The Banished Alpha Heir

The woods was very silent except for the noise caused by the whirlwind which also bent the branches of trees over.

It was a beautiful morning as the sun rose brightly from the east with it's ray entering into the woods narrowly.

Soon flock of birds flew out of their habitats and dispersed like they were been chased by something.

Not only the birds but Squirrels and creeping creatures could be seen moving at an indefinite direction.

Firm and steady footsteps could be heard approaching until someone burst out of a small bush.

It was Zayn in torn long sleeves, his face was wounded and he had no footwear making the cuts on his toes visible.

Loud howling of wolves could be heard from all around as he staggered over a log of wood, he jumped to grab a rock when a big black-haired creature collides with him and he came crashing to the ground.

He groaned loudly and clenched tight to his stomach, his shirt was getting soaked in blood.

Deep growls sounded closer from all directions making him raise his head slowly to see the big black wolf with blue eyes in front of him, the creature was gnashing its sharp fangs at him with saliva dripping down.

Gentle noise could be heard and he looked around to see more of the wolf creatures jogging to the scene.

His fingers slowly grew into thick claws and the colouration of his eyes turned red. He pulled forward stabbing the erect claws into the wolf ahead pushing the black haired creature down but another hits him strongly from the side and he fell once again to the ground.

Struggling hard, he groaned loudly and got to his feet but two brunettes appeared out of nowhere and laid hold of his arm from behind.

He tried to break free but one punched his spine so hard that dropped to his knees.

"Stay down. You wouldn't want us to rip your spine" He could the calm voice speak through his ears.

The wounded young man raised his eyes to see that he was now surrounded by so many wolves, there was no running this time.

He grinned angrily wishing he wasn't injured severely on the stomach.

"Tell us... Who sent you to spy on us?" A masculine voice came from behind and he tried to look but he couldn't see.

"I don't know what you're talking about" He replied sharply.

"Of course, you do but you're an Alpha which leaves me wondering. Only omegas are sent on such suicidal mission except its confidential" The speaker appeared in front of him so that his face was visible. It was a middle-aged man who had a red cap on and his hands in the oversized coat he was wearing.

"You're right about one thing. I'm an Alpha who would rip your throats out if not on my knees, and the other... I work for no one"

"You work for no one?, yet you trespass our land, our territory" The angered man tried to control his voice.

"Um.... Let's say I'm new here" He chuckled.

"Everyone knows about us, every single wolf in every country, every city. We're the most powerful, the most feared, we're the black moon pack.... " He gripped the wounded Zayn's chin making him interrupt while laughing.

"Well... I haven't heard of you before"

He seems to have annoyed the middle-aged man who took few steps back and his fingers began to thicken into claws with veins running up his hand.

"Control your rage... Shane" A feminine voice sounded loudly from nowhere making him retreat his claws and stepped aside.

The creatures began howling into the air and the two ladies who held captured Zayn from behind did the same.

That was the first time he saw her. Well, she was beautiful like many ladies he's meet but there was just something different about her, with each step of confidence that crushed the dried up leaves on the ground - she appeared from behind a tree in an unusual long trench coat that was unbutton revealing the red bodycon dress under that shewed her gracious curves. She wasn't even watching her steps as she moved like a pro with her heels... Her beautiful eyes seems to be fixed at him and her perfectly round lips wasn't moving either.

"Wait a minute... Is this your alpha?" He tried to laugh but the ladies strained his arm causing him to groan in pain.

"Is this a joke..." He imagined the alpha of this powerful pack that attacked him to be a cold-looking alpha king but here comes a lady who had the looks of a human.

She halt immediately as her heart missed a beat and this mysterious scent seems to cloud her smelling but it was coming right from him.

"Is this the trespasser?" His laughter slowly died the moment he heard her first statement, Zayn felt cold chills running down his skin and his blood pumping too fast.

There was literal electricity passing through his system making him gasp loudly.

"Mate!" Zayn could hear his inner wolf rejoice from behind his head. After years of getting abandon by his once closest friend here it came informing him off the last thing he needed at the moment.

Lifting his eyes to her face, he lost the courage he had at first and tried hard to control his heartbeat.

"Who are you?" She let out gently and approached him after swallowing the saliva in her mouth.

"I'm Zayn...Zayn Hen..." He paused speaking when her fingers trailed down his face exciting every single hormone in his system.

The two ladies behind where shocked as they left go of him slowly and stepped back to meet the middle aged man "It's her mate" They left a look of unbelieve on his face.

"Yes... Mate!" The joy of the inner wolf knew no bound as he troubled Zayn's head greatly.

She slowly watched his eyes making him tilt his head to her as his lips vibrated in pleasure but the next turn of event came as a shock.

She headbutt his face so strongly that he crashed weakly to the ground.

His vision was becoming blur but he could still see her squat low and spat on his face.

"I Allegra, alpha of the black moon... reject you!"

He could hear the painful wailing of his inner wolf who immediately vanished into isolation.

"I give you three days to leave my city and after then... I'll cultivate your heart and serve it to the birds of the air" She threatened loudly before getting to her feet.

He slowly shut his eyes and could hear her leaving footstep with that of the other wolves which caused the leaves to rustle. Poor Zayn was deeply pained within, not because his mate rejected him but a random

alpha lady of a random pack getting to throw threats at the great heir of Baridoki. Ex-heir now, but how did he end up in this situation.

....Flashback....

It was a big day in the palace of Baridoki as omega wolves who were royal maids and servants could be seen carrying out their obligations in their number.

A dark skinned man who was dressed in a red uniform as the other royal guards found his way down a deserted hallway and gently adjusted the black hat he had on.

Whistling gently, he moved past a couple of enclosed chambers before he eventually stopped at the door of one.

"Prince Zayn" His masculine voice was let out and his closed fist made contact with the metal door.

He waited for a while and the non response prompt him to push the door open before stepping in.

The poor guard was welcomed by the heavy smell of alcohol, mainly whisky.

Turning to the giant sized bed that was across, there was the young man covered with a sheet in his sleeping state.

From the position he stood, he could see and perceive the smell of the semen that stick all over the fabric sheet.

Prince Zayn was at it again and this wasn't new anymore, It was a daily routine which felt so normal to him.

Yeah, normal as there were two sleeping unclad ladies beside him at opposite sides of the bed with their melons fully exposed.

"My Prince, It's morning" The guard finally found his voice but still there was no response until the sounds of drums from outside the chamber found its way in through the open door.

Prince Zayn rubbed his eyes gently and a gentle growl escaped his lips.

The rising sun pierced into his eyes through the open window and that made him to rise slowly to a sitting position.

"Wonderful morning, Prince Zayn"

"It's really morning? " His cold voice dragged each word in the sentence.

"That's right Prince, you might want to get on your feet, guests will be flooding into the palace really soon"

"Guests?, that noise, where's it coming from" He groaned while trying to get his little finger into his right ear.

"Your father reached a reconciliation agreement with King Kane of Dakota Kingdom, they'll be consummating the latest development with a celebration here in the Palace"

"King Kane, that old b^stard, I thought he would continue having a fight with our Kingdom. So weak" He cursed and his eyes rolled over the naked bodies on his bed.

"This poor beings are still here?, up you go" He slapped their back side so hard that they woke almost immediately.

"You need us to ride again, Prince" The blonde rolled her tongue as she tried to touch his chest but he slapped her hands off.

"Get your bodies out alive or it'll be dragged dead" He threatened and they quickly rolled away from him.

The royal guard rolled his eyes over their fine bodies as they sharply got dressing and Zayn seems to notice.

"You're on duty, August. You wouldn't want your eyes plucked out"

"I'm only inspecting, making sure they don't steal something" He justified his action almost immediately.

"Very well, help them find their way out of the palace"

"That will be difficult Prince. I saw the Queen at the entrance this morning"

"Damn!, Get them out through the secret exit. Get them gone" He said almost yelling.

"We'll always be available to ride you, anytime you need...."

"Fvck out, I don't fvck same whore twice" He cursed wanting to grab the flower vase that was located beside the bed and that alarmed the two to rush out immediately.

"Calm my prince. I got the situation handled" August appealed as he moved out backward until he closed the door.

"Fvcking whores!" He cursed under his breath again and his unclad body staggered out of the bed.

He grabbed a towel and found his way through a secret door that was at the north area of the room, he moved down the concrete stairs and soon he was before a pool of water that seems undisturbed.

Back at his chamber, the door pushed open and a maid in white uniform stepped in with anxiety written all over her face.

"Hello?"

She looked around as there was no response and swallowed the saliva in mouth.

"I'll just get done with this and leave" She mumbled and moved quickly picking the bottle of whisky that were scattered all over the place, and stacked into a transparent bag.

Moving to the bed, she laid hold of the sheet to pull it off but paused on feeling the sticky substance that had made contact with her finger.

She slowly retreat them and brought it close to her nostril, breathing in gently.

"It can't be what I'm thinking" She soliloquize.

"Are you going to taste that?" A cold voice came from behind causing her to jolt, she turned immediately and there was Prince Zayn,right in front of her.

He had a towel around his waist and molecules of water were trailing down his broad chest which she tried best not to stare at.

" Prince" She bowed in embarrassment.

"I haven't seen you before"

"I started working today " She tried to catch her breath.

"And they decide to assign you down here. So generous....." He moved closer.

"The Guard at the hallway instructed that I get this chamber back in shape, didn't have an understanding that it was yours, I'm sorry, I'll leave..." She apologized wanting to move past him but he caught her by the arm.

"I never asked you to leave, huh" He pressed towards her when a voice that sent cold shiver down his spin came from behind.

"Are you going to lay with her too?"

He needed no one to tell him who was at the door.

"Mother" He let out as he turned to the woman who came in, she was dressed in a royal attire that had precious stones at specific points,and had that look of displeasure on her face.

"Move out" She cursed at the maid who scurried away immediately.

"I was just about to get down there" He tried to put on a laughing face when she interrupted with a slap across his face.

He gasped loudly and raised his head to the cold stares that were piercing into his soul at this moment.

"How dare you bring humans into the palace?"

"I.....I don't know what you're talking about"

"Deny it one more time and I'll drill my claws into that face of yours. The ladies you brought in last night"

"Oh. I was drunk. okay? , you don't have to take that personal, " He moved slowly from her.

"No. This isn't the first time and obviously not going to be the last time. We have a law in this kingdom son, the humans stay at the outskirts and live their lives, they don't come into us. We don't go into them"

"Don't lecture me on the laws of Baridoki, Mother, I am the Prince. I know that"

"A senseless prince who's not even ready to take the throne"

"I'm not going to take your insults, Mother" He revolts towards her.

"What are you gonna do?, Shred me, because you're an Alpha, you're a born Alpha, you never worked for it, you want to go on a wolf duel with me and get to see that you stand no chance, you dare not. Your father will throw you into prison"

"I've heard enough Mother, I won't be degraded by you"

"You degraded yourself already, going in into humans. Do you hear the rumors out there, they call you the slut prince,"

He tightened his fist trying to control his anger.

"Of course they dare not say it in the presence of a wolf but I do have my informant"

"You're stalking me now?"

"Hope your father doesn't hear about this?, you know what he can do"

"You're not gonna tell him"

"That depends on your attitude, don't go in, ever again into humans, you cross that line.... I'll get the King involved" She threatened and stopped mid way at the door.

"And get down to the hall, Guests from Dakota should be here soon"

He watched her leave and immediately vent his anger on the flower case which he smashed against the wall.

"Prince" August came running in almost immediately.

"I saw the Queen leaving" He added with eyes opened.

"Did you get them?"

"I did. You sound upset"

"Someone is tipping mother off, she knows that I brought humans, damn!" He cursed.

"Do not be upset Prince, the Queen has her way of figuring things out"

"How can I not be upset?, every words of hers break me, crack through my soul" He kicked the bed angrily.

"You don't have to go out to get humans. If mother has an eyes on you, I can bring one in always" He whispered.

"That's why you're my favorite, August"

"I've been guarding you for a long time, you're like a brother now"

"You're just a figure, August, I don't need protection, I'm an Alpha" He bragged and they laughed.

"You should get dressed, you wouldn't want the queen coming in the second time, I sent a maid down here"

"And I got a slap from Mother"

"Don't tell me you..."

"You should think better before sending in an elegant maid to my abode"

"I'll get a male servant in then, he told and found his way out.

....A Few Moment Later....

Prince Zayn stepped out of his chamber in his royal garment, the tunic that was decorated with embroidery and gold lacing could be clearly seen.

Almost immediately, the door of the opposite chamber pulled open and a young lady dressed in a blue ball gown marched out.

"Sister Mia" He let out.

"Brother Zayn" She replied almost immediately.

"I understand you don't want to part of this little party they're having. It's written in your eyes, me too"

"No. It was my night, Zayn"

"Your night. How was your night?"

"Don't fvcking ask me that" She poked her fingers into his chest.

"You got your sl*ts screaming the entire roof down" the young lady 0raged.

"Oh. I never knew they were loud"

"Well.... I don't care anymore, Mother talked sh*t into you and I'm so pleased" She made to walk away but he blocked her path.

"It was you. You told mother"

"Of course. I smelt the scent of humans, so strongly, that's my revenge for the bad night you gave me and before you threaten me with your Alpha eyes, mother knows your doing already. You should be ashamed"

"I don't have a mate. Mia" He grinned as they started walking down the hallway.

"Excuse. You ain't even trying to find one "

"Because I don't care. They're nothing but burden.... humans will do for now"

"Not anymore"

"That's right. Mother got eyes on me now, and you're part of this"

"Don't blame me for your madness. Do enjoy the party" She let out as they got to the main hall where guest were trooping in already.

"I don't wanna be here. I'll hang out for a while and of a sudden, whoosh, vanish into thin air"

"You wouldn't dare"

"There's no reason for me to be here..." He was saying when they both notice a man in a king raiment came in through the entrance with a number of guards who were dressed in black outfits.

"And here comes King Kane of Dakota" Mia let out with a look of disgust.

"And who's that?" Zayn asked as he fixed his gaze on the gorgeous lady who was in a ball gown like Mia but hers was red, and she was moving closely with the King Of Dakota.

"Don't tell me you don't know his daughter, Aurora. The fairest in their Kingdom "

"Maybe there's a reason to stay here then" He mumbled in the lowest tone possible and turned to the waiter stopped by them with a tray of wine.

"Did you say something?" She asked and picked one of the glass cup. He gulped in the entire content and dropped it.

"Of course not. Enjoy the party, little sister" A weird smirk escaped his lips as he walked away.

The beats of drums could be heard loudly as the giant metal door to the King's dining hall was pulled open by two hefty guards revealing King Kane Of Dakota and his beautiful daughter beside him.

Across the room was King Modrich and his family standing around the rectangular wooden table that had varieties of meals and there were maids pushing buffets that carried fleshy meats.

" Welcome to my Kingdom. Kane Lodragon, The Fierce " He hailed with arms wide open as the two stepped into the hall.

"It's an honor Modrich Hendrixson. Your people are welcoming" King Kane replied as he rolled his eyes on the painted wall.

"We are glad to have you here, they all want peace too, between our kingdoms"

"Well. There'll be peace now, my gorgeous Queen couldn't make it, she had a meeting with the Queens of the South but here's my daughter, you've met her before"

"Of course. Aurora, she's big now and beautiful, little the last time we met"

"Before the war?" King Kane inquired.

"That's right but I guess we'll be seeing ourselves more frequently now. Pardon my negligence, meet my family. Aurora, I believe you've met the queen during her visit to Dakota yesterday, here's my daughter, Mia Hendrixson..."

Mia threw her face away as she picked her nails while Aurora cared less, and gazed instead at the chandelier that was swinging graciously.

" Ladies, they'll figure things out with time " Kane Lodragon broke the silence and the Queen laughed with him.

"That's right"

"And here's my son, Zayn Hendrixson, you must have heard of him" He smiled placing his hand on the shoulder of the prince whose eyes were drooling over her.

Zayn didn't waste time as he approached and took her right hand, he kissed it gently and let it down.

"It's an honor to meet you. I will be damn if I fail to say.... you're fair to look upon"

He forced out a soft smile and Mia scoffed gently.

"You have a wonderful son here, Modrich"

"Zayn is always wonderful. You'll grow fond of him really soon "

"I think I am already" He revealed and they laughed.

"Alright..... Without wasting time, I guess our children will get to know each other better as time goes, let's get to satisfy our belly at this moment and then the celebration commences, It has commenced already "

"The people of your kingdom seems to be happier, let's get to it then"

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Shortly after... the King's hall at the palace was filled with so many people and more still pumping through the open doors in their numbers. The band of drummers weren't relenting as they struck their drums as hard as they could.

A dark skinned man who was dressed in a wolf clothing climbed up the podium and raised his hands. The drummers halt their activities and silence ensured among the people of the kingdom who were in the hall.

"Today is a great day" He began.

"Today is the day that two rival kingdom come together as one for a common goal. Today is the day, the day that two powerful families strive for one goal. Today, the great Kingdom of Baridoki and Dakota shall be on common ground" The announcer yelled and there was a loud cheer from the crowd in the place.

"Alright, silence" He took a deep breath and raised his hands.

"And now I bring to you... The Royal family of Baridoki and Dakota" He let out his lungs with the trumpeters who blew their instrument as melodious as they could.

The giant metal gate behind him pulled opened revealing the two kings and behind them was their family.

"The powerful family" He let out and the drummers resumed their activities almost immediately rhyming with the trumpeters who hadn't had a break from their blow yet.

He tightened his fist and they all halt their duty at same thing bringing silence to the hall.

"My King" The announcer bowed gently before them with his left hand lowered to his stomach.

"It's just there" King Modrich raised his hand to the royal seats that were in front of the crowd.

Guards in black outfits appeared from behind the podium and let them away to the seats.

Aurora seems to be whispering to her father's ear and Zayn's were doing a great job at picking each sentence.

"I don't want to be on the royal seat" He could hear her say.

"You have to be ... this is a reunion, don't play stupid" King Kane replied rather sharply.

"I'm not. I just want to be normal with the crowd"

"You don't know this people yet " He came to halt and she stopped too.

The Family of Hendrixson was far gone to the seats already except Zayn who was lagging behind to eavesdrop.

"You talked about reunion father but you don't trust them. I'm not staying bored behind you, I'm sitting there" She points to the crowd whose attention seems to be focused on them now.

"Aurora, are you alright?" Zayn intervened and he walked up to them.

"Yeah, she's fine, she..."

He paused and shook his head.

"Is it safe for her among the crowd?"

"Do not worry yourself King Kane. I'll keep her close and have the royal guards clear the area a bit"

"Are you sure?"

"Trust me... I'll keep her safe"

"Very well... You stay with him, don't stray away"

She didn't reply him and instead she pulled away immediately.

"Trust me" Zayn assured him the third time and followed after with a call.

"Aurora! "

King Kane let out a deep breath and moved to join King Modrich family at the royal seat.

"Hey, Aurora" Zayn whispered and he finally laid hold of her hand.

She broke from of his grip quickly but he caught her again.

"Hey... Don't be stubborn, I want the same thing as you"

"You know nothing about me"

"I don't. Just listen to me, I'm your guardian now"

"Guardian?, I don't need protection"

"Alright... wrong choice of words, do whatever pleases you, I'm right behind you"

"I was never going to listen to you," She replied climbing up the stairs to the upper gallery in hall where a few number of spectators where seated.

He followed closely like a lamb led to slaughter until she finally sat at the front row.

Zayn beckoned at one of the guards and made to whisper into his ear but she interrupted.

"You're not sending anyone out of here, they stay"

The prince let out a soft smile and dismissed the royal guard who returned to his position immediately.

"How did you know what I was going to do?"

"Foolish people like you listen to my father "

He smirked and sat beside her.

"I wasn't listening to him. Just trying to make sure you're safe"

"I don't need protection"

"Fine. I see you love dominance like an Alpha King or should I say Queen, but you're not even an Alpha"

She caught him by his royal garment firmly and growled gently letting him see her sharp fangs.

"Aggressive. You attacked, I defended... we wouldn't want to draw much attention, do we?" He looked down to see King Kane who was gazing at them from below.

She let go of him and sat properly with a bitter face.

"I don't like him either. Believeshe's controlling, my father loves peace but you see, I don't even want the war to end"

"Your father is weak" She cursed gently.

"I won't attack this time. I'll do better when I become the King" He adjusted his garment.

"Alpha King?... All I see is a coward"

"Second blow at me, you're coming hot" She didn't reply as she was focused at the podium downward.

Dancers were now having a display in wolf clothing and the drummers beat their drums in rhythm to the dance.

"You love dancing?"

"I know you're striving to woe me prince Zayn. Don't waste your strength"

"You don't know me. You got a mate?"

"You got awful dancers down here" She dodged his question.

"That's a no. I can see it in your eyes"

"And neither do you have one. Don't make it a big deal"

"A difference... I don't need one, seems like you need one"

"Are you applying to fill the blank?"

"We can fake it but at the end we get exposed. I'm the heir of this kingdom, taking you as my mate will be confirmed through rites, damn rituals "

"I wasn't volunteering. Don't even have the imagination" She told him.

"Now I can't get it off my head. Maybe you're right, I'm here to woe you" He adjusted his garment one more time.

"You're seriously not embarrassed"

"I just got a slap from Queen Mother this morning for bringing two humans into the palace. What's there to be embarrassed of anymore? "

"You seriously can't keep secrets to yourself"

"Fine" He inhaled heavily and shut his eyes with leg crossed.

"You got slapped?"

"I'm keeping the secrets to myself now" He replied.

"Then I'm out of here" She made to rise to her feet but he held her down quickly.

"So aggressive... damn! "

"I believe my stay here is over"

"You want fun. don't you?, sitting at the royal seats is boring, you get to laugh at jokes that are not close to been funny or worse, you don't talk to anyone"

"I guess you're not dumb after all"

"I'm dumb and clever. It depends on the way you see me"

"Still processing that in my brain"

"If I'm going to tell you things... this wolves need to be out of here, they shouldn't hear"

"Are your secrets so grievous?"

"If there's something more than grievous. Pick it" He signaled to the guard to lead the spectators around to another gallery while she rolled her eyes.

As soon as they were out, he ordered the guard to leave too and they were alone at that gallery.

"I heard rumors about your sister who was banished" He began as she fixed her gaze on King Kane who was occasionally glancing at them.

"Can they hear us?"

"The sound of the drums disrupt the hearing ability of wolves down there. It will take total focus on us to hear"