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Chapter 166

SAGE

I didn't manage to sleep last night. No matter how much I willed my body to rest, exhaustion never fully claimed me. The dull, persistent pain radiating from the wound on my back made every movement agonizing, but that wasn't the real reason I couldn't close my eyes.

It was Titus.

The image of him was burned into my mind. Every time I shut my eyes, I saw him fighting against the odds, protecting us without hesitation. And now, I had no idea if he was still fighting or if he had already lost.

The thought sent a sharp pang through my chest.

I was terrified.

Terrified that if I allowed myself even a moment of rest, something terrible would happen. That the next time I opened my eyes, someone would come bearing the worst news possible.

I turned my head, my gaze settling on Harper and Cooper, curled up together in their sleep. Their small chests rose and fell in a steady rhythm, their peaceful expressions a stark contrast to the chaos we had barely escaped.

A faint sense of relief washed over me.

At least they were safe.

At least, for now, they didn't have to carry the weight of everything that was happening around them.

I reached out, gently brushing a strand of hair away from Harper's face before doing the same to Cooper. A small, tired smile tugged at my lips as they instinctively nuzzled closer to each other in their sleep.

They were my only source of comfort in this moment-the only thing keeping me grounded.

However, that peace didn't last long. I jolted upright at the sudden noise coming from outside the room. My heart pounded in my chest as hurried footsteps echoed through the hallway, growing louder by the second.

Before I could react, the door burst open. Several guards stormed inside, their faces void of any emotion, their stance rigid and intimidating.

My first instinct was to shield Harper and Cooper, my arms instinctively wrapping around their sleeping forms.

"What is the meaning of this?" I demanded, my voice sharp despite my exhaustion.

One of the guards stepped forward, his gaze cold and unwavering. "Lady Sage, you are to come with us immediately. The council demands your presence."

I stiffened.

The council.

was no way they'd let

tightening around my children. "Not until someone tells me what

with the crime of endangering His Majesty," the guard said without hesitation. "You

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before the

breath caught in

Endangering His Majesty?

the guard, my mind racing.

I repeated, my voice barely

guard interrupted, but there was a hint of something unreadable in his tone. "However, your

a wave of

They were twisting everything.

foot in the palace for the past three years. And now,

to endanger

your argument for the court, my lady," the guard cut me

rang in his voice, and behind him, the other guards tensed, preparing for resistance. The guards behind him walked to my side and grabbed me on both of my arms. As they were about to drag me out of the room,

"Mommy?"

of your brother and stay

Where are

please stay out of this. Let Mommy handle

shouted, and a powerful force surrounds

It's happening again.

guns and point them at

innocents! She's just a

already awakened, and when he finally realizes what's happening, he as well starts to shift, which causes more tension

room.

the head

all the force I got, I snatched my arms away from the guards

and Cooper as my body became their

crackling like lightning in the air, Cooper's growls deepening as his tiny form trembled, caught between human and wolf. The maids and servants cowered in the corner, their faces pale with fear, while the guards,

weapons!" I pleaded, my voice breaking. "They're just

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