The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

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| couldn’t quite grasp what Kane was trying to imply. | glanced at Axel, hoping he had understood the meaning

behind Kane's words.

| noticed Axel’s eyes darken. Clearing my throat, | said, “Alpha Tate, please excuse us.”

Alpha Tate gavea nod, seemingly aware that the tension between the two men was escalating. Their intense

eye contact was enough to thicken the air with hostility.

| hooked my arm through Axel’s and pulled him aside. As we passed Kane, | shot him a glance. He met my eyes

and gavea look-one | couldn't decipher.

What did he mean by “assistance” and “possession”? Was he referring to my brother's position as Alpha? Axel

was like family to us; he would never betray my brother.

“This guy is really getting on my nerves,” Axel muttered, clenching his fist.

| reached for his hand and gently patted it. “Calm down. He did that on purpose. If you react the he wants, you're

just playing into his hands.”

| tried to reason with him. He let out a sigh, then turned to look at me.

“If you wantto calm down, | will,” he said.

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His words caughtoff guard. | felt his palm settle over mine, his warmth grounding me. | lowered my gaze to

our hands, my heart skipping a beat.

“Axel, I-

“May | have your attention, please?”

A loud voice over the speaker interrupted me.

| blinked, suddenly realizing what | had been about to say. This wasn’t the tor place. Besides, it was just

Magnus’s proposal-I didn’t want to dwell on it too much, or Axel might get the wrong idea.

“Please take your seats. The conference will begin shortly.”

Axel gestured toward the tables arranged near the stage. Each one had a nameplate. We walked around until we

found the one labeled Iron Crown Pack.

Axel glanced around, searching for Rachel and our managers. When he spotted them, he motioned for them to

join us. They nodded and headed toward our table.

Ever the gentleman, Axel pulled out a chair for me. | smiled as | sat down. “Thank you.”

“Don’t mention it.”

He took the seat beside me, while Rachel sat on my other side.

A few minutes later, the conference officially began.

Alpha Tate and his secretary stepped onto the stage. The projector flickered to life as he started presenting his

demands-requirements for all the packs involved.

“As you all know, my brother has recently becthe new Alpha of the Moonveil Pack. | want to secure a deal

for him that will help him lead the pack smoothly. | want him to succeed on this new journey. Please give a round

of applause for our Head Alpha, Darius Vaughn.”

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The room erupted in applause as Alpha Darius entered. He must have just arrived at the venue.

He was a man in his early thirties, exuding a calm and composed demeanor. His facial features bore a striking

resemblance to Alpha Tate's, making it clear they were brothers.

“I want to extend my gratitude to each and every one of you for attending this conference. As the leader of my

pack, | can assure you that this deal is purely about fostering strong alliances between our packs

His words earned another round of applause. Once he finished speaking, his Beta gestured for him to take a seat

at a nearby table.

| sat in anticipation, waiting for the announcement. This deal was a crucial step in my career-1 couldn't afford to

lose it.

As | stared at the stage, my eyes drifted to a table positioned just behind ours, slightly to the right. It belonged to

the Nightfall Pack.

That wasn’t what bothered me, though.

Why are you looking at me, Kane? | thought, narrowing my eyes. What's going through your head>

You're definitely up to something.

He held my gaze without flinching, which only irritatedmore.

What did he want fromnow?

My eyes shifted to the man sitting beside him-Beta Finn. He kept glancing between Kane and me, as if silently

observing an unspoken exchange.

| tore my gaze away from them and refocused on the stage.

After discussing his pack’s proposals and expectations, it was finally tfor Alpha Tate to announce which pack

had secured the deal.

| pressed my lips together, my nerves tightening.

Axel gave my hand a reassuring squeeze. “Don’t be nervous. You're going to get it.”

“I don’t know,” | admitted. “Something doesn’t feel right.”

“Relax, Selene.”

| took a deep breath, forcing myself to stay calm, and turned my attention back to Alpha Tate. He scanned the

room with a polite smile, as if to acknowledge that everyone had put in a strong effort- though only one could

win.

“And the deal goes to...” He paused for a brief moment, letting the tension in the room build.

| shut my eyes, silently praying.

My parents and Magnus had placed so much trust in me. They had giventhis incredible opportunity even

though | wasn’t an expert in this field. If | failed, it wouldn't just be my own disappointment-it would be a blow to

the faith they had in me.

My brother believed | could help him strengthen the pack. | couldn't let him down.

I was so lost in my thoughts that when Alpha Tate finally spoke again, my mind went blank. “The deal goes to the

Nightfall Pack.”

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Axel’s grip on my hand slackened.

My lips parted in shock.

How is this possible?

“Kane, would you please cto the stage?” Alpha Tate's voice held a strained edge, making it clear he wasn’t

thrilled about the outcome.

Applause filled the room as people clapped for the winning pack.

Kane rose from his seat and made his way toward the stage. As he passed by me, he turned his head slightly, his

sharp eyes locking onto mine.

| lifted my gaze to meet his.

He smirked.

Then, without another word, he strode toward the stage, leavingspeechless.

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