Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 60 SAGE

I continued walking without knowing where to go. I assume that I'll be occupying the same room as I did, so that's where I was headed. My mind was in haze. The emotions swirling inside me were confusing. I keep on thinking about Anna. Her sudden appearance still confuses me. Despite a lot of questions flooding my mind, I didn't bother seeking answers. I wasn't planning on staying here for good. I need to come up with a plan to get out of this place immediately. A few minutes walking along the hallway of the palace when I heard Elara's familiar voice behind me.

"My lady, wait up!" Elara's voice called out, urgent and breathless.

I stopped in my tracks and turned around to see her rushing toward me, nearly out of breath. She looked flustered, her usually composed demeanor slightly ruffled.

"What happened to you?" 'I asked, a hint of concern creeping into my voice. "You... were... walking too fast," she managed to say between heavy breaths.

I couldn't help but chuckle at her complaint. "I'm sorry, Elara. I didn't realize you were following me."

"I've been calling you for a while now," she said, still trying to catch her breath. "I'm sorry. I must be lost in thoughts that I didn't hear you," I explained.

"Are you okay, my lady?" she asked with her voice filled with concern.

"I'm fine. Why wouldn't I be?" I replied, forcing a smile on my face. "Come on, let's go. You're probably tired from our journey. Let's find our room." I held her hand and pulled her as we walked together. As Elara and I continued down the dimly lit hallway, she looked at me with curiosity and concern. "But my lady, do you know where we are staying?" she

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I shrugged, trying to appear nonchalant. "In my old room, probably," I replied, though I wasn't entirely sure. "Or we can just take any room. I'm sure there are plenty of rooms available around here."

Elara didn't seem convinced, but before she could say anything more, a royal maid appeared from around the corner. She approached us with a deep bow.

"My lady," the maid addressed me in a calm, measured tone. "His Majesty has instructed me to lead you to your quarters."

I exchanged a quick glance with Elara, a flicker of unease creeping into my thoughts. "Lead the way." I said.

heavier with unspoken tension. I tried to focus

a large, intricately carved door. She turned to

over me. This

in what felt

she whispered,

my voice calm. "Thank you," I said to the maid, but before she could leave, I

my request. "I apologize, my lady. But it's under the king's strict order that we let

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different room. Don't worry about His Majesty; I'll handle it," I assured

me for a moment,

bring us to another room, or we'll find one ourselves," I added to convince her

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room for you at once." With

with curiosity. "Are you sure you're going to

his orders since we met. Why

eyes narrowing as she looked at me. She shook her head in disbelief, though a faint smile tugged at the corners of her lips. "You're

let out a small laugh. "Maybe," I admitted, the reality of our situation was not lost on me. "But what's life without a little risk? Besides, you already know what you signed up for when you decided

"And

on, don't be so serious. I promise I'll make it worth your while. How about I buy you a drink? Consider it a peace offering for all the trouble I'm bound to get us into." T Her eyes widened in shock, her mouth dropping open as she

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her. "Relax, Elara. I'm just teasing-mostly." I paused, giving her a sly smile. "Unless, of course, you're up for

head. "No, Sage! We had just been acquitted of all the charges against us. I don't

see the hint of a smile tugging at the corners of her lips. She might pretend to be annoyed with me, but deep down, I knew she'd never truly leave my

head slightly bowing in deference. "My lady, I have prepared your previous room. It's ready for you,"

'I replied, giving her a small nod of appreciation. She curtsied once more before