Chapter 1

Aliyah

The king and queen of the supernatural world, Matteo and Freya Harith, are known as the most powerful beings in our realm. Their reign saw them through two wars led by their uncle and aunt, both of which they won successfully. They had twins named Leo and Luna, whom they loved dearly and who were destined to inherit their kingdom.

However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the king and queen needed to protect their twins. To do so, they changed their names when they began school. Leo became Allistaire, a strong Lycan Prince. In contrast, Luna became Aliyah, an omega who could move objects without touching them and read minds. But these abilities were not easy for her to control. Often, her nose would bleed when she used them. She had no one to guide her, fearing her parents might find out.

Aliyah kept her abilities to herself out of fear that the kingdom would see her as evil and compare her to her witch aunt, who waged war a year after her parents’ reign. How do I know this? Because I am Luna, also known as Aliyah Collins, an 18-year-old first-year college student majoring in fashion design. I am the daughter of the Lycan King and Queen. So, yes, I’m a princess. But as I mentioned, I am not like them. I don’t have a beast, so I cannot shift into my lycan form.

I am more human, lacking a heightened sense of smell and sight. Some close to our family know this, but they accept me for who I am, which eases my mind. Still, I sometimes feel sad, knowing that I’ll never truly feel like I belong because I lack the ability that proves I am the child of the Lycan King and Queen: a Lycan beast.

The palace kept our true identities a secret from everyone except for a few trusted family friends. Believe it or not, I have a friend in the Midnight Pack who knows my true identity and whom I trust completely. I just wish we were attending the same school.

Today, I’m leaving to stay in the apartment I’ll be living in with Aunt Avery while studying at Glendale University, located in human territory.

People have changed now. They are more open to supernatural beings. Although hunters still exist to deal with unruly wolves, their job is easier now that humans are more aware of our kind. The palace also helps in hunting down rogues.

“Is everything packed, dear?” my mother asked, and I nodded in response. We were at the dining table, and my mouth was full of food, so I couldn’t speak. “Make sure you call us regularly,” she continued while serving food to my father’s plate, who was eating heartily.

“Mom, Yay is already grown up and very responsible. You don’t have to remind her repeatedly,” my twin, Ali, interjected, causing me to wink at him.

“Dad, can’t you tell Mom she doesn’t need to worry about me?” I asked my father, who was quietly eating after I swallow my food. But he just shrugged, making Mom and Ali laugh. “You really can’t say anything against Mom, can you?” I commented. But Dad just ignored it, focused on enjoying the meal my mother had prepared.

“Dear, your father loves me very much. When you find your mate, you’ll understand what I mean,” my beautiful mother said with a smile.

“Whatever, Mom… Anyways, have you informed Aunt Avery?” I asked, to which my parents both nodded.

“So don’t give your aunt any trouble,” she reminded me and I responded with a nod.

“Dear,” I heard Mom say, so I looked at her.

“Yes, Mom?” I asked.

“You must be careful; although Avery is a witch, you can’t let your guard down,” she reminded me. I smiled, acknowledging her concern.

‘Baby, our princess is a very fine young lady. You don’t need to treat her like a child,’ Dad told Mom through their mind link. I accidentally overheard it, which happens occasionally, and out of curiosity, I decided to know what Mom would respond with.

‘She and Ali will always be my babies, Matt. You know she’s a human, so I didn’t want anything to happen to her,’ Mom responded, making me extremely happy.

“Dear, your nose is bleeding again!” Mom exclaimed, quickly handing me a tissue from the table. Ali and Dad both looked at me, now worried as well. Why did I even try to use my ability?

“I’m okay, Mom.” I didn’t want her to worry. Besides, I was about to leave for human territory, and I didn’t want this to be a reason for them to stop me.

“Are you sure? Yay?” my twin and Dad asked in unison. I nodded and smiled at them.

“I think I just overdid my studying.”

They know I love fashion design, so they easily understood when I said I was studying too much. My classes hadn’t started yet, but I had already bought several books they often saw me reading.

“Take it easy, dear. You don’t have to be an honor student. It’s enough for us that you finish your studies and do what you love,” Mom said.

“I will keep that in mind, Mom.” They smiled at me, and I had already wiped away the blood from my nose, which had stopped bleeding.

I trained with selected omegas (only those our family trusts), so I know how to defend myself. Mom, Dad, and even Allistaire trained me. It’s our way of bonding with each other. And don’t get me wrong; even if I seem alone, I still love them. I love them with all my heart and am willing to die for them.

“Dear, if you need anything, you must call us, alright?” my mother continued.

“Yes, Mom,” I replied, smiling.

“You can tell Avery as well. She’ll let us know immediately.”

“I know that already, Mom.”

“I just can’t believe that my baby will be living away from me,” she said emotionally, and we all laughed. Dad and Allistaire were teary-eyed but were trying to hide it because of their ego. “Why are you all laughing?” Mom inquired, glaring at Dad.

“Nothing, baby,” he said, giving me a wink, and I just shook my head. That’s how he is—he always submits to my mother, even though he’s the king. Our people didn’t know about it; they always saw them as strict, fair, and just rulers. They are not perfect; there are people who, I think, were angry at them and didn’t like the way they ran the kingdom. But the majority love them nonetheless.

“No boys, Yay,” Allistaire warned me, making me roll my eyes at him. I turned 18 three months ago, and since then, he has started to warn me about the opposite sex.

“I’m older than you, Ali,” I replied.

“By just a few minutes! But that doesn’t mean those boys can approach you easily. They’ll have to go through me before they can even talk to you,” he replied.

“And me too,” Dad seconded, making me roll my eyes at them.

“Mom, can you tell them I know what I’m doing?” I asked, looking for support.

“You’re our baby, so it’s natural for them to act that way. You can have a relationship but with limitations. See to it that you only give yourself to your mate or someone you love and who loves you back,” she advised.

“I will do that, Mom,” I replied, smiling. Compared to Dad and Ali, she’s always rational and very understanding about things like this. Maybe it’s because they are boys and tend to be more protective. Because of what my mom said, I feel more independent. At least she trusts me and my decision-making.

Our breakfast was over, and we rested in the living room while waiting for Aunt Avery. We will leave because classes start on Monday, and it’s two days from now, so we must go to my rented apartment. I had requested my parents let me attend that particular school. There are wolves and witches, but most students are humans. I feel like I can get along better with them than with other supernatural beings. I hope my college life will be fruitful and I won’t face any trouble. Well, that’s what I’m hoping for. But the moon goddess has something in store for me.