Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 1 SAGE

"Happy birthday, Sage," I whispered to myself as soon as I opened my eyes.

I was in an exceptionally light mood this morning. Today is a very special day for me. Aside from being my 18th birthday, today is also the day that I will stand before the moon goddess and receive my wolf. My life has been tough since my father died. He used to be an alpha but was sentenced to death when he was accused of treason. Alpha Gordon, alpha of the Moonlake Crest Pack, was generous enough to spare me and take me under his wing in order to prevent me from sharing the same fate. I get up and fix my bed before heading towards the bathroom. I couldn't help but smile. while I was in the shower. I was truly looking forward to today. Aside from getting my wolf, Holt told me that he had prepared something for my birthday. Holt t was the only good t took me out of good will and that he truly believes I'm innocent of the sin of my father. But everything became clear the moment. I stepped foot into their home. They let me stay in the bunker, and co**roaches and rats are my constant companions. I'm only allowed to eat their leftovers. But Holt was different. He constantly sneaks in freshly cooked food for me whenever his parents are not around. He never shouted at me or hit me like the other members of his family. "Once I've become the alpha, I'm going to make you my luna, Sage. I promise you. No one is going to hurt you again."

thought Alpha Gordon ting that happened to me since Alpha Gordon took me into living with them. They never treated me as part of their family. I'm more like their maid, who lives just to serve them. Holt was the only one who treated me as a friend and not a s**e. I

These are the promises he made when he confessed his love for me. I was overjoyed when he told me that. I was already aware of my feelings for him before he confessed. He's the lone bright spot in my current terrible fate. He is the only reason I am enduring the torture from Alpha Gordon and his family. I chose to wear the only quality clothes I possessed. Holt gave me a pink floral dress for my seventeenth birthday last year. We have been in a relationship for two years. Though we chose to keep it a secret from his family for the time being, I'm clinging to Holt's promise to present me to the pack as his girlfriend soon..

glanced at myself in the full-body mirror one last time before I headed upstairs to

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prepare breakfast for the family. It has been my routine for five years now since I arrived at this house. It doesn't matter whether it's my birthday or not; I need to serve. them like usual.

I was surprised when I found everyone in the dining hall. The table was already set, and the food had been served.

"Oh, she's here! The woman we've all been waiting for," Alpha Gordon announc

smiling widely as he approached me. "Good morning, Sage!" he greeted before giving me a peck on the cheeks.

I felt a little bit awkward by his sudden kindness towards me. It caught me off guard, since I haven't seen him smile towards me since I got here.

"Come on, Sage. Join us. We prepared this food especially for you," Erica said, Alpha Gordon's wife.

I immediately felt suspicious of the kindness that they were showing me. I've been celebrating my birthday for five years now, and not once did they prepare something for my birthday, not even a slice or cake. So, it's completely out of their character whenever they do something like this.

!

I have a bad feeling about this. Are they planning to poison me?

I searched for Holt around the table, hoping I could get some answers from him. But when my eyes landed on him, he quickly averted his gaze. He looks apologetic and guilty. But what is he so guilty about?

"Here, I

the other end of the table. Once I'm seated, he quickly goes back to the seat across the other. side of the table. "Happy birthday, Sage," Annika greeted with a smirk as he

I had an urge to ask

below the moon. goddess to receive your wolf, aren't you?" Erica answered. "None of you have been kind to me since I got here. You've all treated me

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something for my

Gordon's laughter suddenly filled the room. He then picked up his cup of coffee and took a sip from it. "You've always been quick to catch on to what's happening," he

and coming of age. I think it's time for you to pay for all the kindness that

"What

do you You're

I asked in

're aware of

and all the packs within this territory, right?" he

I'm I'm

them from betraying the kingdom. "Y-yes," I stuttered. I'm already suspecting where he's going with this, but I'm still hoping that I was wrong. should be thrilled to to represen you tour pack and honor the treaty our pack signed into," he

Well,

this purpose at

king."

savage and ruthless said, confirming what had been going on inside

h not s**d enough to send my real daughter

everything comes to light. I looked at Holt, hoping to see some light in this terrible news. But he refused to look at me. "You'll be going to the palace tomorrow. Don't mess this up for

can't even swallow my food. All I'm thinking right now is

They needed to arrange some things for the engagement tomorrow. I took that opportunity to talk to Holt. Maybe he has a plan. Annika was in her room, and Holt was preparing

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your plan, Holt?" I asked him. "We can run away together. Let's leave everything behind, Holt. I love you,

answered. "Do

while to recover. "What do you mean?" I

If you

but to send my sister to that monster. I can't

it's rather me

arms. "I'm sorry it has been this way, Sage. But I promise, once

I can't run away with you. You can't