Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Betryed 82 Betryed 82Chapter 67

SAGE

I woke up with throbbing pain in the head. I feel like I've been punched in the head multiple times. This is what trying to cut the alpha off of our mind link. I never knew it was possible. But doing so takes a lot of energy.

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1. slowly opened my eyes, and I was immediately greeted with the scent of freshly brewed coffer sifting through my nose. I suddenly felt hungry, and my stomach started to grumble. "Good morning

My eyes were immediately drawn to the man across from me, lounging effortlessly in a chair by the window. Titus. He was a vision of relaxed power, dressed in a simple dark shirt that cling to his broad chest, the morning light casting a soft glow over his features. He held a cup of coffee in one hand, steam rising lazily from the surface, while his other hand rested on a tablet, his focus divided between work and whatever he'd been keeping an eye on-likely me.

I blinked, trying to shake off the haze of sleep, but it was hard to ignore the way his presence filled the room. He seemed so at ease, so completely in control, and for a brief moment, I wondered how long he had been sitting there watching me, waiting.

If

"Good morning," I mumbled, my voice still heavy with sleep as I pushed myself up from the bed, feeling a little disoriented by the intimate setting. It wasn't just the bed or the quietness of the room-it was him. His eyes followed my every movement, calm and assessing, as if he could see straight through me. quickly grabbed the edge of my robe, pulling it tighter around me and fumbling with the tie, making sure every inch of me was covered. I tied the knot a bit too firmly, my fingers working nervously over the fabric, needing something to focus on. I refused to let him see how much his gaze affe affected Once the robe was securely in place, I cleared my throat, forcing myself to look at him again. "You've been up for a while. I see, I remarked, eyeing the half-empty cup of coffee in his hand and the way his fingers effortlessly scrolled through the tablet. He didn't respond right away, merely lifting his eyes from the screen to meet mine, a small, knowing smile tugging at the comers of his lips. "I like to get an early start," he said smoothly, his voice rich and deep, sending a shiver through me despite the warmth of the morning sun. "Especially when the company is this... captivating"

me

I rolled my eyes, but my heart skipped a beat. He wasn't playing fair, and he knew it.

I could feel my pulse quicken, though I tried to mask it with a casual shrug. "Captivating, huh? "I shot back, pretending his words didn't affect me as much as they did. But the way his eyes lingered on me made it impossible to ignore. He had a way of speaking, of looking at me, that made even the most mundane things feel charged.

Titus set down his cup, leaning forward slightly in his chair, his elbows resting on his knees. His movements were slow and deliberate, as if every gesture had a purpose. "You have no idea, do you? "He asked, his voice low and velvety, sending another ripple of awareness through me.

I swallowed hard, forcing myself to keep my composure. "Well, forgive me if I don't believe everything that comes out of your mouth. You've got a... "habit of playing games,

He chuckled softly, the sound both amusing and infuriatingly confident. "Cames, kitten? I assure you, this is no game."

His eyes darkened, and for a moment, the playful glint disappeared, replaced by something more intense. Something that made my stomach flip. I couldn't tell if it was a warning or a promise, but whatever it was, it had me holding my breath. I shifted awkwardly, feeling the weight of the moment settling between us. "Why are you staring at me like that? "I asked, trying to deflect, my tone sharper than I intended.

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He leaned back in his chais again, a slow smirk creeping onto hiclips Because Lenjoy watching you squirm, trying so hard to keep that distance berween us he said smoothly, his gaze stiff locked on me. "But we both know that wont last forever My cheeks flushed at his words, and I hated that he was right. The tension between us was impossible to ignore, an matres how much I tried to fight it, there was an undeniable pull

still. I wasn't about to let him know that "You're really full of yourself, you know that I muttered, standing up from the bed. I needed space-a moment to breathe without his intense eyes burning into me

moving with a casual grace that only made things worse. He crossed the room in a few long strides standing too close, his persener overwhelming "Maybe he mured, his voice low and teasing, but only because I know "And what's that Tasked, my voice barely a schliper av Hlooked up at

searched mine for a brief second before he leaned in, his breath

through me, and for the first time, I didn't

said it like it was the most obvious thing in the world, like 1 was the only answer to a question he had never even asked. But I couldn't

his last remark, but I forced a smile. "Sure. Why not? "I

air was crisp, a welcome contrast to the tension still simmering between us. The sun cast a soft glow over the palace grounds, but it slid nothing to ease the tightness in my chest. He pulled out a chair for me, ever the gentleman, despite the games he played. I sat down, nodding my thanks but keeping my gaze firmly on the spread before us-fresh fruit, pastries, and something that smelled savory and delicious. Anything to avoid meeting those eyes of his Titus took the seat across from me,

Titus was calm, sipping his coffee, yet I could feel the tension in the air, like a storm gathering on the horizon After a moment,

respond, waiting for him to continue. I already had

"How

his eyes studying me. "How did you manage

somehow, which blocked him

admitted, my voice faltering slightly.

be severable. You manage to hide your thoughts away from me, and you don't even know how

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voice firmer this time I don't know how it

be possible," he said, more to himuli dan to me. "No one has ever been able to cut off a link like that? Thugged trying to keep my voter catal, though the tension acroiling tight inside me "Maybe Fm

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locking noto mine with an intensing Bhat made my breath catch Different, he repeared softly. as if tasting the word on his tonger.

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with the direction this conversation was taking "Look, I didn't do it to prove a point. T said quickly "I just needed space. Your Majesty Last night I couldn't let you have that kind of control over me Thus tibed his head, his eyes narrowing slightly as he considered my words. "Control? Is that what you think this is about? raised an eyebrow, my chin lifting in defiance. "Isn't

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slow, dangerous smile, one that sent an involuntary shiver down my spine. "No, kitten. It's not about control. It's about setting everything

felt bitter on

His wil

arms on the table as his gaze bored into mine. "You don't understand, Sage. It's about restoring order to what's been

us, "this twisted game you

and I could feel the weight of his words pressing down on me, as if the

curled in my stomach, "I didn't ask for any of this," I said quietly, my voice