Kyungsoo was glowing with the satisfaction and calmness after his heat. He was a bit disappointed by the lack of marking but, he persuaded himself that they will cross that bridge when the time was right and they were at that point of their relationship where they could trust each other with their raw emotions. He did not have any activities planned for the day as the royal healer had recommended, he was to take a few days off his duties.

He had just finished an unpleasant breakfast with his mother in law and his husband who had excused himself earlier to join his advisors in an early morning meeting prior to an audience with the ambassadors of their northern neighbouring country. They were going to negotiate over the rivers which they shared and their portions from the said rivers. Kyungsoo was using a big amount of self-control in order to stay away from the negotiations, knowing that they could lose much more than just the water if the negotiations did not go as planned. However, he was fully aware that the king would do his utmost effort to secure their rights. It was a test of his trust to his alpha and he was determined to pass it.

When Kyungsoo left the private royal dining hall, he saw a man who was hesitantly pacing in the corridor that was adjacent to king Jongin’s study. The man looked regal in his expensive robes which indicated his high rank and embraced his muscular body. The omega cleared his throat as he waited for the man to notice him. The man halted immediately and turned to give him a once over look. Kyungsoo, much to his dismay, was dolled up to perfection on that morning. His lady in waiting had been very enthusiastic to style him after his long absence from the palace due to his heat. He was wearing a sheer black silk robe over an embroidered red gown which tightened around his slim waist in order to showcase his curves.

The outfit was making his rosy pale complexion stand out. Whatever the man saw in him made him realise who he was standing in front of. He bowed deeply and hesitantly approached him. Kyungsoo knew he was not an omega. It was impossible according to his figure however his scent was not as powerful as an alpha. The man bowed again when he reached Kyungsoo. “Your Highness.”

Kyungsoo extended his hand out and allowed the beta to place a chaste kiss on the back of his hand. “I believe I have not had the pleasure of meeting you before my lord.” The man looked a little disoriented. “I’m Oh Sehun your majesty, The governor of the south-east province.”

“It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance lord Oh, can I assist you at all today? You seem, lost.”

The beta shook his head. “I am here to deliver my yearly reports to his highness.”

“I am afraid he is preoccupied with more pressing matters this morning sir.” The man looked disappointed as he dropped his head and stared at the floor while fidge