The Selkie Prince's Fated Mate
The Royal Alphas, bk 1
An MM Mpreg Shifter Romance
by JJ Masters
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Blurb:
A Selkie prince forced to produce an heir. An omega destined to become a royal’s fated mate...
Prince Kai’s life as he knows it is now over. As the firstborn alpha to the Selkie King of the North, he’s required to produce an heir. Whether he wants to or not. When the Selkie Seekers finally present his fated mate, he dreads being tied to this stranger for the rest of his life. He can only hope his omega will be easy on the eyes and somewhat intelligent.
Raised in a family of good breeding, Luca always knew it was possible he’d end up the mate for an alpha of nobility. Only to whom, he never knew. Every time the Seekers summoned him for the humiliating presentation ceremony to royalty of all levels, he feared being stuck with some unbearable, abusive or very unattractive alpha. As an omega he doesn’t have the choice to say no. Not only is it his obligation, it’s the law. If he refuses, he and his family would become outcasts and banished from the Selkie community.
However, as soon as Kai enters the Great Hall of the North, it’s clear that the handsome prince is his alpha. Luca’s pleased with the choice the fates made until the king demands that not only he become pregnant within six months but produce an alpha pup with his son, otherwise he’ll be cast aside. And getting pregnant might be a problem...
Note: A 56k word m/m shifter mpreg story, this is the first book in the Royal Alpha series. Due to the “knotty” times in this book, it is recommended for mature readers only. It can be read as a standalone and, of course, has an HEA.
Excerpt:
Chapter
One
The blood rushed to Kai’s cock as
he took a long, deep inhale.
This Presentation Ceremony was unnecessary.
As were all the last dozen or so. There was no reason to have six omegas from
all over the country—and even some from Europe—presenting themselves to him
each time.
All to find his fated mate.
No matter what, it was clear. The pater of his future pups was now present
in the Great Hall. He was one of the six males naked on their hands and knees,
their foreheads pressed to the cold stone floor, their asses high in the air.
The second Kai had entered the hall,
his omega’s slick glands had started to express themselves. It was hard to deny
the scent his future mate gave off.
His hatred for these presentation
ceremonies burned within him like the heat of a thousand suns. How insulting to
be an omega from a good family and be forced to be on display in front of many,
many other males in the hall and postulating in front of the reigning King of
the North.
His sire, King Solomon.
The ruling Selkie male loved this
pomp and circumstance. Kai despised it.
His father sat on his throne at the
head of the hall, wearing not only his damn crown, but holding his scepter.
His freaking scepter.
But like it’d been told to Kai countless
times before, it was all for the good of the race.
Sure.
Being the oldest son of five, he
was next in line for the throne.
Not that he wanted it, because he
didn’t.
Not that he had a choice. He
certainly didn’t.
Just like he wouldn’t have a choice
in choosing his future mate. That would be chosen for him due to the fates. An omega
he’d have to spend the rest of his life with, who would sit by his side if and
when Kai ever reigned the kingdom, and who would bear his pups.
No, Kai’s body would decide that.
So, he had no choice. None. And
neither did his omega.
Kai hoped he at least found his
bonded mate easy on the eyes, and somewhat intelligent. Otherwise, he wasn’t
sure if he’d be able to tolerate being tied to a male Kai couldn’t bear to look
at, breed with, or even have a decent conversation with.
That would seem like eternal
torture.
Kai’s nostrils flared as the sweet,
luring scent of his bonded mate became stronger. His cock was now more painful than
ever.
He didn’t think he’d ever gotten
this hard with any of his beta or human lovers.
“Son, come forward,” his father’s
deep voice encouraged. Hell, demanded.
Kai frowned at all the formality. The
Royal Guards lined both sides of the hall, leaving him a clear path to the
throne, the “presentation,” and his four brothers. Two stood on one side of
their father, two on the other.
They looked as uncomfortable as Kai
felt and Zale was giving him an intense stare that read, “Hurry up and choose,
so we all can get the bloody hell out of here.”
Kai understood that sentiment well.
With a sigh, Kai moved forward, his
eyes traveling over the bare asses being presented for everyone to see.
Thanks be to Poseidon, he was grateful
that he was not an omega.
His nose wrinkled and twitched as
he strolled down the line behind them. But his attention kept being drawn to the
omega on the end.
That was him. His mate. His future.
Kai’s life as he knew it was now
over. The Seekers had finally found his mate. He purposely rounded the group
and then, crossing his arms behind his back, he marched down the line in the
front.
Because to do so was expected. And,
of course, by doing what was expected would keep his father’s ire at him to a
minimum. Staying off the king’s radar was something he and his brothers have
worked hard at since they were young pups.
Kai took shallow breaths through
his mouth, so his omega’s scent wouldn’t overwhelm him. He certainly never
smelled anything like it.
Admittedly, it was heady. It made
his heart race and his cock twitch. And the strong instinct to mount and rut
his omega right then and there made his mind spin.
He could just imagine what his
father would say if Kai reduced himself to acting like nothing more than a
horny dog humping a human’s leg.
Kai was a bit worried that it may
actually happen if they didn’t hurry up and get this “ceremony” over with.
No one had explained to him just
how strong his instincts to rut would become once he found his fated mate. It
was quite disturbing since it made his control teeter on a dangerous edge. He
gritted his teeth and twisted his fingers together behind his back to make sure
he remained upright on his two feet as well as fully clothed.
Even though he knew he didn’t have
to get close to figure out which male was his mate, he approached the one on
the end, the light-haired one with the eyes tipped down to the floor. Those sea
green eyes had flicked up in defiance just long enough for Kai to see that
fascinating color. And it was the color that drew him in.
But it wasn’t only the unique shade
of his eyes. Kai could scent his future mate, the one whose body went still and
solid as Kai gave in and bent over, grabbing the omega’s elbow and drawing him
to his feet.
His omega stood, eyes still tipped—in
what Kai assumed was feigned submission—to the floor. He stepped closer to
touch the tip of his nose to the soft skin behind the omega’s ear at his scent gland
and inhaled deeply.
The omega’s alluring and somewhat sweet,
but strangely familiar scent, filled his nostrils and lungs as his skin began
to tingle. His body became warmer and his cock began to engorge.
His reaction surprised him because
the male who stood before him wasn’t even in oestrus yet. With the way Kai’s
body was reacting now, he couldn’t imagine how crazy out of his mind he’d become
once the male went into heat.
Even so, with that one breath, Kai
reflected once more that his life would never be the same again. He was going
to be tied to this stranger for the rest of his days on Earth and in the Great
Sea. He would now only mate with this single being and this male would be
tasked to produce his heirs.
Once more, he hoped he liked this omega
and could bear to live with him, otherwise he was screwed. If not, he’d have to
do his duty with this fated mate and find his pleasure, his sexual release,
elsewhere. A beta. A human. Whoever.
“Son...” his father called from
behind him.
Ignoring the annoyance in his
father’s voice, he stared down into those sea green eyes, now bravely meeting
his, and asked, “What is your name?”
The male before him shuddered but
stared with unexpected confidence at Kai. “Loukas. But I go by Luca.”
Kai watched the omega’s full, soft
lips move as he spoke. He could almost imagine the warmth of his breath
brushing along Kai’s skin as they rutted.
“Luca,” Kai murmured softly, not
only mesmerized by the male’s mouth, but by those eyes of his which peeked from
between thick, golden lashes. “Bringer of light.”
Luca tilted his head slightly. “If
you say so, Your Royal Highness.”
Kai frowned. “Don’t call me that
again,” he snapped sharply.
Luca tipped his head down, his
captivating eyes following at a slower pace. “I beg your pardon, sir.” The male
was obstinate, unfearful and his demeanor didn’t match his apology.
Kai liked it.
“Son!” his father yelled from his position
at the head of the hall, thumping the bottom of his scepter onto the stone platform
several times to get Kai’s attention. “Prince
Kai.”
The king only called him that when
he was irritated. Which seemed to be often.
Kai sighed and muttered, “Shit.”
He didn’t miss Luca flattening his
lips before Kai turned to face his father. Not that he wanted to since his
erection was now raging and there’d be no possible way to hide it.
“Yes, sire?” he asked with his own
feigned obedience.
Suddenly, his father’s assistant,
Douglass, was fluttering around him like a hummingbird on crack.
“Your Highness... Please. There are
certain steps that must be taken...”
Kai swatted his hand at Douglass,
wishing the male was as small as a
hummingbird so he could knock him to the ground and stomp him with his boot.
The Northern Colony would be a better place without that little pest.
“I know, Dougie,” Kai said wryly.
“You’ve gone over them with me a million times. I just don’t feel like
following your steps.”
“They’re not my steps, Your Highness. They’re
tradition—”
Kai cocked a brow at Douglass. “And
since when have I ever followed tradition?”
“If you’re
going to take a mate—”
“Do I have to take a mate?” Kai glanced over his shoulder back at Luca.
“Sorry, nothing personal.” Then he let his gaze roam down the male’s body. Only
for a second, though. He’d inspect him closer later. When he had a lot more
time. And he could do something to relieve the ache in his balls.
Douglass grabbed his elbow, making Kai
freeze and look down his nose at the little pest. The assistant released him
quickly, taking a step back, color flooding his pale cheeks.
“You forget yourself, Dougie,” Kai
growled.
“I... I’m sorry, Your Highness.”
Kai raised his gaze from the
smaller male to the head of the Great Hall. His father sat holding that damn scepter
tightly with white-knuckled fingers, his face pinched and red, his eyes
narrowed. Kai’s gaze bounced over to his brothers from left to right...
Zale, who had his head dropped and
his body shaking with laughter. He would
find this all amusing. Marlin, who stood with his arms behind his back, staring
at the ceiling, probably with impatience. Caol, who was too busy eyeballing a
handsome beta guard. One of a few that lined both sides of the hall.
And then there was Adrian, standing
there in typical Rian style, pretending to act bored but Kai knew his brother
from another mother... err, pater...
was annoyed as much as their father.
Rian tended to take this kind of
shit seriously, as well. Being the second oldest, he probably prayed to
Poseidon every night for something to happen to Kai to make him the next
reigning King of the North instead of his older brother.
Funny. Kai sort of wished that,
too.
But he hoped it wasn’t his demise
that made it so. He kind of liked breathing and living life.
“Father, I’ve found my mate,” Kai
announced in a bored tone. “So, can we just dispose of all this unneeded,” he
waved his hand around the air, “sh— garbage?”
“Yes, Father, it’s almost time for
dinner and I’m starved,” Marlin drawled.
“You’ve found your mate, just like
that?” the king boomed. “You aren’t supposed to go up to them and simply start
sniffing, Kai.”
“But I don’t have to sniff them. I
can clearly recognize my mate’s scent. Isn’t that the way it’s supposed to
work? Anyway, he’s here. And if you haven’t noticed, he’s the one standing
there naked. Can we at least get him some clothes and send the rest of them on
their way?”
King Solomon sighed with loud
exaggeration. “Kai, you will be the death of me yet.”
“No, I’m pretty sure that will be
Caol.”
His youngest brother shot Kai a
smirk.
“Douglass,” the king boomed out.
“You may send the others away. Make sure to send their families the obligatory
gift along with our deepest gratitude.”
Like little Dougie needed his
father to tell him what to do. The assistant took his job seriously and did his
best to anticipate any of his father’s needs.
Which were many.
Douglass did a deep bow. “Yes, Your
Highness.”
When he rose, Kai pointed to the
beta’s face. “Dougie, I think there’s a little brown spot at the end of your
nose,” he said just loud enough for Douglass and his brothers to hear.
Douglass wiped at it quickly,
frowning when he found nothing.
A sharp snort came from Zale. And
Caol looked about ready to explode.
King Solomon slammed the end of his
scepter down on the stone floor once more. “Enough!”
“Father, you know Kai doesn’t take
anything seriously,” Rian said dryly.
The king made a noise of impatience.
“I’m well aware of that.” He pinned his narrowed gaze on Kai. “This is not a
joke, Prince Kai. This is not only
important to our royal bloodlines, our kingdom, and our colony, but our Selkie
race as a whole.”
Oh, no pressure. No, none at all.
Kai tilted his head toward the
king. “Thank you for reminding me of that, Father. If you’d like, my new-found mate
and I can go get to know each other a little better right now and get an
immediate start on saving our kind. You know, for the good of our race.”
Marlin now stared at his feet,
shaking his dark head and hiding his grin.
“You know what comes next,” King
Solomon said through gritted teeth.
Yes, Dougie had said that if the
Seekers were ever successful on finding his mate, after the naked ass
presentation would come a meal.
Like a repast after a funeral.
“We will all head directly to the
dining hall and break bread with the newest member of our royal family,” his
father finished and then clapped his hands loudly. “Douglass! Come bring the
boy his clothes!”
Oh
joy. Kai got to sit next to his mate and inhale his intoxicating scent as
they sat around a table a mile long and tried to make polite small talk and
eat.
He doubted he’d be able to
concentrate on food.
He’d rather take his omega back to his
wing in the castle, so he could get to know Luca better.
He wasn’t kidding his father about
being willing to get started on saving their kind. Or at least going through
the motions. Since his mate wasn’t currently in heat, there’d be no possible
way for Luca to get pregnant. But it would be fun to try, anyway.
He had no idea how he was going to
sit through a formal dinner consisting of five courses with his current predicament.
Which was his painful erection.
As he raised his eyes to the
throne, he saw his father smiling at him. The king knew exactly what reaction
Kai was suffering by him being so close to his omega and not being able to mark
him fully as his yet.
About the Author:
J.J. Masters is the alter-ego of a USA Today bestselling author who writes hot, gay romance filled with heart, humor and heat. J.J. became fascinated with mpreg romance as soon as she figured out what mpreg stood for. She loves to write about "knotty" men!
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