Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 21

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I opened my eyes, and I was welcomed by the familiar ceiling of my chamber. But as soon as I fully regained my consciousness, pain hit me like a thunderbolt. I feel sore everywhere. I'm surprised that I'm still alive. I lost count of how many times I begged him to stop. However, my plea seems like an invitation for him to go on and push me even harder. I don't even remember when my O**m started or when it ended. He's insatiable, and I'm not sure whether it's a good thing or not. "Hmmm..." A silent groan escaped my lips when I tried to move my body. "Please refrain from moving for a while, my lady. You're still weak." Elara immediately came to my rescue.

I started to panic when I realized what happened last night. Did Elara come while Lord. Titus was still in my room? But knowing that I'm still alive now, it seems like that's not what happened.

I stared at her, trying to guess what was going on inside her head. But Elara acted as if everything were normal, her demeanor calm and collected.

"W-What happened, Elara?" I asked bravely, needing to know what she knew.

"You caught the flu, my lady," she explained briefly, her voice steady and reassuring.

I felt a rush of confusion and suspicion. Was Lord Titus behind all of this? Did he arrange this story so no one would notice my absence? The thought made my pulse quicken. If he did, why would he go to such lengths to protect me? Elara continued her work, fluffing my pillows and straightening the blankets as if nothing unusual had happened. But my mind was racing, piecing together the fragments of the previous night. Titus had been so intense and so possessive. Now, here I was, being told I was sick with the flu. "Elara," I said, my voice more steady now, "did anyone else see me like this? Did anyone else know I was unwell?"

She paused, considering her answer carefully. "Yes, my lady. I already sent a word to Her Majesty that you're not feeling well; hence, you can't attend yesterday's morning breakfast."

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Yesterday? How long have I been out?" I asked, my eyes widening in k

Elara paused in her work, her eyes meeting mine with a mixture of concern and calmness. You've been resting since last night, my lady. It's now late afternoon."

My shock deepened. Nearly an entire day had passed. Wh had transpired during that time? What had people been told about my absence?

"Did anyone else see me like this?" I asked, my voice wavering with the urgency of needing answers

Elara shook her head slightly. "No, my lady.

I absorbed her words, feeling a strange mix of relief and confusion. Titus had gone to great lengths to protect me and keep my condition a secret.

My mind

rushing back, making my heart pound. My hand instinctively moved to the bit mark on my shoulder, gently caressing it. It still stung a bit, but the pain was far less than it had been last

changes within me-anything that might indicate what had happened. I frowned when I felt nothing, as if everything were

thought. Who was I kidding? I was one of His Majesty's women, one of many. He wouldn't mark me, even if he wanted to. The bite had

But

great lengths to keep my condition a secret and to protect me. Yet, his true motives remained elusive. What will he gain from protecting me? This will

I rose

Titus.

unsteady. I needed answers, and

where are you going?" Elara

a word to Lord Titus? I need to talk to

"I-I'm sorry, my

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very important meeting to

not to sound disappointed. The thought of not being able to speak with him right away made my heart sink. "But I'll send a word, my lady," Elara continued, her tone softening. "I'm

replietl, managing a

Titus to understand what had happened and what it meant for both of us. My mind replayed the events of the night, each detail more confusing than the last. I walked over to the window, looking out at the palace grounds. The sun was beginning. to rise, casting a warm glow over the gardens. The beauty of the scene

felt like hours as I waited, each passing second filled

from the window. Restlessness gnawed at me, but I knew I had to keep my composure. The palace was a place of power and intrigue, and I had to navigate it carefully. I would confront Lord Titus, and I would find the answers I needed. But until

Elara hadn't returned yet, but

T

I

The palace was unusually quiet, the usual bustling of s**nts and guards reduced to a distant murmur. I walked through the ornate hallways, my thoughts swirling. My feet carried me to the garden, a place of solace and serenity. The

breath

was startled upon hearing that familiar voice that has haunted

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stood up and turned to see where the voice was coming from. And I was completely surprised to see the last man I was expecting to

Holt's arms enveloped me in a tight embrace, I was caught off guard by the sudden rush of emotions. His

breath warm against my ear as

the past few years, until he

mine with an intensity that made my pulse quicken. "I came here to see you. I wanted to check up

between us. Something felt off, though I couldn't quite put my finger on it as I gazed at the man I used to cherish. I can still remember how I used to dream of spending the rest of my life with him. But the excitement I once felt for him had vanished. "I-I'm fine," I

"What

urged, feeling a knot of worry form in my

closed his eyes, taking a deep breath before continuing. "Dad got into some kind of trouble. We need your help," he