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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“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.”

signal the attack when a faint sound pricked at my heightened senses. I stilled, my fingers curling into

child’s voice, high–pitched and

me! I’m going

brows kmitted together. That voice…

my sister go!” Another small voice, this one belonging to a boy, his words punctuated by a soft thud–like a tiny

the shadows, my wolf senses sharpening. There, near

a burly man. They were trying to

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halo around her face. The boy, though smaller

me. Those two troublemakers. The scoundrels I’d met

were they doing here?

little rats!” The man barked, his rough hands

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 smudged on his cheeks and the fear pooling

my chest, the sound primal and raw. It vibrated through my bones, clawing at the edges of my control. My vision edged with red, and I felt my wolf stir beneath the

was or why they were here, caught in the clutches of these monsters. But none of that mattered. All I saw was the terror

It wasn’t just anger–it was a need to protect, to destroy anyone who dared lay a hand on them. The kind of need that could only be satisfied with blood and bone.

close to the surface, my control hanging

bastards had given me more than

crackled through the

in a breath, forcing my human side to the forefront. “Proceed to the initial plan with caution.

the signal, my pack moved quickly and quietly like shadows in the night. They slipped into the warehouse, each of them knowing exactly what to do. Every step they took was sharp and deadly, like a well–practiced dance. I

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 to keep

small but steady,

shouted, her voice rough but still strong

Our dad’s going to get you!” The boy added, trying to sound tough even though I could hear the fear

in his voice.

the kids to notice me creeping up on them. My wolf stirred inside me, a low growl rumbling in my chest.

of the men grabbed the girl’s arm, his fingers digging into her skin. “Shut

was on him in a flash. My claws tore into his shoulder, and he let out a scream that was cut off when I slammed him into a metal beam. Blood

to face me, their eyes going wide when they saw my furious expression. One of them pulled out a knife, but his

voice low and dangerous. “Or die.”

twice. The knife dropped to the ground as they turned and ran,

their eyes wide with fear, holding onto each other

down, trying to make myself seem less scary. “Hey,” I said softly. “You’re safe now.”

to say something, but she was too scared. The boy, braver than he looked, took a shaky step forward.

when they saw me in my lycan form. I was lost for words. I

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saw in their eyes. “Yes, I am,” I said gently. “I’m here to

looked, held my gaze. “Can you take us