Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

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I blinked at the unfamiliar ceiling. My head pounding with a dull ache. The soft rustle of sheets reminded me I was lying on a bed far more luxurious than any I had touched in years. The rich scent of fresh linen filled the air. It almost masking the disorientation swirling in my mind. The memories hit me all at once: I remembered what happened last night.

Was it last night? How long have I been sleeping? Where am I?

My chest tightened as panic surged through me. I sat up so fast that the room spun, my pulse thundering in my ears.

Desperate for answers, my eyes darted around the room. A plush cream carpet, mahogany furniture polished to perfection, and floor-to-ceiling windows that let in soft, natural light welcomed me like a warm greeting. Long silk curtains framed the view of a sprawling garden where flowers bloomed. This wasn't what I expected. Not at all.

Where were the chains, prison walls, and the grim faces of guards?

Confusion knotted my thoughts. Was this a trap disguised as luxury? Or had I somehow fallen into the hands of some Good Samaritan?

Before I could dwell on it further, the door creaked open, startling me. I tensed as I'm getti

But instead of a brute or captor, a young woman entered, balancing a silver tray laden with breakfast. Her warm smile was as bright as the sunlight pouring into the room.

"Good morning, my lady," she greeted cheerfully as she sets the way on a side table. I brought you your meal. Would you like coffee or tea?"

I blinked at her, unable to hide my confusion, "What?"

["Coffee or tea?" she repeated, unbothered by my confusion.

I frowned, suspicion creeping in despite her friendly demeanor The stark contrast between this treatment and the horror of the auction made my head spin.

Does this mean the man who bought me was kind? Or was this just a pretty façade for something darker?

One question weighed heavier than the rest-was he truly the man who paid two billion dollars for me? And if so, why would anyone spend that much just to treat me like a guest instead of a prisoner? The woman's voice broke through my tangled thoughts.

'Til leave you to eat and freshen up. The master wishes to see you once you're ready

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My heart skipped at the mention of the master. Whoever he was. I needed answers. And I needed them fast.

"Wait, called out as she turned to leave. "Who... who brought me here?"

Her smile remained polite but offered no real answers. I'm afraid I'm in no position to answer that, my lady. But no worries,

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explained soon. In

clicked shut behind her, leaving me alone with more

tray, my appetite nonexistent despite the delicious spread of pastries, fruits, and eggs. My instincts. warned me not to trust anything here, no matter how pleasant it seemed. Pacing the

that cursed auction. His identity loomed in my mind like a shadow filled

ridiculous amount of money. Two billion dollars might change the world for some, but for me, it meant nothing.

I had promised them I'd come back. How long had I been gone? Hours? Days? Time had blurred between terror and unconsciousness. My breath hitched as panic

up for Cooper, but I knew Cooper; he'd be frightened, wondering why

my hands shake. I had to get back to them.

tightly sealed, reinforced with steel. The

out!" I shouted, my voice raw with desperation. "Please! I need to leave." Silence was

My voice wavered, but I didn't care anymore. Pride had no

My throat burned from

My throat was

My breathing was ragged as I snatched it up, its weight solid in my hands. Without thinking, I hurled it at the door with every ounce

shattered on impact, the sharp crash echoing through the room. Fragments scattered across the floor. The noise was

muffled voices of

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This was my chance.

door creaked inward, I didn't wait to see who was behind it. I lunged forward, adrenaline surging

movement. Their hesitation was all I needed. My bare feet slapped against the cold floor as I sprinted down the hallway,

chest.

narrow corridor stretched endlessly ahead, but I didn't slow down. Every instinct screamed at me to run, to find an exit before they caught up. My lungs burned, but fear was a stronger fuel

heard the guards shout, their heavy boots pounding against the floor as they gave

forced myself to focus. I needed to

the hallway forked into two paths. Without thinking. I veered left, praying it would lead me

walls, each one a potential hiding spot, but

the walls.

saw it, a sudden burst of light at the end of the corridor. A

me. Freedom was

lifting me off the ground like I weighed nothing. I let out a startled yelp, kicking and thrashing, but it was useless. My feet flailed in the air as my captor threw

shock didn't

deep, rumbling voice sent

to make an

froze, heart hammering in disbelief.

can't be happening..." I breathed; the words

sure does," he drawled, completely unfazed by my attempts to fight him off. His grip remained firm, his strength as

get look at his face, but all I saw was the thick

"I'm sorry, but

muscle in my body screamed for freedom, but his