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.

vanished when I felt a bump on

me remove my robe when

my lady?" she asked, confusion evident

to myself for

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made my way to the mirror. The mark on my neck was the absolute proof of what happened last night. I leaned closer to inspect

b were more defined, almost as if they were etched into my skin with a purpose. The area around the mark pulsed with a strange warmth, a constant reminder of

had been a mere symbol, a fleeting connection that had faded over time. But this one... this one felt more permanent, more

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

this?" I murmured to

It's nice to finally meet

quickly look around,

are you? Are you real?" I asked, my

your imagination Im as real as you are,

the mirror, I was shocked to see a red wolf sang back at me.

herce and unblinking eyes seemed to bore into my

my voice stronger

The

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eyes softened slightly, and she tilted her head Im Selene And I'm your

possible? I thought. I thought it was too late for me. I thought

is unusual, but it happens. Your mark triggered

real? It did happen. But how the hell did I end up back in my chamber? What's going on here?" I fired off my questions, desperation

wish I had answers. Sage. But I'm afraid I don't she replied

Selene. "Wow a red wolf. This is the first time I've ever encountered

immediately cut off by Elaas voice coming

towards the door in a sudden When I glanced back at the mirror, Selene was gone. The room felt strangely empty without her persence, panic. and see of use settled over me like a dark cloud 15:54

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trying to shake off the unsettling feeling. Just a bit startled,

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

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

was off

does she mean by that? Was it 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

came, only the faint echo of my own voice in the empty room.

in my mind, but I knew I couldn't dwell on them for long. I had to 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 soothe my tense muscles. After a few a few moments, I finished bathing and dressed myself in a simple yet elegant

stepped out out of the bathroom. Elara reappeared, her expression still curious but

"Is

she asked, her