Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 139 Chapter 139

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The sharp bang of the gavel echoed through the hall, sealing my fate. The room buzzed with whispers, but all I could hear was the wild thumping of my heart.

Kieran's men wasted no time. They grabbed my arms roughly and yanked me off the stage without a word. My shoes scraped against the polished floor as they dragged me toward a side door, away from the greedy eyes of the crowd. The hallway was dim and smelled sterile, with an unsettling trace of fear lingering in the air. Their grip was tight, making my shoulders ache, but I kept my head high. I wouldn't let them see any sign of weakness.

They shoved me into a small, bare room. There was nothing inside except a single chair bolted to the floor. The walls closed in around me, thick with tension meant to suffocate any sense of hope.

Kieran's voice broke the silence. "Wait here while they finalize the payment."

He didn't wait for a reply, turning sharply and locking the door behind him. The click of the lock echoed in my ears.

I exhaled slowly, the weight of the situation settling on my chest. It was over. My deal with Kieran was done.

. The blood pact that had bound us was finally broken.

But I wasn't free. Not yet.

Someone had just paid an outrageous sum for me, and I knew exactly what they would expect-obedience, loyalty, and complete control over my life.

But they weren't getting any of that.

the room, my mind whirling with plans. I needed a way out-and fast. Harper's playful smile and Cooper's wide, curious eyes filled my thoughts. I promised myself I'd return to

ignite. Whoever bought me was about to learn they

through the corridor, mingling with the crashing

low and guttural, vibrating through the walls. Fear prickled down my spine. I hadn't heard a sound like that in

grew louder, more feral, as though a pack

under attack.

door rattled as something-or someone-slammed against it from the

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to move.

door to collapse under the weight of whatever chaos was brewing outside. My heart hammered against my ribs, adrenaline coursing through

that sent a chill down my spine. And standing there, framed by the flickering lights of

outside, and his smirk was as cold and calculated as ever. He looked completely unbothered by the chaos, as

prized possession behind," he drawled, his tone dripping with arrogance. "Not

the room and grabbed my

twisting against his hold. I yanked my arm but his grip tightened, his nails biting into my

place as I twisted and fought against his iron grip. "You're worth too much for me to let

and pulled me toward the exit. The hallway was dim, filled with distant shouts, growls,

appeared, blocking our path. Their presence was commanding, and danger radiated

was cold and firm. "I believe you have something that belongs to my

me behind him. His usual smugness didn't falter. "Not until you pay for it," he said smoothly,