Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 126 SAGE I had no idea the alpha was so smitten with you," ca familiar voice from behind me, smooth and laced with amusement, I whipped around, my pulse quickening. Standing there, leaning casually against the doorframe, was Kieran. His ever-present smug grin stretched across his face, eyes glinting with mischief.

I raised an eyebrow, annoyed by his sudden intrusion. "What are you even talking about?" I snapped, crossing my arms defensively.

"Oh, don't play coy," he drawled, pushing himself off the frand taking a lazy step toward me. "Do you really think I've made it this far in life without knowing how to read people? It's you he's protecting, isn't it? Alpha Titus just refused an alliance with one of the strongest packs-one he desperately needs-because of you. Admit it, little lady. You've got him wrapped around your tiny little finger." I scowled, my irritation bubbling into anger. "Stop saying things you have no idea about," I shot back, my voice sharper than I intended.

Kieran's smirk only widened. "Oh, con. I've been watching people for years-studying them. It's what makesa good hunter. And lettell you, it doesn't take a genius to see what's going on here. Titus threw away a golden opportunity because of his... feelings for you." He paused, his smirk morphing into a full-blown grin. "It's fascinating, really. I didn't peg him for the sentimental type." I clenched my fists, stepping forward, my temper flaring. "First of all, don't you dare disrespect him in my presence," I hissed, my voice low and threatening. "He's an alpha, and you will show him the respect he deserves, or so help me, Kieran..." Kieran raised his hands in mock surrender, his grin unfaltering. "Easy there, little lady. No need to get feisty." Ignoring his taunt, I pressed on. "Second, you are in no position to question his decisions. He knows what he's doing, and your opinion? It's not only unwelcome-it's irrelevant." Kieran chuckled, clearly entertained by my outburst. "Oh, is that so?" "Yes, it is," I snapped. "And third-"I stepped closer, glaring up at him, my voice steady and firm, "I am not his lover. And I'm certainly not the reason he didn't accept Alpha Marcus's offer. That was Anna." I jabbed a finger in his direction for emphasis. "So, sorry to burst your bubble, Kieran, but you're not the brilliant observer you think you are." His eyebrows shot up in mock surprise, but the grin on his face toldhe wasn't takingseriously. "Well, aren't you full of fire today?" I glared at him, refusing to let him get under my skin any further. "If you're done, Kieran, I have better things to do than entertain your nonsense." "Oh, I'm done," he said, still smirking as he stepped back. "But I will stand my ground about my take that it was you he was referring to, and not Anna." With a mocking bow, before he approached Titus and Scott, who were in the middle of the main hall.

My chest heaved with frustration as I watched him walk towards the others. Kieran might have been insufferable, but he had a way of getting under my skin like no one else.

As his words lingered in my mind, though, I couldn't help but feel a pang of uncertainty. Was he wrong about Titus's decision? Or was he more perceptive than I cared to admit? 1/4 < 14:48 Tue, Jan 7 Chapter 126.

Shaking my head, I pushed the thought away, Kieran didn't know what he was talking about. And even if he did, it didn't change anything.

As the crowd cleared out, their voices fading into silence, the he grew still until only our group remained. The air felt heavier, weighted by everything that had just transpired.

Anna broke the silence first, throwing her arms around Titus. "I'm so glad you made the right decision, Titus!" she exclaimed, her excitement radiating." Titus didn't respond. He stood stiff and distant, his face unreadable. There was something unsettling in his silence, a tension that made my chest tighten.

Then, his eyes met mine. My breath caught as a jolt of something sharp and unspoken passed between us. His rawness, a conflict, that made my throat go dry.

gaze held a Kieran's earlier words echoed in my mind. Could it be true? Could Titus's choice have been influenced by... me? The thought unsettledfurther.

Anna, oblivious to the tension, clung to Titus's arm. "I can't wait to be your Luna!" she gushed, her voice breaking through the quiet.

Her enthusiasm felt misplaced in the room's heavy mood. Everyone else seemed lost in thought, processing the weight of the decision.

And then Kieran laughed-a loud, abrupt burst that caught us all off guard.

Anna whipped around, glaring. "What's so funny?" she snapped, irritation etched across her face.

Kieran smirked, raising his hands in mock surrender. "Oh, nothing. Forget I said anything," he replied, though his grin lingered.

Anna huffed, her grip on Titus tightening as she muttered, "You're insufferable." Kieran only chuckled, clearly unbothered, before he threw a meaningful glance towards me.

But the brief levity didn't last. The tension returned, thick and suffocating; until Scott broke the silence with a calm yet heavy voice. "Alpha, please reconsider your decision." The room stilled. All eyes turned to Scott, his expression steady and serious. His words hung in the air like a challenge. Titus locked eyes with Scott, his jaw tightening ever so slightly. The tension between them was undeniable, and I held my breath, waiting for Titus's response.

Anna, however, wasn't so patient. "Reconsider?" she echoed sharply, spinning toward Scott. "What is there to reconsider? Titus made his decision. It's final." Scott didn't flinch, his gaze never leaving Titus. "With all due respect, Alpha, this isn't just about you. This decision affects the entire pack. We owe it to everyone to think it through carefully." The room fell silent again, Scott's words pressing on all of us. My pulse quickened, and an unshakable feeling settled in my chest, Titus's gaze never wavered from Scott, the silence stretching between them like a taut wire. The air in the room seemed to grow thicker, heavier, as we all waited for the Alpha's response.

Finally, Titus spoke, his voice low but resolute, slicing through the tension like a blade. "I've made my decision, Scott. And it's final." The weight of his words echoed in the room, leaving no room for doubt or argument. Scott's lips tightened, and for a 13:48 Tue, Jan Chapter 126 moment, I thought he might press further. But the steel in Titus eyes left no space for defiance, even from someone as loyal as his beta.

"With all due respect, Alpha," Scott said softly, though the subtle frustration in his voice was impossible to miss, "I still believe that aligning with Alpha Marcus is the wisest course of action. We need every ally we can secure, and there's no place for personal feelings in this decision." Titus's crimson eyes darkened, his towering presence seeming even more imposing as he turned his full attention to Scott. His voice, deep and commanding, echoed through the hall, leaving no room for doubt. "Are you questioning my decision, Beta?" The weight of his words seemed to press down on everyone in the room. Anna flinched slightly, her fingers tightening their hold on Titus's arm as though she could anchor him, but he didn't even glance her way. His focus was entirely on Scott.

Scott straightened his stance, his loyalty unwavering despite the storm brewing before him. "Honestly, I am, Alpha," he admitted, his tone steady and firm, though there was an edge of desperation in his eyes. "Because I truly believe that you're not considering the best option here." The air in the room grew taut with tension, each word hanging heavily between them. It was a rare thing for a Beta to openly challenge their Alpha, and the weight of Scott's words left a ripple of unease among the few remaining in the hall.

Titus's jaw tightened, the muscle ticking as he regarded Scott with a gaze as sharp as a blade. "Careful, Beta," he warned, his voice low but laced with authority. "You tread a fine line." But Scott didn't back down. "I understand the risk I take by speaking out," he replied, his voice resolute. "But my duty as your Beta is to guide you, to ensure that the choices we make serve the pack's future. Sacrificing an alliance with Alpha Marcus-a resource we can't afford to lose-for personal reasons doesn't serve that purpose." His words landed like a blow, and I found myself holding my breath, unsure of how Titus would react.

gaze bore into Titus took a deliberate step forward, the room seeming to shrink under the sheer force of his presence. His is Scotty unflinching and intense. You think this is about personal reasons?" he asked, his voice quieter now but no less powerful. "Do you believeso reckless, so shortsighted, that I would jeopardize everything we've fought for on a whim?" Scott held his ground, though the strain was evident in his expression. "I don't doubt your dedication to the pack, Alpha," he said. "But I question whether this decision is being made with clarity." Anna, still clinging to his arm, beamed as though Titus's unwavering stance was a victory for her. "Of course it's the right choice!" she chimed in, her voice overly bright. "Titus always knows what's best. Isn't that why he's our Alpha?" Kieran smirked but wisely kept his mouth shut this time.

I couldn't shake the weight pressing on my chest. Titus's words had been clear, his conviction undeniable, but his lingering gaze earlier and the unspoken tension between us refused to leave my mind.

Anna's enthusiasm grated against the somber atmosphere, her voice a jarring contrast to the serious mood.

"This is going to be perfect," she declared, her confidence unwavering. ΟΠΙ "Everything will fall into place; you'll see! Anna's comment fell on deaf ears. For a long, agonizing moment, the two men locked eyes, an unspoken battle of wills unfolding before us. The weight of the confrontation was suffocating, and I felt an ache in my chest as I watched. Finally, Titus spoke, his voice calm yet unyielding. "The decision is made, Beta. You've voiced your concerns, and they've been noted. But I will not reconsider."

Scott's shoulders stiffened, and for the first time, a flicker of defeat crossed his face. He bowed his head slightly, a sign of respect even as his disappointment lingered in the air. "Understood, Alpha," he said quietly, his voice carrying the weight of unspoken tension. Titus turned away from him, his focus shifting back to the rest of the room. His gaze swept over each of us, lingering briefly 13:48 Tue, Jan 7 Chapter 126 onbefore moving on: "Let this be the last we speak of it. My Jecision is final." 62%1 The finality in his words left no room for argument, and though the tension didn't entirely dissipate, the matter was settled.

At least for now.

As the others slowly dispersed, I lingered, my mind tangled in thoughts I couldn't quite sort. And when Titus's eyes flicked to mine one last time, the intensity of his gaze rootedin place There was something in that look-something unspoken yet impossible to ignore. It felt like a warning and a promise all at once.

And it terrified me.