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No matter how hard Elara searched, she found no one who could bear witness. to what happened that day. No one knew about my participan in the prophecy, not even Titus. This stark realization hit me like a ton of bricks: I was trapped. My only hope now was to talk to Titus and convince him that the accusations against me were false. Elara returned, her expression grim. "I couldn't find anyone, my lady," she said quietly. "No one saw what happened. I'm terribly sorry."
I sighed heavily. "That was what I'm afraid of," I replied. "Without witnesses, it's my word against theirs. The council will be hard to convince."
Elara squeezed my hand. "Have you tried talking to His Majesty?"
"I haven't heard anything from Beta Scott. And we're running out of time."
"What are you going to do now, my lady?" Elara asked worriedly.
"I can't wait for Scott. I will see His Majesty now," I said with determination. I didn't waste another minute. I stormed out of my room and walked toward His Majesty's chamber.
As I approached the grand doors of Titus' chamber, I was immediately blocked by the royal guards. "Halt! You are not permitted to enter," one of them barked. "Please, I must speak with His Majesty. It's urgent!" I pleaded, but my words. fell on deaf ears.
"No one is allowed inside without the king's express permission," the guard reiterated.
Before I could argue further, the doors to Titus' chamber creaked open, and to my surprise, Annika stepped out. Her presence here was the last thing I expected.
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"Annika?" I whispered, my voice tinged with disbelief.
She looked at me with a smug expression, her eyes gleaming with confidence. "What are you doing here, Sage?" she asked, her tone dripping with condescension. "I need to see the king," I replied, trying to keep my composure despite the rising panic within me.
Annika crossed her arms, blocking my view of the room. "His Majesty is resting. He doesn't need to be disturbed by the likes of you."
"The likes of me?" I echoed, my voice trembling with anger and confusion. "Annika, you don't understand. I need to clear my name. I need to tell him the truth."
Her smile widened, and she leaned in closer. "Oh, I understand perfectly. But it seems His Majesty has no interest in hearing your lies. He's already made up his mind."
My heart sank at her words, but I refused to give up. "I don't believe you," I said firmly. "I will wait here until he speaks with me."
Annika laughed softly, shaking her head. "Suit yourself. But believe me when I say that it was His Majesty's will not to see you, dear sister."
"What are you doing here?" I asked, eyeing her suspiciously.
"Oh, you haven't heard? His Majesty has proclaimed me to be his chosen Luna. Soon, he will announce and proclaim me as the new queen," she said with a smug look on her face.
"What!" I exclaimed in surprise. "That can't be! What did you do to His Majesty to convince him to do this atrocity?"
Annika's smile widened, and she leaned in closer, her eyes glinting with malice. "This is His Majesty's way of thanking me for saving him."
"Saving him? What lies did you weave this time, Annika?" I demanded, my voice trembling with a mix of anger and disbelief.
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She chuckled darkly, clearly relishing my confusion. "Oh, dear sister, it's not at lie. It's all about being at the right place at the right time. When you fled, leaving His Majesty in a vulnerable state, I was the one who found him. I nursed him back to health, and in his gratitude, he realized who truly deserves. to stand by his side." "You're twisting the truth," I spat, clenching my fists. "You took advantage of the situation, manipulated him when he was weak. You're nothing but a deceiver."
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eyes flashed with triumph. "Think what you want, Sage. The truth is, Titus saw your betrayal and my loyalty. He made his choice."
"I didn't betray him," I retorted, my voice rising Save him? Who would believe you that you're the one who lifted the curse when I was the one who was present there when the elders arrived. I was the one holding the dagger, hence, I was the one who saved him."
། saved him from the curse, from the leviathan. If anyone is a traitor here, it's you." Titus knows the truth. I firmly believe that he will take my side as soon as I talk to him.
Her laughter rang out, cold and mocking. "You?
I took a step back, feeling the weight of her words. She had orchestrated everything, turning the situation to her advantage. "You're not going to get away with this," I said, my voice firm despite the fear gnawing at me. "Titus will see the truth."
"We'll see," she replied, her tone dismissive. "For now, enjoy your last moments of freedom. Soon, you'll be nothing but a forgotten memory." She smirked.
With that, Annika turned and walked away, her laughter echoing in the corridor. I stood there, my heart pounding, the gravity of the situation sinking in. I had to act quickly. Time was running out, and I needed to find a way to clear my name and save Titus from Annika's clutches.
"I need to see Scott," I murmured to myself. He's the only one who can help me right now.
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I set off to find Scott. It took me a while before I finally found him, standing in the courtyard, giving orders to the royal army. His expression was stern, his eyes sharp as he directed the troops. "Scott!" I called out, my voice cutting through the din. He turned, surprise flickering across his face before he quickly masked it with his usual composed demeanor. "Lady Sage, chambers," he
what are you doing here? You should be in y said, walking towards me.
"I don't have time to explain everything right now," I said urgently. "But Annika is behind all this. She's manipulating Titus and the council. I need your help to prove my innocence. I need to talk to Titus," I said, desperation creeping into my voice. "He needs to hear the truth from me. Annika's lies are poisoning his mind." He hesitated, glancing back at the soldiers before turning his full attention to me. I'm afraid that's impossible, my lady."
"What? But why? I need to see him," I insisted. "Please, Scott. You know me. You know I would never betray His Majesty."
"I'm sorry, but His Majesty specifically told me not to let you into his chamber."
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I was taken by surprise. Fear creeped through my heart. Did Annika had successfully poisoned Titus' mind with her lies? "W-What do you mean?"
"I don't have answers, my lady. I was just following orders."
I was losing hope, but I can't give up now. "Then, at least help me sneak into his chamber. Please, Scott. I'm begging you."
Scott's eyes softened for a moment, then he nodded. "Alright. I'll help you sneak into his chamber. But the rest is up to you, my lady." 11149 Tor Sap 17
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"Thank you, Scott." I said, relief washing over me.
Scon gave me a reassuring nod before turning to the soldiers. "Listen up, men! We need to secure the outer perimeter. Move out!"
As the guards scrambled to follow his orders, Scott motioned for me to follow him. We made our way through the palace, moving swiftly and silently. My heart pounded with every step, the weight of what I had to d pressing heavily on my shoulders. Finally, we reached the king's chamber. Scott glanced around to make sure the coast was clear before nodding to me. "This is it. Go now, and be quick."
nodded,
ded, taking a deep breath to steady my nerves. "Thank you, Scott."
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With that, I slipped into the chamber, my heart pounding in my chest. The room was dimly lit, and the air was heavy with tension. I moved quietly, making my way towards Titus, who was sitting at his desk, his head bowed as if lost in thought. "Your Majesty," I called softly, my voice trembling.
"I knew you would sneak your way in," came Annik
voice from behind me.
"What are you doing here?" I asked, furrowing my brow.
"Why wouldn't my Luna be here, Sage?" Titus interrupted, his tone colder than I remembered.
"L-Luna?" I stammered, the word catching in my throat.
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heard it right, Sage. She's my mate and my chosen Luna. I expect you to show her the same respect you show the rest of my wives," Titus said, his eyes hard and unyielding. "W-What happened to you?" My heart ached with a pain I couldn't describe as I watched Annika wrap her arms around Itus shoulders, her smug smile never leaving her face. Annika's fingers traced gentle patterns on Titus' arm, her eyes glinting with
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triumph. "You heard it, dear sister. We're mates. Now that the curse has been lifted and the evil has been defeated, His Majesty can finally recognize his true.
mate,
My breath caught in my throat, disbelief washing over me. "But... I thought..." "You thought what?" Annika interrupted, her voice dripping with satisfaction. "His Majesty immediately recognized our bond as soon the evil inside him was vanquished. He hasn't been able to feel his mate because of the evil inside him that blocking his capability to recognize his mate." Titus remained silent, his expression unreadable as he gazed at me.
Tears
swelled up i o in my eyes, a tumultuous blend of heartbreak and fury. churning within me. "This isn't true, Titus. You know it. Annika has deceived you. She's not the one responsible for killing the Leviathan." Annika chuckled softly, her hold on Titus tightening possessively. "See, Your Majesty? She's going to fabricate stories, claiming it was she who rescued you that day." Titus ren remained silent,
his expression clouded with uncertainty as he glanced between us. The dimly lit chamber felt suffocating, the tension palpable as the weight of Annika's accusation hung in the air. My heart pounded with a mix of disbelief and desperation, knowing that the truth was my only ally in this pivotal moment. "Titus, please," I implored, my voice wavering but determined. "You know me. You know I would never deceive you. Annika is twisting the facts to serve her own agenda."
Annika's smile widened into a smirk, a gleam of satisfaction in her eyes. "I have evidence to prove that she's not innocent as she claims to be." "What?" I gasped in utter disbelief.
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Titus. "He's one of the rogues we captured after the last attack, Your Majesty. And he has some interesting information to share."
The man, barely able to stand, was pushed forward into the dimly lit chamber. His gaze darted nervously between us, his breaths coming in ragged gasps as he struggled to compose himself. Annika's smirk widened, a self-assured aura surrounding her as she anticipated the impact of the man's revelation.
Titus regarded the man with a mix of curiosity and apprehen n. "What is it that you have to tell us?" he demanded, his voice edged with authority.
The rogue swallowed hard, fear etched across his battered features. "Your Majesty," he began hoarsely, "we were hired. Paid handsomely to cause chaos. and distract your forces. The woman who orchestrated it... she wanted your attention diverted." Annika stepped forward, her demeanor poised and calculated. "And who hired you?" she pressed, her voice cutting through the tense silence.
The man hesitated, glancing cautiously at Titus before he spoke. "It was the woman right here, Your Majesty. She's the one who planned it all. She talked about starting a new time, one without you."
Annika's eyes narrowed, and she held Titus tighter. "Your Majesty, this proves what I've been saying," she interrupted smoothly. "Sage is trying to shift blame away from herself after her lies were exposed."
Anger and frustration surged through me as I realized Annika was using the situation against me. The rogue's words painted a damaging picture that threatened everything I had worked for. "Your Majesty, please," I pleaded, my voice shaking but determined. "This is a trap. Annika set it up to put the blame on me."
Titus stared at me intensely, as if he was carefully considering the situation. "Tell me, Lady Annika. What reason could Lady Sage possibly have for doing what you're accusing her of?" he asked.
I felt a wave of relief wash over me as Titus maintained his
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that relief was as I witnessed the malevolent grin spread across Annika's face.
Because she feared you would discover the truth," Annika declared, her voice dripping with malice. "The truth about what her father did that led to the her father did that led to the death of the previous queen, Lady Camilla."
Her words struck like a thunderbolt, sending shockwaves through the room. Titus's expression hardened, his gaze shifting between Annika and me as he processed the accusation.
Titus's brow furrowed, his eyes narrowing as he absorbed Annika's accusation. The weight of her words hung heavy in the air, casting a shadow over the room. I stood there, stunned into silence, grappling with the sudden turn of events.
"Lady Annika," Titus began, his voice steady but tinged with concern, "what proof do you have of these accusations?"
Annika's grin widened, her confidence unwavering. "My father can attest to that, Your Majesty," she replied smoothly. "My father discovered that Sage's father makes deals with rogues, conspiring to undermine your reign. It was the main reason why he was accused of being a traitor and was sentenced to death. My father can testify to the truth of what I'm saying."
I felt a surge of panic rise within me, knowing how damaging these allegations. could be if they were believed. "Your Majesty, please," I pleaded, desperation creeping into my voice.
Titus turned to me, his expression inscrutable. "Sage," he asked quietly, "did you know about this?"
I was at a loss for words. Despite Annika's manipulative accusations, I couldn't deny the truth about my father's actions,
I struggled to find my voice, wanting desperately to defend myself but
knowing the truth couldn't be twisted. Deep down, I knew what my father had done, and I couldn't bring myself to lie about it.
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"Her silence speaks volumes, Your Majesty. Should I order her execution?" Annika's voice carried a cold determination.
Titus considered her suggestion, his eyes narrowing in contemplation. "No," h replied finally, his voice tinged with a calculated edge. "I have a more fitting punishment in mind." His words hung heavy in the tense air, hinting at a plan that promised consequences beyond mere death.