Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 10 SAGE

1 looked out the window. I assessed my options with a furrowed brow. The gate was heavily guarded, and I knew right there it wasn't the best option. There's no way I could tackle them head-on.

Frustration bubbled within me as I realized my lack of familiarity with the palace. Every twist and turn was a potential trap; every corridor is a labyrinth of uncertainty. But I have no time to waste-I had to act quickly if I wanted to get out of this place.

Taking a deep breath to steady my nerves, I resolved to rely on instinct and intuition. With stealth as my ally, I slipped out of my chambers and into the dimly lit corridors, moving silently like a shadow in the night. I have no skills when it comes to this, but it seems like luck is in my favor, as Alice didn't notice me coming out of my chamber. Every step was a gamble, and every corner turned into a leap of faith. My heart pounded in my chest, the sound echoing in the empty halls like a drumbeat of apprehension.

As I moved through the palace, my senses heightened, alert for any sign of danger. I dodged past patrols and skirted around guards, my movements swift and precise. The adrenaline surged through my veins, fueling my resolve to escape at any cost. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, I reached the outer walls of the palace. With a quick glance over my shoulder to ensure I remained unseen, I slipped through a narrow gap in the defenses. But I hadn't even gotten past the walls when I heard a deep baritone voice. "What are you doing?" he said.

My eyes widened in shock when I heard someone's voice behind me. Right away, heard the sound of the guards marching in our direction. At this rate, I will definitely get caught.

I quickly turned around to see who it was. And I was slightly taken aback for a minute as soon as my eyes landed on those familiar, deep blue eyes. Memories of what happened. the night before flashed right before my eyes. The thought of his naked body wrapped around mine ignites the fire within me as it awakens the desire buried deep inside me. I can still remember how I ran my fingers along his long black hair. "Y-You-" But before I could even finish my sentence, I heard the guard's marching sound getting closer. In panic, I quickly grabbed his shirt and pinned him against the wall before covering his mouth so he wouldn't make a sound. 1/5

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I tried my best to squeeze us both into the tight space between the palace walls, praying that the guards wouldn't notice our presence. My heart raced like a thundering drumbeat, matching the escalating intensity of the guards' footsteps as they drew closer with each passing minute.

We pressed ourselves against the cold stone, willing our breaths to become silent whispers.

As the footsteps grew louder, my pulse quickened, the adrenaline coursing through my veins like a wild river. Fear and anticipation mingled in the air, thickening the tension to a palpable degree.

With bated breath, I stole a glance at the man who was standing in front of me with our bodies pressed against each other, his features illuminated by the faint moonlight filtering through the clouds.

I gasped for air when our eyes met. My throat suddenly felt dry when I noticed how he looked at me. Then memories of the hot, steamy night we shared last night came rushing down like a tidal wave. He was staring at me as if he were about to devour me in a minute. I can feel his soft and warm lips touching against my palm. His warm breath was brushing against my skin, igniting the fire within me.

Desire spreads throughout my body like wildfire as I remember how I rocked his body on bed while screaming in pleasure. Given our current situation, I'm surprised to find myself wet between my legs. I gulped, trying to calm myself down,

I thought it was the worst thing that could happen to me, but it didn't take long before I realized I was wrong. While waiting for the guards to pass us by, I felt his growing bulge against my belly. He was so towering tall that my head only reaches his chest. He didn't make it easy for me when he suddenly wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me tighter against his body.

Suddenly, the sound of boots hitting the ground echoed through the night,

reverberating my as the guards.

off the walls of the palace. My heart leaped into drew dangerously close to our hiding spot.

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I held my breath, willing every muscle in my body to remain perfectly still. Time seemed to slow to a crawl as the guards passed by, their voices fading into the distance like a fleeting whisper in the wind.

I glance over the guards, checking if they're finally gone. Relief washed over me as soon as it became silent. I blew a loud sigh of reliefCòntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org

I frowned when the man in front of me started murmuring something. It was as if he was trying to say something.

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"What?" I asked him in confusion, not realizing that I was still covering his mouth with my hand.

He took the liberty of grabbing my hand and pulling it away from him. "Are you done now?" he asked with a deep baritone voice.

It was only then that I realized that I hadn't removed my hand from his mouth.

I quickly took a step back, putting some distance between us. I can't afford to stay close to him, especially now that my body is starting to betray me.

"Fck! Just my luck!" I cursed as soon as my situation finally dawned on me.

He just watches me in admiration while there's a wicked smile playing on his lips, as if he were enjoying watching me drown in misery.

He remained silent. Instead, the corner of his lips twitches as if he's really amazed by my reaction. After a few minutes, he finally broke the silence. "Where do you think you're going? Are you trying to escape?" he asked in amusement.

"Yes. But honestly, I have no idea. But we need to do something." I replied.

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e smirked. "Please enlighten me, my lady. I'm afraid I'm lost here." I frowned in confusion. Does he really have no idea about the danger that we're in? It took me a minute before I realized what's going on here. Of course, he doesn't know me. He has no idea that I'm the Lycan king's new wife and that he just slept with the king's concubine.

I took a deep breath as I prepared to tell him about our situation. "You are probably aware of what kind of danger we are in right now. But to make it short, let me introduce myself. I'm Sage; I'm the Lycan King's new wife, I introduce myself. "Since you're well aware of my identity, perhaps I don't need to elaborate more on why I need to leave. this place as soon as possible." "Sage..." My name rolls on his tongue like a melody. "That's a beautiful name. It suits you." He smirked.

I'm in awe at how he still manages to stay calm despite what I've just said. I scoff when it finally dawns on me why he wasn't bothered by it even a bit.

"Of course, no one will crucify a man for sleeping with a woman before marriage. Yet, they are more than willing to kiss the woman's head as soon as they find out that she's not a virgin anymore." I have no time to waste. He's not the one in danger here; I am. So, instead of wasting my time talking to him, I need to leave. "It's nice to see you again.

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I'm leaving now."

I hadn't even taken a few steps when I felt a strong hand grab my arm, pulling me back, until I found myself pressing my hands against his chiseled chest.

"I'm afraid I can't allow you to leave, my lady, he repeated, his voice unwavering.

Panic clawed at my chest as I struggled to find the right words. "You don't understand," I pleaded, desperation seeping into my voice. "If His Majesty discovers that I'm not pu on our wedding night, he'll... he'll kill me. This wasn't supposed to happen. ver expected my family t to send me as a tribute after what I did the night before." he would I show me mercy and allow me to slip away before the palace maids discovered my absence.

I looked at him with a pleading gaze, hoping against hope that bitterness tinged my words as I spoke of my family's betrayal. "They've never been kind to me, but ver thought they'd be capable of such cruelty."

As his gaze bore into mine with an intensity that seemed to pierce straight through to my soul, I found myself unable to look away. My heart hammered in my chest, a thunderous rhythm echoing the turmoil of emotions swirling within me. Slowly, my eyes drifted downward, drawn to the sight of his slightly parted mouth. A wave of heat flooded my cheeks as memories came rushing-memories of a heated night where I had tasted the sweetness of those luscious lips.

I swallowed hard, and my throat suddenly dried. The memory of that forbidden kiss sent a shiver down my spine, igniting a fire that still smoldered within me despite the passage of time. I was brought back from my reverie when I heard his deep baritone voice.

"Go back to your room, my lady," he said, his voice gentle yet firm. "I'll take care of everything. You have nothing to worry about. His assurance washed over me like a soothing balm, calming the storm of fear and uncertainty raging within.

My jaw dropped in astonishment upon hearing what he said. It's soothing and calming. and at the same time, assuring. But it still bothers me how he will be able to do that.

I chuckled and said, "I'm very grateful for your offer, sir. But unless you can ask His Majesty to not visit me during the night, I don't think you can help me."

He looked at me with a straight face, as if he were telling me that he was dead serious. I went speechless for a moment, assessing the situation. Does he really mean that? Can he actually do that?

"As I said, leave it up to me," he said with finality.

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I don't know why, but I somehow believed him. It gives me assurance and comfort knowing I don't have to go back to that awful place I once used to call home.

I hadn't responded to him when I suddenly heard footsteps coming in our direction. I was startled and started to panic.

"Your-" Beta Scott stopped his track when he saw us together. "My lady, he greeted me before bowing his head.

"Please have someone escort her ladyship back to her chamber," he ordered.

"Yes, Your..." he stopped mid-sentence, as if someone had made him. "Yes, sir." He quickly turned on his side and gave the order to the guards. "Please escort Lady Sage back to her chamber." I followed them silently. But before I left, I looked back to ask him. "I'm sorry, but I didn't get your name." "Call me Titus, my lady," he introduced himself.

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