" Alpha," The Chief of guards reported via mindlink " queen dowager had announced prize on Lady Barton's head"

" Thank you." Singto replied" Keep an eye out and report any abnormal activity. "

Singto paced the length of grand Hall, waiting for queen dowager to arrive.

If rumors circulating the palace were any true, queen dowager has caught up upon Singto's ( his wolf's actually) infatuation with the lady tresspasser.

Singto can bet upon his throne that his grand ma was already planning his wedding with Lady Barton, if that was even the thief's real name.

Lady fucking Barton! It was as she said...

He sure will not forget her name even in his reincarnations! Who knew such innocent face could hide such heinous criminal?

'I will have her head for taking what belongs to us' Simba, his wolf growled.

Shut the fuck up! Singto growled back at his wolf ' It serves you right...wasn't it you who was so fucking enamored with a thief that you took control of my senses to flirt with a stranger? '

' Simba must impress her...Simba only borrowed some words from your large collection of words human🙄, you borrow Simba's strength all the time '

' for your kind information, I put your strength to good use, not to fucking flirt with strangers...and that was a horrible way to flirt... You have made sure she won't come even in a mile radius of you'

Simba whined in despair and Singto sneered at his animal counterpart

'So much for being fucking loyal to your mate! '

' Simba was being human clever ' his wolf defended 'She was smelling as Simba's mate😖... '

' She had no smell, she was a recessive! '

' No...Her blood... It was mate's. '

' come again! '

' smell of blood she has on her, was mate's. Simba knows the smell. ' his wolf took a moment to think 'that thief hurt my mate 😡 so Simba was applying tactic of deciet, human uses all the time. Take your foe in confidence and strike at right moment'

Sensing the anger suddenly taking over all his senses, Singto immediately yelled ' don't you fucking even try to take control...'

' Mate is hurt... Mate needs care. And the culprit needs to be killed.. 😠"

' That fucking kid ' Singto cursed loudly.

' Simba stay back or I will make sure that you will be spending your rut without seeing even a glimpse of his face.'

' Mate is hurt, mate needs care. Needs to see mate. ' his wolf repeated.

"Oh, trust me " singto scoffed " if I know that kid even an ounce... I bet he is the mastermind behind this tress passing"

' Mate is hurt... '

' Stop yapping stupid animal ' Singto growled. ' I will check in on him. '

Only after thorough verbal assurance did his wolf calmed down enough to let him think straight.

While having a wolf soul entwined with their human core made them unbelievably strong and powerful, it had its own demerits... Coexisting with a wolf is never easy.

Simba  is a peculiar soul at that ... Stubborn, demanding and reckless at times. Especially when it came to Krist damned Rojanapat, Simba had no boundaries...

" Mike, how is your friend? " Singto interrogated, intentionally using his alpha voice

" Which one phi..? " Mike retorted. Clever way to avoid alpha orders. Smartypants!

" Don't try to be a smartass! "

" He is same as yesterday... " Another sass from Mike.

" And pray tell me, how was he yesterday? " Singto chewed, enraged beyond imagination. Not that Mike cared one fucking bit for his cousin and King's stupid rage. Call him suicidal, but his wolf had devouted himself to their true future Luna, Alpha be damned!

Oh yes! He knows. How you ask? By the way Singto threatened him in to taking admission in Kit's class and befriending him — unbeknownst to Kit, Mike was Kit's bodyguard — the one responsible to keep him away from danger and lecherous alphas. At first, he loathed both his cousin the king, and that omega but slowly Kit carved a place in Mike's heart and a true friendship grew. The duty he was thrust upon turned in to natural alpha instinct and now he saved Kit from every dangerous alpha — including his cousin who had put him on this duty.

" Why do you care, phi? " Mike snapped.

" I asked you how is he, pup ? " Simba growled, unable to sit back and watch the smart retort contest their human counterparts were having.

" Same as any wolf being hunted by whole royal army! Miserable! " Mike yelled and Simba was ready to tear apart the insolent wolf.

"MINE " Simba growled " You will tell me his whereabout or die..."

" Sing... " A cheerful voice forced Simba to retreat and give the reigns back to his human, as ferocious as he was, he loved the queen dowager to death. And he trusted her to take matters in her hand.

" Grammy... " Singto breathed a sigh of relief  " Thank you. "

" Save that Thank you for the real deal.. " His grand mother rubbed her palms together " I have someone, I am positive, you will be thrilled to meet "

" I am sure, they must be a lovely companion" Singto replied absentmindedly " Before that, I would like to discuss something with you... "

" Regarding the lovely Lady robber, last night? "

Singto gaped at the old woman " How would you know? "

His grand mother flicked her short bangs dramatically " I am the queen dowager, I know everything! . . Let's meet the lady in question, shall we? " Her eyes glazed over for a moment, as every wolf's does while mindlinking...

Singto gaped at the breathtaking beauty slowly marching towards them. He should be fuming, but all the fire in him was doused out by her fearful eyes wandering around like a deer under headlights, her delicate fingers clutched her wine coloured skirts while he carefully took each step, calculating....

His eyes followed her every movement as she awkwardly dipped her head in a bow unworthy of any lady of the court, yet it wasn't unbecoming on her.

Singto clenched his jaw as the lady stood straight, not even bothering to fake a courtsey bow in his direction.

" Lady Elene Barton " His grandmother introduced her to him.

Still no bow, not even slightest dip of head.

Surprisingly, his wolf was calm, like he wasn't keenly watching the unfolding scene, like he didn't exist at all! It irked Singto. He was habitual of his wolf yapping in thebackground.
Fucking traitor wolf!

" Do you know why you have been called upon, Lady Barton " His grandmother asked.

The Lady nodded demurely " For tresspassing, Prince Singto's private garden, Her Highness. I am ready for any punishment as long as it will not reflect on my pack and my clan.  — "

Queen dowager pressed her lips together, her eyebrows knitted in deep thought " Punishment will be served in proportion to sins committed. Let us review the events... You are not only responsible for  tresspassing on to Royal grounds and Prince Singto's private property but something else too... "

" Pardon! " Lady Barton squeaked.
" Prince Singto had only taken me to his chamber to — "

" You have been to Prince Singto's chamber? " Queen Dowager was genuinely surprised, her eyes automatically flicked to her grandson who shook his head vehemently.
" I only addressed her wounds " Singto replied, trying to bury the unholy assumption quickly.

" Interesting " The old lady concluded
" Still, crime is a crime and punishments needs to be served. "

" Grand mother" Singto quickly interjected " Since Lady Barton has wronged me, I ask to be one to dole out the punishment. "

" Excited, are we? I would imagine no less from a future prince. " Queen Dowager clapped her hands in glee " Well, then. As a punishment, I take out Lady Barton's right to deny the courting ceremony. Prince Singto will court Lady Barton for a fortnight and we shall again meet in the great Hall to discuss the future of this relationship. "

" No... " Lady Barton and Singto simultaneously shouted in shock.

" Would you better accept being hanged till your eyes bulge out of your skull? " Queen Dowager asked, voice impossibly cold.

" No? "

" I wish you happy courting then! And Prince Singto loves blue " Old lady winked before turning on her heels to strut out of the hall.

" I refuse to court her grandmother. " Prince Singto shouted.

" Why? "

" She stole my Ring "

" That means she is skilled and you are ignorant. It will be a hell of a task to fool her. Future queen needs this skill the most..."

" I " Singto took a moment to think.." I dislike her. "

" Fine. Let's finalize the death sentence then!  Let's get it done with tomorrow morning, I have a manicure appointment scheduled in the afternoon and a spa session in evening. "

" Grammy — "

Stern voice of Queen Dowager cut out any possible excuse Singto was planning to give.

" Your wolf is clearly enamored with the female, give me a good reason to deny this union or hold your silence forever. Every wolf deserves a mate. You have taken away Simba's mate once. I won't let you commit this sin twice. "

" Granny... Listen to me "

" A valid reason... "

" Fine. " Singto sighed " I didn't wanna do this here, but you are making me do it "

" Lady Barton, remove all the makeup and the wig. It's an alpha command..." Singto added for a good measure.

Lady Barton gaped at him, eyes wide as saucer " No... " She breathed.

His grandmother glared " You can't ask this of a lady"

Singto glared at lady barton " Now... " he  offered her his handkerchief "Or I will declare you rogue. "

" This is too much— " his grandmother interjected but her objections did not amount to anything.

A stray tear escaped the Lady as she tore away the wig and wiped her face with offered piece of cloth. There wasn't much makeup to be removed, except the thick coating of kohl and bold red lipstick .

" Krist... " Queen Dowager gasped, her hands automatically flew to her face
" How? "

" I am sorry... " Krist hiccuped, now sobbing uncontrollably " I — "

" Let me tell you granny... He thought it would be really cool to fool the royals as well as whole team of security advisors and bodyguards. Such a simpletons who could be fooled by a man wearing a skirt isn't worthy of keeping the thrones. He would have proofs for his Anti Singto campaign. Wasn't it your plan? "

" No... I — "

" Or it was to prove how much of a dare devil you are to your eternal crush Mike Mimikesri? Let me tell you, even jumping from Royal Tower isn't gonna get you that boy, you know why? Because he has found his mate? "

The look of surprise on Kit's face gave Singto a weird, cruel satisfaction...

" He didn't tell you did he? Such a best friend! "

" I hate you — " Krist glared amidst sobs.

" Stop... " Queen Dowager shouted, raising her hand in finality " The decree remains same. Krist Rojanapat will accept being courted by Crown Prince Singto Prachaya Ruangroj or he will subjected to trial under Royalcourt for treachery and deciet.."

" I will not court him in any circumstance, grandmother... " Singto shouted "Even if he remains last wolf on the earth! "

" Prince Singto Prachaya Ruangroj will court his intended Krist perawat Rojanapat or he will denounce his and rights to throne along with any child he would sire in future.... " Queen Dowager announced.

Singto clenched his jaw " I, Singto Prachaya Ruangroj denounce my rights to the throne along with— "

Before anyone would know anything, Krist jumped in front of Singto, swiniging his fist with such a force that Singto spat blood.

Was he so abhoring that denouncing the throne seems attractive than courting him?

" We accept being subjected to trial under accusations of treachery and deceit " A deep voice boomed in to the room, Kit's eyes turned red as he glared at Sinto " And we are suing his majesty the King Singto for stealing our ring..." before the omega still clad in skirt swung a little before falling unceremoniously on the cold hard wooden floor.

Clearly Krist's wolf had taken over, exerting all his energy to save his human side the agony of being rejected all over again.

" No... " Simba could only wail in grief, caged in Sinto's mind. He should have listened to his heart and take reigns instead of trusting his human. This was his only chance to redeem his sins and gain his mate that he had yearned for a decade...

Singto picked up the unconcious omega marched towards the healer's station.
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