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.

sound of our footsteps the only thing breaking the silence. The palace felt different, somehow heavier with unspoken tension. I tried to focus on where we were going, but my thoughts kept drifting back to the events of the day, to the sight of Anna, to the confusion and frustration that still gnawed

maid stopped in front of a large, intricately carved door. She turned to face me, her expression unreadable. "This is where you

of recognition settled over me. This wasn't just

felt like

lady," she whispered, her voice filled with concern, "this is

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

maid blinked, surprised by my request. "I apologize, my lady. But it's under the king's strict order that we let you settle

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understand. But I'd like to stay in a different room. Don't worry about His Majesty;

for a moment, weighing the

room, or we'll find one ourselves," I

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at once." With another bow, she turned and hurried off, leaving Elara and me

sure you're going

we met.

in disbelief, though a faint smile tugged

not lost on me. "But what's life without a little risk?

eyes in annoyance. "And you are making me question

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

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"Relax, Elara. I'm

the charges against us. I don't want to get

Fine!" Elara huffed, crossing her arms in mock irritation. But I could 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

returned, her head slightly bowing in deference. "My lady, I have prepared your previous

'I replied, giving her a small nod of appreciation. She curtsied once more before quietly slipping away, leaving Elara and me alone in the dimly