Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 20 TITUS

I went straight to the main palace and settled into my throne, the weight of its authority grounding me as I waited for them to appear in my presence. The room was vast, adorned with tapestries depicting the kingdom's history, and lit by grand chandeliers that cast a regal glow over the polished marble floors. The air was thick with anticipation, and I found my thoughts drifting back to Sage. This family has always been a subject of interest in my investigations. From what I had gathered, they never truly valued Sage. They treated her more like a maid than a member of the family, exploiting her kindness and relegating her to menial tasks. The very thought of it made my blood simmer with quiet fury. How could they disregard someone so integral to the prophecy and so inherently valuable? What could be their reason for visiting now? I mused, my fingers drumming lightly on my cheek. Were they here to ask only for a favor or to ask for something entirely else? The possibilities were endless, and none of them were particularly promising.

The doors to the audience chamber creaked open, breaking my train of thought. Alpha Gordon entered first, his posture stiff but his expression carefully neutral. Behind him followed his son and daughter, both casting quick, nervous glances around the room. They moved with a blend of trepidation and determination, a clear sign they understood the gravity of the meeting.

"Alpha Gordon," I said, my voice carrying the authority of my position. "Welcome."

"W-Was that His Majesty?" The woman whispered to his brother, but I could hear her clearly from where I was sitting.

"Keep quiet, Annika. You're in the presence of His Majesty," he subtly scolded her little sister.

"Did you know that he's this gorgeous?" She tugged at the corner of her lips before eventually pouting. She looked and sounded like a brat. I can't imagine the patience. that Sage has to put up with living with these two.

"Annika, I said quit it," he scolded her once again. She pouted her lips in response, but didn't say anything after that.

He bowed, the gesture stiff and formal. "Your Majesty, thank you for granting us this audience.

I nodded, gesturing for them to step closer. "I understand you have a request," I said,

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leaning slightly forward, my eyes narrowing as I studied their reactions.

Gordon cleared his throat, his gaze flickering to his children before settling back on me. "Yes, Your Majesty," he began, his voice steady but lacking the usual confidence of an Alpha. "We come seeking your assistance and to reaffirm our loyalty to the crown." Interesting. I thought, raising an eyebrow. The words were carefully chosen, but they did little to explain their true intentions. What kind of assistance did they expect from me, and why now? "Go on, I prompted, maintaining a calm but authoritative demeanor. "What is it that you seek from me?"

Alpha Gordon's eyes glinted with a mix of arrogance and confidence, a smirk playing on his lips. "I haven't heard anything from you, Your Majesty. So, I can safely assume that you liked our gift," he said with a hint of smugness.

audacity of his

gift from our pack to acknowledge our eternal pact

grow colder as I processed his words. The nerve of this man was to speak of Sage as if she were a mere token, a bargaining chip to secure his

forward slightly. "You mean the same daughter who was treated more like a s**t than a member of your family? The same daughter you

was-

icy. "And she will be treated with the respect

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to maintain his composure. "Your Majesty, we mean no harm. We truly care for Sage." "Lady Sage, I quickly cut him off. "I expect to

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the court, and despite you being her family, I don't think it's right for you

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for her

did nothing to deserve such cruelty!" he

before I stood from my throne and slowly walked down the stairs. "Are you telling me that you didn't intentionally adopt your enemy's daughter just to sell her out in place of your own daughter?" "Y-You make it sound as if sending a tribute

matter how much I wanted to kill him right now, I still had

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still believe that you didn't break any

that, aren't you? Majesty," he stuttered as he slowly took a step back, assuring me to keep a safe

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for a minute, completely avoiding eye contact. He lowered his head as he

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