Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

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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.

could even step on the gas, dark figures emerged from the shadows, closing in

Rogues.

yellow eyes pierced through the darkness, their snarls sending chills down my spine. The hair on the back of my neck stood on end as they circled us, their massive bodies moving like predators cornering

Titus didn't hesitate.

chest as he let his Lycan take over. His transformation was

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towered over the car. Midnight-black fur bristled under the moonlight, his glowing crimson eyes locked onto

The first werewolf lunged.

butter. Another one came from

us from the wolves

Too damn many

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

My breath caught.

it, my fingers shaking as I pulled

my hands, but when I checked the magazine,

Silver bullets.

foot out of the car when a tiny, trembling voice

what's happening?

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frightened eyes locked onto mine,

that her

forcing

of you to stay in the car no matter what,

gentle-I needed them

Harper

above a whisper. His arms

My heart clenched.

faces, pressing a quick kiss on

I know. But listen to me,

let anything bad happen

in shaky agreement, though the fear in their

remained.

forced a reassuring smile and ran my fingers through their hair one last time before pulling

breath, I turned and

hands tightened around the

my feet hit the ground,

shot. The

shot rang through the air, Titus' head snapped in my direction. His glowing red eyes locked onto mine, burning with fury. He let

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the rogue wolves, his dark fur bristling as his sharp claws tore through one of them like paper. But

flickered toward the car, toward the small figures curled up in the

monstrous lycan form, I could see the

really stubborn, Sage!" His voice thundered through my

another shot

like this. Going to your funeral isn't part

back.

out a low snarl, but he

he turned back to the battle, moving

before

too many

every rogue he tore apart, another lunged at

near strong enough to take on an entire pack

werewolves.

body was aching

Then it happened.

saw it

moment, I was taking aim at a wolf charging toward

tore through

I gasped.

into my flesh, burning like fire as

The gun slipped from

choked cry escaped my lips as I felt warm blood trickle

Titus roared.

ascending to oblivion. I was about to

tiny voices calling out for

both shouted

car," I whispered, my breath shaky

pull me under. My limbs felt heavy, my

loss, but I couldn't

Not now.

children were in

ounce of strength I had left, I forced myself

beneath me.

Cooper, get back in the car!" I shouted, my voice filled

was

"Get off my mommy!"

furious scream sent

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widened in shock as I turned toward