The Alpha's Hidden Heirs (Selene and Kane)

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I chose to ignore their conversation and continued on my way out of the house.

Kids were easily influenced, and it upset me to know they had to deal with teasing at school. People loved to talk, and in our case, there was plenty of fuel for gossip-an unmated Alpha for a father and a mother with a new boyfriend. It was bound to be a topic among their classmates and even their classmates' parents.

But there was nothing I could do about it. I had finally come to terms with the fact that I had a right to live my life the way I wanted. I couldn't waste my energy worrying about what others said. My only concern was how all of this affected my children's well-being.

After flagging down a cab, I climbed inside and gave the driver my destination- Shadow & Moon Coffeehouse.

It was mid-afternoon, the busiest time of the day for the café. By the time I arrived, the place was bustling with customers, every table occupied, the air filled with the rich aroma of roasted coffee beans and sweet pastries.

Stepping inside, I greeted the familiar faces of my coworkers with a smile as I made my way to the

counter.

"Margot."

I spotted her perched on a stool behind the register, scrolling through her phone.

"Am I running late today?" I asked as I approached.

"Not at all," she assured me with a grin.

I nodded in response and quickly tied on my apron, ready to jump into work.

As I started taking orders, I noticed a few customers eyeing me curiously. It wasn't unusual-I had gotten used to it by now.

"Wait... aren't you Selene Hawthorne?" a young woman suddenly asked.

I met her gaze and gave a polite nod. "Yeah, that's me."

Her excitement was immediate. "Would you mind if we took a selfie together?"

"Yes, please! Can we?" another woman chimed in eagerly, along with a few others seated nearby.

I let out a soft chuckle, feeling a bit awkward. This kind of thing happened almost daily. People recognized me-not for who I was as a person, but because of my connection to two influential men.

I glanced over at Margot for help, and she gave me a knowing smile before stepping in.

"Sorry, ladies," she announced, walking over to their table. "But no photos with our employees."

"Why not?" one of them pouted.

Margot simply pointed to a whiteboard hanging on a pillar. In bold letters, the café's policy wasnoveldrama

written:

"No Photos With Our Employees."

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Disappointed, the women exchanged glances before pulling out their phones to do the next best thing posting about their encounter with me. Within minutes, I was sure social media would be buzzing about how they had met Selene Hawthome, the ex-wife of Alpha Kane and current girlfriend of Grayson Vale Even though I had my own standing in the Iron Crown Pack, here, none of that seemed to matter. People only cared about my ties to powerful men.

Shoving those thoughts aside, I refocused on my job. "So, what can I get for you today?" I asked them, determined to ignore the attention. I never felt like some kind of celebrity, but these constant interactions reminded me how much my personal life had become public interest.

As I was preparing a fresh batch of coffee, my phone buzzed in my pocket.

I wiped my hands on a warm towel before checking the screen, Grayson,

Stepping into the changing room for privacy, I answered the call. "Grayson."

His voice was warm, a familiar comfort. "Where are you, sweetheart?"

A blush crept onto my cheeks at the way he called me that. We had been taking things slow, giving me the time I needed to fully move on from my past—but moments like this made it clear how much closer we were getting.

"I'm at work right now," I told him, leaning against the lockers.

We chatted briefly before he said, "I just got back to the Nightfall Pack. When you're done with your shift, I'll come pick you up."

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