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.

felt a bump on my skin, evidence of the mark

when I quickly stepped back, worried she might notice

lady?" she asked,

to myself for now. I won't need your help

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and left the bathroom. I breathed a sigh of relief once I was alone. I quickly locked the door 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 inspect it, my fingers trembling as

first one. The edges of the b were more defined, almost as if they were etched into my skin with a purpose.

faded over time. But this one... this one felt more permanent, more binding. It was as if the mark had a life of its own,

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

I murmured

Sage. It's nice

quickly look around, trying to find the source of that voice,

you? Are you real?" I asked,

chosen one. I'm no pigment of your imagination Im as real as

to see

unblinking eyes seemed to bore into my soul. I took a step

my voice stronger

The

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slightly, and she tilted her head Im Selene And I'm your wolf," she answered,

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

with understanding "It is unusual, but

chamber? What's going on here?" I fired off my questions, desperation and confusion evident in my voice

had answers. Sage. But

"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

Sage" she said, which was immediately cut off by Elaas voice coming

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

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

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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 say so, my lady, I'll be right outside

for the distraction. I

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 as I tried to calm my racing thoughts. "Selene," I whispered softly, hoping she

own voice in the empty room. With a sigh, I turned away

began to undress and slipped into the warm bath, letting the water soothe

the bathroom. Elara

"Is

lady?" she asked,