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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the park's money to

It's not my fault

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

the

dumbfounded

taunted her words ripping with mockery,

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

huckle grated on my nerves like muls on a chalkboard. "Oh, but sis, everything about you is my business. After all, we are family," she said with a smirk, her eyes glinting with mischief. Well, aren't you being a

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

Just.

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

know your secret, do you?" she said. "But don't worry, sister.

Whiat

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

becomes aware

racing in panic. I was dumbfounded and lost for

wasn't planning on telling His Majesty about it as long as you convince him to give us the money

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

in her eyes. "Call

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

words

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. "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

sight, I couldn't shake off the feeling of dread settling in the pit of my stomach. Her words

Annika wouldn't hesitate to use it against me. I need to do something before

briskly walked back to my room to think about my next move. As soon as I saw

my lady. Would you like me

offered.

"Thank

alone tonight," I decline. If I

alright, my lady?" she asked

bother waiting for what she was about to say. As soon as I reached my room, I hurried over to

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

belongings. Once my bag was 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. With a deep breath, I pushed open the door and stepped out into the corridor. I moved. quickly but quietly, sticking to the shadows as I made my way through the labyrinthine. halls of the palace. But just as I

my loyal attendant, whose expression was a mix of concern and confusion. "My lady, where are you