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Chapter 164

Chapter 164

SAGE

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My arms tightened around Cooper, his small body warm and peaceful against me, completely unaware of the growing tension around us. Every nerve in my body was on high alert as my eyes darted around the dimly lit parking lot, searching for any more signs of danger.

"Titus..." His name slipped from my lips before I even realized it, my voice barely above a whisper. It wasn't my own life [ feared for it was my children. I couldn't let anything happen to them.

Titus stepped in front of me, his stance protective, his arm still stretched out as a barrier between us and the unknown. threat. "Just stay behind me," he said, his voice low and steady. "I will protect all of you, no matter what the cost"

A shiver ran down my spine.

Those words sounded like a promise. A vow. But something about them unsettled me. As if he already knew that whatever was about to happen wouldn't end well.

A deep, sinking feeling settled in my stomach.

Then, without looking at me, he gave an order that made my blood run cold.

"Get the keys from my pocket, Sage."

I blinked. "What?" My voice wavered as I turned to him in confusion. "I don't know how to drive!"

"Put it in drive and step on the gas," he instructed, his tone leaving no room for argument.

"As if it's that simple!" I snapped, panic creeping into my voice.

"You don't have much of a choice, Sage." He finally turned to look at me, his eyes sharp and unwavering. "You have to. If you want to get out of here alive, if you want them to get out of here alive-" he gestured toward the kids, his expression grim, "-then you're going to have to do exactly what I say."

He was serious. Deadly serious.

I swallowed hard, my pulse pounding in my ears.

My fingers trembled as I reached into Titus' pocket, my pulse racing. The cool metal of the car keys met my fingertips, and I yanked them out, gripping them tightly in my palm.

"Good," Titus murmured. His eyes never left the darkness ahead of us, his body tense like a coiled spring, ready to strike. "Now, listen carefully. Get in the driver's seat, start the engine, and be ready to move the moment I tell you to."

I swallowed hard, nodding even though my entire body was screaming at me to panic. I wasn't ready for this. I wasn't ready for any of this.

But I didn't have a choice.

I pressed the car key, and the car immediately made a sound, signaling that it was already unlocked.

Still looking over my shoulder as I moved swiftly to the passenger's side. My hands fumbled with the handle before I finally yanked the door open and slid Cooper into the seat. Titus did the same and put Harper beside Cooper in the back seat.

Once they're settled, I immediately slid into the driver's seat. I put on the seatbelt and started the engine.

Titus leaned down, his face just inches from mine through the open door. "The brake is on the left, and the gas is on the

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right. Remember that. Sage," he said through the window. "Keep the kids safe. No matter what happens

The way he said it, the weight behind his words, sent a bolt of dread through me.

"What do you mean? Why don't you get inside? Let's go, Titus!" My voice was barely above a whisper, but he was already stepping away

"Titus-"

"Lock the doors, Sage," he ordered firmly, his back to me now. "And don't stop driving."

Panic surged through me, a sharp wave of fear that made my stomach twist painfully.

No. No, no, no.

My fingers clenched around the steering wheel. My heart hammered against my ribs.

"No!" My voice came out harsher than I intended, raw with desperation. "I'm not leaving you here! Get inside, Titus!"

He didn't turn around.

"If I come with you, they won't stop following us," he said, his voice eerily calm despite the chaos brewing around us. "It will only put all of you in danger."

My grip on the wheel tightened. "And you think staying behind will stop them? You think I can just drive away and pretend you're not-

"Yes," he cut me off, finally turning his head just enough for me to see the side of his face. His jaw was clenched, his eyes burning with determination. "Because if you're not here, I can handle them without worrying about you and the kids." My breath hitched.

Damn him..

Damn his stupid, reckless, self-sacrificing ways.

Titus took a step forward, his back still shielding us from the approaching figures. The shadows loomed closer, creeping into the dim glow of the streetlights, their presence thick with malice.

"Titus," I whispered, my voice barely audible over the roaring in my ears.

He sighed, running a hand through his hair before glancing back at me, just for a second. "Trust me, Sage," he said softly. "I'll find you."

I swallowed against the lump in my throat.

My fingers tightened around the steering wheel, knuckles turning white as I prepared to take off. My heart pounded so hard I could hear the blood rushing in my ears.

gas, dark figures emerged

Rogues.

sending chills down my spine. The hair on the back of my

Titus didn't hesitate.

growl ripped from his chest as he

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Midnight-black fur bristled under the

The first werewolf lunged.

like a hot knife through butter. Another one came from the side, but Titus swung his arm, sending the rogue flying into a tree with

with everything he had, shielding us from the wolves who dared to get close. But

Too damn many

clawed at my chest as I frantically looked around the car, searching for anything-anything-that could help

then I

the front trunk, barely hidden beneath some supplies,

My breath caught.

grab it, my fingers shaking as I pulled it out. The cold metal

when I checked the magazine, my heart

Silver bullets.

of the car when a tiny, trembling voice stopped me in my

what's happening? What are

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big, frightened eyes locked onto mine, her

that her knuckles turned

forcing myself to

need both of you to stay in the car no matter what,

firm but gentle-I needed

I'm scared," Harper whimpered,

voice barely above a whisper. His arms wrapped protectively

My heart clenched.

faces, pressing

"I know, sweetheart. I know. But listen to me, Mommy will

let anything bad happen

bobbed in shaky agreement, though the fear

remained.

fingers through their hair one last time before pulling

with a deep breath, I turned and

tightened

hit the ground, I raised

shot. The first

first shot rang through the air, Titus' head snapped in my direction. His glowing red eyes

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rogue wolves, his dark fur bristling as his sharp claws tore through one

the

I could see the worry in his

really stubborn, Sage!" His voice thundered through

my teeth, firing another shot before answering him through

you like this. Going to your funeral isn't part

back.

let out a low snarl, but he didn't

the battle, moving faster, more aggressively, as if

before I

too many

every rogue he tore apart, another

nowhere near strong enough to take

werewolves.

body was aching from

Then it happened.

saw it

moment, I was taking aim at a

pain tore through

I gasped.

into my flesh, burning like fire

gun

as I felt warm blood trickle down my

Titus roared.

feel my body slowly ascending to oblivion. I was about to close

I heard tiny voices calling out

both shouted in

I whispered, my

me under. My limbs

loss, but I couldn't give

Not now.

when my children

ounce of strength I had left, I forced myself up, my

beneath me.

the car!" I shouted, my voice filled with

it was too

"Get off my mommy!"

furious scream sent chills down my

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eyes widened in shock

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