The pack house where the imperial family lived was situated on a high hill. Down the hill surrounding it on all sides was the imperial capital that was a place of wonder to people new to it.
The hill was so beautiful that people started in awe no matter how many times they had seen it. For the people of the kingdom the hill was a sacred place. Not everyone can go there. The security was tight and alpha guards were placed all around the hill protecting it.
In the palace, the queen was scolding the princess from the early morning. The reason being the over excitement of the princess about the news of her adopted sister returning. The princess had always been fond of her sister .
The queen meanwhile was angry because her carefully picked girl was messing with her daughter or so she thought.
The queen Angella Vallerion was the proud omega daughter of the Vallerion Clan in the pack. She was raised as a proud princess and when she also did not find her mate as the king, they were married to strengthen the bond with the imperial family.
She was angry that her carefully raised daughter was good with that poor adopted girl, that she had thought would be of her use.
But how could the queen use her when the king repeatedly send that girl to the military base at the border.
She was frustrated but could not complain to the king. Since they were not mates their relationship was not as harmonious as they showed in public.
The princess, Aurelia Vitakas Nightangle, her daughter was enthusiastically preparing for her sister's return. Personally telling and checking on how the preparations were going.
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The king was sitting in the throne room, the room filled with ministers, nobles and other generals. They were all waiting for their young princess to return from the military training that the king had sent her into
While other matters were also being discussed, the priority was the return of the adopted princess that was given importance even by the king.
The king had announced that he had adopted a daughter earlier but her appearance and existence all was kept a secret.
They just knew that this alpha princess was of extreme importance to the king so they were eager to form connections.
After waiting for almost two hours the guards announced the arrival of the third princess of the Empire, Irina Vitakas Nightangle.
Everyone except the king rose from their seats "Welcome back , princess".
The third princess Irina stride forward with confidence. Her posture strong and aura an unmistakable alpha.
Her blue eyes screamed regal and royal in all her glory. Her pristine white hair catching the glow in the hall and reflecting it.
The princess was mesmerising to say at least. What caught everyone's attention was that she carried her sword with her.
The throne hall was forbidden for taking weapons inside but the gaurds had not stopped her, even the king sat calmly.
So they dared not say anything.
She kneeled down and greeted the king "Greetings, Your majesty" .
A beat of silence passed and then king himself rose from the throne. The whole court held breath.
The king bent and held her shoulders "Rise ,my daughter."
Everyone watched in stunned silence as the mighty ruler bent for the so called adopted princess.
The princess rose and her stoic face showed a rare smile "Thank you, Your majesty"
"No need for that." The king returned to his throne.
"Report the situation at the border"
"Yes, Your majesty. There has been small from the side of the vampires. Though they had only sent rabid vampires from time to time. No actual dangerous has arose on the borders."
"That's good. While rabid vampires don't usually cause trouble. Its better to be cautious. Anything else?"
"Yes Your majesty. I have brought something with me. If you allow I would like to show it to everyone."
"Sure". The king replied.
The princess clapped twice"Bring them in "
The hall fell in silence as some soldiers brought four alphas covered in blood and barely able to stand.
Murmurs spread like wildfire as they watched the prisoners being bought like animals.
"What is the meaning of this? My daughter!"
The king asked.
"They are from our pack Your majesty and were found in a suspicious warehouse underground near our military base."
The nobles from the Dusk Clan were sitting stiffly in their seats. Some had recognised these people and were sweating profusely now.
"Very well. Then they should be investigated thoroughly. Take them to the black prison and interrogate them . And I entrust this responsibility to you my daughter. Will you do it?"the king said.
" With pleasure, Your majesty." The princess bowed accepting the task.
The prisoners were taken back to the prison and the court was dismissed.
Some people were in awe of the strong beauty they had seen. While the Dusk Clan was working their brains out on how to persuade the princess to stop the interrogation.