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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dumbfounded

her words ripping with mockery, as if she

get under my skin. Again,

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 little bit busy entertaining my brother.

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

Just.

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

she said. "But don't worry, sister. Your secret is safe with me

Whiat

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

he becomes aware of your infidelity,"

in panic. I was dumbfounded

on telling His Majesty

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

nonchalantly, a wicked gleam in her

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know what will happen

words

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,

of my stomach. Her words lingered like a dark cloud, casting a

wouldn't hesitate to use it against me.

move. As soon as I saw the door,

you like me to help you settle for the night?"

offered.

"Thank

decline. If I pursue my plan, I need to get rid of

alright, my lady?"

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

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

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

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