The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

Chapter 374 +5Bonus) #Menu All eyes turned to Selene after her question. Axel, sensing the tension, stepped closer to her and whispered, "Let's not bring this up now. He's just woken up-it's not good for his health.” Selene immediately regretted her words. She bit her bottom lip and lowered her gaze, nodding. “You're right. I'm sorry, Brother. We'll talk about it another time." Magnus, though visibly weak from having been unconscious for so long, still managed to meet her eyes. Though his body was frail, his inner strength seemed untouched. Selene's question lingered in his mind, stirring memories he had buried.

"It's okay," Magnus said softly. His voice, though raspy, carried a weight that made everyone pause. He glanced at her, his expression distant as fragments of the war resurfaced in his thoughts. “I remember the betrayal. My own friend turned against me, and the man I thought was my enemy- Kane-was the one who extended a hand when I needed it most. That moment was the greatest betrayal of my life, and I regret the choices I made that led to it." Evelyn, sitting beside him, gently patted his hand, her eyes glistening with tears. "So, it's true? Alpha Kane really cto help us during the war?" Magnus nodded. "Yes, Mom. He kept his word." His gaze swept across the room, lingering on each member of his family before he continued. "He protected all of you, just as he promisedon the battlefield." Alpha Malcolm furrowed his brows, his voice tinged with surprise. “Kane made you a promise?" Magnus nodded again, his voice steady despite his exhaustion. "He did." Axel's expression mirrored his father's surprise. Though he had known Magnus and Kane had crossed paths during the war, he had no idea about the depth of their conversation.

Magnus's gaze shifted to Selene, softening as he spoke. “Dad, I need to talk with Selene alone." Alpha Malcolm exchanged a glance with Evelyn and Axel before nodding. "We'll give you two sprivacy," he said, gesturing for them to leave the room.

As the others filed out, Selene remained standing by the bed, her thoughts swirling with confusion. Magnus had always been the kind of man who would rather die than submit to anyone, so why had he chosen to submit to Kane? She needed answers.

Magnus patted the bed beside him, motioning for her to sit. "Where are my nephew and niece?" he asked, his voice soft but curious.

Selene hesitated before sitting down. Her voice was barely above a whisper as she replied, "They're with their father." Magnus's eyes narrowed slightly. "Did you tell him about them?" She shook her head, her gaze dropping to her lap. "No. He figured it out on his own." Magnus tilted his head slightly, curiosity flickering in his tired eyes. "How did he figure it out? They were bound by spells." 17:17 70.17% < Chapter 374 Get 5> Menu "He broke the spell with his growl," she admitted quietly.

Magnus let out a low hum of approval. "I see. Alpha Kane really is a powerful man." Selene's head snapped up, her eyes narrowing. She wasn't expecting him to praise Kane. "Why are you saying that? You never liked him." Magnus lifted his hand and cupped her cheek, his touch gentle and warm. “My little sister, you know how much I love you, don't you?" She placed her hand over his and nodded. "I know."

He dropped his gaze, his expression growing heavy as he recalled the night of the war. “That night, I was on the brink of death. For the first time, fear consumed mexnotformy own life, but for yours and the rest of our family. I knew Alpha Hunter's true target was you. He wanted to force you into marriage to claim our pack, and if you refused, he would have killed you. By the tKane arrived, nearly all of our pack fighters had been slaughtered. Only a few were left alive, and they were being mocked like trophies." Selene bit her bottom lip, her chest tightening as she imagined the pain her brother must have felt that night. She could feel the weight of his words and the sacrifices he had made.

Magnus lifted his gaze back to her, his tone softening. "But then, out of nowhere, Kane appeared. At first, I thought he had cto settle the score, to exact revenge for all the disrespect I had shown him in the past. But instead, he said something that shattered all the hatred I felt toward him." Selene's lips parted slightly, her curiosity piqued. "What did he say?" Magnus took a deep breath, as if the memory itself was heavy. “He said, 'I chere only for your sister. I promise I will not let her die. I will protect her, even if it costsmy life. She and your family will be safe."" Selene froze, her breath catching in her throat. Those words struck her like lightning. They weren't just empty promises-they were the exact words Kane had spoken to her brother that night, and they carried a weight she couldn't ignore.

Magnus let his hand fall from her cheek and placed it over hers instead. "That foolish man truly loves you, Selene. He didn't even known Lewers Luna and Leo were his children. Yet, he toldhe was willing to accept them as his own, simply because they are your children. He promisedhe would care for them and protect them as if they were his blood."

Magnus fell silent for a moment, lowering his head as if lost in thought. Selene, too, was quiet, her mind racing. Finally, Magnus looked back at her and said. "That was the moment realized no one else could protect you like him. After Dad and me, he's the only man who truly loves you. I was dying, Selene. I had no strength left, no options. Kane was the one who could protect you, our family, and what was left of our pack. That's why I submitted to him. It wasn't about losing-it was about ensuring your safety." 1717 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofifl0&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1