Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 180

SAGE

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The moment Titus drew his sword, the sharp sound of steel slicing through the air sent a chill down my spine. My heart pounded in my chest as my eyes immediately darted toward the place where Harper and Cooper had been seated. Panic surged through me when I realized their chairs were empty, as if they had never been there to begin with.

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Where are they? My mind raced with fear, my breath hitching in my throat. I wanted to run, to find them, to make sure they were safe, but before I could even take a step, the heavy doors to the main hall burst open with a deafening crash.

The scent of blood and unfamiliar wolves filled the air. Intruders.

A feral growl rumbled deep in Titus's chest, low and lethal, as figures clad in dark armor poured into the hall like a shadow overtaking light. But instead of panic, something else happened-something that chilled me to the bone.

The nobles and warriors seated throughout the hall rose to their feet in perfect unison, blades flashing beneath the golden glow of the chandeliers. One after another, swords were drawn, the sound of metal ringing out in a hauntingly synchronized rhythm.

They were ready for this. All of them.

It was no accident. No surprise. They had been waiting for an attack. But why hadn't anyone told me?

I turned to Titus, but his expression was unreadable. His sword glinted

dangerously in his hand as he stepped protectively in front of me, his body tense and coiled like a predator ready to strike.

"Where are Harper and Cooper?" My voice trembled as I gripped his arm tightly. "Titus-where are they?"

"They're safe," he said, his tone sharp and final, but his gaze never left the advancing enemies. “I made sure of it. I'm sorry that I didn't tell you about this plan. We need to keep it in order to make this trap successful."

"It could have been helpful if I was aware of what I'm getting myself into," I said sarcastically. I can't believe Titus used our wedding as bait.

"I'm sorry, kitten."

"Well, save your apology for later. Let's win this battle."

A figure lunged toward us, fangs bared and eyes blazing with malice, but before I could react, Titus moved with lightning speed. His sword cut through the air in a deadly arc, striking the enemy down in a heartbeat. Blood splattered across the marble floor, but he didn't even flinch.

The clang of steel against steel echoed through the grand hall, drowning out the gasps and terrified whispers of the remaining guests. My heart pounded in my chest as I tightened my grip on the silver sword in my hand. The weight of it felt foreign, but strangely right. I wasn't going to stand by and watch. Not while my kingdom, my family, was under attack.

lunged forward, blocking a strike aimed at one of our guards. The impact rattled through my arms, but I held firm, twisting the blade and pushing my attacker back. My instincts kicked in, sharper than I ever thought possible. Every lesson Titus had ever taught me, every ounce of strength I'd buried deep, rose to the surface. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Titus cutting down enemies with terrifying precision. He was a blur of power and fury, every move calculated and deadly. But even as he

my feet, but there was no time to process the chaos.

isn't this

neck rose at the sound. That voice-I knew it. I spun

was.

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Anna.

into a cold, mocking smile. Her once warm, loyal gaze was now sharp and filled with venom. And beside

heart twisting with shock and

her face. "Surprised?" She spat the title like it disgusted her. I'm tired of standing in the shadows, watching you take

trembling with anger. "The attack before-it was you all along." Her smile widened, cold and cruel. "Clever girl," she drawled. "Yes! It was me. All of it. Did you really think you could waltz back into his life and

out a low, dangerous growl from across the room. His eyes locked on Anna with a

toward him.

little queen? I've been planning this for years. You have

see," I bit

strike with my blade, the clash sending vibrations up my arms. She was strong. Stronger than she had any right to be. But

worthy of him," I hissed,

teeth. "And you'll never keep him.

filled with years of resentment on her part- and a burning need to protect

slipped past my defenses, grazing my shoulder, it

roared in my ears, drowning out everything except the woman in front of me. Anna's face twisted with satisfaction at the sight of my blood, but

metal filling the air. "Is this all you've got, Anna?" I taunted, my breath ragged but steady. "No wonder

fury, and she swung wildly-an emotional mistake. I ducked low, twisting to the side, and my blade sliced across her thigh. She staggered back

I spat, rising to my

just because you wear a crown? I've worked for years to tear this kingdom apart piece by piece.

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body tense and his eyes glowing with the fierce golden hue

growled, his voice

slightly at the sight of him stalking toward us, the raw power he exuded making the very ground feel unsteady. But I didn't lower my

"Leave it to me."

his jaw tight. Then, with a curt nod,

the space to do what needed to be done.

it.

see the flicker of fear in her eyes. "You think you're strong enough to kill me?" she mocked, but her voice trembled

think-I know," I