Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 36

I woke up to the familiar ceiling of my chamber. I furrowed my brow upon realizing where I was. How did I get here? I can clearly remember walking into the king's chamber and witnessing the beast trapped inside his room. But seeing myself back in my room. I can't help but think that it was all but a dream. "Good morning, my lady" Elara greeted me as he walked inside my room.

"Good morning, Elara." I responded. I waited for a minute, hoping she would say something about what happened and why I was here instead of His Majesty's room, but she remained silent and proceeded to do her chores. "Do you need anything, my lady?" she asked when she noticed me staring at her.

She frowned as if she

"Are you the one who brought me back here!" I asked.

N-Nothing. But I hesitated fully understand what I was talking about. "Brought you back from where, my Lady?" she replied, equally confused as I was

She frowned as She

"Have I been here all along?" I asked, my voice trembling with uncertain

"Of course you have, my lady," she said with a nervous laugh. "You must be since we were informed that it was the forbidden night

"Forbidden night?" I asked curiously.

"Yes, the night when no one is supposed to leave their rooms until morning," she explained, her eyes narrowing as she studied me carefully. "You didn't disobey His Majesty's order, did you, my lady?"

I swallowed hard, the memory of the night's events flashing through my mind. The king's transformation, his ruthless and primal behavior-it was all too real. But I couldn't reveal any of that

"No, I didn , I didn't," I lied, hoping my voice sounded convincing "I must have been dreaming" "Verwell," she

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got out of jail, my ladypression softening slightly, though suspicion still lingered in her eyes. "It hasn't been long since

The last thing you want is to get into more trouble."

"Of course." I nodded, my heart pounding in my chest. "Thank you for reminding me."

"Very well then! Shall I

Shall 11 prepare you f for breakfast?"

1 forced a smile before replying. Yes, you may."

She had already prepared my bath for me. I was about to undress in front of her as usual when my fingers ran across the space between my neck and shoulder.

All my doubts vanished when I felt a bump on my skin, evidence of the mark His Majesty-made last night.

Elara was about to help me remove my robe when I quickly stepped back, worried she might notice it

Are you okay, my lady?" she asked, confusion evident in her voice.

To fine, Elara," I replied "I'd like to have the room to myself for now. I won't need your help preparing. You are dismissed"

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Though she seemed perplexed, she bowed her head and left the bathroom. I breathed a sigh of relief once I was alone. I quickly locked the door behind her, my heart racing as I made my way to the mirror. The mark on my neck was the absolute proof of what happened last night. I leaned closer to inspect it, my fingers trembling as they traced the outline of the bite. I looked in the mirror, trying to see it clearly.

As I gazed at the mark in the mirror, I couldn't shake the feeling that it was different from the first one. The edges of the b were more defined, almost as if they were etched into my skin with a purpose. The area around the mark pulsed with a strange warmth, a constant reminder of His Majesty's presence.

The first mark had been a mere symbol, a fleeting connection that had faded over time. But this one... this one felt more permanent, more binding. It was as if the mark had a life of its own, whispering secrets and making promises I wasn't yet ready to understand.

As I looked in the mirror, I suddenly saw my eyes turn red. And felt a power surge from inside.

"What is this?" I murmured to myself

Hello, Sage. It's nice to finally meet you

I was startled when I suddenly heard a voice coming from wimewhere. I quickly look around, trying to find the source of that voice, only to find myself alone in the bathroom

"Who are you? Are you real?" I asked, my voice trembling

Don't be afraid, chosen one. I'm no pigment of your imagination Im as real as you are, she answered.

As I turned to face the mirror, I was shocked to see a red wolf sang back at me. The creature's

The creature's herce and unblinking eyes seemed to bore into my soul. I took a step back, my heart pounding,

"Who are you?" I repeated, my voice stronger this time, but still ged with disbelief.

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A wave of relief washed over me, mingled with surprise. Selene How is this possible? I thought. I thought it was too late for me. I thought I was wolfless

Selene nodded slowly, her eyes filled with understanding "It is unusual, but it happens. Your mark triggered something inside you, causing me to emerge"

"The mark" You mean His Majesty's mark? Then it's real? It did happen. But how the hell did I end up back in my chamber? What's going on here?" I fired off my questions, desperation and confusion evident in my voice as I looked to Selene, hoping for answer

"I wish I had answers. Sage. But I'm afraid I don't she replied softly

I managed a strained smile. "Yeah, I figured as much" I took a moment to observe Selene. "Wow a red wolf. This is the first time I've ever encountered one in real life. I've read about them in books, but to see one I traded off, marveling at her vibrant red fur and the intelligence in her eyes.

"Be careful. Sage" she said, which was immediately cut off by Elaas voice coming from the door.

"My lady are you okay? Elaras concerned voice pulled me back from my thoughts, and I turned towards the door in a sudden When I glanced back at the mirror, Selene was gone. The room felt strangely empty without her persence, panic. and see of use settled over me like a dark cloud 15:54 Sat Sep 14

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Im fine. Elara." I stammered, trying to shake off the unsettling feeling. Just a bit startled, that's all."

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1 forced a weak smile, trying to reassure her despite the churning apprehension in my gut. "It's nothing, really. I was just.... preparing myself in front of Her Majesty Elara's gaze flickered to the mirror, then back to me with a hint of uncertainty. "If you say so, my lady, I'll be right outside if you need me.

"Thank you." I replied, grateful for the distraction. I couldn't shake the feeling that something

was off

Alone once more, I approached the mirror cautiously, half-expecting Selene to reappear. But the glass reflected only my own troubled expression. What does she mean by that? Was it a warning, a sign of danger lurking ahead? I sighed, running a hand through my hair as I tried to calm my racing thoughts. "Selene," I whispered softly, hoping she could hear me wherever she was. "Are you still here?"

No answer came, only the faint echo of my own voice in the empty room. With a sigh, I turned away from the mirror.

The questions swirled in my mind, but I knew I couldn't dwell on them for long. I had to maintain appearances, at least until I could figure out my next move. With a deep breath, I began to undress and slipped into the warm bath, letting the water soothe my tense muscles. After a few a few moments, I finished bathing and dressed myself in a simple yet elegant gown. I took one last glance in the mirror, making sure the mark was hidden beneath my collar.

I stepped out out of the bathroom. Elara reappeared, her expression still curious but professional.

"Is

everything a my lady?" she asked, her tone gentle.

"Yes, Elara. Tight, I

y is my lady you for your concern," I replied, taking a seat. Has there been any word from His Majesty this morning?"

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she said, shaking her head. "But it was expected," she said..

1 curiously asked.

"His Majesty usually remained in his chamber for at least three days and three nights, right after the forbidden night," she explained.

"Really? Why is that?"

"No one knows, my lady. And nobody is brave enough to ask. It's one of many mysteries lurking beneath the palace," she said.

I blew a loud sigh, as, until now, I still couldn't find a definite answer about what's happening.

I let out a deep sigh of frustration, feeling the weight of unanswered questions pressing down on me like a heavy cloak. "Elara, I need to visit the library," I declared, rising from my seat. "Can you please inform Her Majesty that I won't be joining for breakfast? Just cover for me, please." My lady! That's dangerous, Elara exclaimed, her eyes widening with concern. "It hasn't been too long since you clashed with Her Majesty. This might not be a good idea, especially now that His Majesty can't protect you."

Tut this is important, Elara, I insisted, my voice tinged with urgency. "I need to find answers. There's something strange

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Elara hesitated, clearly torn between her loyalty to me and her concern for my safety, "I understand, my lady," she finally conceded with a sigh. "But please be careful. I'll inform Her Majesty of your absence."

"Thank you, Elara" I said gratefully, offering her a reassuring smile before hurrying out of the room. As I made my way through the palace corridors towards the library, my mind raced with thoughts of Selene, the mysterious mark, and the unsettling events of the past night. I need to find answers.