Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 51 SAGE

Why do we still have our mind link? It should have been gone as soon as he found his mate. How the hell did he manage to get

hell did he manage to get inside my head?

My heart races as I start to panic. I need to get out of here. But how?

I looked around the office, searching for another exit. I was taking advantage of the fact that he was halfway across the office and would need to pass. through all those people trying to get a glimpse of the new CEO.

Don't you dare move. His voice invaded my mind again, commanding and. firm. He must have sensed what I was planning and tried to use his alpha command on me. I braced myself for the paralyzing effect, expecting my body to betray me and lock in place, but nothing h What the hell?

Without wasting another second, I did the only thing that made sense. I quickly walked towards the exit door that was a few feet away from him, the one that could lead me to safety. My pulse quickened as I neared the door, every step feeling like a battle against the unsee panic that threatened to overwhelm me.

He watched me, his eyes dark with something I couldn't quite read-anger, confusion, or perhaps something far more dangerous. But I didn't stop to figure it out. All I knew was that I had to escape before he caught me.

As I reached the door, a cold dread crept into my thoughts. I knew what he was capable of, and I half-expected to find his men waiting for me on the other side, ready to drag me back. My heart pounded as I pushed the door open, bracing myself for the worst.

But the corridor beyond was empty, the only sound being the distant hum of the building. Relief washed over me, but I knew better than to let my guard.

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Chapter 31

complacent-not when I

away.

the back of my hand. Months of working here had given me an intimate understanding of every nook and cranny, navigate it in my sleep

and every

had to.

stationed. My heart raced with each step, but I As I neared an old service exit that I knew was rarely used, I paused to listen for any signs of pursuit. Silence. A small, shaky breath escaped me. Maybe,

door and slipped outside, the cool air hitting my face like a splash of water. The street was busy, filled with people going about their lives, completely oblivious to the turmoil that was tearing mine apart. I blended into the crowd, moving quickly but n I didn't dare look back. I couldn't. Because if I did, I

Elara. It keeps on ringing, but no one answers until

message.

leave as soon as possible. Be ready. I'll be there in five minutes. Be careful. Don't trust anyone," I warned. her before ending the

as possible. I don't have

in a rush when I opened the door. I'm glad that Titus' men haven't found our

sure it wouldn't take long. before he

relieved to find Elara standing right before the door when I

tight embrace. "I was worried about you. Did you get my message?" I asked

"Y-yes," she stuttered.

are you standing there for? Let's go. We need to leave," I said before grabbing her hand. But I was confused when she didn't move. I

They got my phone. I didn't manage to warn

laugh nervously, "What do you mean?" My heart started racing. My

glance. above my shoulder. Tears started running down her cheeks as she

took a deep breath. It doesn't take a genius to understand what she

said the familiar voice behind

I spun around, my body moving to shield Elara as I put her behind me. She had done nothing but help me, standing by my side through everything. She didn't deserve to be caught in the crossfire of whatever was coming next. I wouldn't let her suffer because Beta Scott stepped closer, his presence towering and imposing. The weight of the situation pressed down on me like a vise, but I refused to back