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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with mockery, as if

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

my business. After all, we are family," she said with a smirk, her

trying to quell the rising panic within me. There was no way she could know about what was

Just.

are

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

Whiat

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

aware of your infidelity," she

in panic. I

I wasn't planning on telling His Majesty about it as long as

can't be serious, I managed to say, my wire

nonchalantly, a wicked gleam in her eyes. "Call it what you

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Chapter 23

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

words

had to tread carefully. "I won't let you manipulate me," I said, trying to sound more

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

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

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

my lady. Would you like me to help you settle for the night?"

offered.

"Thank

be alone tonight," I decline. If I pursue my plan, I need to get rid of

my

fine. Thank you. You may rest for tonight, 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 say. As soon as I reached my room,

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

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

reached the main entrance, a figure stepped out from the shadows, blocking my path. It was Elara, my loyal attendant, whose expression was