Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 149

Chapter 149

TITUS

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I tried to focus on the mission at hand, but my thoughts kept drifting back to Sage. I could still feel the lingering connection of our mind link, the faint echoes of her pain reaching me like a whisper in the dark. She was probably writhing in agony, the bracelet on her thigh doing exactly what it was meant to do.

Damn stubborn, that woman.

If only she would just listen instead of constantly defying me. She should know by now that running was useless. No matter where she went, ‘I would always find her. I always have.

A muscle in my jaw twitched as I clenched my fists. She thought she could leave me behind like I was nothing? Disappear and expect me to just let her go?

Not a chance.

I wasn’t finished with her.

Not until she understood the consequences of her betrayal.

Not until she felt the weight of what she had done.

Not until she learned that no matter how far she ran… she was mine.

“This is the last on the list of illegal activities of the syndicate that we’ve managed to bring down over the past few years,” Beta Scott reported. His voice pulled me out of my reverie.

I shook my head as I gave him a curt nod, my gaze fixed on the crumbling warehouse ahead. The air was thick with the scent of rust and decay, mingled with the cold bite of the night breeze. We’ve spent years dismantling the underground network of human trafficking, magical creature smuggling, and illegal trading. This was the last nest of filth in this city, the final stronghold of those who preyed on the innocent.

Once we clear this place out, we can finally go home and regroup.

“Is everyone in position?” I asked, my tone sharp. “We need to be precise. I victims will have to sacrifice their lives for this.”

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casualties on

casualties on our side, and no innocent

“Yes, Alpha. Everyone is in place. They’re only waiting for your signal,” Scott replied, his hand resting on the earpiece as he communicated with our pack members surrounding the warehouse.

I took a deep breath, muscles coiled tight with anticipation. “Good. Let’s get this over with.”

at my

voice, high–pitched and laced with defiance.

going to tell my dad!”

kmitted together. That voice…

his words punctuated by a soft thud–like a tiny fist hitting something much larger.

senses sharpening. There, near the rear of

man. They were trying to bring those children inside the

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girl kicked and thrashed, her dark curls a tangled halo around her face. The boy, though smaller and less steady, still threw punches with all the might his little arms

tightened as recognition slammed into me. Those two troublemakers. The scoundrels I’d met at

hell were

struggling, you little rats!” The man barked, his rough hands squeezing the girl’s arm, making her wince.

are not rats! You’re going to regret this when our dad comes to get us!” the little girl yelled, her small voice laced with a courage that belied the fear evident in her trembling frame. Her tiny fists were balled up, knuckles white as she clung to her brother, who was equally defiant despite the dirt

clawing at the edges

clutches of these monsters. But none of that mattered. All I saw was the terror etched on their faces, the way their small bodies shook as they tried to stand

dark and dangerous unfurled inside me. It wasn’t just anger–it was a need to protect, to destroy anyone who dared lay a hand on them. The kind of

dangerously close to the surface, my control hanging by

had given me more than enough

crackled through the earpiece, laced

“Proceed to the initial plan with caution. I’ll take care of the kids,” I said, my voice

step they took was sharp and deadly, like a well–practiced dance. I could hear the muffled sounds of fighting and the sickening crunch of bones breaking, but

chaos, dodging guards before they even noticed me. One man charged at me with a rusty pipe, but I ducked under his swing and slashed him across the chest with my claws. He dropped to the ground, and I didn’t waste a second looking back. I had

kids‘ voices, small but steady, guiding me through

girl shouted, her voice

you’ll be sorry! Our dad’s going to get you!” The boy added, trying to

in his voice.

huddled together, surrounded by three men. The men were too busy taunting the kids to notice me creeping up on them. My wolf stirred inside me, a low growl rumbling in my chest.

fingers

to finish. I was on him in a flash. My claws tore into his shoulder, and he let out a scream

men turned to face me, their eyes going wide when they saw my furious expression. One of them pulled out a knife, but his hand was shaking so hard the

my voice low

as they turned and ran, their

They looked up at me, their eyes wide with fear, holding onto each other so tight their knuckles turned white.

to make myself seem less scary. “Hey,” I

her mouth opening like she wanted to say something, but she was too scared. The

didn’t think about what they would feel when they saw me in my lycan form. I was lost for words. I don’t know how to explain to them what they saw. I was about

you a superhero?”

I saw in their eyes. “Yes, I am,” I

boy, braver than he looked, held my gaze. “Can you take us to