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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have here?" she began, her voice like ice. "You stand accused of

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

lips. "Innocent, you say? Then are you denying that you entered the palace with

"Y-Your Majesty.

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

stammered, trying to find my voice to defend myself once more. but

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

about 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

Majesty's eyes flicked between us, her expression

"are you suggesting that you were unaware of

Gordon replied smoothly, his face a mask of sincerity. "We were deceived by her as well. We would never have sullied your

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

all manipulation, a scheme to

cold gaze settled on me once more. You claim innocence, yet Alpha Gordon's reputation speaks otherwise. Why should we

THE

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

her voice sickly sweet, "my brother and I only want what is best for

turned in my direction. and I witnessed how an evil

1. Alpha Gordon of the Moonlake Crest pack, am more than willing to present

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

eyes narrowed as she regarded Alpha Gordon and Annika. "You are offering your daughter as a replacement" She questioned, her tone laced with

"Annika is pure, loyal, and has been raised with the utmost respect for the crown. She

gain favor with the king!" I burst