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

help me remove my robe when

she asked,

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 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

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

felt more permanent, more binding. It was

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

I murmured to

nice

coming from wimewhere. I quickly look around, trying to

real?"

one. I'm no pigment of your imagination

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

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

you?" I repeated, my voice stronger

The

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

me, mingled with surprise. Selene How is this possible? I thought. I thought it

understanding "It is unusual, but it happens. Your mark triggered something inside you, causing me to

back in my chamber? What's going on here?" I fired off my questions, desperation

had answers. Sage. But I'm

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

Sage" she said, which was immediately cut

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

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I stammered, trying to shake off the unsettling feeling. Just a

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her brow furrowed with worry. "I thought Theard you talking to someone. Did something happen,

Majesty Elara's gaze flickered to the

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

was off

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 could hear me wherever

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

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 gown. I took one

out of the bathroom. Elara reappeared, her expression still

"Is

lady?" she asked,