Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 6 SAGE

In a few minutes, I will be standing in front of the Moon Goddess to finally receive my wolf. At last, I'll have someone who can be with me forever. I will not be one anymore. I wore the most decent white dress I could find in my closet. I also manage to make a simple flower crown that I can put on top of my head as I stand before the Moon Goddess. "A crown, really? You're so cheap, Sage."

I was startled when Annika abruptly barged into my room.

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how's the little gift I gave you yesterday? Is it enlightening?" she asked sarcastically.

"Yes, t thank you. That's the most precious gift you can give me, Annika. At least you save me from a terrible fate." It wasn't a lie, though. At least I wouldn't waste my time loving someone who wasn't going to fight for me. She scoffs, "You're so c**ky. Since when did you grow a spine, you ungrateful brat?" She walks closer to me as she squints her eyes, eyeing my flower crown. "Even this flower crown can't do anything about your ugly face

She was about to grab my flower crown when I quickly halted her hand mid-air. "Don't you dare, Annika," I warned in greeted teeth. I made this crown in honor of my mother. I wanted to have something that reminded me of her as I stood in front of the Moon Goddess as I received my wolf. "Touch it, and I'll rip off your hand the moment I receive my wolf," I threatened her.

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"How dare you threaten me?!" she shouted. "Expect that I'll make sure to tell my father what happened here," she warned me.

I sneered, "Go ahead, Annika. Tell your father, What's the worst thing he could do to me? Locked me

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in my room? Hit me? Give me ten lashes. What else? Kill me?" I mocked. "Go on, tell me, Annika," I taunt her.

She scoffs, "Just because you're about to get your wolf tonight doesn't mean you're untouchable." I can't help but laugh at her ignorance. "What's so funny?" she asked, feeling irritated.

able to say these things to you because I'll be getting my wolf? You never

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moment I told my father about this, you're going to regret everything you said

that can scare me," I scoffed. "Even death doesn't bother me, Annika. I've got nothing to

finally let out the breath that I have been holding back since she got here. I had no idea where I found the courage to fight back, Annika. Maybe

as I tried to calm myself before heading out of my bunker. As soon as I stepped out

as the daughter of a traitor and not a member

heard Hillary whisper when I walked past

you," I mouthed to her before continuing to walk until I reached the middle of the circle. There's at least four of us standing right now below the

your head to the Moon God and recite your prayer. May the Moon Goddess bestow her

response to the elder's command, all of us lifted our heads and looked at the bright full moon shining upon us. It didn't take long before

before you as a child of the pack. Shower me with your radiant light, guide my paths, and bless me with your strength. Make me stronger under your watchful gaze, and may your wisdom illuminate my way," I prayed

surge of panic overcame me as the stark reality settled in: I stood alone, the sole 12:15

my wolf remained beyond reach, and an increasing sense of desperation clawed at my insides. Frustration is built with each futile

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you in her favor," Annika commented while staring at me with an insulting look on her face. "Annika, stop it!" Alpha Gordon scolded her. "The ceremony is done! Go home and celebrate with your family! And I'm expecting everyone to stay silent about what happened tonight, for the sake of our pack!" he announced. Once everyone started to disperse, Alpha Gordon quickly grabbed my arm and pulled me towards the house. The moment he shut the door, his hand immediately landed on my cheeks. "You embecile!" he shouted. "Calm down, "What are we

Calm own, sweetheart."

is at risk? You

"How can

Everything is going to be okay as long as this woman keeps

going to say anything about this to the king or to anyone in the palace. Do you understand?" "Do you thin think I care, father? I'm