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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.

as if he was trying to come

flickering between me and the children. He was clearly deep in thought, and

long moment, he

if I was caught red-handed. I turned my head

the right time to

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a deep breath before

get a grip

mine, Scott," I

lying on each side of Titus,

"H1-How?"

growing up faster than usual. After a year, they already looked

that means..." He stopped before staring at

answered his unspoken

an entrance," he said, referring to the surge of power the twins showed when I was being

sure did, I

hand over his face. "So, they're his. The Alpha's blood

confirmed softly, my gaze

unreadable. Then, a slow smirk tugged at his lips. "No wonder the elders are shaking in their robes. Two heirs, both already manifesting their power?

do you mean?"

been issues within the palace-mainly due to the absence of a queen and

his eyes that told me this was no laughing matter. He crossed his

"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

happened to Elise, the daughter of Alpha Marcus? Wasn't it part of

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

decision to leave, Scott. You have nothing to apologize

have trusted him when he said that 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 I held myself

I let out a deep sigh. "He said the position of the queen has already

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

pounded in my chest as I tried to

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the deal. He had never

My voice was barely above a

every whisper of the syndicate's movements-he chased them all. And when we found

his eyes. He was desperate. He

my throat tightening with emotion. The weight of my past decisions, my fears, and everything I had believed came crashing down on

you left. Mad that he couldn't protect you. But more than that

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