Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 84

SAGE

I praised the Moon Goddess as soon as we stepped out of that portal. I must admit, it was a suicide mission when we decided to save Titus. But I'm glad that everything turns out well. remains unconscious while lying on the bed. On the other hand, Elara was trying to check his injuries. It seems like her learning to use some magic has turned out to be really handy

Titus

Titus looked pulped. It was as if he was beaten to death. I wonder how the hell they managed to do this kind of damage to him. I know that he was outnumbered, but he's still among the most powerful lycans in the land.

My thoughts unconsciously wonder towards Anna, who was standing right at the door, silently watching us. I'm still having doubts whether bringing her here was the right thing to do. Aside from our common feelings towards Titus, I don't know anything about her. My thoughts were quickly pulled away from Anna when I felt Titus squeeze my hand a little. I was relieved knowing that he's somehow responsive. "He squeezed my hand!" I exclaimed, excitement bubbling up in my chest.

Elara didn't t even look

Elara

up from her work. "He's unconscious, Sage, not dead. Don't get too excited," she replied, her tone matter-of-fact as she applied the herbal cream with calm precision. rolled my eyes at her, refusing to let her ruin my moment. Titus' small gesture meant everything to me. I clasped his hand tightly between my own, then slowly lifted it to press it gently against my cheek. The warmth of his skin, however faint, reminded me that he was still here. Still alive. Still fighting. I rested my head against his hand, lost in the fragile hope that he would wake soon. But then he groaned-a deep, strained sound that sent a ripple of unease through me. His lips moved, his voice barely a whisper. I leaned closer, trying to catch what he was saying. "Titus?" I whispered, my heart racing as I bent down further to hear him clearly.

Another groan escaped him, low and pained, and then he murmured a name.

"Anna...

His voice was weak and breathless, but the name was unmistakable.

!

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I froze, every muscle in my body locking up in shock. The blood drained from my face as I slowly straightened, my mind spinning. I whipped my head around toward the door where Anna stood, her eyes meeting mine the moment she heard her name. My heart pounded in my chest, anger and confusion surging through me. I glared at her, fury brewing behind my gaze. If looks could kill, she would've been dead where she stood. Why wash he calling for her?

air between us as I struggled to make sense of it all. And in that moment, all the trust I had cautiously extended to Anna started to crumble.

flickering between Titus and me before she made a bold move. Without a word, she stepped forward, snatching Titus' hand away from mine as if it rightfully belonged to her. Her bold action ignited a spark of fury inside me. I narrowed my eyes, annoyance clear in my voice. "What

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"You heard him, didn't you? He was calling my name. He needs

I

my tone laced with an edge sharp enough to cut. "Now, if you don't mind, could you please get out of this room?

just inches apart. I could feel her breath hitch as I spoke slowly, deliberately, my voice low and dangerous. "Read my lips, Anna. Get out of

moment, I thought she might challenge me further. Her jay clenched harder, and her lips pressed into a thin line. Her eyes, though filled with resistance, flickered with uncertainty. She hesitated just long enough to let me know she wasn't as sure of herself as she wanted to be. But then, without another word, she finally backed

slightly. I let out a breath I hadn't realized I was holding, my hands still

the room, a playful smirk tugging at her lips.

though the words.

helps you sleep at night, Sage." She turned her attention back to Titus, still lying unconscious on the bed. "But if you ask me, I think Titus would appreciate a bit of a jealous streak.

my eyes at her, though I couldn't help the small smile tugging at the corner of my lips. "You're impossible, you know that?"

love me for it."

it from me. As I held onto him, I silently promised myself that no matter what, I

a tense silence after Anna left, broken only by the soft crackling of the fireplace in the corner. My fingers stayed wrapped around Titus' hand, my thumb brushing over his skin. His once-powerful form lay still, a ghost of the man I'd come to

the final touches of her healing ointments. The usual playful glint in her eyes was replaced by a somber focus. She knew, as well as I did, that whatever had happened in that palace had taken a toll on Titus, and not just physically.

recover," Elara finally said, breaking the silence, ho they did to him... it's more than just physical pain. Something's eating away

on a cloth before standing up. "I can feel it.

the leviathan? I thought I

it's it. Aside from the traces of wolf's bane and ash mountain I found in his

heart pounded in my chest. "Is there a cure?" I

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