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

wasn't a

None of them were.

were using this opportunity to shake the throne.

with deep frown lines etched into his face, stepped forward. His sharp gaze settled on Harper and Cooper. "This is impossible. Mere

tilted her head slightly. "Yet here we stand," she said, her voice smooth but firm. “Are you saying the Labyrinth of

ripple of unease passed through the room. 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

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

As if Harper and Cooper were criminals rather than the rightful heirs

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

stiffened, clearly not expecting such

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

stretched over the

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

my words

beyond her years. "If we

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

among the council narrowed his gaze at the twins but

elders

step forward, her voice unwavering. "The Labyrinth of Truth doesn't make mistakes. It

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

for it. And now, we stand here, proving that we belong. If

your own power."

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

that they were

stood in front 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 force my children to go under an impossible

waiting for? Seize them and

guard moved. They remained frozen

just

take me

commanding voice-one I had

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

here?" His tone was calm, yet laced with an undeniable

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

the quiet power of a ruler who had faced countless battles and won. He

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

the lead elder finally found his voice, though it wavered slightly. "We were merely ensuring the safety of the kingdom. T-These children are an anomaly. Their sudden

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

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