Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 173

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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

wasn't a child

None of them were.

using this opportunity to shake the throne. With the king unconscious,

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

her head slightly. "Yet here we stand," she said, her voice smooth but

the room. The labyrinth was sacred. No one had ever dared to question its

believe that a child like Harper could stand up for

elder shouted, slamming his hand against the

them? As if Harper and Cooper

my children. My fists trembled at my sides as I fought the urge to shift right then and there. "What excuses are you going to use against them next? Will you

clearly

does not lie," I pressed on, my voice cutting through the tense air like a blade. "It has never erred in revealing

stretched over the

others exchanged hesitant glances. They wanted to keep fighting, but had cornered

my words

forward, her chin raised high, her presence commanding far beyond her years. "If we were truly a threat, the

"We passed your test. We proved our right. And yet, you still refuse to accept us. Tell me, what are

council narrowed his gaze at the twins but remained

tension in the room thickened, the weight of the twins' words settling over the gathered elders like an unshakable storm cloud. Murmurs rippled through the council, uncertainty flashing

voice unwavering. "The Labyrinth of Truth doesn't make mistakes. It judged

the hall. A few of the younger council members shifted

we stand here, proving that we belong. If you still refuse to acknowledge

your own power."

talk to us like that?! We've been here long before you, child! We

was clear to me that they were clearly against the twins because they wanted the throne

of my children; I was ready to fight for them. I will not let them have their way. I already made a mistake in allowing them to

for? Seize them and lock them away!"

not a single guard moved. They remained frozen in place, their faces

had just

take me long

grounds?" came a deep, commanding voice-one I had feared I would

my gaze landed on Titus. He stood tall and steady, no longer the unconscious man I had helplessly watched over. The council members stiffened, their arrogance crumbling in an instant. "Y-Your

on here?" His tone

gaze of the newly arrived king. The council members exchanged

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

turn of events. He was awake. He was

found his voice, though it 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 rule by allowing uncertainty to

in the room. "How

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