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

remove my robe when I quickly stepped back, worried she

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 preparing.

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

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 a purpose. The area around the mark pulsed with a strange warmth,

this one... this one felt more permanent, more binding. It was as if the mark had a life of its own, whispering secrets and making promises I wasn't yet

I suddenly saw my eyes

this?" I murmured to

Sage. It's nice

coming from wimewhere. I quickly look around, trying to find the

you real?" I

no pigment of your imagination Im as real as

shocked to see a red wolf sang back at me. The

into my soul. I took a step back,

stronger this

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eyes softened slightly, and she tilted her head Im Selene And I'm your wolf," she answered, her voice echoing in

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

but it happens. Your mark triggered something inside you, causing

happen. But how the hell did I end up back in my chamber? What's going on here?" I fired off my questions, desperation and confusion evident in my voice as

I had answers. Sage. But I'm afraid I

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

said, which was immediately cut off by Elaas voice coming

from my thoughts, and I turned 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

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

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thought Theard you talking to someone. Did something happen, my lady?

a weak smile, trying to reassure her despite the churning apprehension in my gut. "It's nothing, really. I was just.... preparing myself in front of Her Majesty Elara's gaze flickered to the mirror, then back to me with a hint of uncertainty. "If you

the distraction. I couldn't shake the feeling

was off

But the glass reflected only my own troubled expression. What does she mean by that? Was it a warning, a sign of danger lurking ahead? I sighed, running a hand through my hair

answer came, only the faint echo of my own voice in the empty room. With a sigh, I

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

bathroom. Elara reappeared, her expression still curious

"Is

lady?" she