Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

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Chapter 169

Chapter 169

SAGE

I was in the middle of changing one of Titus' bandages when the door barged open. I was startled. Panic surged through me,. thinking what happened a while ago, when the guards dragged me to face the elders, was about to happen again.

But relief washed over me when I heard the familiar tiny voices called out. "Mommy!" they shouted in unison.

I opened my arms and welcomed them into a tight hug.

"We were so scared, Mom!" Cooper said.

"I told you Mommy will be fine! Mister will not allow bad things to happen to her," Harper said.

I hugged them tighter, breathing in their familiar scent, grounding myself in the warmth of their little bodies. My hands trembled as I ran them over their backs, reassuring myself that they were truly here-safe, unharmed.

"I missed you both so much," I whispered, pressing a kiss to the tops of their heads.

Harper pulled away slightly, her sharp eyes scanning my face. "Are you okay, Mommy? They didn't hurt you, did they?"

I forced a small smile, not wanting to worry them. "I'm okay, sweetheart."

Cooper frowned, glancing over at Titus. "And him?"

I followed his gaze, my heart clenching at the sight of Titus, his face pale against the pillows, his breathing slow but steady.

"He's strong,” I assured them, smoothing the hair from Cooper's forehead. “He just needs to rest."

Harper stepped closer to the bed, her tiny hand reaching out hesitantly before pulling back. "He saved you, didn't he?" Her voice was soft, filled with something I couldn't quite place.

I nodded. "He did."

Cooper squared his little shoulders, his jaw tightening. "Then we should do something to help him, too."

I smiled at their determination, my heart swelling with love and pride. "You already are, just by being here."

They both climbed onto the bed carefully, settling on either side of me as they watched over Titus. As if their presence alone would be enough to bring him back to us.

I finally noticed Scott followed behind them. He was the one who brought them here.

"Thank you for bringing them here," I told him.

at me for a minute as if he was

his chest, his sharp gaze flickering between me and the children. He was clearly deep in thought, and I could almost see the gears

moment, he finally spoke.

as if I was caught red-handed. I

it's the right time to tell everyone about

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breath before 1 answered.

trying to get a grip on what's going

They're mine,

His eyes darted on the twins lying on each side of Titus, who was

"H1-How?"

faster than usual. After a year,

means..." He stopped before staring

answered his

what's happening. "I heard they make an entrance," he said, referring to the surge of power the twins

did,

"So, they're his. The Alpha's

confirmed softly, my gaze lingering on my

wonder the elders are shaking in

you

successfully reclaimed the throne, there have been issues within

that told me this was no laughing matter. He crossed his arms over his chest, his gaze flickering toward the twins before settling back

he explained. "They say the throne isn't stable without one. A king without a mate, without an heir, is vulnerable-easier to challenge. And even though Titus is the rightful ruler, there are still those

Marcus? Wasn't it part of the deal

the deal," he replied, which completely caught me off guard. "I was wrong for doubting my alpha. I

leave, Scott. You have

he can win the war without Alpha Marcus' help. You have no idea what I've been through just to get his trust again. I made a mistake, and

out a deep sigh. "He said the position of the

he's mad at you for leaving. Why do you think he grabbed you the minute he saw you in that auction? Even if he didn't say it, I know for sure that you're one of the reasons why he insisted

words sent a shiver down my spine. My heart pounded in my chest

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deal. He had never

me?" My voice was

nodded. "For years. Every lead, every whisper of the syndicate's movements-he chased them all. And when

desperate. He wasn't going to leave without

with emotion. The weight of my past decisions, my fears, and everything I had

that you left. Mad that he couldn't protect you. But more than that he was mad at himself for letting you go in the first