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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calculating. "Well, look, who do we have here?" she began, her voice like

I replied, "I am innocent, Your Majesty. This is all a terrible

Majesty raised an eyebrow, a small, skeptical smile playing on her lips. "Innocent, you say? Then are you denying that you entered the palace with tainted

"Y-Your Majesty.

her eyes gleaming with malice. "Seeing how you were lost for words, I'd take that as you confirming the accusation

to defend myself once more. but Alpha Gordon

with the deepest regret that I inform you of the chaos she has brought to the palace. If

own daughter" I shouted, my anger flaring. How could he stand there and pretend innocence! I should have known that would happen. It wasn't enough for him to send

between us, her expression unreadable.

"are you suggesting that you were

Gordon replied smoothly, his face a mask of sincerity. "We were deceived by

so complete.

all manipulation, a scheme to ruin me. Alpha Gordon is

claim innocence, yet Alpha Gordon's reputation

THE

respond, but my words caught in my throat. I knew that no matter what I said, the truth would be twisted against me. They had all the power, and I was just a pawn in their

her face a mask of false 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 loyal to you,

see such discord" She turned in my direction. and I witnessed how an

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

me into this trouble only to send Annika as a tribute. The audacity of it

"You are offering your daughter as a replacement" She questioned, her tone

his head slightly "Annika is pure, loyal, and has been raised with the utmost respect

boiled at his words. You're using as a scapegoat just to gain favor with the king!" I burst out, my voice shaking with fury. "You knew everything and still sent