Chapter 1
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"Alexander?"
I growled as I rolled over. Sleep had been evading me for some time now. My mom and dad have been harping on me about finding my mate.
They hold a grand ball every year to try and help mates find one another, but I have not been able to find her.
The first two years, I was technically able to attend the balls. I was busy working on peace treaties with other species. Last year,
I went, but didn’t find her. I get how important a mate is, but damn they are driving me up the wall with their nonsense.
My fathers will be stepping down in the next 20 years. Seems like a lot of time, but there is also a lot to learn. Being the
The oldest of the 6 is a whole other level of responsibility.
"ALEXANDER, IF YOU ARE NOT UP IN 5 MINUTES, I WILL BEAT YOUR ASS!" My mother yelled down the hall.
Slowly rolling over, I growled at her.
"MOM!" I yelled. I grabbed the blanket to cover myself. Considering I sleep in nothing.
She comes into the room and starts opening the curtains. The light is blinding and she receives another growl from me.
"How are you going to beat my ass when I am 6' 7" and 270 pounds?" I c****d my brow at her.
She laughed. "Boy, I am allowed to beat your ass until the day I die. Besides, get too mouthy and I will send your fathers
in." I rolled my eyes at her threat. They weren't going to spank me, but I would definitely get scolded about how I was being contrary towards my mom.
"You need to get up and get ready. There is a lot to be done before the ball in two days."
With that, she shut my door. Standing on my bed, I stretched and headed for a shower. Looking in the mirror, as I waited for the water to get hot, I looked at my pitch-black hair. My mother is always boasting about my eyes as they are
a light sea blue with long full lashes surrounding them. My lips are larger than most men.
As I stare, I can see the characteristics I share with my mother and father. It's a very unusual story. My mom is the Snow Wolf
Queen who was blessed with two mates.
I can still see her trying to hide the other side of her. My fathers know, but we all just watch for any sign she needs help.
Finally, stepping into the shower, I began washing my body. Being a hybrid has its perks. One of them being, it is much easier for my
body to build more muscle mass than most. I keep my workout regiments simple. I don’t want to look like some creep who is just straight muscles with a tiny head.
My mother was busy with the preparations for the ball. I had my own preparations. We had to ensure the security of the palace with
having so many coming and going. Every year, we spend months preparing for the security end of things.
Finishing my shower, I dried off and put on a nice t-shirt and black slacks. Once I was sure my hair was to perfection, I headed
out.
My fathers were busy staring at maps and having a deep conversation when I entered. Their eyes met mine for a brief moment before, they went back to what they were doing. Taking a seat on another chair, I started looking over our plans. We were just waiting for a few more people.
Addaste came bustling into the office. I could see he had already had a busy morning. Right behind him were my two other brothers. We are triplets. There's me as the oldest, then Damon,and last was Emmit. If nobody knew we were triplets, they wouldn't believe it if they were told. We each had our very own personalities. Damon was loud spoken and was all about fun and games. Emmit was quiet, reserved, and gentle.
I would take over the Kingdom from my father, but if, for some reason, something were to happen to me or I didn’t have an heir, it
would move to Damon, then Emmit. Goddess help this kingdom if Damon were to take over. He won’t pay attention in our classes to save his own hide. He would rather have his tongue deep into a girl's throat.
Emmit focused on classes intensely, but failed miserably at finding a mate as well.
Since I am the first born, they harp on me more about finding my mate, but those two need to find theirs as well. It will tame them.
some. Everyone knew the story of our parents. We didn’t need any reruns of rejections and drama.
"Alright boys, what are we thinking?" Our father, Ryder, asked.
Ryder is a Lycan and Jace is a werewolf. Therefore, we are all some crazy hybrid species, considering our mother is a hybrid with an
An ancient blessed wolf.
"l think we need to change the patterns this year. If someone is paying enough attention, they will see we are using the same patrol patterns as the last 5 years."
"I have to agree. What is your suggestion?" Dad Jace asks.
"Emmit, what do you think? You have done more studying on patrol patterns and fighting tactics." I leaned my head so I
could see Emmit. He was deep in thought when he startled us all by jumping up and heading over to the map. Taking it, he started explaining the most strategic way to handle this. THIS is the exact reason why I fought so hard with our fathers to create a War General position for Emmit. This was his life. His brain was insane when it came to fortifying our security. Everyone around me listened as they all strategized.
Near lunch, our mother hustled in and brought us all sandwiches and soup. The kitchen maiden brought in a salad.
"How are my boys doing?" She set up the food on a table next to the wall. Once she made sure it was perfect, she walked
over to our fathers and started making out with them.
"I'm out." I said and ran out of the room.
I knew that look. It was about to get very naked in there. I laughed when I heard Damon and Emmit come running.
up to me. Looking back, I could see Addaste headed upstairs towards his own mate.
"Why do they always have to be so extra?" Emmit commented.
We all knew he wasn't asking for an answer. He just didn’t understand the mate bond, seeing as how none of us have found our mates.
"Well, if mom has it her way, all three of us will be fully mated and marked by the end of the week."
"Not me!" Damon stated. "I love all women too much to be tied down to one." I could see the excitement in his
eyes.
"Don't let mom hear you. She will whip you." I pointed out.
"What are your thoughts on it, Alexander?" Emmit asked, but I could see I had Damon's full attention. He was very
interested in my answer.
"If it happens, it happens. I'm not desperate for a mate."
"What about Harmony? You seem to like her." Damon pointed out. I couldn’t contain my eyes rolling. Of course, he would know.
every little bit of juicy info in the whole damn palace.
"She and I just enjoy each other's company on occasion."
Harmony was a girl I met when I was in my teens. She is very pretty and she is amazing in bed, but she isn't a wife and mate.
material for me. She is a traveling Warrior my parents employ with a strategic team to keep eyes and ears open in the kingdom. We only met up and fooled around when she was in town. She had zero interest in being tied down, so it made things easy between us.
"Sure. If you so say so." Damon laughed.
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