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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Chapter 9

Tue, Sep

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

voice. I saw him waive his finger, and a woman quickly walked to his side. "Escort

to the ground as I watched his feet

her

my lady," said the woman His

sigh of relief before lifting my head. I gently massaged my

not minding my words. I quickly covered my mouth when I realized that I shouldn't be saying that

I

to my chamber. She was about to close my

on her face. "We're allowed to look at him whenever we serve him,"

"Was that a thing

vibe that makes it comfortable for me to talk

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

at His Majesty's

exactly sure what you mean by

thing because His Majesty didn't allow me to look at his face."

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that rule."

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 performed a small curtsy.

can call me Sage. I'm not really comfortable with all these formalities," I insisted, trying to

I can't do that, my lady. You're the king's wife, and I am your maid," she replied, her tone

only

by her

my lady. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to-"I stammered, feeling flustered

difficult for me," she pleaded,

to these kinds of protocols. However, you need to remember that you're not the same person you were before you stepped foot inside this place. You are now a woman of the palace, and there are rules here that have been around even before you and in this That's the foundation of this that we need

It was clear that

please stop apologizing. You need to learn a lot of things from now on. But don't worry, I'm 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 were already accustomed to guiding newcomers through the intricate

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