The Alpha's Hidden Heirs (Selene and Kane)

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I stood there, watching as Grayson's car disappeared down the road, a sinking feeling settling in my chest. I had no idea what to do next. Why was he so damn stubborn?

He was acting like a child. What could he possibly see in someone like me-a divorced woman with baggage? With a mere snap of his fingers, he could have any young, beautiful woman he wanted.

But none of that mattered now. My brother's life was in my hands.

Taking a deep breath, I raised a hand to hail a cab. A few moments later, one pulled up beside me. I climbed in and gave the driver my address, my thoughts still tangled in the mess Grayson had left behind.

When the cab arrived at my house, I noticed a familiar car parked by the entrance. My heart lifted slightly at the sight, a small smile forming on my lips. Someone had come home.

After paying the driver, I hurried inside. The moment I stepped through the door, my eyes landed on my father, seated on the couch beside my mother.

I rushed toward him, and as soon as he stood, I threw my arms around him.

"My princess, how have you been?" he asked, his voice warm and full of love. Emotion welled up inside me, and before I could stop them, tears slipped down my cheeks. My father had always been my pillar of strength, the unwavering presence at my back. I quickly wiped my eyes and smiled.

"Dad, I missed you."

He placed a gentle hand on my head, stroking my hair like he used to when I was a child. "I missed you too, sweetheart."

We settled onto the couches, and my mother called for the maids to set the table for dinner.

Turning to my father, I asked about our old pack.

"I was surprised to see how well the Iron Crown Pack has recovered," he said. "Alpha Kane even provided financial support to the families who lost their sons in the war."

His words left me stunned. "But that must be... a huge amount."

"Yes," my father nodded. "Nearly all the pack's warriors were lost in battle. He's likely spent a fortune rebuilding and supporting the community. There's no doubt- he's proven himself to be a strong and capable Alpha."

I noticed the way my father exhaled, a quiet sigh of relief. As the former Alpha, he had always cared deeply for his people. Watching his pack fall apart had been devastating for him. Now, seeing it rise again must have brought him some peace.

"I suppose that's why Magnus passed the leadership to him," I murmured. "He must have known Kane was the only one who could handle it."

I looked away, unwilling to admit it out loud, but Kane had done an incredible job.

"How's Axel, Dad?" I asked, shifting the subject.

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"I brought him with me," he said. "I'm getting too old to keep traveling back and forth to the pack."

I shot up from my seat. "He's here?"noveldrama

My mother nodded. "He's upstairs. Go see him."

I didn't waste another second. It had been months since I last saw Axel, and I had missed him more than I realized. He had been my closest friend, my anchor during the darkest times. Whenever I felt like I had nowhere to turn, he was always there. He had a way of offering advice that reminded me of what my own brother would say if he were awake.

I passed a few maids in the hallway and quickly asked which room Axel was in. Following their directions, I made my way there and slowly pushed open the door.

The sight before me made me pause.

Axel was lying on the bed, his body covered by a blanket, his gaze fixed blankly on the ceiling.

A lump formed in my throat, and before I could stop myself, his name slipped from my lips.

"Axel,"

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