Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 22

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I quickly withdrew from his arms and pushed him away, creating a distance between us. What was I thinking, hugging this man out in the open? Not to mention, Elara was right here, witnessing everything. My heart pounded in my chest as reality set in. This was reckless. This was dangerous. Was I really that desperate to test my luck? I looked around to see if anybody saw us. I was relieved upon realizing that the garden was empty and nobody was here but us. However, I noticed that Elara was nowhere to be found, as if she vanished into thin air as soon as Lord Titus arrived. I was about to take a step back when Lord Titus snaked his arm around my waist and pulled me closer. My hand automatically landed on his broad chest, and my eyes widened in surprise. "Lord Titus!" I exclaimed, my voice tinged with panic.

"It's okay," he said, his voice a soothing balm. "Calm yourself in my arms for as long as you need." His words, spoken with such calm assurance, seemed to dissolve my anxiety. Despite the risk of prying eyes and the whispers that might follow, he didn't seem the least bit concerned. His steady heartbeat beneath my palm and the strength of his embrace grounded me in that moment. I glanced up at him, finding solace in the depth of his gaze. "But what if someone sees us?" I whispered, my voice trembling with a mix of fear and uncertainty. curled into a playful smile. "Then I think it's time to come clean," he replied, his tone resolute.

His lips

I'm not entirely sure whether he's kidding or not. But I don't think this is the right time to joke around. My life is on the line. Despite the turmoil happening inside me brought on by Holt's sudden appearance, I need to get my head clear. I can't stay here any longer. I need to find a way to get out of this place without getting caught, or worse, dying. This isn't the right time for a joke, my lord. This is a serious matter. It's my life here that we're talking about," I said as I tried to put more distance between us. But as I tried. to push him away, his arm around my waist deliberately tightened.

His face turned seriou

Chapter 22

"No offense taken. But we need to address the urgent matter at hand," I said.

He frowned, clearly puzzled by my words. "Please be more specific, my lady."

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. His ca demeanor made it clear that he wasn't bothered by the situation at all. Of course, he was a man of the court. No one would speak ill of him if our secret were to come out. Aside from his high position as the Chief Minister, he was a man. He wouldn't face the same scrutiny or consequences as I would.

"Do you not realize what people would say if they found out?" I asked, my voice strained. with frustration. "They would call me all sorts of names and drag my reputation through the mud. Meanwhile, you'd walk away unscathed.

you need to trust

said. Tm escaping tonight. You need to help me. I can't stay

he s**id or something? I really wanted to say that out loud, but despite the extent of our physical relationship, he's still someone of higher rank, and calling him

time that we.. you know." I don't

word

he said, finishing my sentence for

to suppress my anger. The night we slept together." I said, correcting him "That was different. I wasn't married to the king yet. But this is on a completely different level. I didn't just betray my marriage to the king. I practically signed my own death warrant. And who knows how long you can Keep His Majesty from visiting my chamber I need to leave while I still can. Do you understand now, my lord?" I was breathless be the time

taken; he

That's

to say?

demeanor only fueling my frustration. He finally sighed, his eyes locking

solution," he said, his voice steady. "If you leave now, you'll be hunted down. The king will see it as a betrayal, and you know

words. "Then what do you suggest? Do have a plan? Because

unreadable passed through his eyes. "Just

you

him, torn between desperation and a flicker of hope. "How can I be

maddening self-assurance. "But what choice do you have?

"Just because you're my only option doesn't

sarcasm.

smile. "You don't have to like it, Sage. You

accept it

you help me or not," I said firmly before turning my back