Chapter 100

SAGE

Two days had passed, and Titus still hadn't regained consciousness. The air in the house was thick with tension; every hour that ticked by weighing heavier on all of us. Despite our offers to help Anna care for him, she refused every time, insisting she could handle it herself. Her tone was sharp, her movements defensive, as if she was protecting him from more than just his condition.

It was frustrating to watch. Every instinct in me screamed to intervene, to demand answers from Anna about why she was so adamant about keeping us away. Something about her behavior didn't sit right, and the longer Titus stayed unconscious, the stronger my suspicions grew. I paced the living room, my mind racing, until I finally decided I couldn't wait any longer. I needed to confront her.

Just as I moved toward the hallway, Scott stepped into my path, blocking my way with a firm expression. "Sage, don't."

I scowled at him, my frustration bubbling over. "Why not? She's hiding something, Scott. This isn't normal. And I'm not just going to stand here and do nothing while Titus-"

He raised a hand, cutting me off. "Think about it. If you accuse Anna of anything without proof, it's not just her you'll be going up against-it's Alpha Titus too. You know as well as I do that he trusts her. She has his favor."

I clenched my fists, struggling to rein in my emotions. "His favor or not, I can't just sit here. What if she's the reason he's like this? What if she's doing something to keep him from remembering or, worse, from waking up?"

it, Sage. I do. But charging in there without a plan will only put you in a worse position. You're already walking a fine line with Titus. If he wakes

like a cold slap. I knew he was right, but that

Anna's room swung open with a jarring creak. Titus stepped out, his stride steady and his posture commanding,

awake!" Scott exclaimed, his voice tinged

small nod. "Yes. Apologies for the delay. Can you bring me up to speed on

Alpha," Scott stammered, clearly

days since we talked about our plan. It's impossible for him to forget it in that short span

began moving toward the study, I hesitated for a moment but quickly decided to follow. If Titus was back on his feet, there was no

it a few steps before Titus suddenly stopped in his tracks. Caught off guard, I walked straight into his back, stumbling slightly. He turned to face me, his eyes narrowing in

the plan," I said firmly, meeting his gaze. I've

laugh, crossing his arms. "I trust no one but my beta. What makes you think I'd

hit me like a punch to the gut. A stranger. My mouth

stranger

to confront him. But when I looked into his eyes,

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