Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 127

SAGE

We all returned to our rooms to pack, the air heavy with unspoken tension. Titus had made it clear-our time in this pack house was over. Without Alpha Marcus's support, we were left scrambling to find another ally strong enough to help us win the looming war. While I was packing all my things, I heard a soft knock at the door that broke my train of thought. Startled, I froze for a moment before walking over to answer. When I opened the door my breath hitched at the sight of Scott standing there. "S-Scott," I stammered, nerves prickling at the seriousness in his expression. "Do you need something?"

His voice was steady, but the weight in his tone sent a chill down my spine. "Can I come in? We need to talk."

I hesitated, glancing over my shoulder at the hall-packed bag on my bed. Taking a deep breath, I stepped aside and gestured for him to enter. "O-Of course," I said, closing the door softly behind him. "What's this about?"

Scott turned to face me, his eyes piercing as he spoke. "We both know why I'm here, Sage."

His words made my stomach twist. I forced a strained smile, trying to deflect. "I'm afraid I don't. You'll have to enlighten

me."

He didn't bite. Instead, he studied me with that sharp gaze of his, cutting through my feigned ignorance. "It's about Alpha Titus's decision," he said plainly.

I swallowed hard, my chest tightening. "What about it?"

"Is it safe to assume we both believe what he did wasn't the best decision for our cause?"

I hesitated, weighing my words carefully. Finally, I exhaled a long breath. "If you're asking for my honest opinion, then yes," I admitted. "I believe rejecting Alpha Marcus's offer was a mistake. We need his support if we're going to win this war."

Scott's expression didn't change, but his eyes narrowed slightly, as though he'd expected my response but was still calculating his next move. "Then you'll help me convince him to reconsider?"

His words caught me off guard, and I shook my head. "Even if I wanted to, it's not my decision to make. I have no influence over him."

Scott's jaw tightened, and his voice dropped to a near growl. "You think you have no influence? Sage, he chose you over his throne. He's willing to jeopardize this war for you. So don't stand there and tell me you can't sway him."

His accusation struck like a blow, and I felt anger bubbling beneath the surface. "Why does everyone believe it was me?" I snapped, my irritation breaking through. "Why does everyone assume I'm the one he was referring to when he said he already had a Luna? Did you all forget that he chose Anna over me? He broke our bond to protect her!"

with a mix of frustration and pain, the words spilling out before I could stop them. Scott flinched slightly at my outburst but didn't back

said after a moment, his tone quieter but no less firm. "But that doesn't change the fact that his actions today suggest otherwise. He's making decisions with you in mind, whether you see it or not. And if you care about this pack-about the people counting on us-you need to stop denying it and do

fists, his words slicing through me. A part of me wanted to argue, to push back

think I have anything

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air between us His sharp eyes locked onto mine, brimming

began, his voice quiet but steady. "I came here because I believe you're the only one who

his words already settling on my shoulders. "And what exactly do you expect me to do, Scott? Titus has made his decision. We

a decision based on his feelings, not what's best for the pack. You

it. "You think I

of you first, whether you realize it or not. That declaration

my breath hitch, and I felt my stomach twist. "Stop," I said sharply. "I have nothing

in his heart, Sage, and that's clouding his judgment. As much as I hate to say this, but you're the one hindering us from getting

every word. "Even if that's true, what am I supposed to do about it? Beg him to change

Make him see past whatever feelings he's tangled up in. This isn't just about

myself to steady the chaos rising inside me. The weight of what he was asking pressed down like a boulder on my chest,

asked, my voice

Sage," he said quietly, his tone carrying a rare gentleness, "and so is Alpha Titus. But my loyalty lies with my Alpha and the pack above all else. Everything I do, everything I'm asking you to do, is for their survival. I'll protect them with everything I have, even if it means putting you in this

than I wanted to admit. "Why does it have to be

you realize. He's put his future, his throne, and this pack on the line for you. And now..." He paused, as if searching for the right words. "Now it's your turn.

the whirlwind of emotions clouding my thoughts. "Still," I whispered, my voice trembling, "I have no idea how to

usually softened his words when he spoke to me. His sharp gaze was relentless, pinning me in place as though daring me to defy him. There was no room for argument in his tone, no trace of the man who once called

repeated, his voice lower now but every bit as resolute, each word sinking heavily into the charged silence between us. "I don't care how you do

pressed down on me like a physical force, and I found myself rooted to the spot,