Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 83

SAGE

I quickly drew my dagger and pointed it against Anna. She may be part of Titus' past, but we don't know if she's one of those people who betrayed him.

"I don't want to kill you. But I will if I have to. So, get out the way and let us through," I told her.

She doesn't have a trace of fear in her face. It makes my suspicion grow bigger that she's part of those who planned to overthrow Titus.

"I'm afraid I can't do that," Anna replied.

"Then you left me with no choice." Just as I braced myself to strike, she spoke again.

"Not because I want to stop you,"

she explained quickly, "but because that door you're heading for? It's swarming with royal guards. There's no way in hell you'll escape if you go through there." Her words made me pause, the confusion clear on my face. I lowered the blade just slightly, still not ready to trust her. "What do you mean?" I asked, my suspicion battling against the small flicker of hope that she might actually be telling the truth. Anna met my gaze, her expression steady. "If you want to leave this place alive, follow me. I know another way out.

I glanced at Scott, our eyes

full of guards with an unkillent communication. We were both thinking the same thing: Was she lying? But the reality of the situation hit me hard. We didn't have many choices left. Either we trust her, or we'd end up dead trying to fight our way through a castle

king

I said, ," I said, my voice cold as ice, "I will kill you. With my bare

and turned, leading the

with the weight of our decision. Every corner we turned, I half-expected an ambush, but none came. Surprisingly, she guided us through the palace with a knowledge that only someone deeply fam familiar with its its layout could possess. As we carried Titus between us, his weight dragging with each step, it wasn't easy to move quickly or silently. But somehow, we managed. Anna led us through a series

about this passage? How deeply was she tied to Titus' past? And most importantly-could she truly be trusted? Finally, after what felt like hours of tense, silent maneuvering, we emerged into a secluded area where Elara was waiting, her eyes wide

my voice tight with exhaustion.

few feet away, watching us with an unreadable expression. "I'm glad you both come back alive," Elara uttered in relief before embracing me into a tight hug. Once she's satisfied, she pushes me

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don't think we have another minute, Elara. Can't you do it a little faster? No

worry, Sage. I got this. It will be ready in no time," she answered. As if on cue, a bright circle

go," I urged as we both struggled under the weight of Titus, who was still unconscious, his limp form making each step more difficult. The portal Elara had opened

to follow her when I noticed Anna moving toward the portal as well, her face set with

said, my voice sharp. "Where do you think

she replied, her expression a

narrowing in suspicion. I had already risked enough bringing her along this far. Trusting her had been a gamble, one I wasn't sure