Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 9

Chapter 9 SAGE

I was so tempted to lift my face up. I know I've heard that voice from somewhere; I'm sure of it. I just couldn't recall where exactly heard that deep baritone voice.

"Just a quick look," I murmur. I slowly lifted my head, trying to get a glimpse of his face. But before I could even take a peek, I was startled by Beta Scott's thundering voice. "Keep your head low if you still want your head attached to your body," he threatened.

My throat felt dry as my eyes widened in fear. I immediately dismiss whatever plan I have in my head. Seeing His Majesty's face was not worth anything. I'd rather live in the shadow than get into his nerves.

I quickly kneeled in front of the king and bowed my head to the ground. "Forgive me, Your Majesty. I-I didn't mean to "

"It's fine, Scott," said His Majesty, interrupting me as I heard his footsteps getting closer and closer.

gasped for air

air as soon as his intoxicating scent penetrated my nostrils. There's something about him that affects me and ignites a fire within me that I wasn't aware of. I gulped when I saw his boots in front of me. It only means one thing: he's close. Close enough for me to feel his overpowering presence without even looking at him. "Stand up," he ordered.

I immediately do as she says without lifting my eyes. I remained fixed on the ground, only seeing his feet.

I held my breath when he slowly lean forward closer to my ear. "Let's see how your plan unfolds, kitten," he whispered against my car.

I can feel the warmth of his breath brushing against my skin, and it sends shivers down my spine. At the same time, I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion. What does he mean by that?

Before I could even utter a word, he stood up and walked past me, leaving me with more questions than answers. I wanted to follow him and ask him, yet I'm afraid that I might accidentally look at his face.

"You're dismissed," I heard him say as he walked past me.

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do as he says without thinking: 1 follow him without lifting my head in fear that I might look at His Majesty's face. I can't see my path properly because I didn't calculate our distance, causing me to bump my head against his back. "I-I'm sorry!" I quickly apologized. I was expecting to get scolded, but I was surprised. when, instead of shouting. I heard a rich chuckle filling the

going to enjoy your presence around here," said that familiar baritone voice. I saw him waive his finger, and a woman quickly walked to his side. "Escort my new wife to her chamber and see to it that you'll be attending every need," he ordered. "Yes, Your Majesty,"

the ground as I watched

her

said the

of relief before lifting my head. I gently massaged my neck as it slightly hurt from lowering my head

the palace manage to not look at His Majesty's face whenever they serve him," I commented, not minding my words. I quickly covered my mouth when I realized

I

to my chamber. She was about to close my eyes. She

broke on her face. "We're allowed to look

that a

different vibe that makes it comfortable for

smiled before she replied, "I'm not sure what you're talking

at His Majesty's face"

exactly sure what you mean by that, my

thing because His Majesty didn't allow me to look

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that rule."

agreed, feeling a bit awkward about the whole formal exchange. "Oh, where are my manners? I'm sorry, I haven't introduced myself. I'm Sage," I said, extending my hand towards her. But instead of accepting it, she

me Sage. I'm not really comfortable with all

my lady. You're the king's wife, and I am your maid," she

only to

by her

mean to-"I stammered, feeling

difficult for me," she pleaded,

now a woman

confusion. It was clear that adjusting to life in the palace was going to be more challenging

here to help you until you finally get a hold of how things work around here," she assured me, her tone gentle yet firm, as if she

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