Introduction
My father is King Ezekiel Lennox, the only ruler of the human race, and my mother was Joyce, daughter of Alpha Roman of the now-extinct Midnight Clan; I am half-human and half-wolf, but the wolf gene never developed in me. Therefore, I was only human; my older brother Ulysses was the one who had the wolf gene set; he would be the next King; he was the pride of my father.
Humans and werewolves have lived in harmony for many years, both in the human kingdom and in the Clans; this is thanks to the alliance between my father and the Alpha King Omar Black. Still, the years do not pass in vain, and my father is no longer that proud and fearsome man he was before.
Everything changed when my older brother Ulises and my mother were killed, some werewolves that we call exiles (without pack or rogues) got into the castle at night, my mother died when facing them, she was a great warrior, she taught me to fight and to use the bow.
And my brother died trying to defend me; I was 12 years old when that tragedy happened; he was the next in line to my father's throne, with only 18 years, he lost his life that day.
But the men of the royal houses, Dukes, Counts, Princes, and even the Alphas realized that now my future husband would have the throne secured and become the next absolute King.
However, they did not count on the fact that I am not a damsel in distress waiting for her Prince Charming, I do not intend to marry just anyone, and I am not even interested in the idea; I prefer to be the queen and rule alone, I do not need a man who is ordering me in my ear.
After that night, I swore that I would never need anyone to defend me; I would grow up to be a strong and independent woman. For 8 long years, I dedicated myself to that promise I made to myself when I lost my brother.
There was only one problem, the Alpha King Omar Black, my father and he were old friends, they knew each other very well, the Alpha fell ill, and a few days later he died leaving his son Magnus Black as Alpha King at only 18 years old, he is 6 years older than me, I don't remember him very well, he and my brother were great friends, but when Magnus died, he moved away from us, and I never saw him again.
He became a respected being but reckless; he was practically a barbarian; they say he has a harem of women in his clan, waiting to satisfy him.
So many years have passed, I no longer remember his face and 8 years can change anyone, but one of my friends who was present before him, says he is extremely attractive, his black hair and gray eyes, with a penetrating gaze, she told me that when he approached her, his aura was shocking.
I think they exaggerate, but that doesn't matter to me because he is a brute, and as such, I don't care in the least.
I am a brave and strong warrior; everyone knows it in my kingdom, everyone knows it, I know how to fight with the sword, and no one can beat me with the bow. My beauty is unmatched, and that is why all the nobles and alphas throw themselves on me. Still, I am not an easy woman, and no man can tame me.
Chapter 1 The Beginning
"Your highness, we are ready, the guests are arriving, and your father requires your presence'." "Enrique, remind me again why I am doing this," I said as I looked in the mirror and looked at my outfit for tonight.
Enrique is my cousin; his parents died the day of the attack on the castle. Since he was the only son of my father's brother, he stayed with us, to he is like a brother, we grew up together. He is one of the most outstanding warriors of our knights, and he is practically my personal guard.
"Alright, where do I start, if you want your father to take you seriously, to let you be the future queen of Galandria and not have to marry a stupid knight or alpha, who only thinks of having you as a damsel to show off, fuck you and as a baby machine, I'm missing something."
"No, exactly that's my motivation; thanks for reminding me."
"You're welcome, it's my pleasure; that's the dress you'll wear tonight, are you sure," she said, looking me up and down, I raised my eyebrow and looked down seeing my dress; it was red completely attached to my body, highlighting my ass and breasts, but without showing too much, since I covered what was necessary. Still, my figure really was unique, and I knew it, so I took advantage of that.
My natural red hair fell free down my shoulders, and my green eyes with light makeup, my high heels in a cloud color, and I was perfect for tonight.
"I think I'll have to be very close to you; I don't doubt that one or the other will try to get smart."
"And who told you that I need to be defended, I know how to take care of myself, Enrique, but I thank you, what would I do without you," I said, giving him a kiss on the cheek and leaving my room, with him behind me.
We walked down the stairs as we saw the guests in the living room, all looking at me, practically undressing me with their eyes, "Who do we have here, anyone interesting or you should be worried about?" I said, trying not to get nervous.
"There are the usual, Conrad the Count of Zamarripa, your faithful shadow, he thinks that by constantly sending you flowers you will fall at his feet the idiot, then we have the twins Daniel and Dante the Counts of Marbella, they were talking about the tournament, maybe in challenging you in bow and arrow," said Enrique unable to hide his displeasure.
"Really, they still can't get over me beating them last year; I thought they were already married or at least coming with a girlfriend," I said, surprised to see them still single.
"And Juliana, the Countess of Alba, she is very attentive with them; I don't doubt that she intends to marry any of them," I said smiling, looking at her as she tried to get their attention by showing her physical attributes if she had any.
"She wouldn't be the first, nor the last, to pretend them," said Enrique laughing at how they tried to evade her.
"So the same as always and from the alphas who do we have?" I said, tired of being treated like a trophy.
"Five Alphas have come, the most important Alpha Benson of Shadow Clan, Alpha Raven of Yellow Stone Clan, Alpha Braulio of Blue River Clan, and none other than your former suitor and most loyal follower Alpha Kenzo of West Rock Clan," said Enrique looking to the right where he stood, looking at us or instead of looking at me, without the slightest modesty possible.
"Wow, I already saw him, and he doesn't waste time as usual, isn't he supposed to be forbidden to be near me? I don't understand why he was invited to this event."
"Your father, he sent him the invitation; I don't know the reason, but it must be for a reason, I know your father, and he wouldn't do it if you were in danger."
"You said 5 alphas; who is the fifth?" I asked, intrigued.
"Alpha King Magnus Black of the Black Royal Clan," he said thoughtfully, looking at me.