The Alpha's Hidden Heirs (Selene and Kane)

Leaving my parents' room, I made my way to my bedroom. Dropping my bag onto the couch, I slowly walked over to my bed.

I lay down, staring up at the ceiling.

Minutes passed. Maybe longer.

An overwhelming urge to shift and run through the forest crept over me. My mind was a tangled mess,

all because of him.

Why did he have to heal me like that? I could have lived with the pain.

I thought back to the moment I threw water in his face. He hadn't reacted, hadn't even looked remotely

angry.

That calm expression of his-it irritated me.

Where was the Kane who used to challenge me at every turn? The one who never backed down?

I wanted him to feel every ounce of the pain I had suffered.

At some point, exhaustion took over, and my eyes drifted shut.

By the time I woke up, the afternoon sun was casting long shadows across my room.

Sitting up, I stretched, let out a yawn, and stepped out into the hallway.

I paused outside my children's room before pushing the door open.

Inside, they were huddled together, focused on a tablet. When I shut the door behind me, they both

turned to look at me.

"Mommy, when did you wake up?" Luna asked.

Smiling, I walked over and settled onto the couch between them.

"What are my babies up to?"

"Nothing, Mommy," Leo answered quickly, tucking the tablet away.

I raised an eyebrow at him. He was definitely hiding something.

"Leo, are you keeping a secret from Mommy?"

He hesitated, glancing at Luna. She wrapped her arms around my neck and whispered,

"Mommy, we were just drawing something on the tablet. We'll show you when it's finished."

I pressed a kiss to her forehead. "Alright, my love."

Leaning back, I let myself relax on the couch.

"Mommy, Grandma told us not to wake you up," Luna murmured.

I sat up and ran my fingers through their hair, smoothing it down.

A few moments later, Leo shifted beside me, his little face serious.

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"Mommy, you promised to take us out tomorrow."

I cupped his cheek and nodded. "Of course, sweetheart. We'll have the best time."

Overjoyed, both he and Luna jumped up on the couch, squealing in excitement.

I laughed, watching them bounce around. "Careful! You'll fall."

They immediately sat back down, suddenly obedient.

"You two keep doing whatever you were doing. I'm going to grab something to eat."

Just as I stood up, Luna's small voice stopped me.

"Mommy... can we invite Dad to dinner too?"

I froze, turning to her with a frown. "Why?"

She opened her mouth, hesitating, as if afraid of my reaction.

I forced myself to stay calm, but just hearing them ask about him stirred something dark inside me.

"Please, Mommy," Luna whispered, her eyes glistening with unshed tears.

I sat back down, pulling her into my arms. "Baby, why are you crying?"

She sniffled. "Mommy, all the other kids go out with their parents. When will we get to do that?"

Her words hit me harder than I expected.

I turned to Leo, hoping he would disagree. But to my surprise, he remained quiet, his gaze filled with the same longing.

I rubbed my forehead, trying to think of a way to refuse them without breaking their hearts. "Sweetheart, your dad and I... we don't spend time together like that."

Luna pulled back, cupping my face with her tiny hands. "But Grandpa said you were with him last night. Can't you see him again? Just for tomorrow?"

I clenched my jaw. My father could have come up with any excuse, but no-he had to tell them thenoveldrama

truth.

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Leo, sensing my hesitation, tried to reassure Luna. "It's okay. Mommy doesn't

want to. The three of us can still have fun."

But the disappointment in their eyes was undeniable.

Their happiness meant everything.

With a sigh, I surrendered.

"Alright... you can call your dad and invite him to join us tomorrow."