

Just then, my phone buzzed. A familiar number flashed on the screen. Strangely, my mood lifted a little.

| glanced at Luna before answering.

“Where is my daughter?”

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Selene’s frantic voice filled my ear. | didn’t respond, only listening to the sound of her ragged breathing.

“Why aren’t you saying anything? Where is she?” she yelled.

“She’s with me,” | answered coolly.

“Giveback my daughter! Why did you take her? She's just a child, Kane. How could you stoop so low? Do you

have any shame?”

Her accusations didn’t anger me. | remained calm, listening to her.

What had Finn told her? That | had kidnapped her daughter? Did she really think | had nothing better to do with

my life?

“Do you wantto return your projects? Tell me, Kane, what do

“The truth.”.

“W-What?”

you want?”

| glanced at Luna, who smiled up at me. | returned the gesture with a small smirk, but my tone remained cold as

| spoke into the phone.

“I want the truth about your children’s father. I'm sending you an address. Cpick up your daughter. But

today, you're not leaving until you telleverything.”