Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 126

Chapter 126 SAGE

I had no idea the alpha was so smitten with you," came a familiar voice from behind me, smooth and laced with

amusement,

I whipped around, my pulse quickening. Standing there, leaning casually against the doorframe, was Kieran. His ever-present smug grin stretched across his face, eyes glinting with mischief.

I raised an eyebrow, annoyed by his sudden intrusion. "What are you even talking about?" I snapped, crossing my arms defensively.

"Oh, don't play coy," he drawled, pushing himself off the frame and taking a lazy step toward me. "Do you really think I've made it this far in life without knowing how to read people? It's you he's protecting, isn't it? Alpha Titus just refused an alliance with one of the strongest packs-one he desperately needs-because of you. Admit it, little lady. You've got him wrapped around your tiny little finger."

I scowled, my irritation bubbling into anger. "Stop saying things you have no idea about," I shot back, my voice sharper than I intended.

Kieran's smirk only widened. "Oh, come on. I've been watching people for years-studying them. It's what makes me a good hunter. And let me tell you, it doesn't take a genius to see what's going on here. Titus threw away a golden opportunity because of his... feelings for you." He paused, his smirk morphing into a full-blown grin. "It's fascinating, really. I didn't peg him for the sentimental type."

I clenched my fists, stepping forward, my temper flaring. "First of all, don't you dare disrespect him in my presence," I hissed, my voice low and threatening. "He's an alpha, and you will show him the respect he deserves, or so help me, Kieran..."

Kieran raised his hands in mock surrender, his grin unfaltering. "Easy there, little lady. No need to get feisty."

Ignoring his taunt, I pressed on. "Second, you are in no position to question his decisions. He knows what he's doing, and your opinion? It's not only unwelcome-it's irrelevant."

Kieran chuckled, clearly entertained by my outburst. "Oh, is that so?"

"Yes, it is," I snapped. "And third-"I stepped closer, glaring up at him, my voice steady and firm, "I am not his lover. And I'm certainly not the reason he didn't accept Alpha Marcus's offer. That was Anna." I jabbed a finger in his direction for emphasis. "So, sorry to burst your bubble, Kieran, but you're not the brilliant observer you think you are."

His eyebrows shot up in mock surprise, but the grin on his face told me he wasn't taking me seriously. "Well, aren't you full of fire today?"

I glared at him, refusing to let him get under my skin any further. "If you're done, Kieran, I have better things to do than entertain your nonsense."

"Oh, I'm done," he said, still smirking as he stepped back. "But I will stand my ground about my take that it was you he was referring to, and not Anna."

With a mocking bow, before he approached Titus and Scott, who were in the middle of the main hall.

My chest heaved with frustration as I watched him walk towards the others. Kieran might have been insufferable, but he had a way of getting under my skin like no one else.

As his words lingered in my mind, though, I couldn't help but feel a pang of uncertainty. Was he wrong about Titus's decision? Or was he more perceptive than I cared to admit?

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head, I pushed the thought away, Kieran didn't know what he was talking about. And even if

still until only our group remained. The air felt heavier, weighted by everything

her arms around Titus. "I'm so

distant, his face unreadable. There was something unsettling in his silence, a tension

his eyes met mine. My breath caught as a jolt of something sharp and unspoken passed between us.

gaze

held a

my mind. Could it be true? Could Titus's choice have been influenced by... me? The thought unsettled

to Titus's arm. "I can't wait

room's heavy mood. Everyone else seemed lost in thought, processing the weight of

Kieran laughed-a loud, abrupt burst

so funny?" she

raising his hands in mock surrender. "Oh, nothing. Forget I

grip on Titus tightening as she muttered,

only chuckled, clearly unbothered, before he threw a

didn't last. The tension returned, thick and suffocating; until Scott broke the silence with a calm yet heavy voice. "Alpha, please reconsider

Scott, his expression steady and serious. His words hung in the air like a challenge. Titus locked eyes with Scott, his jaw tightening ever so slightly. The tension between them was undeniable, and I held my breath, waiting for Titus's

patient. "Reconsider?" she echoed sharply, spinning toward Scott. "What is there to reconsider?

Titus. "With all due respect, Alpha, this isn't just about you. This decision

room fell silent again, Scott's words pressing on all of us. My pulse

never wavered from Scott, the silence stretching between them like a taut wire. The air in the room seemed to grow thicker, heavier, as we

resolute, slicing through the tension like a blade. "I've made

room, leaving no room for

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thought he might press further. But the steel in Titus eyes left no space

"I still believe that aligning with Alpha Marcus is the wisest course of action. We need every ally we can secure,

turned his full attention to Scott. His voice, deep and commanding, echoed through the hall, leaving no room for doubt. "Are you questioning my decision,

slightly, her fingers tightening their hold on Titus's arm as though she could

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