Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 36

SAGE

I woke up to the familiar ceiling of my chamber. I furrowed my brow upon realizing where I was. How did I get here? I can clearly remember walking into the king's chamber and witnessing the beast trapped inside his room. But seeing myself back in my room. I can't help but think that it was all but a dream. "Good morning, my lady" Elara greeted me as he walked inside my room.

"Good morning, Elara." I responded. I waited for a minute, hoping she would say something about what happened and why I was here instead of His Majesty's room, but she remained silent and proceeded to do her chores. "Do you need anything, my lady?" she asked when she noticed me staring at her.

She frowned as if she

"Are you the one who brought me back here!" I asked.

N-Nothing. But I hesitated fully understand what I was talking about. "Brought you back from where, my Lady?" she replied, equally confused as I was

She frowned as She

"Have I been here all along?" I asked, my voice trembling with uncertain

"Of course you have, my lady," she said with a nervous laugh. "You must be since we were informed that it was the forbidden night

"Forbidden night?" I asked curiously.

"Yes, the night when no one is supposed to leave their rooms until morning," she explained, her eyes narrowing as she studied me carefully. "You didn't disobey His Majesty's order, did you, my lady?"

I swallowed hard, the memory of the night's events flashing through my mind. The king's transformation, his ruthless and primal behavior-it was all too real. But I couldn't reveal any of that

"No, I didn , I didn't," I lied, hoping my voice sounded convincing "I must have been dreaming" "Verwell," she

said

her

got out of jail, my ladypression softening slightly, though suspicion still lingered in her eyes. "It hasn't been long since

The last thing you want is to get into more trouble."

"Of course." I nodded, my heart pounding in my chest. "Thank you for reminding me."

"Very well then! Shall I

Shall 11 prepare you f for breakfast?"

1 forced a smile before replying. Yes, you may."

She had already prepared my bath for me. I was about to undress in front of her as usual when my fingers ran across the space between my neck and shoulder.

a bump on my skin, evidence of the mark His Majesty-made last

about to help me remove my robe when I quickly stepped back, worried

you okay, my lady?" she asked, confusion evident

fine, Elara," I replied "I'd like to have the room to myself for now. I won't need your help

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behind her, my heart racing as I made my way to the mirror. The mark on my neck was the absolute proof of what happened last night. I leaned closer to

gazed at the mark in the mirror, I couldn't shake the feeling that it was different from the first one. The edges of the b were more defined, almost as if they were etched into my skin with

symbol, a fleeting connection that had faded over time. But this one... this one felt more permanent, more binding. It was as if the mark had a

in the mirror, I suddenly saw my eyes turn red. And

I

It's nice to finally meet

voice coming from wimewhere. I quickly look around, trying to find the source of that voice, only to find myself alone in

Are you real?" I asked, my

afraid, chosen one. I'm no pigment of your imagination Im as real as you are,

mirror, I was shocked to see a red wolf

eyes seemed to bore into my soul. I took

stronger this time,

The

+

Selene And

of relief washed over me, mingled with surprise. Selene How is this possible? I thought. I thought it was too late for me. I

unusual, but it happens. Your mark

mean His Majesty's mark? Then it's real? It did happen. But how the hell did I end up back in my chamber? What's going on here?"

Sage. But I'm afraid

a strained smile. "Yeah, I figured as much" I took a moment to observe Selene. "Wow a red wolf. This is the first time I've ever encountered one in real life. I've read about them in books, but to see one I traded off, marveling at her vibrant red fur and the intelligence

which was immediately cut off by Elaas voice

and I turned towards the door in a sudden When I glanced back at the mirror, Selene was gone. The room

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Elara." I stammered, trying to shake off the

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stepped closer, her brow furrowed with worry. "I thought Theard you talking to someone.

the churning apprehension in my gut. "It's nothing, really. I was just.... preparing myself in front of Her Majesty Elara's gaze flickered

you." I replied, grateful for the distraction. I couldn't shake the feeling

was off

a warning, a sign of danger lurking ahead? I sighed, running a hand through my hair as I tried to calm my racing thoughts. "Selene," I whispered softly, hoping she could hear me wherever

only the faint echo of my own voice in the empty room. With a sigh, I turned away from the

maintain appearances, at least until I could figure out my next move. With a deep breath, I began to undress and slipped into the warm bath, letting the water

the bathroom. Elara reappeared,

"Is

a my lady?" she asked, her tone