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.

watched my daughter stand

a child

None of them were.

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

of the elders, 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

she said, her voice smooth but firm. “Are you saying the Labyrinth of Truth is

The labyrinth was sacred. No one had ever dared to

erupted into murmurs at what Harper said. They couldn't believe that a child like Harper could stand up for

slamming his hand against the armrest of his chair. "We must hold them until we are certain they are not a danger to

Hold them? As if Harper and Cooper were criminals rather than

excuses are you going to use against them next? Will you accuse them of

elders stiffened, clearly not

cutting through the tense air like a blade. "It has

stretched over

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

my words

her chin raised high, her presence commanding far beyond her years. "If we were truly a threat, the Labyrinth would have never let

despite the fire in his golden eyes. "We passed your test. We proved our right. And yet,

at the twins but remained quiet. He had

elders like an unshakable

doesn't make mistakes. It judged us worthy. If

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

father fought for this kingdom, bled for it. And now, we stand here, proving that we

your own power."

to us like that?! We've been here long before you, child! We are not going to

this moment, it was clear to me that they were clearly against the twins because they wanted the

fight for them. I will not let them have their way. I already made a mistake in allowing them to force my children to go under an impossible

you all waiting for? Seize them and

not a single guard moved. They remained

had just witnessed something beyond

take me long

commanding voice-one I had feared I would

The council members stiffened, their arrogance crumbling in an instant. "Y-Your Majesty..." one

care to explain to me what exactly is going on here?" His tone was calm, yet laced with an undeniable edge of

lead elder visibly swallowed, his authority wavering under the piercing gaze of the newly arrived king. The council members

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

reeling from the sudden turn

wavered slightly. "We were merely ensuring the safety of the kingdom. T-These children are an anomaly. Their sudden growth and their abilities; it was clearly caused by dark forbidden magic! We cannot risk the stability of our

tilted his head, his lips curving into something between amusement and disdain. "Anomaly?" He turned his gaze toward Harper and Cooper, who stood tall despite the tension in the room. "How

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