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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wing the park's money

of you. It's not my fault

haven't even taken a few reps since

the

dumbfounded

taunted her words ripping with mockery, as if

my skin. Again, none of your

sis, everything about you is my business. After all, we are family," she said with a smirk, her eyes

no way she could know about what was happening between me and Lord Titus. She had arrived,

Just.

May I remind you that you are a

just looking after you. You don't want anyone to know your secret, do you?" she said. "But don't worry, sister. Your secret is safe

Whiat

know what you're 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 shadow that I saw in the garden-could it be her? "Stop acting

aware of your

was racing in panic. I was dumbfounded and lost

worry about. I wasn't planning on telling His Majesty about it as long as

"You can't be serious, I managed to say, my wire trembling with

her eyes. "Call it what you want,

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want, and you know what will happen if we don't

words

carefully. "I won't let you manipulate me," I said, trying to sound more confident than I felt. "You and your brother may think you hold all the cards, but I won't bow to your threats." Annika's smirk widened, her confidence unshaken. "We'll see about that, sister," she replied cryptically before turning on her heel and sauntering away, leaving me alone. with the weight

off the feeling of dread settling in the pit of my stomach.

threat. Annika wouldn't hesitate to use

move. As soon as I saw

lady. Would you like me to help you settle for the night?"

offered.

"Thank

I'd like to be alone tonight," I decline. If I

everything alright, my lady?" she

I quickly shut the door behind me. She was trying to say something, but I didn't bother waiting for what she was about to say. As soon as I

something. I couldn't just sit around and wait for my family to decide my fate. They'd do anything to protect themselves, even i

With a determined nod, I slung the bag over my shoulder and 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 silence adding to the sense of urgency that

loyal attendant, whose expression was a mix of