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."
forward, his hands raised in a gesture of peace. "We're not here to cause trouble," he said, his tone measured. "We've traveled
studied us for a moment, her eyes narrowing slightly. "Important enough to
her gaze evenly.
a moment, the tension hung thick in the air. Then Elise nodded, a subtle motion that seemed to
heel. "I'll take you
reminder that we were on their
and sure. Despite the 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
eventually reached the Ironclaw Pack's territory, the dense forest giving way to a sprawling village nestled between towering cliffs. The packhouse was a massive stone structure, its walls fortified and its design practical yet imposing. It spoke of
a long table, his presence as commanding
eyes missed nothing as
"the lycan king
wasn't lost. I merely lend it to them for
into a faint, skeptical
kingdom. I need allies, Alpha
pack's safety for your cause isn't going to be easy. You'll have to prove to
with determination.
shifted to Elise, who had taken a seat beside him.
There was a flicker of curiosity in
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