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

in the background grew louder. The court

isn't she writhing in pain? Does that mean she's telling the truth?" asked a man, a prominent

serum was

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

courtiers exchanging glances filled with renewed speculation. The queen's expression remained stern,

room, his authority reasserting itself over the gathering "Enough," he commanded. his voice resonating with power. "Lady Sage has spoken the truth, and the potion has confirmed it. I think all your questions have

you aware that drinking the truth potion twice within twenty-four hours can be fatal?" Lord Titus said, but it

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Majesty responded, his tone laced with a menacing edge. His words hung in the air

gaze. The tension in the room ratcheted up, and the silence was thick

"I believe this is my fault, as I gave her permission to seek the

expression remained suspicious, as if he wasn't

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

defiance crumbled under the queen's scrutiny. She bowed her head, her earlier bravado