O1uwapelumi

Synopsis:
In a world where Alphas rule with absolute power, Alpha Caidren Thorne stands above them all—a warlord feared for his cruelty, a ruler whose hands are stained with the blood of both enemies and kin. His lands are harsh, his rule even harsher, and his name alone is enough to strike terror into the hearts of those who hear it.

But there is a darker truth hidden beneath his legend.

Every Omega sent to him has perished.

No one knows why. No one dares to ask. Some whisper that his presence alone is enough to snuff out their fragile lives, that no Omega can withstand his brutality. Others say that he is cursed, doomed to be alone forever. But Caidren does not care. He has never let anyone close—not a mate, not a lover, not even his own people. His heart is stone, and his hands are weapons.

When the noble House Velmire is forced to offer him an Omega, they do not send their treasured daughter. Instead, they send Elias—an adopted outcast, a boy without a place in their world. Elias has spent his life alone, unwanted, and now, he is being sent to a fate worse than death.

And when he arrives at the Bloodfang Stronghold, he is welcomed by a scene of horror.

A man clothed in black can be seen writhing in agony. Blood soaking the ground. And standing above it all, delivering judgment with cold precision, is Alpha Caidren.

Elias’ fear takes root instantly. This man is no savior. He is death itself.

Caidren barely acknowledges him, dismissing him with a single glance. Another Omega. Another life that will soon disappear.

But Elias does not die.

Days pass. Then weeks. And for the first time, an Omega survives.

Elias is not weak. He is not fragile. He is not like the others. And against every instinct, every warning, Caidren begins to take notice.

What starts as indifference turns to fascination. What was once just another burden soon becomes something the Alpha refuses to let go of.

For the first time in his life, Caidren is afraid—not of war, not of death, but of the one thing he never thought he could have.

And when enemies rise and threaten to take Elias away, Caidren will burn the world to keep his Omega safe.

scarred by the Alpher, claimed by his touch.

Elias forced himself to move through the room, cataloging every detail. The wardrobe against the far wall, the writing desk positioned under the window, the faint scent of polished wood and something darker—something that lingered from the Alpha's presence.

He pulled open one of the drawers, scanning the contents. Empty. Of course. They hadn't even bothered to give him the illusion of settling in. He was here to be observed, not to belong.

His fingers curled against the wood before he let the drawer slide shut. His gaze flicked to the door. Locked, most likely. Not that it mattered. Escaping wouldn't do him any good. Not yet.

Instead, he moved to the bed, pressing a hand against the mattress, testing its softness. Another unnecessary luxury. Another way to remind him that this was different.

The realization sent a cold weight through his chest.

And Elias didn't know whether that was an advantage—or a death sentence.

A quiet knock at the door snapped him from his thoughts. He straightened immediately, his mask slipping back into place.

The door opened, and a soldier stepped inside. Not one of the lower-ranked guards. This one carried himself differently—shoulders squared, gaze sharp. He wasn't here just to deliver a message.

"Elias." The soldier's voice was firm, neutral. "The Alpha has given orders. You'll take your meals in the main hall from now on."

Elias held back his reaction, keeping his expression carefully blank. The main hall.

He lowered his head slightly, acknowledging the order. "Understood."

The soldier studied him for a moment before nodding and stepping back. The door shut behind him with a heavy finality.

Elias remained standing, his thoughts moving too fast.

The Alpha wasn't just watching him.

He was pulling him into his world.

Elias exhaled slowly, steadying himself. If the Alpha wanted to test him, fine. Let him.

But Elias wasn't just going to survive this.

chapter 89: trap