Chapter 78

SAGE

I woke up with a throbbing pain in my neck; the ache was so intense it made me wince as I slowly opened my eyes. The first thing I saw was an unfamiliar ceiling. My mind felt sluggish, clouded with confusion as I tried to piece together wh happened before I blacked out. it hit me, all at t once-a tidal wave of memory crashing over me. My stubborn refusal to leave without seeing Titus. And then Scott knocked me out. I was about to get up when I heard voices right around the comer of the room. Familiar ones.

Then

T

Whispers floated from the corner of the room, hushed but loud enough that I could make out every word.

"Are you out of your mind? Why did you do that to her? His Majesty will kill you for hurting her!" It was Elara, her voice sharp and furious.

"What choice did I have?" Scott's voice replied, equally frustrated. "I had my orders, and time is running out. Would you rather I waited until we had no time left, huh?" Elara wasn't backing down. "Lay a finger on her one more time, she hissed through gritted teeth, "and I'll be the one to kill you with my bare hands.

ked, startled by the raw fury in her tone. And then came Scott's reply, casual and laced with flirtation: "I have other things in mind that you can do with your bare hands."

blinked,

Wait.

What

Had I heard that right? Was there something going on between them? I told myself as I continued to pretend that I was still asleep.

I

"Don't you dare come closer!" Elara threatened, her voice trembling with the kind of anger that only comes from a place far deeper than the moment itself. There was history there. Something more than I had ever realized.

Scott scoffed, the sound dismissive, as if her anger was amusing to him. "Are you mad at me because I hurt your lady, or is it because of something else?"

The room suddenly felt smaller, the tension thickening like a physical presence. Elara's irritation spiked as she snapped, "What else could it be?"

"I don't know," Scart drawled. "Maybe because you found out I was engaged?"

Silence. A thick, suffocating silence.

I lay still, not daring to move, as the atmosphere in the room shifted. Elara didn't respond right away, and when she finally did, her voice was brittle and thin, as though she were grasping for control. The hell do 1 care what you do with your life."

But the words rang hollow. Even I could hear it, and I wasn't the one she was speaking to.

Scott, however, wasn't letting it go. His voice darkened, bitterness curling around his words. "Yeah, you're right. You have no right to be mad. You're the one who ran away first, remember? You chose her over me."

Elara's silence spoke volumes, and though I couldn't see her face, I imagined the conflict etched across it.

though her next words pained her. And don't blame me for doing

I

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as quickly as before. The room felt hegy with unresolved tension, emotions that lingered from whatever past they shared. It was clear now-Elara's loyalty to me had come at a

them to understand what happened to them. But my worries about Titus were far greater than my curiosity, I decided to inform them of my awaken presence by letting out a low groan as I stretched my body from the bed. When I turned to them, they moved in a swift as they

MY

running beside me. "How are you feeling?" she asked

pain in my neck, but

worry. I I prepared

did numbing tea for you. I'll just reheat it so you can drink it,"

Scott t

I understand that you did what you had to, I assured him. "But

I to worry,

all

Where is "here"? Where are

is a hideout Alpha Titus prepared just in case something bad happened. This place is protected with spells that even

we here, Scott?

I know. You're not in liberty to answer my questions, I said, answering for him. Just right on t on time, Elara ara

You

I sat up slowly, grimacing at the dull ache throbbing at the baselief as she rushed to my side. She reached out, her hands hovering near me as if uncertain whether to touch

with

e of my neck.

"I have

that, I'm fine." I replied, rolling my shoulders slightly to

lifted. "Don't worry, I prepared a numbing tea for you. I'll reheat it, and you'll feel better

step forward. His usual confident stance seemed to falter, and there was a flicker of guilt in his eyes. He cleared his throat, his voice softer than I'd ever heard it. I'm sorry for what I

"Alpha Titus

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Where is here? I glanced around the unfamiliar room once more, the walls bare and cold.. devoid of the opulence of the palace.

Scott

prepared in case of emergencies. It's protected with spells-strong ones-that not even

Scott? What's really going on with Titus?" My voice was

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that had settled in my

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was answer enough. He glanced away, his lips pressing into a tight line. He opened his mouth to speak, but I cut him off before he could give me another evasive response. "know, I know, I said with a sigh, frustration creeping into my voice. "You're not at liberty to answer my questions. He gave a slight nod. his posture stiff, as if he were holding back more than

tea, my lady," she said, her voice soft as she set the tray

a small smile, grateful

to Scott, dismissing him with a

his voice respectful. He turned and

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