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

replied, "I am

eyebrow, a small, skeptical smile playing on her lips. "Innocent,

"Y-Your Majesty.

gleaming with malice. "Seeing how you were lost for words, I'd take that as

voice to

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

it! I told you the truth, but you still chose to send me in place of your 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 me to

us, her expression

her voice measured, "are you suggesting that you

a mask of sincerity. "We were deceived by

of despair wash over me. His lies were so convincing and his betrayal wi so complete. I looked around the room, hoping for any sign of support, but all eyes were on me, judging

Majesty, please." I pleaded, "I am innocent. This is all manipulation, a

innocence, yet Alpha Gordon's reputation speaks

THE

said, the truth would be

sweet, "my brother and I only want what

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

assure you that we mean no harm to the throne, 1. Alpha Gordon of the Moonlake Crest pack, am more than willing to present my daughter to replace this disgraceful woman." Alpha Gordon declared with a flourish, his voice

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

Alpha Gordon and Annika. "You are offering your daughter as a

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

to gain favor with the king!" I burst out, my voice shaking with fury. "You knew everything and still sent me here to take