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 eat, taking measured bites, his posture controlled. He could feel the weight of the room pressing in—some of the soldiers stealing glances, others openly staring.

The Alpha continued eating as if nothing were out of the ordinary, but Elias wasn't fooled. The man was aware of every flicker of movement, every subtle shift in the air.

Elias finished his meal without incident, setting his utensils down with deliberate care. He wouldn't give them anything—no cracks, no hesitation, no sign that the Alpha's game was working.

But the Alpha wasn't done with him yet.

Elias hesitated for the briefest moment before rising, following as the Alpha pushed back from the table and strode toward the doors. The moment they stepped into the corridor, the tension changed.

The Alpha walked slowly, his hands clasped behind his back, as if deep in thought. Elias matched his pace, careful to remain just slightly behind—never walking beside him, never overstepping.

"You've adapted quickly," the Alpha said after a moment.

Elias didn't answer. He knew better than to respond to something that wasn't truly a question.

The Alpha glanced at him, amusement flickering in his eyes. "No arguments?"

Elias met his gaze briefly before lowering it. "I'm only doing what is expected of me."

A soft chuckle. "Expected." The word rolled off his tongue as if he found it amusing. "And yet, I have a feeling you're far from predictable."

The Alpha stopped walking, turning slightly to face him. The sudden shift sent a sharp ripple of awareness through Elias's body, but he held still.

"That's what makes this interesting," the Alpha murmured.

The Alpha took another step closer, his presence deliberate, controlled. "I could make this easy for you, you know."

Elias finally spoke, his voice even. "I doubt that."

The Alpha smirked. "You're right."

"You'll train with the soldiers tomorrow."

Elias's stomach twisted. He kept his expression still. "Why?"

The Alpha lifted a brow, as if entertained by the question. "Why not?"

Elias clenched his jaw. This was deliberate. Another test. Another way to force him into the open.

He had spent years hiding his training. Now, the Alpha was dragging it into the light.

"I'm not a soldier," Elias said carefully.

"No," the Alpha agreed. "But I want to see what you are."

Elias swallowed back the unease clawing at his chest. He should have expected this.

The Alpha's gaze sharpened, something unreadable flickering through it. "Tomorrow, then."

He turned and walked away, leaving Elias standing in the empty corridor.

And Elias was running out of ways to stay hidden.

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