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.

my daughter stand her

wasn't a child

None of them were.

finally arrived. The heavy doors swung 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

forward. His sharp gaze settled on Harper and Cooper. "This is impossible.

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

labyrinth was sacred. No one had ever

said. They couldn't believe that a child like Harper could

the armrest of his chair. "We

them? As if Harper and Cooper were criminals rather

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

clearly not

pressed on, my voice cutting through the tense air like a blade. "It has never erred in revealing the truth.

stretched over the

of the elders avoided my gaze, while others exchanged hesitant glances.

my words

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

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

among the council narrowed his gaze at the

over the gathered elders like an unshakable storm cloud. Murmurs rippled through the council, uncertainty

of Truth doesn't make mistakes. It judged us worthy. If you still doubt us, then maybe the

few of the younger council members shifted

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

your own power."

been here long before you, child! We are not going to allow you to disrespect us!

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

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

for? Seize them and

They remained frozen

just

didn't take me long to

commanding voice-one I had feared I would

arrogance crumbling in an instant. "Y-Your Majesty..." one of them stammered, struggling to find his voice. Titus's piercing gaze swept across the room as he

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

of the newly arrived king.

over the room, sharp and unyielding. His towering figure moved with the quiet power of a ruler who had faced countless battles and

reeling from the sudden turn of events. He was

slightly. "We were merely ensuring the safety of the kingdom. T-These children are an anomaly. Their sudden growth

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 never erred. They passed. The

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