Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter SAGE

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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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around. But I haven't even taken a few reps since she spoke again.

the

dumbfounded

someone" she taunted her words ripping with mockery,

my shoulders, refusing to let her get under my skin. Again, none of

with a smirk, her eyes glinting with mischief. Well, aren't you being a little bit busy entertaining my brother. His Majesty, and another mystery man?

to quell the rising panic within me. There was no way she could know about what was happening between me and Lord Titus. She had arrived, hadn't she! It couldn't be possible, could

Just.

I remind you that you are a gurst, and I'm a woman of

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 with me as long as you do as I say

Whiat

put every piece of the puzzle Together.

becomes aware of your

was racing in panic. I was dumbfounded and lost

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

sent a chill down my spine. "You can't be serious, I managed to say, my wire

her eyes. "Call it what you

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know what we want, and you know what will happen if we

words

my mind, a grim reminder of the precarious situation I found myself in. I couldn't believe Annika would stoop so low, using my personal life as leverage to satisfy her own desires. 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.

dread settling in the pit of my stomach. Her words lingered like a dark cloud, casting a shadow

use it

next move. As soon as I saw the door, I saw Elara standing outside,

you like me to help you settle for

offered.

"Thank

If I pursue my plan,

alright, my lady?" she

may rest for tonight, Elara. Good night." I didn't give her time to answer, as 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 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

to take with me. I didn't have a plan yet for getting past the gate, but I knew I had to do something. I couldn't

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 pulsed through my veins. With

reached the main entrance, a figure stepped out from the shadows, blocking my path. It was Elara, my loyal attendant, whose expression was a mix of concern and confusion.