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

the

dumbfounded

taunted her words ripping with mockery,

refusing to let her get under my skin. Again, none of your business, Annika. I retorted, my

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

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

Just.

are implying, Annika. May I remind you that you are a gurst, and I'm

secret, do you?" she said. "But don't worry, sister. Your secret is safe with me as long as you do as I say

Whiat

know 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 Together. The shadow that

becomes aware of

was racing in panic. I was dumbfounded and lost

taunted. "But you have nothing to worry about. I wasn't planning on telling His

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

shrugged nonchalantly, a wicked gleam in her eyes. "Call

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know what will happen if we don't

words

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

pit of my stomach. Her words lingered like

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

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

lady. Would you like me to help you settle

offered.

"Thank

If I pursue my plan, I need to get

my lady?"

Elara. Good night." I didn't give 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

but I knew I had to do something. I couldn't

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

entrance, a figure stepped out from the shadows, blocking my path. It was Elara, my loyal attendant, whose expression was a mix of concern and confusion. "My lady, where are you going?"