Lucas POV
I entered the palace which was a hundred times bigger than my house. I hate the king, how could he raise a worthless child like Adam, who has committed such a great crime?
Already the court was filled with a lot of members. But I could Identify only king Richard because he was sitting on a high throne and many guards were standing near him.
"I hereby present, Lucas, from Tasik Jungle from the Lasik empire", the Speaker there announced about my arrival. Are they considering me as a person?
All of which Prince Adam told me the morning circled in my mind. "COMPENSATION FOR HIS ACT". That's why I hate these rich people, they can buy anything with their power and money.
"Lucas", the king started to talk.
I saw him in the eyes. He eyed somewhere else. On flowing his gaze, I identified Prince Adam there.
He was standing there in guilt, and another young female standing by his side. It could be his mother or his sister because they both looked so similar.
"I am deeply concerned about what my son has committed. Anyone who has committed such a crime must be punished. I have decided about the punishment for him."
"Adam, you will take this man as your lawful mate.", he announced.
"But father.....King, that would be against the law of Luna, Lucas would be fine with compensation."
"Compensation...! Few crimes cannot be given compensation to make it right and moreover The king is the executor of Luca's command. So, my judgement is final.", he said.
What the hell? Am I going to me his mate? I am just 17.
"What? No", Adam argued.
"This is not an option but a command. Follow this to save your reputation or else, forget about inheriting the kingdom.", he said sternly.
"Lucas, you will be treated by our Royal court physician for your marked mark. And you are now a part of our family.", the king said.
I was shocked. I could not take what he just said.
"The court is dismissed", he said and everyone in the court started to leave.
I don't know where to go. I stood there hoping someone will come and help me find out of the court. But no one came.
"Lucas, I am Laura, I am Adam's elder sister.", a woman introduced herself to me.
"Hi"
"Come on, I will accompany you to your room.", she holds my hands in her arms and we walked to a place that I don't know where it was.
"This is your room. You can call me anytime if you need anything.", she said to me.
"I don't want to do this.....mate thing", I said in a panic mode.
"Lucas, everything is happening according to the wish of LUNA. Show your hand", she took my hand and felt my pulse.
"You are so perfect and healthy to bear the future heir of our family.", she said feeling the pulse and viewing the palm of my hand.
"But...we are not actual mates. How could he love me and how could we bring in a child to this world?"
"Fate will change everything.", she said and went away.
The room was extremely big with a big bed in it and a study table. And a large wardrobe.
"Lucas....", someone barged into my room shouting my name.
"Young Prince", it was Adam.
"Don't just pretend. You could have said to my father that you don't want to be my mate right? I said you to ask for compensation no? Why didn't you ask that? Do you want to marry me? Huh?", he yelled at me.
"Prince, but the king has already decided, so how can I ask him?", I asked him.
He grabbed my neck and looked straight through my eyes. "Stop, acting cute, you fucking omega"
Cough...cough
"I beg you, sir, Please Leave me.", I begged him.
He left me by pushing me back. I fell to the ground. He left the room. Two servants entered the room, "Master, are you okay?", they asked me. I am not feeling okay. I don't know if it was because of what Adam did or that I am going to be in heat soon.
"Yeah, I am fine. Just give me some water"
Instantly they gave me water. I like Laura, but Adam is so harsh. I hate him and he is so toxic.
I sat inside the room, no one was there. Alone. Alone. At around 7'o clock, a servant entered the room
A royal knight entered my room and introduced himself to me. "I am a Stephen sir and I will be your guard."
"I am Lucas", I introduced myself to him.
"I know sir. The royal family wants you to join the dinner now and you are requested to join them"
"Sure. Let's go", I said and I was ready to leave.
"But sir, you need to follow a few protocols. You are ought to wear any of the dresses from the wardrobe.", he instructed me.
"Wardrobe?", I exclaimed and saw the wardrobe. It was a huge one with almost 50 dresses. I was awed to see them.
I wore the one which is according to my taste. A light peach suit with a white shirt inside and a red bow. I combed my medium-length brown hair and let my fringes fall on my face.
One last time, before leaving my chamber, I saw my face in the mirror and I was super surprised. It was so beautiful.
On the dining table, the King, the Queen, Laura, and Adam all sat including me. "Lucas, you are so beautiful", Laura commented to me.
"Yes, Lucas. You are indeed beautiful in this dress.", the queen too commented.
That was the first time Adam took his eyes off his food and saw me. I saw him and smiled lightly, but suddenly, he looked away from me.
The only chair which was left unoccupied on the table was the one near Adam. I sat near him. I am not comfortable sitting next to him. I felt the traces of his pheromones from the incident. And that smell makes me uncomfortable because I was scared when he was marking me.
So my body made up like, this smell is a sign of danger. I don't know what Adam thinks of my smell.
"I have discussed with the holy women of our Kingdom, regarding your marriage and it would be held in a fortnight. So, be prepared.", Adam was so silent, but rather silently observed the entire scenario.
"Lucas, have some more Pork", Laura said to me.
"Thanks...But I am full"
After we finished our dinner, everyone went to their respective room. I have to go to mine. The more the room is Big, the lonelier did I feel in that room. But Stephan was guarding my room.
It was midnight, I am not feeling well, my inner sense said that it was because of my heat. I woke up, and to my surprise, Adam was in my room.
"Prince Adam, you are here?", I asked him.
"Don't you know, that you are in your heat!", he asked me coldly.
"Yes, but what does it have to do with you being here?", I asked him.
"You are spreading intense pheromones, don't you know and that is making every other alpha in the palace crazy. Have you ever taken any suppressant?", he asked me.
"Suppressant? I haven't heard about them.", I said to him honestly.
"Ignorant moron!", he scolded me and he stayed silent.
I was disappointed. No one has ever scolded me. My eyes are about to water now.