Chapter 123

SAGE

The figure that emerged from the shadows was a young woman, her presence commanding despite her petite frame. Her sharp features were accentuated by a cascade of raven-black hair that fell over her shoulders, and her piercing green eyes held a confidence that matched Titus's. She was flanked by a group of warriors, each one armed and watching us with sharp, assessing gazes.

"I'm Elise," she said, her voice steady and strong. "Daughter of Alpha Marcus. You're trespassing in Ironclaw territory."

Titus didn't flinch, his blade still at his side but his posture calm We're here to speak with your father," he said, his voice firm but not aggressive. "I'm Titus, Alpha of the Black Iron Moon Pack."

Her gaze flickered briefly to his domineering eyes, recognition sparking there, but she didn't lower her guard. "The Lycan king, am I right?" she asked.

"That's correct," Titus replied.

A couldn't miss the look in her eyes-admiration, curiosity, and, most unmistakably, desire. It didn't sit well with me, not one

bit. It's no secret that Titus's striking presence can leave anyone breathless. Women across his territory practically fall over themselves just to catch his attention. So, it didn't surprise me that the young woman standing before us was clearly captivated by him from the moment they met.

What did surprise me was how much her interest bothered me. It gnawed at me, an irritation I couldn't ignore. I already had Anna to contend with; her lingering feelings for Titus constantly come between us. And now, here was someone new-a fresh competitor vying for his attention. The worst part? I hated that I cared.

"My father doesn't meet with outsiders lightly, especially unannounced."

raised in a gesture of peace. "We're not here to cause trouble," he said, his tone measured. "We've traveled a long way to seek an alliance with

a moment, her eyes narrowing slightly. "Important enough to risk crossing into

her gaze evenly. "Yes," he said

Elise nodded, a subtle motion that seemed to signal her men to

take you to my father, but I warn you-he's not easily

their territory now. The Ironclaw warriors were disciplined and alert, their movements efficient

tension, I couldn't help but admire the way she carried herself- with the same unwavering determination I often saw in Titus. Along with that admiration is the painful thought of her being a match for Titus. If there's anyone

a

at the head of a long table, his presence as commanding as the stories had suggested. His

nothing as he took

said, "the lycan king who

stepped forward, his posture straight and unyielding. "It wasn't lost. I merely lend it to them for the time being," he said without hesitation. "And

a faint, skeptical

he tightens his grip on the kingdom. I need allies, Alpha Marcus. I need strong packs

my pack's safety for your cause isn't going to be easy. You'll have to prove to me that

his jaw tightening with determination. "I expected nothing

gaze shifted to Elise, who had taken a seat beside

and Titus, her gaze sharp and thoughtful before finally resting on Titus. There

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