The Alpha King's Last Regret

. I turned toward him, still clutching the pillow that had become my obsession. "Goodness, Gem," He laughed. "He's not coming back. And let's be honest. Everyone believes you are going to end up

irm knock sounded on the main door. We all turned toward the sound but no response until another knock came in. This time, my father stood. Slowly, like the world itself had changed weight. Moments later, he returned, face pale, lips parted. "His Highness demands your presence, Pearl." The air vanished from the room. My heart skipped a beat... no, three. Kade King... demanded me? Had he... felt it too? That unrelenting pull? That month of restless nights? Still dazed, I walked to the door, my family trailing behind in stunned silence. When I opened it... there he was. The future king of the Wolf Empire. His presence was even more commanding than I remembered. Tall, unyielding. Dressed in black and Gold, the crest of the royal bloodline gleaming on his shoulder. His very stance was enough to make the stars bow. His golden eyes met mine. But this time... there was no arrogance. No coldness. His jaw tightened, his lips parted. and then came the words that stole every last breath from my lungs. "Hi," He said. "Will you be my bride?" *** "We can't let her go. He's... he's too far above her. Omegas aren't meant for dreams like this..." "She's in love with him," My mother cut in quietly. My father turned to her, his throat moving as he swallowed hard. "Ever since that night," She continued softly, "you and I both know she hasn't been the same. If there's even a chance... we have to let her go." "But..." "She won't be a slave forever, not our daughter." Her voice quivered but her gaze never wavered. "She will be what she chooses to be. She always has been." I sat motionless in the entrance, my heart still spinning, still struggling to believe what had happened earlier today. Kade King, the Alpha Prince, heir to the Wolf Empire had come here. To me. To the Ghetto. The media was already ab