Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

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No matter how hard Elara searched, she found no one who could bear witness. to what happened that day. No one knew about my participan in the prophecy, not even Titus. This stark realization hit me like a ton of bricks: I was trapped. My only hope now was to talk to Titus and convince him that the accusations against me were false. Elara returned, her expression grim. "I couldn't find anyone, my lady," she said quietly. "No one saw what happened. I'm terribly sorry."

I sighed heavily. "That was what I'm afraid of," I replied. "Without witnesses, it's my word against theirs. The council will be hard to convince."

Elara squeezed my hand. "Have you tried talking to His Majesty?"

"I haven't heard anything from Beta Scott. And we're running out of time."

"What are you going to do now, my lady?" Elara asked worriedly.

"I can't wait for Scott. I will see His Majesty now," I said with determination. I didn't waste another minute. I stormed out of my room and walked toward His Majesty's chamber.

As I approached the grand doors of Titus' chamber, I was immediately blocked by the royal guards. "Halt! You are not permitted to enter," one of them barked. "Please, I must speak with His Majesty. It's urgent!" I pleaded, but my words. fell on deaf ears.

"No one is allowed inside without the king's express permission," the guard reiterated.

Before I could argue further, the doors to Titus' chamber creaked open, and to my surprise, Annika stepped out. Her presence here was the last thing I expected.

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"Annika?" I whispered, my voice tinged with disbelief.

She looked at me with a smug expression, her eyes gleaming with confidence. "What are you doing here, Sage?" she asked, her tone dripping with condescension. "I need to see the king," I replied, trying to keep my composure despite the rising panic within me.

Annika crossed her arms, blocking my view of the room. "His Majesty is resting. He doesn't need to be disturbed by the likes of you."

"The likes of me?" I echoed, my voice trembling with anger and confusion. "Annika, you don't understand. I need to clear my name. I need to tell him the truth."

Her smile widened, and she leaned in closer. "Oh, I understand perfectly. But it seems His Majesty has no interest in hearing your lies. He's already made up his mind."

My heart sank at her words, but I refused to give up. "I don't believe you," I said firmly. "I will wait here until he speaks with me."

Annika laughed softly, shaking her head. "Suit yourself. But believe me when I say that it was His Majesty's will not to see you, dear sister."

"What are you doing here?" I asked, eyeing her suspiciously.

"Oh, you haven't heard? His Majesty has proclaimed me to be his chosen Luna. Soon, he will announce and proclaim me as the new queen," she said with a smug look on her face.

"What!" I exclaimed in surprise. "That can't be! What did you do to His Majesty to convince him to do this atrocity?"

Annika's smile widened, and she leaned in closer, her eyes glinting with malice. "This is His Majesty's way of thanking me for saving him."

"Saving him? What lies did you weave this time, Annika?" I demanded, my voice trembling with a mix of anger and disbelief.

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the right place at the right time. When you fled, leaving His Majesty in a vulnerable state, I was the one who found him. I nursed him back to health, and in his gratitude, he realized who truly deserves. to stand by

Annika's

The truth is, Titus saw your betrayal and my loyalty.

I retorted, my voice rising Save him? Who would believe you that you're the one who lifted the curse when I was the one who was present there when the elders arrived. I was the one

saved him from the curse, from the leviathan. If anyone is a traitor here, it's you." Titus knows the truth. I firmly believe that

laughter rang out,

took a step back, feeling the weight of her words. She had orchestrated everything, turning the situation to her advantage. "You're not going to

your last moments of freedom. Soon, you'll be nothing but a forgotten

in. I had to act quickly. Time was running out, and I needed

see Scott," I murmured to myself. He's the only one who

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It took me a while before I finally found him, standing in the courtyard, giving orders to the royal army. His expression was stern, his eyes sharp as he directed the troops. "Scott!" I called out,

here? You should be in

council. I need your help to prove my innocence. I need to talk to Titus," I said, desperation creeping into my voice. "He needs to hear the truth from me. Annika's lies are poisoning his mind." He hesitated, glancing back at the soldiers before turning his full attention to me. I'm afraid that's impossible,

why? I need to see him," I insisted. "Please, Scott. You know me. You know I would never

His Majesty specifically told me not to let you into his

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Fear creeped through my heart. Did Annika had

lady. I was

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I'll help you sneak into his chamber. But the rest is up to you, my

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Scott." I said, relief washing

the soldiers. "Listen up, men! We need to secure the outer perimeter.

Scott motioned for me to follow him. We made our way through the palace, moving swiftly and silently. My heart pounded with every step, the weight of what I had to d pressing heavily on my shoulders. Finally, we reached the king's chamber. Scott glanced around to make

nodded,

taking a deep breath to steady my nerves. "Thank you,

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pounding in my chest. The room was dimly lit, and the air was heavy with tension. I moved quietly, making my way towards Titus, who was sitting at his desk, his head bowed as

knew you would sneak

voice from behind me.

here?" I

Sage?" Titus

stammered, the word

you

chosen Luna. I expect you to show her the same respect you show the rest of my wives," Titus said, his eyes hard and unyielding. "W-What happened to you?" My heart ached with a pain I couldn't describe as I watched Annika wrap her arms around

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it, dear sister. We're mates. Now that the curse has been lifted and the evil

mate,

washing over me. "But... I thought..." "You thought what?" Annika interrupted, her voice dripping with satisfaction. "His Majesty immediately recognized our bond as soon the evil inside him was vanquished. He hasn't been able to feel his mate because

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know it. Annika has deceived you. She's not the one responsible for killing the Leviathan." Annika chuckled softly, her hold on Titus tightening possessively. "See, Your Majesty? She's going to fabricate stories, claiming it was she who rescued you that day." Titus ren remained

of Annika's accusation hung in the air. My heart pounded with a mix of disbelief and desperation, knowing that the truth was my only ally in this pivotal moment. "Titus, please," I implored, my voice wavering but determined.

smirk, a gleam of satisfaction in her eyes. "I have evidence to prove

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Annika's voice rang out sharply. Within moments, a royal guard appeared, leading in a man whose face was bloodied and body marked with bruises. Annika's

we captured after the last attack, Your Majesty. And he has