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.

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

of a large, intricately carved door. She turned to

of recognition settled over me. This wasn't

what felt

were. "My lady," she whispered, her voice filled with concern, "this is His Majesty's

trying to keep my voice calm. "Thank you," I said to the maid, but before she could leave, I added quickly, "Actually, I would prefer another room. Could you please arrange that

apologize, my lady. But it's under the king's strict order that we let you settle here in

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

me for a moment,

we'll find one ourselves," I added to convince

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for you at once." With another bow, she turned and

me with curiosity. "Are you sure you're going to go against His

large door of Titus' room. "Elara, I've been disobeying his orders since we met. Why change now, right?" I teased, trying to lighten the heavy atmosphere that

faint smile tugged at the corners of her lips. "You're going to get us both killed, you know?"

me. "But what's life without a little risk? Besides, you already know what you

"And you

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 stared at me in disbelief. "Sage! We've only been back for a few minutes, and you're already planning on

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reaction, thoroughly enjoying how easy it was out of her. "Relax, Elara. I'm just teasing-mostly." I paused, giving her a sly smile.

her head. "No, Sage! We had just been acquitted of all the charges against us. I don't want to get into His Majesty's

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

in deference. "My lady, I have prepared your previous room. It's ready for you," she informed us,

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