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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bore into me, her gaze cold and calculating. "Well, look, who do we have here?" she began, her voice like ice. "You stand accused of betrayal and deceit.

"I am innocent, Your Majesty. This is

"Innocent, you

"Y-Your Majesty.

how you were lost for words, I'd take that as you

find my voice to defend myself once more. but Alpha Gordon

it 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

to send me in place of your own daughter" I shouted, my

Majesty's eyes flicked between us, her

suggesting that you

face a mask of sincerity. "We were deceived by

so complete. I looked around the room, hoping for any sign of support, but all eyes were on

"I am innocent. This is all manipulation, a

on me once more. You claim innocence, yet

THE

no matter what I said, the truth would be twisted

began, her voice sickly sweet, "my brother and I only want what is best for the kingdom. We are loyal to you, and it

and I witnessed how an evil smirk broke onto her face before shifting her

1. Alpha Gordon of the Moonlake Crest pack, am more than willing to present my daughter to replace this disgraceful woman."

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

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

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

blood 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 me here to take the