Chapter 1
Being a beta warrior in the royal family has sure done me well. I was able to get stronger and somehow got noticed by the crown prince of the Salox empire, Inas Theodore Salox. The future ruler of the entire werewolf race.
I became his right hand man and have the sike duty of carrying out his orders and doing his bidding. My liege is a strong and intelligent man with his wolf being the largest and strongest in our empire.
Serving him has earned me the position of the captain of the palace guards. I have everything. Power, wealth, fame and handsome features. But my wolf still longs for our mate. The only person who can tame us and make us feel whole. The only person who I will love wholeheartedly.
Many females have thrown themselves at me but I promised to keep myself for my mate. Oh how I would love her. She would be treated like a queen.
I could hardly contain the whimper that came from me.
For some reason, these thoughts seem to plague me whenever the topic of the omega selection is brought up.
Turning to west wing of the palace where my liege currently resides, I stop my thoughts and put on the persona that came with my position and reach his quarters.
Bowing my head as a sign of submission and loyalty, I greet My lord
"My liege"
"Don't be such a bore Clyde, you are my friend before you are my right hand man" My liege comments.
Ignoring him and maintaining my position, he sighs and says "You may sit beta warrior Clyde".
He pours me a drink and drops a document infront of me.
OMEGA SEARCH
Omegas. They are the rarest and more treasured species of the entire werewolf race. I have only seen once which was the late queen Penelope.
She was very beautiful with gorgeous silver hair and pale skin. They are considered to be made by the moon goddess just for the members of the royal family.
The announcements for the start of the search must have already reached all villages in the kingdom by now.
Before I have the time to carefully go through the details of the document, my liege interrupts me.
"This year is going to be a little different. As the rest of the royal guards go to gather the omegas that have come of age, you my beta will go on a separate search for the one that will be my queen".
"She must be the most beautiful as she will birth the future crown prince of the empire ".
I never know what my liege is thinking. I can't tell whether he is happy or sad about the fact he is going to be married soon. He must understand what it means to be an Alpha and the responsibilities that come with his position.
"Yes my liege" I respond.
But why does my wolf feel like tearing off the head of my liege. I immediately shake it off
Leaving his office, I make a mental note of the preparations that would be needed for the journey ahead.
"Why don't I start with my hometown Peon" I thought.
I could use the time to visit and maybe find my mate. who knows.
As a male beta nearing his 30's, I crave for a family of my own.
"Attention!!!!!"
A loud thunderous command bellowed as I stepped a foot into the training hall.
Taking a look at ten of my warriors who are the elite of the palace guards.
"Tomorrow at dawn, we head to the village Peon to search for an Omega bride for the crown prince. We will travel in our wolf forms to be able to cover more villages in 3 days. Any questions?"
"No sir!!!!" they all replied.
I leave and head back to my chambers to have a good rest before the journey tomorrow.
As usual my bed is cold and the air of loneliness is very palpable.
"I really hope my mate is out there" I mumble.
Thinking of what life will be with my mate, I drift off into sleep.
Dawn came.
I and my men meet up at the palace entrance with necessary supplies prepared.
His highness, the crown prince was also in attendance.
"Fulfill your duty and come back soon" He said
He had a look of uncertainty on his face for a while.
"Hey Clyde, as a friend do you think I am really ready to settle down?" He asked.
Wary of the eyes around us, I grabbed his shoulder and answered
"You are a mighty alpha. The crown prince of the Salox empire, the future king. But to become a king, you need an Omega bride to ensure the bloodline of alphas continue"
"Thank you Clyde. I needed that" He smiled and pulled me in for a hug.
"Move out!!" I bellowed to be men.
With the deafening sounds of bones cracking, we transformed into our wolfs and set off.
Wolves are very fast runners but we being werewolves were even faster.
With myself infront leading our small group we ran for hours without needing to rest or eat as we have been trained in the area of stamina since we were only pups.
By nightfall, we reach a familiar meadow and the feeling of nostalgia grips me.
This is Peon. the village which I grew up in.
Nothing seems to have changed much.
On reaching the entrance of the village, I and my men transform back to human form and make a quick work of getting dressed.
"I am beta Clyde. I wish to see the village chief".
Very soon, a male beta who seems to be his his late 40s comes forward.
"I am Jonathan, royal beta Clyde and I am the chief of Peon village. We have been expecting a representative of the palace but it is an honor to have you come to our humble village".
"The pleasure is all mine" I respond.
Giving a signal for my men to wait behind, Jonathan begins to lead me further into the village.
"I do not wish to waste the time of an esteemed werewolf such as yourself so I will tell you that we only have one omega in our village" He says.
He then leads me to a small cottage where an elderly woman was waiting infront.
Upon seeing me with the village chief, she goes inside and comes out with someone.
The hairs and the back of my neck stand and I feel hot all over.
With hair as silver as the moon and skin as white as snow, her beauty could not be explained with words.
It was like I was in a trance that I was happy to be stuck in.
I was ready to cut out my heart if only it would make this omega female smile at me even once.
"Mate" My wolf purred.
Oh no.....
But my loyalty to Inax felt like nothing more than gum underneath my boot.
