Chapter One: Fate

The chill of the morning seeped into my bones as I scrubbed the grand hall’s stone floors.

My fingers were raw, knuckles aching with every stroke, but no one cared. As the lowest Omega in the pack, I was little more than a servant, and every day was the same—an endless cycle of chores and insults.

"Work faster, Omega." Vivian’s voice cut through the stillness like a whip.

She stood over me, her eyes gleaming with cruelty.

Ariel and Aria, her loyal shadows, snickered behind her.

I clenched my jaw, forcing myself not to look up.

"Yes, Vivian," I muttered, keeping my head down. It was safer that way.

Vivian was the head maid and one of my biggest bully. I knew better than to offend her and her goons.

"Have you finished doing my chores?" She asked my with disdain.

Though every maid in the palace had specific task assigned to them to do everyday, Vivian always made sure I do her own and that of her friends.

She always told me that it was a privilege on my part for her to even notice me enough to give me her chores to do.

"Yes Vivian." I replied obediently.

"Good! Now finish up quickly!" She instructed and walked away.

The pack was buzzing with excitement, the whole house bustling as everyone prepared for the grand ceremony that was coming up.

Damon and Damian, the twin Alphas, were returning after ten long years.

There were rumors that they were coming to find their mate.

Many of the ladies were anticipating it and wishing they would be mates to any of the twin but to me, there was nothing to be excited about.

I sincerely wish to find my mate so he can bring me out of my current situation and I prayed to find my mate in the upcoming mating ceremony.

I stood, my legs trembling from kneeling too long, and hurried down the hallway to fetch more supplies.

The day the twin Alphas came back was a very memorable one. I could not believe they were this handsome. I could not help but join the other girls in the day dreaming.

"The Alpha has requested that everyone must be at the mating ceremony tomorrow so make sure you all finish your work today so you can be prepared for tomorrow." The matron in charge of the maids announced to us.

There was excitement all over.

"I can't wait to be chosen by one of the twin, they are so handsome." I heard Vivian talking to her goons.

"Yeah, I will prepare very well for it, I'm going to get a new dress." Aria said.

"Hmmm, it would have been more fun if some people were not allowed to come." Ariel said sarcastically referring to me.

Vivian walked towards me and shook her head in disgust.

"If I were you, I would not dream of having any of the twin, they need a strong mate like me not a weak Omega like you so don't dream too much." She mocked and her friends started laughing as they walked away.

I knew there was an iota of truth in what Vivian said and I could not help but feel pity for myself. I was so engrossed in my thoughts that I did not see the person coming.

I crashed straight into a firm chest, the impact knocking me back. My heart lurched into my throat as I stumbled, struggling to keep my balance.

"S-sorry," I stammered.

"It's okay." The voice said and I froze.

Alpha Damian.

"I'm sorry Alpha Damian. I was not watchful." I immediately went on my knees.

"I said it's okay, accidents do happen." He said and did the unexpected.

He held my hands and lifted me up. Among the twin Alphas, Damian was the most welcoming. Though I was never chanced to be around them, I could tell from a distance and from the things I heard people say.

"Thank you Alpha Damian." I said and made the mistake of looking into his eyes.

I felt a strange warmth fill my body and I saw something passed in his eyes but he immediately let me go.

"Be careful." He said and walked away.

I placed my hands on my chest as it started beating faster.

'What is the meaning of that?' I asked myself.

The next day, evening came fast and the grand hall was transformed, glowing with candlelight and filled with laughter.

Everyone looked beautiful except for me. I stayed in the shadows, my plain dress a stark contrast to the shimmering gowns around me.

Though the Alpha had instructed everyone to participate in the ceremony, there was still small little work to be done and who else would do it if not for me but still in the midst of my work, my eyes kept drifting to Alpha Damian.

He stood tall and proud near the center of the room, his dark hair a sharp contrast to his brother’s lighter locks.

While Damon was all ice, Damian radiated warmth, though his gaze was just as intense.

I shouldn’t have been staring, but I couldn’t help it. There was something about him that pulled me in, something I couldn’t explain.

And then, he looked at me.

Our eyes met across the room, and the world seemed to stop.

The crowd, the noise, everything faded away, leaving just the two of us locked in that moment.

My heart hammered in my chest, a strange, dizzying sensation flooding through me. It felt like… like something more than just a look. Like he saw me, really saw me.

I wanted to run away. Away from his sharp gaze but my legs remained rooted to the ground even as he started walking towards me.

The more he walked towards me, the more the sensation grew and at that moment, I realized the impossible.

"Mate!" He said immediately he got close to me.

I tried to open my mouth to speak but no words came and then I did the only thing that came to my mind.

I ran.