Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 241 SAGE

"I didn't do anything wrong! Please, this is all mistake!" I shouted, desperately trying to free myself from the iron grip of the royal guards. They dragged me forward, my struggles proving futile against their brute strength.

No matter how much I resisted, I was powerless in their grasp. My heart pounded with a mixture of fear and indignation. This couldn't be happening.

Behind me, I could hear the ominous footsteps of Alpha Gordon, Holt, and Annika, their presence a dark cloud looming over me. They followed closely, their eyes burning into 111y back as we made our way to the grand palace, where Her Majesty awaited us. Every step felt like a death march, the grandeur of the palace contrasting sharply with the dread settling in my stomach. My mind raced, searching for a way out, but all I could feel was the tightening grip of fear.

"Please listen to me! There's been a misunderstanding!" I pleaded once more, but my words fell on deaf ears. The guards remained stoic, their expressions unyielding.

"Stop putting shame on our family, Sage. You've done enough damage," Annika uttered while Holt was looking at me with warm eyes as if he wanted to help me.

But, as expected, he would never dare go against his father. He'd rather sacrifice me than get on his father's bad side.

As we approached

the towering doors of the palace, I felt a cold chill run down my spine. The opulence of the grand hallways, with their marble floors and golden accents, seemed to mock my helplessness. I glanced back at Alpha Gordon and Annika, their faces a mix of smug satisfaction and Annika's eyes met mine, and she smirked, a cruel glint in her gaze. "Don't worry, sis. This will be over sooner," she whispered, her voice barely audible but laced with

menace.

The doors to the throne room swung open, and I was thrust into the blinding light of the vast chamber. Her Majesty sat on her throne, her regal presence commanding the room. My knees felt weak, but I forced myself to stand tall, refusing to show any sign of weakness.

Your Majesty," one of the guards announced, we have brought Lady Sage as you. requested."

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"Well, look, who do we have here?" she began, her voice like ice. "You stand accused of

as I replied, "I am innocent, Your Majesty. This is

a small, skeptical smile playing on her lips. "Innocent, you say? Then

"Y-Your Majesty.

with malice. "Seeing how you were lost

my voice to defend myself once

is with the deepest regret that I inform you of the chaos she has brought to the palace. If we had known she was a tainted woman, we would never have. sent her here to disgrace the royal

own daughter" I shouted, my anger flaring. How could he stand there and pretend innocence! I

between us,

that you were unaware of Lady

of sincerity. "We were deceived by her as

betrayal wi so complete. I looked around the room, hoping for

I pleaded, "I am innocent. This is all manipulation, a scheme to ruin

settled on me once more. You claim innocence, yet Alpha

THE

no matter what I said, the truth would be twisted against me.

concern. "Yo Majesty, if I may," she began, her voice sickly sweet, "my brother and I only want what is best for the kingdom. We are

direction. and I witnessed how an evil

to the court and assure you that we mean no harm to the throne, 1. Alpha Gordon of the Moonlake Crest pack, am more than

believe what I was hearing. They got me into this trouble only to send Annika as a tribute.

Gordon and Annika. "You are offering your daughter as a replacement" She questioned, her

and has been raised with the utmost respect for the crown. She would

the king!" I burst out, my voice shaking with fury. "You