My Fated Alphas Cruel Game novel Chapter 80

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Elena’s POV

Silas’s voice cut through the tension in the room like a blade. “You can’t forsake this prophecy.”

The words hit me like a physical blow. I felt my jaw clench as fury rose in my chest. “And why the hell not? Has anyone bothered to ask what I want to do? Everyone just assumes they can tell me what my future holds. Well, I’ve got news for you – nobody tells me what to do. Not anymore. I escaped from that toxic nightmare of a pack and I’m not going back.”

The conviction in my voice surprised even myself. For too long, others had controlled my fate, dictated my choices. Those days were over.

Julian shifted uncomfortably in his chair before dropping another bombshell. “Marcus has moved your mother into the packhouse.”

The blood drained from my face. “What?” The word came out as barely more than a whisper.

“Yeah. I figured you didn’t know,” Julian continued, his expression grim.

My heart hammered against my ribcage. “When did this happen?”

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“Recently. He needed insurance – a way to reach you if you ever contacted her.”

The room seemed to spin around me. My mother had been my one remaining connection to my old life, the one person who had shown me unconditional love. “My mother told me to stop calling her. She wanted me to live my life, to stop worrying about her. That’s all she ever wanted for me, especially after she discovered Marcus was my mate.”

Julian’s face remained serious. “From what I can gather, he’s not actively mistreating her. She’s not locked in the dungeon or anything like that. But he’s definitely using her as leverage to draw you back.”

Damien’s voice was sharp with suspicion. “He could be lying just to manipulate you into returning.”

I placed a protective hand over my growing belly. The life growing inside me had become my anchor, my reason for fighting. “I’m not making any decisions until after

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this baby is born. That’s the only thing that truly matters to me right now?

Tessa’s curiosity got the better of her. “Is it Marcus’s?

The question hung in the air like poison. Before I could respond, Damien’s voice cracked like a whip. “That’s none of your damn business.

Tessa’s face flushed, but she pressed on. “It was just a simple question. You know [ never intended to hurt you. I met Julian first.”

Damien’s eyes blazed with old pain and fresh anger. “And that’s supposed to make me feel better somehow?”

Dante intervened before the argument could escalate further. “We’re losing focus here. We need Elena to understand that she’s the only hope.”

My patience was wearing thin. “The only hope for what, exactly?”

“For the coming war. You need to claim your position as the leader of that pack before the conflict begins. If you don’t, werewolves will face extinction.”

The weight of their expectations pressed down on me like a mountain. “How am I supposed to prevent that? What special powers do I possess? If I take over the pack, I’ll just be another Alpha. There’s nothing extraordinary about me.”

“You’re wrong. You are exactly what the werewolves need.”

My frustration boiled over. “And does this mystical book of yours specify when this war is supposed to start?”

Julian’s hesitation was telling. “It won’t happen immediately.”

“When?” I demanded, my voice steel.

“We’re talking about years from now. But preparation has to start now. You need to take your rightful place and ensure the pack’s loyalty belongs to you, not Marcus.”

I laughed bitterly. “That will never happen. Every single member of that pack despises

me.”

“Then you’ll have to change their minds. You’ll need to earn their respect and loyalty. That’s exactly why we’re here having this conversation. It won’t be simple, but the prophecy clearly states that you’re destined to lead this uprising.”

Gage, who had been quietly listening, finally spoke up with the question that had been nagging at everyone. “Who exactly are we supposed to be fighting in this war?”

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I looked at him gratefully. It was a brilliant question that none of us had thought to ask.

“The military,” Julian answered simply.

My blood ran cold. “Humans?”

“Yes.”

The revelation hit me like a physical blow. “Are you out of your mind? We’re supposed to protect humans from vampires. Now you’re telling me we’ll be killing them instead?” Damien had heard enough. He stood up abruptly, his chair scraping against the floor. “This is complete garbage. They’re using you to further their own agenda. Let’s get out of here.”

Dante’s voice took on a desperate edge. “I swear to you, we’re not lying. Once humans discover your existence, they’ll attempt to wipe out your entire species.”

Julian’s eyes pleaded with me as I rose from my seat. “Elena, please. You have to trust

me.”

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