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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get under my skin.

about you is my business. After all, we are family," she said with a smirk, her eyes glinting with

way she could know about what was happening between me and Lord Titus. She had

Just.

you are

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

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idea what she was talking about. Though I'm starting to put every piece of the puzzle Together. The shadow

he becomes aware of your infidelity," she

panic. I was dumbfounded and lost

on telling His Majesty about it as long as you

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

her eyes. "Call

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want, and you know what will happen if

words

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,

stomach. Her words lingered like a dark cloud, casting a shadow

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

walked back to my room to think about my next move. As soon as I saw the door, I saw Elara standing

you like me to

offered.

"Thank

decline. If I pursue my

alright, my lady?" she

her time 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 dresser to find something comfy to wear. Most of the clothes

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

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

Elara, my loyal attendant, whose expression was a mix of concern