My Fated Alphas Cruel Game novel Chapter 77

pter 77 Walking Into Danger

77 Chapter 77 Walking Into Danger

Elena’s POV

I studied Julian, who stood before me without any of his usual commanding presence. The vampire looked almost vulnerable, stripped of the arrogance I had grown accustomed to seeing in his pale features.

But when my gaze shifted to Damien, ice ran through my veins. The fury radiating from him was palpable, dangerous. His muscles were coiled tight, ready to spring. I could see the predator in his eyes, calculating exactly how to end Julian’s existence without breaking a sweat. That couldn’t happen. Not when so many questions still hung between us like a thick fog.

“Alright. Well, I wasn’t expecting that revelation,” I said carefully, keeping my voice steady. “But wasn’t she already mated to the vampire you mentioned before?”

“She was,” Damien’s voice came out in a low growl, his attention never wavering from Julian. “And she made her choice. She picked him over me.”

“Then it sounds like the fault lies with her, not with Julian. Can you please refrain from tearing him apart?” I asked, stepping slightly between them.

“Why the hell not? Don’t tell me you’re buying into his manipulative bullshit too,” Damien snarled, his eyes flashing with that dangerous golden light that meant his wolf was pushing close to the surface.

“Hell no. But he possesses information that I desperately need. His family has answers that could change everything. Please?” I pressed, letting a note of pleading creep into my voice.

“What kind of information?”

“According to him, my bloodline ruled the Peak Pack pack generations ago. Marcus’s family apparently stole that power from mine. Julian’s family believes I’m some kind of prophet, destined to restore balance or some mystical prophecy. I don’t have all the details yet, but I need to meet with his family to learn more. They’re the only ones who have the full story.” The words tumbled out of me in a rush.

“Are you planning to leave with him?” Damien’s question came out sharp as a blade, and I could hear the underlying fear beneath his anger.

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77 Chapter 77 Walking Into Danger

“Absolutely not. I’m returning to the pack with you, where I belong. Julian will contact me after he speaks with his family, and we can arrange a proper meeting” I took another cautious step toward Damien, hoping to calm the storm brewing in his chest.

“You’re not meeting with them alone. That’s not negotiable. His tone brooked no argument.

“That’s perfectly fine. You can accompany me. Gage can come. Your Beta can join us. I don’t care who else you bring,” I said, continuing my careful approach toward him. “I just need those answers.”

“Good,” Damien said, and I watched some of the tension leave his shoulders as I moved

closer to him.

“Julian, you should go now. Call me once you’ve spoken with your family,” I said without turning to look at the vampire.

The sudden rush of wind told me he had vanished at vampire speed, leaving Damien and me alone in the forest clearing. Once Julian’s presence was completely gone, Damien’s posture relaxed incrementally, and one of the warriors who had been watching from the treeline approached with a pair of shorts for him.

“You should never have agreed to meet him out here alone,” Damien said, pulling on the shorts with quick, efficient movements.

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