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

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my voice cold as ice, "I

unfazed by the threat 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 of hidden passages I hadn't even known existed, taking us further

How did she know 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

I replied, my voice

looked up at Anna, who had led us to safety. She stood a 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 gently.

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minute, Elara. Can't you do it a little faster? No pressure,

be ready in no time," she answered. As if on cue, a bright circle of light manifested

struggled under the weight of Titus, who was still unconscious, his limp form making each step more difficult. The portal Elara had opened shimmered before us, a fragile gateway between our escape and the chaos

toward the portal as well, her face set with determination. I frowned, confusion clouding my

sharp. "Where do you think you're

aback by my tone. "I'm coming with you," she replied, her expression a mix of

along this far. Trusting her had been a gamble, one I wasn't sure I was ready to double