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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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 his side." "You're twisting the truth,"

Annika's

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

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 holding the dagger, hence, I was the one who

here, it's you." Titus knows the truth. I firmly believe that he will take my side as soon as I talk to

rang out, cold and mocking.

the situation to her advantage. "You're not going to get away with this," I said, my voice firm

last moments of

the situation sinking in. I had to act quickly. Time was

Scott," I murmured to myself. He's the

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find Scott. 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

should be in y said, walking towards

have time to explain everything right now," I said urgently. "But Annika is behind all this. She's manipulating Titus and the council. I need your help to prove my innocence. I need to talk to Titus," I said, desperation creeping

Scott.

specifically told me not to let you into

T

Did Annika had successfully poisoned Titus' mind

lady. I

now. "Then, at least help me sneak into his chamber. Please, Scott. I'm begging

"Alright. I'll help you sneak into his chamber. But the rest is up

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Scott." I said, relief

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

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.

nodded,

a deep breath to steady

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into the chamber, my heart 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 if lost in thought. "Your Majesty," I

knew you would sneak your way in," came

voice from behind me.

here?" I

Sage?" Titus interrupted, his tone colder than I

stammered, the word catching

you

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 Itus shoulders, her

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Now that the curse has been lifted and the evil has been defeated, His Majesty can finally

mate,

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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up i o in my eyes, a tumultuous blend of heartbreak and fury. churning within me. "This isn't true, Titus. You 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

weight 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. "You know me. You know I would never deceive you. Annika is twisting the

a gleam of satisfaction in her eyes. "I have evidence to prove that she's not innocent as she claims to

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last attack, Your Majesty. And he has