Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

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SAGE

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Even though all my wounds had healed up, I can still feel the twitching of my muscles from the hit I received during my fight with Titus. Elara prepared some time to help me with the pain, but I decided to pay a visit to the lake I saw a while ago while I was strolling through the woods. I wasn't planning on staying there for too long, so I decided to leave without telling anyone. It's already dark outside, and I'm sure that Scott and Elara have been beat up all day and they needed some rest.

Titus and Anna were nowhere in sight either. They were likely holed up in his room, wrapped up in their own world, doing whatever they pleased-and honestly, I didn't want to think about it. But the images slipped into my mind anyway, vivid and uninvited, sparking an ache in my chest that I tried to shake off. I squeezed my eyes shut for a moment, clearing the thoughts away.

"I seriously need a cold bath," I muttered under my breath, hoping it would cool down not just my skin but my racing mind as well. The thought of a dip in the forest's hidden lake was almost as calming as the real thing.

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Grabbing a small lamp from the table by the door, I headed outside. But as I stepped into the forest, I realized I barely needed it. The full moon was high above, casting a silver light over the trees and covering everything in a soft, pale glow. The air was still, filled with the Swans in awe as soon as I stepped foot into the lake. The scene before me was breathtaking. The moon cast a radiant silver light over everything, turning the quiet lake into a shimmering mirror. Its surface was so still, almost glass-like, reflecting the full moon and the stars and a kind of peace settled over me as I made my way to the lake. I was in as I scattered across the night sky. The water seemed to glow, surrounded by tall trees that framed the lake like loyal sentries, their branches swaying gently in the cool night breeze.

A feeling of calm washed over me as I took in the beauty of it all. This place seemed untouched, hidden away from the chaos and tension back at the house, offering me a brief escape. I stepped closer to the edge, my footsteps barely making a sound kneeled down to touch the cool surface. The water rippled gently beneath my fingers, each tiny wave catching the Donlight, sending little trails of light across the lake.

the peacefulness of this hidden sanctuary seep into my bones, wishing I could somehow freeze this moment and hold onto it just a

cold water, and a shiver ran through me. But as I waded in, the initial chill turned into a soothing comfort, wrapping around me like a gentle hug. I moved i I in deeper until the water was up to my shoulders, then dipped my head below, sinking into the quietness. When I came back up; I floated on my back, letting the water hold me as I stared up at the bright moon in the sky. Each soft wave rocked me, slowly loosening the tension I'd carried since stepping back into the

until a faint rustling broke the silence nearby. I froze, turning quickly in the direction of the sound, but the trees and shadows revealed

a chill of unease crept up my spine. It was unlikely anyone else would be out here. Could our enemies have somehow tracked us down? I hugged my arms around myself, suddenly

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If I hurried, I could swim over, grab them, and hopefully cover up before

moved toward the shore, paddling quickly. Just as I reached the edge and prepared to lift myself out, my gaze caught on a pair of dark boots planted firmly on the ground right in front of me. My eyes traveled upward, and there he was-Titus, standing there with an unreadable expression, his piercing gaze fixed on

around my land?" he replied, his voice

rolled my eyes. "You are, but maybe try doing it when no one's swimming...

not my fault if you choose to

"Why would I seduce you?" I shot back, narrowing my eyes. "And