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.

The maid led us down another long corridor, the 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 at me.

Finally, the maid stopped in front of a large, intricately carved door. She turned to face me, her expression unreadable. "This is where you will be staying, my lady."

I stared at the door. A cold sense of recognition settled over me. This wasn't just any room. It was the king's quarters-Titus's room. A place I hadn't

entered in what felt like a lifetime.

Elara's eyes widened as she realized where we were. "My lady," she whispered, her voice filled with concern, "this is His Majesty's room.*

I took a deep breath, 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 for me?"

The maid blinked, surprised by my request. "I apologize, my lady. But it's under the king's strict order that we let you settle here in his room," she insisted

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"I understand. But I'd like to stay in a different room. Don't worry about His Majesty; I'll handle it," I assured her.

She stared at me for a moment, weighing the situation.

"Either you bring us to another room, or we'll find one ourselves," I added to convince her even more.

"Of course, my lady. I will prepare a different room for you at once." With another bow, she turned and hurried off, leaving Elara and me standing in the corridor.

Elara looked at me with curiosity. "Are you sure you're going to go against His Majesty's order?" she asked worriedly.

I smirked, leaning back against the 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 had settled around us.

Elara paused in her unpacking, her 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 going to get us both killed, you know?" she said, her tone half-serious, half-amused.

I 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 to stick by my side."

She rolls her eyes in annoyance. "And you are making me question that decision."Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

Still grinning, I walked over and draped my arm around her shoulder, pulling her close. "Oh, come 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 stared at me in disbelief. "Sage! We've only been back for a few minutes, and you're already planning on sneaking out? Are you out of your mind?"

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I chuckled at her reaction, thoroughly enjoying how easy it was out of her. "Relax, Elara. I'm just teasing-mostly." I paused, giving her a sly smile. "Unless, of course, you're up for it?"

She shakes 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 bad side again."

"Tss. 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 truly leave my side.

A few minutes later, the maid returned, her head slightly bowing in deference. "My lady, I have prepared your previous room. It's ready for you," she informed us, her voice soft and respectful.

"Thank y you," '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 lit hallway.

"Let's go," I said, turning to Elara with a slight tilt of my head, indicating the direction of my room.

Elara hesitated for a moment, her gaze shifting down the hallway that led to the s**nts' quarters. "I'd better go back to the maid's quarters," she said, though her voice lacked conviction.

I raised an eyebrow, giving her a knowing look. "You don't have to," I countered gently. "You can stay in my room. We've been sharing a room for a year now-what's one more night?"

She looked at me, a mixture of gratitude and uncertainty in her eyes. "But things are different now. You're back in the palace, and-"

"Exactly," I interrupted, my tone firm but kind. "I'm back, and that doesn't change anything between us. You've been my closest companion through thick and thin, and I wouldn't feel right sleeping in that big room all by myself." I paused, softening my voice. "Besides, I could use the company. It's been a long day." @478%1

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Elara sighed, her resistance crumbling as she finally relented. "Alright," she agreed, a small smile playing on her lips. "But only because you asked so nicely."

I grinned, wrapping an arm around her shoulders as we walked toward the room. "I knew you couldn't resist," I teased, earning an eye roll from her.

We made our way down the familiar corridors. When we finally reached my room, I pushed open the door, revealing the grand space that I had once called my own. It was just as I remembered-elegant yet warm, with soft lighting casting a gentle glow over the rich fabrics and polished wood. But despite its beauty, the room felt cold and empty without the sense of camaraderie that had filled the simpler quarters Elara and I had shared during our time away.

"Well, here we are," I said, turning to Elara. "It's not exactly our old room, but I think we can make it work."

Elara looked around, her eyes wide as she took in the lavish surroundings. "It's... different," she said, her voice tinged with awe. "But it's nice."

"It'll feel more like home with you here," I said, smiling as I squeezed her shoulder. "Now, let's get settled in."

Elara's expression softened, and she nodded. "Alright, let's do this," she said.

As we prepared ourselves to settle in for the night, we heard a loud thug coming from the door. We both turned to the door at once, only to find His Majesty barging in. "What do you think you're doing?" he asked with a big frown on his forehead.

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