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

the murmurs in the background grew louder. The court was buzzing with surprise and confusion; the outcome was not what they had

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

his direction, nodding in agreement, their faces reflecting a mixture of astonishment and curiosity. "The truth serum was known for its infallibility, and the fact that I showed no signs of

seen this potion in action many times," another council member said, his tone laced with disbelief. "It never fails to expose a lie. If she is unharmed,

members and courtiers exchanging glances filled with renewed speculation. The queen's expression remained stern, but distaste was evident

silence the 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 been answered." "No, no, this can't be! There must be something wrong with the potion. She needs to take another bottle," Annika insisted. You there, go get me another bottle!" she

twice within twenty-four hours can be fatal?" Lord Titus said, but it doesn't sound like much of a question rather than a

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she did, Annika insisted, her voice

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menacing edge. His words hung in the air

tension in the room ratcheted up, and the silence was thick

forward. "I believe this is my fault, as

expression remained suspicious, as if he wasn't sure about the queen's intention for

Annika, her eyes cold and calculating. "Annika, your actions have caused unnecessary strife in the court. While

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