Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

hapter 31 SAGE

"What is it then, kitten?" he asked once again, his voice smooth and coaxing.

My mouth fell open as I stared into his piercing azure eyes. Besides his long silver hair, he looked exactly the same as Lord Titus. No, he is Lord Titus!

I couldn't bring myself to speak. I was too stunned to say anything. How did this happen? Did he know who I was when I approached him at the bar? Did he plan everything all along?

Now, it all makes sense. Whenever I was so worried about getting caught, he always stayed calm, as if he knew it wouldn't happen. And the first night I arrived, the king didn't visit me that night because I told him so.

The realization hit me like a bolt of lightning. All those times he reassured me, the confidence in his voice-it wasn't just bravado. He knew. He always knew.

"His Majesty is asking you. Answer at once!" Annika urged me, her voice sharp and insistent.

I shot her a sharp look, my frustration and anxiety boiling over. But I knew I had to face His Majesty. I clenched my jaw, took a deep breath, and summoned all the courage I could muster.

"No, I did not sleep with any other man aside from you, Your Majesty," I answered bravely, my voice steady despite the turmoil inside me.

A profound silence fell over the grand hall. Every eye was on me, and every breath was held in anticipation. The weight of the moment was almost unbearable, and the air was thick with tension. The court members, nobles, and guards all watched, waiting for the revelation that could change everything

take long before the murmurs in the background grew louder. The court was buzzing with

mean she's telling the truth?" asked a man, a prominent member of the council, his voice

curiosity. "The truth serum was known for its infallibility, and the fact that I showed no signs of distress indicated that my words were indeed

tone laced with disbelief. "It never fails to expose a lie. If she is unharmed, then she must

exchanging glances filled with

Sage has spoken the truth, and the potion has confirmed it. I think all your questions have been answered." "No, no, this can't be! There must be something wrong with the potion. She needs to

twice within twenty-four hours can be fatal?" Lord Titus said, but

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she did, Annika insisted, her voice dripping

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rats in this palace know the line they shouldn't cross His Majesty responded, his tone laced with a menacing edge. His words hung

gaze. The tension in the room ratcheted

handle this," the queen interjected smoothly, stepping forward. "I believe this is my fault, as I gave her permission

the queen, and his expression remained suspicious, as if he

queen turned her gaze to Annika, her eyes cold and calculating. "Annika, your actions have caused unnecessary strife in the court. While your intent to seek the

queen's scrutiny. She bowed her