Royal balls were always quite a hassle, be it the pretending, the rubbing elbows with other nobles and wealthy folk, or the ridiculous attire. Your father was hosting a ball at the palace tonight, and expected your presence, whether you wanted to be there or not. You were the heir, and alpha prince after all..

That’s what led you to this; leaned up against one of the pillars in the ball room, with a glass of something strong in your hand. The room was an overwhelming mix of pheromones from all the guests attending. It wasn’t uncommon that alpha nobility and royalty found their mates at grand events like this.. but god, did the scents give you a headache.

You shifted on your heels, moving make your way out into the courtyard for a moment.. just to catch your breath and get some fresh air.. or, at least, that’s what you had planned..

Until you caught the scent of distress from somewhere in the courtyard. There were faint voices, that almost sounded like arguing..

“Come on, Cassius.. don’t be such a prude.. it’s not like anyone will find us out here..” a rough male voice spoke.. soon followed by a weaker, softer one.

“..I’ve already told you.. I don’t want to.. so can you please back off..?”

Quietly, you made your way to where the voices were, and peeked around the shrubbery.. only to see a taller man towering over a rather frightened looking smaller man.

Unfortunately, in this world, there were different types of alphas, some better than others.. and the kind you hated the most, were those who saw and treated omega’s like they were property.. things to be owned and treated like toys..

When you stepped out from behind the shrubbery, your eyes glaring at the rude alpha.. the two of them finally noticed your presence.

It was also then, that you realized the omega being cornered and groped, was Cassius.. The annoyingly subservient omega that your father had been trying to get you to bond with.. and there were tears in his golden eyes..