Each pair of eyes direct at the dominant figure entering through the huge mahogany doors.

Feather, head held high and posture stiff, eyes sharp like a hawk and not an ounce of nervousness could be found anywhere on her face.

She speaks confidence and dominance.

Each head bows in the greetings of the Alpha Queen as the whole room feels their nerves being waved by the Alpha Queen's aura.

"Hello, ladies and gentlemen." Her mouth curves to the side in the slightest as she situates herself at the end of the huge table. "Please, have your seat."

"Greetings, Alpha Queen." They all say in unison.

Feather nods, putting her crossed hands on top of the table.

"As you all know we have gathered here tonight to ensue the casting of the newly added members.

But before getting to that, I'd like to introduce you all to someone."

They share glances briefly, already contemplating the news as some even smiles to themselves.

"Yes, it's exactly what you're guessing." She smiles at the reminder of her loving mate. "I have found my mate."

Uproar and wishes fly across the table as they all congratulate her.

Feather smiles and returns each wish with a polite reply.

"A mate's exactly what you need, Alpha Queen. A strong Alpha by your side. A strong couple to rule the world." Damien, one of the Alphas guffaws.

Feather's eyes harden, posture stiffening as she straightens her back. Ready to let out the inevitable.

"I'm glad to inform you all that he is an Omega."

The room falls silent.

Heads turn to each other, low murmurs start to echo throughout the vast space. Mostly being the question and wonder about 'an Omega as the leader'.

Their low whispers and passing of subtle disgust begin to get under the skin of a certain fueled with rage Alpha Queen.

"Enough!" She slams her hand down on the table, her voice roaring and bouncing around the ball room.

Everyone falls silent, heads bowing in obedience as Feather unintentionally releases Alpha pheromones, causing wolves to submit within hundreds radius around her.

"Did I ask for anyone's opinion or commentry? Did I ask for your discussion regarding my mate? No.

Then how dare you try to raise questions about your future Alpha King?!"

"B-but A-alp-pha-"

"Shut up!!" She growls. "Not one more word. If I hear one more word from any of you, you'd not be returning to your packs ever again. Mark my word."

She gets off the chair and storms out of the room, leaving everyone gasping for air when her phermones release the atmosphere.

Feather heads straight to their room where Florian must be waiting for his call for the meet and greet.

A dull ache forms in her chest at the thought of how the boy would feel knowing what had happened there.

"A-alpha." Florian stands up as soon as he sees her, nervously wringing his fingers.

He is wearing a blue suit with bow tie, hair styled backwards with gel. He looks so damn handsome that Feather wants to rip that suit off and make him hers.

"What happened?" Florian enquires, noting the gloomy look in her eyes.

"Nothing. The meeting's canceled. You can get out of those clothes now."

As soon as Florian's face falls, Feather curses herself for coming out with a harsh way of tone.

But she doesn't dwell upon her guilt and makes her way to the washroom to change into night pajamas.

Florian looks up at himself in the mirror and unknowingly sheds a single tear.

Never in his life has he dressed up so good, or even had the oppurtunity to wear such expensive clothes or have a make over.

Even though nervous, he was so excited to be in front of others represented as the Alpha Queen's mate.

He even let himself believe that he looked good.

He tried to love himself in order for others to love and accept him as well.

But it all went down vain now.

Nothing matters anymore. He doesn't matter. He doesn't meed to be introduced as her mate.

Who is he even? Just an abused Omega whose own pack didn't love him, let alone any other pack.

He knew he could never be an equal to the Alpha Queen.

He'd forever be down-graded as an Omega.

He stares at his reflection and feels his mind start to crumble in him.

He failed Feather, maybe made her look like a fool in front of all the strong men and women.

He hates himself for that.

He hates himself that he caused such humiliation for his own mate.

Feather deserves the best.

Someone strong and competitive, who could be equal to her and be there for her in every step of the way.

"Florian."

He snaps out of his train of thoughts to see Feather looking at him with worry filled eyes.

Abruptly wiping away his tears, he manages a weak smile at her. Which the boy sure came out more as a grimace.

"Yes?"

"What happened? Why are you still here?"

"Nothing. I was just going to change." He quickly says and attempts to make a dash past her only for her to grab his wrist and stop him.

Their touch sends a shot of tingles and pleasure to course through both of their bodies.

They have missed these touches so much.

Florian swallows his sorrows and faces her with his best happy face when she pulls him close.

Her hands loosely rest on his hips while Florian tentatively places his hands on her forearms.

"Flo." She softly calls when he refuses to meet her eyes. "Look at me."

And he does. He has to. The force and command behind her tone is way too convincing to deny.

"I promise you it's nothing of what you're thinking. I'd never let anyone badmouth you or speak negatively of you.

Even if they do, it's because they're in the wrong and have black tainted hearts. They don't deserve to meet such an amazing person like you."

Florian sniffles, smiling genuinely to have heard her relaxing words. It does soothe his aching heart.

"Thank you. For always being so supportive."

Feather chuckles. She brings her hand up and cups one side of his face, slowly rubbing her thumb over the soft skin.

Florian closes his eyes and leans into her touch, humming lowly in his chest as her touches feel so comforting.

They both have missed each other so much in the past weeks. Barely getting to have any moment together.

Moments like this that they desire and cherish from the bottom of their hearts.

Florian feels like he wants to stay in this moment, in the arms of his mate, forever.

"I'll always be here for you, baby."

Florian's heart flutters like a fucking butterfly hearing the nickname, he's missed his Alpha's endearing displays.

Smiling shyly, Florian stares in the chocolate pools of love and affection, and suddenly everything around them starts to feel hot.

Feather's gaze shifts, from tender to intense as her eyes flicker from Florian's storm clouds down to his pouty lips.

Her breaths quicken, grip becoming possessive on the Omega's hips.

Before either could grasp onto their emotions, they start to lean in.

Florian's heart thumps louder than ever, almost pounding in his ears as blood rushes to his cheeks. Hands tightening on the other's arms for support.

He feels her soft spicy breath on his mouth and part his lips as an auto response of the alluring scent that threatens to capture his heart and soul.

Lips brush and breaths mix, closing in on a moment that'd forever be carved in gold, in the chest of their hearts.

"Feather! Where's my fucking red lipstick?!"

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