Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter SAGE

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It's been three days since we left the palace. And since then, we haven't heard anything from Titus. Scott insisted that we wait for a few more days, but I couldn't wait another day. We need to act now or else it might be too late. And that's what I was afraid of I went out of my room and found Elara and Scott in the kitchen preparing the table. "We need to come up with a plan now." I told them with both of my arms placed on my waist.

They both looked at me in unison before they turned their eyes onto each other. They remained silent as if they were still figuring out what I just said. lady it's only been three days..."

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"No, Scott. It's s already been three days and we haven't heard anything from Titus. Not even a signal or anything. Isn't that alarming?"

"His Majesty was probably just being cautious. His priority to ensure your safety. Contacting you when things haven't settled is dangerous, Scott replied.

I blew a loud sigh of frustration. I wanted to insist on what I want, but I can't deny the fact that Scott makes so much sense.

Hook a a deep breath, my my chest tightening with frustration. "Can you at least tell me what happened?" I demanded, my voice steady but laced with impatience. I need to understand why all of this is happening. Stop giving me the same bull crap about waiting for Titus. I need to know what's going on now!" Scott remained silent for a few moments, his gaze fixed on me as if he were weighing his options, deciding just how much to reveal. His eyes scanned my face, gauging the seriousness of my demand. I wasn't backing down. I needed answers, and I wasn't leaving this t them. Finally, with a heavy sigh of defeat, he relented.

room until I got them.

"When His Majesty discovered Annika's deceit, he didn't waste any time," Scott began, his voice low but clear. "He sentenced her to death immediately. Once his mind cleared of the chaos she'd caused, all he wanted was you. His Majesty wanted to find you as quickly as

possible and and bring you back to the to the palace. He also declared you free of all charges.

I blinked, my heart pounding at the thought. I hadn't expected that

"But, Scott continued, his expression darkening, "the Queen. She didn't take it lightly. We all accepted Annikat because it was believed she was His Majesty's fated mate. It's the one thing even the Queen couldn't challenge. But when the truth came out, when it was revealed Annika has poisoned His Majesty, the Queen was furious. She insisted that it was time for His Majesty to declice her as his chosen Luna." brows

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furrowed as I tried to make sense of everything. "Okay, but that doesn't explain why things have escalated like this,

His Majesty refused. He outright rejected the Queen's demand. He told her he would

force I wasn't prepared for. Titus had refused the Queen, the woman he had married, and chosen me. I never truly considered what happened after we escaped the palace, too busy trying to stay alive and out of sight. Scott continued, his voice growing more somber. "The

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the pieces finally falling into place. The Elders were here not just to ensure the

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and change his sentence, they consider that His Majesty was already

of me that the Royal Elders were threatening his reign. The enormity of the situation settled over me like a storm ud, and t felt a pang of

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know, you understand why we must be careful. The Elders are powerful, and they won't hesitate to remove His Majesty from the throne if they feel he's putting the kingdom at risk. That" why you're here, in hiding, my lady. Because you are a part of this of

perhaps, or maybe fear. "That's up to the Royal Elders to decide. But if they believe his refusal to take the

I

defied the Queen for me, and now everything was at stake-his throne, his life, our future. I couldn't sit here and wait while he faced that alone. But at the same time, rushing in headfirst could make things worse. The dilemma tore at me, pulling me in

this, I whispered, my voice

stepped closer, his expression solemn but resolute. "None of us did, my

as the reality of the situation settled over me. I never wanted this-never asked for Titus to risk everything for me. And now, his reign, his future, was on the line because è of a choice he made, a choice that

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was an unyielding resolve in them as well. I understand how you feel, my lady. Believe me, I do. But if you rush back there now, you'll be playing straight into the Queen's hands. She wants you to act rashly, to make a

whispered, my voice barely audible. It was the thought that haunted me, gnawed at my soul with every passing second. "What if... they decide he's unfit? What

jaw, his expression hardening. That's a risk we're all afraid of, but it's not a decision we can force. Right now, the best way to help His Majesty is to stay hidden, to stay out of the Royal Elders

down on me. There has to be another way." I muttered, pacing the small room as my mind raced for a solution, any solution. thought Scott was going to insist

not be able to go back to the palace right now to

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planning just in case something