Taming The Alpha

Terms of Contract

After some time, a maiden came to call at the door of Doiltean's room, announcing that Demian was already waiting for them. That was good news after all, because that would mean that he was willing to take the alleged peace offer that Alex made to Heinrich. Ursula was truly impressed by the way that one simple promise of alliance made them turn their heads on them, and at least consider the whole marriage meaning. Because the royalties were used to marry each other for convenience. Ursula was taken on a contract marriage too, the principal reason why she and her dying husband could be unfaithful to each other —but with Richard being more hypocritical about it. And she did not wonder that the Cleite alphas were in the same situation, in their own version.

Reunited then in the great hall, it was the first time that Damien and Alex found themselves face to face, away from surprise attacks, or even the heat. If he had to be sincere, Alex thought that Damien was, in fact, delicious. The Doiltean leader was, of course, bisexual, but with a special preference for male omegas instead of female ones. And even when he was looking at Damien in the distance that night, he could not avoid thinking about how weirdly attractive he found him. So slender but also built. His hazel eyes were bright and full of life, and his chocolate hair, just as his fair skin was so smooth-looking, that it was a true surprise that he already didn't have a Luna, or at least a formal partner.

"As I was talking with my son, we are strongly considering the marriage proposal that you brought to us", Heinrich said, looking at Damien, who was uncomfortable in that situation. "That being said, we want to discuss not only the reasons, but the terms of this marriage, as their liberties and demands as well".

It was reasonable to talk about the terms and conditions they would have. And, of course, talk about some kinds of liberties that Demian will have. After all, he was the one with the omega condition, and highly likely he would carry Alex's future babies.

"First of all, the Doiltean royalty demand a marriage of at least ten years", Ursula spoke, in a dignified voice. "After that, Damien Cleite will be free to come to the Cleite clan to visit. Of course, since the time of traveling from our clan to yours is about almost a day, he may notify Alpha Alexander whenever he will come to visit".

"Sounds reasonable", Gellie said, since she would at least be able to see her son, even if there is a bureaucratical process to do first.

"In the second place", Ursula continued, and this was one of the most difficult —if not the most— topics to discuss. "As you should guess, we are certainly aware of the condition of your heir. I'd like to offer my most sincere apologies for the conduct of Alpha Alexander about it, but the explanation of how this bond was born is truly connected to Damien's condition as an omega. For that mere reason, if Damien comes to be pregnant with Alexander's heir, we would like to prepare a protocol for that event".

Heinrich was tense about the sole idea of Damien being pregnant. Of course, he expected Damien to be the one who impregnated his mate and not vice versa. Noticing that, Gealach was the one who followed the topic, asking about what kind of protocol Ursula had in mind.

"In the case of getting pregnant", now it was Alex who spoke, "Damien will once be able to come to Cleite territory to share the news. It is a tradition in the Doiltean's to keep the pregnant one inside our territory for safety and health care. We will, of course, make an announcement about the future heir and hold a festival in their honor. You will be welcome to visit Damien whenever you like in the meantime, but for the reasons mentioned before, we are asking for an announcement at least two days before your arrival. Depending on the medicaster's prognostics, Damien will be cared for and guided to his future maternity".

Maybe maternity was not the correct word to describe it, but he was an omega after all, and all omegas, whether being male or female, were considered a mother, a person who gives birth to the alphas' cubs.

"I am done, I can't do this", Damien whispered, but his words were heard by Alex, who gave him a cold look, and later went to him, but instead of attacking or at least nagging him because of his stubbornness, he just took his hand.

"I know it may be hard, but believe me when I promise you to take correct care of you".

That simple action made Damien hold his breath. It was very audacious of Alex to do, but still, it was very surprising. At least, he could suspect that he would not be abused again... hoping not to be abused on the wedding night.

After talking again about some terms, principally about how their clans would be managed, both Alphas and Lunas ended on good terms, agreeing to celebrate the wedding three days later.