Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter SAGE

23

There are a lot of things going on inside my head right now. Aside from planning to escape, I still need to reassess my conflicting feelings for Lord Titus.

I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't notice as her person following me from behind.

"The palace suits you well, sister," said that familiar voice behind me.

I rolled my eyes as I stopped my track. Of course, she's here as well. Why am I not surprised?

"Hello, Annika," I said without a trace of warmth in my voice.

"That's not the most sisterly greeting, Sage. Oh, forgive me, Lady Sage," she jabbed, her tone dripping with sarcasm. Stepping forward, the enveloped me in a tight embrace before placing a gentle kiss on my cheek. "Did

you come here with your brother?" I inquired, brushing aside her snide comment,

"Still fixated on my brother while you already had a handsome man warming your bed! My, my, aren't you a bit greedy, sister she reported, her words laden with disdain.

"What happened inside my bed was none of your business. If you'll excuse me, I still have important matters to attend to," I said before turning my back

"Dad

I needs some money, and we came here to ask. His Majesty, she said.

I scoff, "And what does it have to do with me

"You're going to help us convince His Majesty to give us money, right?" she asked confidently.

"Tell me, why would I do that, Annika

"We

We feed you. We gave you home. This is the least you could do for us," she replied.

"You do all those things just so I can take your place! I exclaimed

And look how it turns out You should be thankful we did that. If not for that, you

ouldn't be wearing these fancy clothes and sleeping on that comfortable bed. You should be thankful' she smirked

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was wing the park's money to

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word before orng around. But I haven't even taken a few reps since she

the

dumbfounded

words ripping with mockery, as if she held

skin. Again,

with a smirk, her eyes glinting with mischief. Well, aren't you being a little bit busy entertaining

within me. There was no way she could know about what

Just.

what you are implying, Annika. May I remind you that you are a gurst,

do you?" she said. "But

Whiat

talking about," I said, acting as if I had no idea what she was talking about. Though I'm starting to put every piece of the puzzle Together. The

once he becomes aware of your infidelity,"

heart was racing in panic. I was dumbfounded

you have nothing to worry about. I wasn't planning on telling His Majesty about it as long as you convince him to give us the money that we are asking

my spine. "You can't be serious, I managed to say, my wire trembling with disbelief. "You're blackmailing

her eyes. "Call it

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what will

words

Anger surged within me, but I knew I had to tread carefully. "I won't let you manipulate me," I said, trying to sound more confident than I felt.

sight, I couldn't shake off the feeling of dread settling in the pit of my stomach. Her words lingered like a dark cloud, casting a shadow over any

use it against me. I need to do something before it's

to my room to think about my next move. As soon as I saw the door,

lady. Would you like me to help you settle for

offered.

"Thank

decline. If I pursue my

everything alright, my lady?" she asked

something, but I didn't bother waiting for what she was about to say. As soon as I reached my room, I hurried over to the dresser to find something comfy to wear. Most of the clothes there were fancy dresses and skirts, but luckily, I spotted a pair of trousers

had to do something. I couldn't just sit around and wait for my family

made my way to the door. As I reached the door, I paused, listening for any sign of movement outside. The hallway beyond was eerily quiet, the

loyal attendant, whose