Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 173

Betryed 173

Chapter 173

SAGE

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"I must say, they truly surpassed their father's legacy. They were the youngest and fastest heirs to conquer the Labyrinth of Truth," Scott admitted, unable to hide the pride and admiration in his voice.

Harper beamed up at him, her once childlike features now sharper, her eyes filled with wisdom far beyond her years. "We did great, right, Uncle Scott?"

Scott blinked. "Uncle?" A chuckle rumbled from his chest, caught somewhere between amusement and disbelief. He turned to me, silently asking if I was truly okay with it.

1 smiled. "You and Titus were practically brothers. I don't see anything wrong with them calling you that."

Scott exhaled through his nose, shaking his head slightly, but the fondness in his expression was undeniable. "Mom, I'm hungry," Cooper suddenly said, his voice deeper than before, catching me off guard.

"Me too, Mom," Harper chimed in, rubbing her stomach for emphasis.

I laughed softly, brushing my fingers over their hair. "Come on, guys. I'll prepare something for both of you."

But before we could take another step, a group of guards moved into formation, blocking our path.

I frowned. "What is the meaning of this?"

One of the guards hesitated before stepping forward. "I apologize, my lady. But the children-" His gaze darted to Harper and Cooper, who had entered the labyrinth as young children and emerged as adolescents. His uncertainty was evident as he struggled to find the right words. "...They are not permitted to leave without the elders' approval."

My jaw tightened. "It's not our fault the elders weren't here when the trial ended. The labyrinth has spoken. The trial is over. Now, step aside and let us pass."

The guard looked genuinely torn but remained firm. "I'm truly sorry, my lady. We are only following orders."

I clenched my fists. Frustration burned hot inside me. The trial was over, my children had proven themselves, and yet- there was always another hurdle, another battle to fight.

Scott exhaled sharply. "This is ridiculous! Step aside before anyone gets hurt!"

Before I could respond, Harper stepped forward, lifting her chin. "Fine. Then summon the elders," she commanded, her voice calm yet laced with quiet authority.

For a moment, I saw a glimpse of her father in her-the commanding presence, the unwavering confidence.

The guards exchanged uncertain glances, clearly caught off guard.

Scott crossed his arms, smirking slightly. "You heard the princess. Summon the elders."

The guards hesitated only a second longer before one of them hurried off.

stand her ground, I

wasn't a

None of them were.

open, and the elders filed in, their faces tight with skepticism. It was obvious that they were using this opportunity to shake the throne. With the king unconscious, they were basically the ones running the show. And it seems like they have no intention of giving the power back now that they get a

wiry man with deep frown lines etched into his face, stepped forward. His sharp gaze settled on Harper and Cooper. "This is impossible. Mere children cannot age years within

voice smooth but firm. “Are you saying

labyrinth was sacred. No one had ever

said. They couldn't believe that a child like Harper could stand up for herself in

might cause?" One elder shouted, slamming his hand against the armrest of his chair. "We must hold them until we

them? As if Harper and Cooper

the urge to shift right then and there. "What excuses are you going to use against them

clearly not

tense air like a blade. "It has never erred in revealing the truth.

stretched over the

my gaze, while others exchanged hesitant glances. They wanted to keep

my words

her years. "If we were truly a

suit, his voice steady despite the fire in his golden eyes. "We passed your test. We proved our right. And yet, you still

narrowed his gaze at the

elders like an unshakable storm cloud. Murmurs rippled through the

mistakes. It judged us worthy. If you still doubt us, then maybe the real problem isn't

breath echoed through the hall. A few of the younger council members shifted uncomfortably, exchanging hesitant

bled for it. And now, we stand here, proving that we belong. If you still refuse to acknowledge us, then maybe it's not the

your own power."

child! We are not going to allow you

to me that they were clearly against the twins because

children; I was ready to fight for them. I will not let them have their way. I already made a

them

single guard moved. They remained frozen in place, their faces pale,

they had just witnessed something

didn't take me long to

a deep, commanding voice-one I

man I had helplessly watched over. The council members stiffened, their arrogance crumbling

what exactly is going on here?" His tone was calm,

swallowed, his authority wavering under the piercing gaze of the newly arrived king. The council members exchanged nervous

figure moved with the quiet power of a ruler who had faced countless battles and won. He stopped beside me, his

still reeling from the sudden turn of events. He was awake.

T-These children are an anomaly. Their sudden growth and their abilities; it was clearly caused by dark forbidden magic! We cannot

the

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