Chapter 78: Chapter 78

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Menu I watched my brother warn Kane, who was staring at Magnus with cold indifference. My brother was right – Kane was shameless, having the nerve to approach us after learning the truth. He was lucky I hadn’t told my brother everything about his baseless accusations, or he would’ve been attacked right here at the party.

The tension between Magnus and Kane was palpable, like they’d been mortal enemies for years. I noticed several other Alphas looking uncomfortable at their intense standoff.

Taking Magnus’s arm, I intervened. “Magnus, I think Dad’s calling us. We should head over.”

Magnus caught my drift and nodded, clearly wanting to avoid making a scene. Still, his eyes burned with vengeance when he looked at Kane.

I was worried Kane might bring up my children in front of everyone, but surprisingly, he remained quiet. Though clearly insulted, he let us walk away without a word.

“That bastard!” my brother growled as we headed toward our father. “Did you see his arrogance? The nerve of him to approach us like that!”

I rubbed his arm soothingly. “Keep it together, Magnus. He’s always been like this. At least now he knows the truth.”

He stopped and turned to me, patting my head reassuringly. “If he ever tries anything with you again, your brother will end him.”

I nodded, and we joined our parents. My mother pulled me aside, concern written all over her face. “Are you okay? Why did he approach you and Magnus? What did he say?”

“Mom, I’m fine. He can’t hurt me – I have all of you now.”

She exhaled deeply. As a mother who’d witnessed her daughter’s heartbreak, who’d heard every sob during my pregnancy, she was terrified of Kane hurting me again. I could feel her pain and fear.

I hugged her tightly. “Mom, aren’t you happy? You always wanted to tell everyone about me. Now everyone knows who I really am.”

She pulled back, cupping my face in her hands. “Of course I’m happy, sweetheart. Nothing means more to a mother than being able to claim her children as her own.”

After our heart–to–heart, I talked with my father for a while. Then Axel came over to ask about my kids. I assured him everything was fine. I could tell he’d make a great father someday when he had his own children.

Needing some quiet time to call my twins, I headed to the terrace. The full moon greeted me, bathing everything in its silvery light.

I smiled up at it as I dialed Edmund’s number. Luna’s voice came through immediately, sounding upset. “Mommy, we’re mad at you. You don’t care about us anymore.”

Her tone caught me off guard. “What’s wrong, baby? Didn’t Aunt Rachel tell you I’d spend all day with you tomorrow?”

“Mommy, why are you so busy? We’re all alone here. We don’t like it. Even Grandpa and Grandma 13:08 55.71%

Menu I bit my lip, my heart aching. I couldn’t bring them to the party – their mother was still in a difficult. position. I couldn’t yet reveal them as my children to the world.

“Sweetie, I’m so sorry. Just one more hour, okay? Have you had dinner?”

“Tell Mommy we don’t want to eat,” Leo chimed in.

“I’m sorry, babies. I promise we’ll go out tomorrow. You pick the place – anywhere you want.”

“We don’t want to go anywhere,” Leo snapped.

His words were met with silence. I felt like a failure. My babies were upset with me, and my wolf whined, sharing my pain.

“Mommy, we’re sorry. Are you mad at us?” Luna’s voice turned small and worried.

“No, babies. Mommy loves you both so much. How could I ever be mad at you? You’re my whole world.”

“Okay, Mommy,” Luna said, her tone brightening. “Can we go to the park near our school? All my friends go there with their parents.”

“Of course we can,” I said, trying to sound cheerful.

Relief washed over me as their anger subsided. I made sure they promised to eat dinner and go to bed, which they agreed to do.

After hanging up, I let out a deep breath. I’d been on the terrace long enough – it was time to head back to the party.

But as I turned to leave, I froze. Kane was leaning against the wall, his presence making my blood run cold.

The realization hit me – he’d been there the whole time. That’s why my wolf had been whining earlier. Though he remained silent, his eyes were stormy with emotion. I looked away and tried to make a quick exit.

Just as I was about to step through the doorway, he grabbed my wrist and pulled me to him. My body collided with his, and I stared up at him with shocked eyes.

“Why didn’t you tell me Magnus was your brother?”

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