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.

daughter stand her ground,

a child

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.

his face, stepped forward. His sharp gaze settled on Harper and

stand," she said, her voice smooth but firm. “Are you saying

was

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

never happened before! Who knows what chaos these children might cause?" One elder shouted, slamming his hand against the armrest of his chair. "We must hold them

me. Hold them? As if

is absurd!" I exclaimed, stepping protectively in front of 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 accuse them of

elders stiffened, clearly not expecting

through the tense air like a blade. "It has never erred

stretched over the

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

my words

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

your test. We proved

eldest among the council narrowed his gaze at the twins

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

another step forward, her voice unwavering. "The Labyrinth of Truth doesn't make mistakes. It judged us worthy. If

A few of the younger council members shifted uncomfortably, exchanging

crossed his arms, his stance unwavering. "Our father fought for this kingdom, 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 throne you're trying to protect-

your own power."

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

that they were

I will not let them have their way. I already made a mistake in allowing them to force my children

you all waiting for? Seize them and

remained frozen in place, their faces

just witnessed something beyond

me long

came a deep, commanding voice-one I had

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

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

the newly arrived king. The council members exchanged nervous glances, clearly unsettled by

eyes swept over the room, sharp and unyielding. His towering figure moved with the quiet power of a ruler who had faced countless battles and won. He stopped beside me, his warmth

the sudden turn of events.

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

and Cooper, who stood tall despite the tension in the room. "How dare you call my children mere anomalies? They walked the Labyrinth of Truth, a sacred trial that has

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