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Hiding the Alpha's Twins 35~ Daddy
~Avery~ I woke up in King’s bed, my head resting on a pillow damp with the remnants of my tears. The room was covered in darkness. Ugh, how long had I been out? Groggily, I pulled myself out of bed and shuffled over to the bathroom mirror. My eyes resembled two overripe plums, puffed up from either sleep or crying—though, judging by the state of my pillow, the latter seemed more likely. I was still in the same clothes I had arrived in, and the urge to freshen up was overwhelming. But as I glanced at the clock, a new wave of panic washed over me. It had been hours since I last saw the twins. "Julian? Julia?" I burst into their rooms, one after the other. Each room was neat and orderly, but there was no sign of the kids. A cold dread slithered up my spine as I bolted down the hall. It had been years since I was here, but I still remembered the intricate layout of King's house. "Julian? Julia?" My calls grew more desperate, but there were no answers. A million thoughts played
Hiding the Alpha's Twins 36~ A Sincere Apology
~King~ I couldn't sleep the previous night as the images of how Avery tucked the kids into bed kept replaying in my mind. I had leaned against each of their doors, unnoticed, as she put them to bed. The sight stirred a mixture of emotions within me—it warmed my heart yet ignited a storm of fury. But despite this turmoil, my spirits lifted with the comforting knowledge that my children now recognized me as their true father. I swear to the goddess, I would spoil them silly. I chose not to sleep in my room with Avery. Part of me knew she would resist the closeness, and I, too, was wary of another bitter argument. Also, I couldn't shake the fury that consumed me just at the sight of her. I kept going back and forth between hating her for what she did, understanding it, and wanting her to forgive me for how I had been acting. Mostly, I was furious and wanted her to feel the brunt of the pain I was experiencing. I couldn't comprehend how she could do that to me. By the break of dawn, I
Hiding the Alpha's Twins 37~ I'll Break You
~Avery~ I watched Julian and Julia as they scampered around the newly constructed play area that King had ordered to be assembled in the backyard. Everything had been set up today, and Julian and Julia couldn't get enough of it, the swings and slides, all freshly installed, drew them like magnets. It was a problem to get them to come in for lunch after they saw the set-up, and now, I had to sit and watch them play. I knew they were safe in King's house for now, but I remained alert, eyes tracking their every jubilant leap and tumble. The day was dwindling; the sun dipped lower, casting long shadows, signalling it was nearly time to take them indoors for their evening routine. I had just finished watching Regina's viral online apology and didn't know what to think about it. Did she love King that much, even when she wasn't his mate? I tried to shove these thoughts aside, focusing instead on more pressing concerns. Marcus had been unusually unreachable today, dodging my calls, which
Hiding the Alpha's Twins 38~ Overwhelming
~King~ Dinner was mostly quiet, punctuated only by the children's incessant questioning. I knew the last thing Avery wanted was to be at that table with us, but she was there because of the kids. She was overly protective of them, which made her a good mother to our kids, but I hated that she was protecting them from even me. I could never hurt my kids. Who does she see me as? The kids surprisingly got along well with Regina, who appeared genuinely enamoured with them. It should have been a delightful evening, and more people would have been at the table if Kristopher and Axel didn't have to go on night patrol. An unfamiliar face was seen around our borders, and we were careful not to let our enemies infiltrate us. After dinner, I had to walk Regina back to her car. She was glad I could forgive her and hoped that Avery would one day learn to forgive her too. She was clearly smitten with my kids and wished them all the best. When I returned, the house was quiet; Avery had cleaned u
Hiding the Alpha's Twins 39~ A New Park
~Avery~ Getting the kids ready was an exercise in chaos and joy. Julian and Julia dashed out of the room, their laughter echoing down the hallway as they raced towards the front door. I was a nervous wreck because this was going to be my first public appearance with King and the twins. It made me nervous about what people would say. I wouldn't be receiving accolades; instead, I knew I would get more hate, especially from the single ladies who must harbour hopes that King was available again. There was no doubt King was the youngest and most desirable Alpha in the region, He was a prize to the ladies, and they had never hidden their interest in him, even when we were married. With the way his company was rising back fast to its feet, he would soon reclaim his spot as one of the richest too. As nervous as I felt, I was overwhelmed as well. I didn't want to hide behind King's shadow any longer, and it was worse because now, without the title of his wife or mate, I felt even more vulner
Hiding the Alpha's Twins 40~ Unexpected
~King~ Avery looked stunning even in a casual pink tank top and palazzo pants. Her effortless blend of sexy and classy caught everyone's attention as soon as we stepped into the park. I couldn't help but notice the way the other men stared at her. They were not just curious about us together. Most of the men here knew we were married, and some knew us as business partners, but none of them knew about our kids. It was natural that they looked our way, but their gazes lingered a bit on her, and I didn't like it. I was mad at her, yes, but that didn't stop my possessive side from surging forward. My wolf was still very protective and possessive of Avery, the reason why he always fought me each time I was mean to her. Feeling the need to assert my claim, I had placed a hand on her waist. These men were like dogs themselves; they wouldn’t care that she bore my children. They would still want to fuck her. After all, Avery was the most beautiful woman I knew, and with her new confident deme
Hiding the Alpha's Twins 41~ Best Friend
~Avery~ The second the automatic doors of the company whooshed open; I knew I was in for some scrutiny. Eyes darted in my direction like I was the new, exotic exhibit. Their judgmental stares didn't faze me one bit. With my head held high and my back straight, I strutted in like I owned the place. Sometimes, I purposely met the eyes of those looking at me, and they either averted their gazes quickly or scattered like a bunch of pigeons, at the sight of a hawk. I anticipated this behaviour after King's announcement yesterday at the park, but I was ready to face anyone. Oh, I was ready to reply to any snide remarks. If someone wanted to drag me down, I would show them just how low we could go together. They needed to understand that I was no longer Miss Shy-and-Get-Pushed-Around. I was a full-blown woman now, tougher than steel and with priorities sharper than a brand-new pencil. My only problem was how all of this drama would affect my children. King had suggested I ride in the same
Hiding the Alpha's Twins 42~ Stalker?
~Avery~ I couldn't help but smile widely, my hand instinctively covering my mouth in a gesture of delighted surprise. Cassius's thoughtful gesture touched me deeply. His acknowledgement of my efforts as a mother and his appreciation for my work was heartwarming. My fingers itched to grab my phone and fire off a thank you text, but I forced myself to wait. Work first, gratitude later. I gently set the packages aside, then spun in my chair with a giddy twirl. The rest of the day passed in a blur of meetings and tasks, my mind often drifting back to the thoughtful gifts from Cassius. As the clock approached six-thirty, I knew I was late, and Jane would probably be waiting. But I had loads of work today. I was looking forward to returning to the packhouse, changing into something more comfortable, and meeting up with Jane. Walking down the now-deserted hallway, I decided to take a quick look at the latest headlines. I checked my phone with bated breath. My eyes landed on a particular
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Hiding the Alpha's Twins 70~ The Kidnap
~Avery~ I arrived at the restaurant a few minutes after noon, my heart racing, my stomach doing somersaults. What was I even thinking coming here? I told myself it was for closure, to put an end to this once and for all, but deep down, I knew I shouldn’t have agreed to meet Cassius without letting King or anyone know. I don’t know. Cassius had not done anything to me, but I had been wary of him since he told me about his feelings, and I felt he was hiding something from me. But it all could be my imagination too. But after the feeling of being watched which, I had been getting lately, I think I needed to hear what he had to say because he sounded pretty urgent on the phone. I parked my car, sat for a moment, and exhaled, mentally preparing myself. This meeting was going to be quick. In and out. That was what I promised myself. But a part of me kept telling me I had no business here, but curiosity is a dangerous thing. I had to know what Cassius wanted to say. The moment I
Hiding the Alpha's Twins 69~ The Proposal
~Avery~ “I’m all ears,” I said, slipping off my apron, already bracing myself for the same tired story. Cassius always had something up his sleeve. “This isn’t something I can say over the phone. I need to see you.” I sighed, rolling my eyes even though he couldn’t see it. “Cassius, come on. You should know by now I’m over all this. I’ve got a lot on my plate.” “I swear, I won’t take up much of your time,” he insisted, his voice smooth like he was trying to charm his way out of detention. I hesitated, knowing this was probably a bad idea. “Fine, I’ll let King know and—" “No!” His response was so quick it nearly made me laugh. “He doesn’t need to know. I’m not going to bite, Avery. Just come alone. I’ll text you the address, and it’ll be in a public place. We need to meet as soon as possible.” Before I could fire back with some excuse, I caught sight of King heading toward the kitchen. “I’ll speak to you later,” I said, hanging up and slipping my phone back into my pocket j
Hiding the Alpha's Twins 68~ The Phone Call
~Avery~ King followed me into the kitchen like a man on a mission, clearly craving some alone time. We hadn’t had a moment to ourselves in days, not since that unsettling visit to Oliver’s cell. And boy, had things gotten complicated since then. Turns out, after some digging, we discovered that what Oliver said about King’s father was horrifyingly true. The man had been running a dirty side business beneath the surface, and King had been carrying around a false image of his father this whole time. As I stirred the food in the casserole, I felt King’s arms wrap around my waist, pulling me back into his chest. I couldn’t help but smile as I tilted my head to catch his scent, a mix of cedar and something distinctly him. Before I could even playfully protest, his lips were on mine, and it was clear he had been starving for this kiss, as though it had been an eternity since we had last been like this. But even in this moment, something felt off. I had that weird sensation of being
Hiding the Alpha's Twins 67~ Sins of the Father
~Avery~ As King and I stepped into the prison, the air was thick with that unique scent of old concrete and metal, the kind that makes your skin crawl. The walls seemed to absorb every echo, like they were listening in on every secret. King’s hand tightened around mine, as if he was trying to reassure me, that I was safe with him beside me. “It’s crazy how the Steels have been the bane of our existence,” he muttered, his voice edged with irritation. It had been two whole days since Oliver Steel’s arrest, and we were just starting to breathe again. It felt like we had been holding our breath for weeks. Still, even with that small relief, the unspoken problems lingered, particularly the rogue wolves with those strange tattoos who had tried to take me at Alpha Cassius' ball. We still hadn’t tracked them down, but that was a nightmare for another day. Oliver had lost everything—his status, his rank, even his pack. The Wolf Council had stripped him bare. His beta was in charge for no
Hiding the Alpha's Twins 66~ Ask Your Father
~King~ Kristopher pulled up in front of Alpha Oliver’s packhouse, with our warriors' cars trailing behind us. But the sight that greeted us was anything but expected. The Council police were already there, swarming the place like they were filming an episode of “Packhouse Cops.” I had given the Council a heads-up about Oliver, tossing in some evidence to spice things up, but I didn’t expect them to go full-on detective mode and ransack the place like it was a crime scene. I slid out of the car and swung the door open for Avery. Kristopher, Jane, and Axel followed, looking as confused as I felt. We had come to see Oliver get cuffed and carted off to the werewolf equivalent of Alcatraz, but it seemed we were in for more than just a simple arrest. One of the police officers, spotting our little ensemble, made his way over, looking all official. “Alpha King, Luna Avery, Beta Kristopher, Miss Jane, and Gamma Axel,” he greeted, nodding like he was about to hand out awards. “What’s
Hiding the Alpha's Twins 65~ Almost Caught
~King~ "Wakey, wakey, Mrs. CEO," I teased, grinning down at Avery, who was comfortably nestled in my arms, looking like she belonged there forever. She had returned to Silverpine last night, finally claiming her rightful place at Bells Empire. I couldn’t be prouder. But, of course, she was utterly exhausted from her grand takeover, so she pretty much collapsed into bed the second she got in. Me? I stayed up a little longer, just staring at her—because why sleep when you can marvel at perfection? Eventually, sleep caught up with me too, and I drifted off with her still in my arms. I had also filled her in on all the latest developments, including how we had involved the Council, thanks to Axel’s brilliant advice. The cherry on top? Oliver Steel, the guy behind those pesky threats, would be behind bars by tomorrow. Avery groaned, stretching like a lazy cat in the morning sun, before yawning and blinking up at me with a smile that could melt stone. I couldn’t resist leaning dow
Hiding the Alpha's Twins 64~ The Culprit
~King~ I paced the length of our hideout like a caged tiger, my heart doing that annoying thing where it thumps against my ribs. My thoughts were spiralling, each one more anxiety-inducing than the last. What if these guys double-cross us? What if the plan goes south? And seriously, how long does it take to create a distraction and grab a stupid machine? Are they doing this in slow motion? And that wasn’t the only thing gnawing at my nerves tonight. One of my men had casually mentioned that Alpha Cassius had dropped by Avery’s company. Oh, just a little visit, no big deal. Yeah, right. I had called Avery, fishing for details, but she was a locked vault. Her explanation? Cassius had a meeting nearby and thought he would stop by to say hi. Sure, because he’s just that friendly. I didn’t buy it. Not for a second. Cassius doesn’t do ‘friendly visits,’ especially not to Blue Moon. There was definitely something fishy about his timing, and I wasn’t about to let it slide. If that slea
Hiding the Alpha's Twins 63~ A Surprise Visit
~Avery~ I won’t lie; when King left me here on my own, I felt like a lone soldier abandoned on the battlefield. The empty spaces seemed to echo with my uncertainty, and I had that sinking feeling of being all alone. But I knew I had to keep it together. I had to stand strong, for myself, if nothing else. Sure, I was torn between wanting to scream and curl up in a ball, but hey, one crisis at a time, right? I didn’t know how I was going to run this company from Silverpine if King and I got back together. I guess that was a bridge I would cross when I got there. For now, the mission was simple: reclaim my company from the clutches of Marcus and those conniving board members. Today was the day—the day I would finally take the reins as CEO, wresting control from Marcus’s slimy fingers. Walking down the lobby, I nodded back at the people who greeted me with varying degrees of enthusiasm. Some looked thrilled, others… not so much. Probably Marcus’s loyal minions. Whatever. As I neare
Hiding the Alpha's Twins 62~ The Plan
~King~ “How much more damage has that conniving witch done?” Kristopher snarled, his frustration practically vibrating through the room after I finished recounting the whole printer-and-ink drama in the library. If words could kill, we would be sweeping Regina’s ashes off the floor. “We need to tread lightly,” Axel cautioned, his voice calm but eyes sharp as ever. “If she so much as catches a whiff of our plan, she’ll make sure every shred of evidence vanishes faster than my patience during a boring meeting.” That little nugget of wisdom sent my heartbeat into overdrive. Knowing Regina, she probably already had the printer in the back of some getaway truck by now, laughing maniacally as she drove off into the sunset. I rubbed my forehead, praying that this wouldn’t turn into yet another colossal headache for us. Evidence—we needed it, and we needed it fast. “And we need to confirm it’s the right printer,” Axel added. “We can’t go off half-cocked. The serial number’s our ticket.”
