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

my fault

gri" It's my best word before orng around. But I haven't even taken a few reps since she spoke again. However,

the

dumbfounded

someone" she taunted her words ripping with

skin. Again, none

family," she said 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? Her

panic within me. There was no way she could know about what was happening between me and

Just.

you that you are a gurst,

know your secret, do you?" she said. "But don't worry, sister. Your secret is safe with me as long as

Whiat

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

once he becomes aware of

racing in panic. I was dumbfounded and lost

planning on telling His

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

her eyes. "Call it what you

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want, and you know what will happen if we don't get it." Her word

words

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

Annika disappeared from 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

her threat. Annika wouldn't hesitate to use it against me. I

walked back to my room to think about my next move. As

evening, my lady. Would you like me to help you settle

offered.

"Thank

Elara, But I'd like to be alone tonight," I decline. If I pursue my plan, I need to get rid

my lady?" she asked

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

a plan yet for getting past the gate, but I knew I had to do 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 if it meant sacrificing me. clothes, some food,

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 pulsed through my veins. With a deep breath, I pushed open the door and stepped out into the corridor. I moved.

attendant, whose expression was a mix