Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 135 SAGE

Three Years Later...

I often wondered if the Moon Goddess had heard my desperate plea that day. The kind-hearted couple who found me lived in a secluded part of South Louisiana, far from prying eyes and bustling towns. Their home, nestled by fields and thick woods, felt like a hidden sanctuary. It was quiet, peaceful, and safe-everything I needed to start over.

Gertrude and Robert had lived a simple but fulfilling life, though they were never blessed with children of their own. Despite their happiness together, the longing to have a child still lingered in Gertrude's heart. I saw it in the way her eyes lit up whenever she talked about motherhood. So, when they discovered I had no family and nowhere else to go, Gertrude didn't hesitate for a second. She opened her arms and heart to me as though I had always belonged.

Robert, on the other hand, was skeptical from the beginning. His protective nature made him cautious, and I couldn't blame him. Taking in a stranger, especially one with no past to share, wasn't something he did lightly. But in the end, his love for his wife won out. Gertrude's gentle persistence had a way of softening even the toughest resolve.

And so, I became part of their family. Life in the human world was the best hiding place I could have asked for. No one here knew who I was or where I'd come from. It was as though I'd been given a second chance to live.

But there was one thing I couldn't hide from them-the child growing inside me. My pregnancy progressed at an alarming speed, much faster than a normal human pregnancy. Fear clawed at me as I wondered how I would explain it. I had no answers, only dread. To my immense relief, Gertrude and Robert never pried. Despite their curiosity about my rapidly growing belly, they didn't ask questions. They simply accepted the mystery surrounding me, choosing love over doubt. me, I g

Their unwavering kindness carried me through the chaos. And when the time finally birth to not one but two beautiful babies-twins. Holding them in my arms for the first time, I felt an overwhelming sense of love and purpose. They were perfect, with eyes wept tears of joy as Robert, despite his

bright as the stars and tiny hands grasping for a world they had just entered. Gertrude "pose. They were perfect, with eyes

gruff exterior, smiled softly, his heart clearly touched by the sight of the little

Somehow, we had become a family, built not by blood but by love and acceptance. And though I still carried the weight of the past, in that moment, I allowed myself to hope that perhaps this could be the start of something new.

"Mom! Ellie pulled my hair!" Cooper's voice rang through the house as he barreled into the kitchen, his long silver hair tousled and gleaming like strands of moonlight. His blue eyes, wide with frustration, locked onto me as I stirred the pot on the stove. He tugged at the ends of his hair dramatically, making sure I saw the alleged damage.

Behind him, Harper sauntered in with her usual sass, her wild, waist-length red hair bouncing with every step. Her brilliant blue eyes sparkled mischievously, a look that usually meant trouble.

"Oh, come on! Don't be a chicken, Cooper. It wasn't even that hard," she said, crossing her arms defiantly.

"Harper Addison," I said, narrowing my eyes at her, stop bullying your brother."

Harper huffed, clearly unimpressed by my scolding. But after a moment of deliberation, she rolled her eyes dramatically and strolled back toward Cooper. Without warning, she leaned and planted a quick, soft kiss on liis cheek Fine, sorry she muttered, het tone reluctant but sincere.

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gross!" he protested, but

with a mix of amusement and warmth. No matter how much they bickered,

was a whirlwind of energy-always bold, always ready to speak her mind. Her sharp wit and mischievous grin often left me wondering what scheme she'd cook up next. She was a spark, wild and untamed, lighting up every room

that always seemed deep in thought, as though he carried the wisdom of someone far beyond his years. But despite his calm nature, he

night and day, fire and ice, yet together they made my world whole, filling

matter how peaceful things seemed, I couldn't stop the

I brought Harper and Cooper into this world, but I didn't know how much longer I could stay hidden.

word about him or the outcome of his plans to reclaim the kingdom. Had he succeeded? Was he safe? I could only hope

stirred the pot on the stove absently, the fragrant aroma of herbs and spices filling the kitchen. My mind was tangled in a web of uncertainty and hope when Gertrude's sweet, familiar voice pulled me back to the present. "That smells nice," she said warmly, stepping into the

she watched me. Her presence was a soothing reminder of the here and now, of the life we'd built together in this little corner of the world. "Thank you," I replied,

moved to stand beside me, peeking into the pot simmering on the stove. "You've really taken to cooking, dear. This smells heavenly. Robert will be licking his plate

lightheartedness. Gertrude always knew how to ease the tension clinging to my shoulders. "Well, he better not. Harper will

"That little spitfire of yours sure does keep him on his toes. Cooper,

my anchor, my reason to keep moving forward despite the shadows of

you know. They're good kids-happy, smart, and full of life. Robert and I are proud to call

here knew the full story of who I was, where I came from, or the dangerous ties I'd severed to

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Gertrude. I couldn't have done it without you and Robert," I said sincerely,

helps

into the kitchen, her red

back!" Cooper announced dramatically, pointing to the window like he'd just

"It's just dark clouds. I said it

exchanged a glance with Gertrude, who grinned. "Never a dull moment with these two,

with

the way, the twins seem to be in the right

to say. School? I hadn't seriously considered it. The idea of sending Ellie and Cooper out into the world made my chest

brightly. "Those two are sharp as tacks. I bet they'd do great in school-make some friends, learn new things, all

lit up. "School? Like with books and