Ten days had passed since Emperor Aldric announced that Crown Princess Aurelia would become the future Queen and marry five noble men.
The news had spread across the entire empire.
Some nobles supported the decisionand.
The ministers secretly visit Prince Kael.
"Your Highness, the empire needs a True-Blood Alpha, not a woman."
Kael remains silent, refusing to answer whether he supports his sister or not.
Each noble family receives the imperial decree.
Duke Lucien's father orders him to obey.
Marquis Cassian throws the decree onto the floor in anger.
Count Elias begins researching everything he can about Princess Aurelia.
Prince Rowan quietly accepts the alliance for the sake of his kingdom.
Sir Adrian simply smiles and prepares to protect the woman he has admired for years.
The Emperor brings Aurelia into the royal court.
She sits beside him during council meetings, listening as nobles debate taxes, trade, and military affairs.
Many ministers ignore her opinions.
She says nothing...
She simply watches and remembers.
Others mocked it behind closed doors.
Most of the ministers still believed that Prince Kael, the True-Blood Alpha, should inherit the throne instead.
On the tenth morning, five carriages arrived at the Imperial Palace.
Each carried one of the men chosen by the Emperor.
Duke Lucien, the Dominant Alpha.
Marquis Cassian, the Elite Alpha.
Count Elias, the Royal Beta.
Prince Rowan, the Rare Omega of the Kingdom of Elaris.
Sir Adrian, Captain of the Imperial Knights and an Elite Alpha.
The royal guards escorted them into the throne room.
Emperor Aldric sat upon the Golden Dragon Throne.
The five men knelt before him.
"Rise."
The Emperor's commanding voice echoed through the hall.
"You already know why you have been summoned."
Duke Lucien stepped forward first.
"We do, Your Majesty."
The Emperor looked at each of them before speaking.
"Ten days ago, I announced my daughter as the future ruler of this empire."
"And today, I ask you one final time."
"Do any of you object to marrying Crown Princess Aurelia?"
Silence filled the throne room.
Finally, Marquis Cassian spoke.
"I object."
The room became tense.
"But I will still obey."
"My family serves the Crown. This marriage is my duty—not my choice."
Count Elias nodded.
"I share the same opinion."
Prince Rowan lowered his head.
"My kingdom has already accepted the alliance. I cannot refuse."
Duke Lucien crossed his arms.
"I have no intention of loving the Crown Princess."
"I will simply fulfill my responsibilities."
Only Sir Adrian answered differently.
"I have no objections, Your Majesty."
"I swore my loyalty to Her Highness long ago."
The Emperor watched them quietly.
"I never asked for your love."
"I only asked for your loyalty."
"Whether your hearts change in the future..."
"That is a path each of you must walk yourselves."
Just then...
The great doors of the throne room slowly opened.
A calm voice echoed through the hall.
"Father, you summoned me?"
Crown Princess Aurelia stepped inside.
Her silver-white royal uniform shimmered beneath the sunlight pouring through the palace windows.
The five men turned toward her.
For a brief moment...
None of them spoke.
The meeting that would change all of their lives had finally begun.
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