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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someone" she taunted her words ripping with

get under my skin. Again, none of your business, Annika. I retorted, my tone

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

was no way she could know about what was happening between me and Lord Titus. She had arrived, hadn't she!

Just.

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

do you?" she said. "But don't

Whiat

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

he becomes aware of your

racing in panic. I was dumbfounded and lost for

on telling His Majesty about it as long as you convince him to give

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

shrugged nonchalantly, a wicked gleam in her eyes.

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

words

manipulate me," I said, trying to sound more confident than I felt. "You and your brother may think you

off the feeling of dread settling in the pit of my stomach. Her words lingered like a dark cloud, casting a shadow over any semblance of peace I had hoped to

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

my next move. As soon as I saw the door, I saw

me to help you settle for the

offered.

"Thank

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

my lady?" she

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,

a few more clothes 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 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.

packed, I glanced 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 veins.

loyal attendant, whose expression was a mix of concern and confusion. "My lady, where are you going?" she asked, her voice filled