1 Chapter One

The Alpha king's hunt; by Alice Myra

This book follows a different trope. Here, when an alpha of alphas fails to find a mate by the time they turn 27, a Hunt is organized where the princesses from every Park gather in a test for survival in order to decide who is going to take their place as the next lunar of the Kingdom.The princesses are always the daughters of great Alpha's who are trained for royalty and had polished and perfected their combat skills. The hunt was specifically to test their strength, their decision-making and analysis of every situation. It was a test to see who had the heart of a leader but still fragile enough to care for the people.

At the same time, the hunt was also to determine who is the most compatible for the alpha of alphas. This was a decision which only the alpha could make.

Coincidentally, whenever one of the women in any Park failed to find a mate by the age of 23, their ranks were dropped. This worked even in the case of princesses, even when an alpha's daughter did not find their mate by the time they turn 23, then they are dropped to beta position. And are to assume the duties of a normal pack citizen. If by then they still don't find their mate until they turn 30, then they are dropped to the position of omega. For the women who were already beta's, they would drop to an omega's position. From here, they would then be kicked out of the pack and become rogues.

These are the traditions that were practiced by their ancestors and passed down to them. This culture had run down for a thousand years. it becomes a struggle for power, no one wanting to drop their status and others struggling to uphold their family names.

A mate claimed by first token, means that the alpha of alphas overthrows the entire hunt because they have found their rightful mate. This however has to happen if the so-called mate has not yet attained the age of 23. Even if the results of the hunt have already been analyzed and decided, and yet the alpha of alphas find their mate, they are allowed to dismiss the entire hunt and make their mate the luna of the kingdom.

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I ran through the forest, tears cascading down my cheeks as I realized what today was. It ought to be the worst day of my life, there is nothing worse that could happen to me now. I was nothing now. I wished that the ground would open up and swallow me. all the dreams I had for myself, all the ambitions and the goals that I made, would now become an impossible mission because of The Turn Of Events that are going to happen today. I was helpless, my hands were tied and there was nothing that I could do to make the situation better for myself.

Memories of my parents flashed before my eyes and I felt heartbroken because I would be disappointing them. I promised to be the greatest warrior the kingdom had ever seen. I promised my mother that I would uplift our family name and give us respect and meaning all over the werewolf parks. Now my goals are being taken away from me for a situation that is out of my control. I have never imagined myself at such a point in my life. I wanted to give up. to simply stop existing because perhaps then, the pain that I feel in my heart would be frozen.

"Oh come on, stop being a coward.'' I heard a voice shouting at me from the other side of the forest. I simply ignored, feeling my spirit was too weak to start a fight with the person I hated the most. Why was she even here? Why did she need to be inside the forest at the same time that I was? she should have better things to do. She's after all the Alpha's first daughter and I believe that more responsibilities and is waiting for her back at the palace.

'' just leave me alone.'' I retorted, increasing my pace as I ran through the forest. the cold air hitting my beautiful Brown fur, as my wolf could not help but howl. I was on the verge of a breakdown. but I could never let his woman see me crying. She has been my rival ever since we met. I had tried creating a friendship between us but she seemed to pent up jealousy to even try. I love the feel of the dry leaves and broken branches against my paws. My rule is always happier when she is running in the wild and enjoying nature. I hardly did this. When it came to fighting battles I always felt human form. I have never fully transformed to my wolf form unless it was necessary. Right now, a couple of minutes ago, I had felt as though I would break apart if I didn't let my wolf free. from all the frustrations that I had been keeping in, i knew that I needed a good run.

"Oh come on loser, you are really not gonna talk to me are you.'' Mirriam said out loud again. I felt her buzzing irritating voice in my head.

At this moment. I hated the mindlink. I hated having to hear her inside my head making foolish comments and taunting me about what was going to happen today. Couldn't she just leave me alone? I needed space for myself to mourn what I was going to lose. This was going to be a very big change, and nothing could ever alter it.

"I would really love to chase you through this Forest to my heart's content, but I think my father has better things to do other than waiting for you.'' she bit back. That definitely made me stop in my tracks in shock. I was so distracted with running that I didn't even realize the time? When I looked up I noticed the rising of the moon.

It was already time!