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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you. It's not my fault

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

the

dumbfounded

taunted her words ripping with mockery, as if she held

my shoulders, refusing to let her get under my skin. Again,

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 tone dripped

could know about what

Just.

implying, Annika. May I remind you that you are a gurst, and I'm a woman of the palace? Watch your

said. "But don't worry, sister.

Whiat

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 dumb, Sage. I saw you with that man. I'm sure His Majesty

once he becomes aware

heart was racing in panic. I

wasn't planning on telling His Majesty about it as

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

wicked gleam in her eyes. "Call

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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. "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 of

of my stomach. Her words lingered like a dark

knew I couldn't ignore her threat. Annika wouldn't hesitate to use it against me. I need to do something before

think about my next move. As soon as I saw the

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

offered.

"Thank

be alone tonight," I decline. If I pursue my plan, I need to get rid

everything alright, my lady?" she

bother waiting for what she was about to say. As

for getting past the gate, but I knew I had to do something. I couldn't just sit around and wait for my

around the room, taking in the familiar surroundings one last time. 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 pulsed through my

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