LUNA: Alpha’s Soulmate from Another World

“Alkrevas. The Emperor of Vasilos Empire and the Alpha King of the Werewolves.” Luna could only stare at Ghea with a dumbfounded expression.

After all, she was from a different world, so it was no wonder she reacted that way. Ghea sighed softly and handed her a plate of pink fruit that looked like dragon fruit. “He is one of the most admired and respected men on the continent of Rhodes.”

“Umm… okay…?” Luna murmured, still sounding confused.

She lowered her head and examined the fruit on the plate. She hesitated for a moment to eat it, but her mouth, accustomed to sweet foods like fruits, cakes, chocolates, ice cream, and other desserts, couldn’t resist, so she ate the strange fruit.

She hummed in delight as the juice from the fruit flooded her taste buds, and the sweet and refreshing flavour took over. She was truly pleased with the taste, which turned out to be similar to watermelon.

“Is that man very powerful? I mean, I know he’s an Emperor and all, but is he so powerful that he’s well-known throughout the entire continent?” Luna looked at Ghea with an indifferent expression, and the woman she was looking at showed disbelief.

Why? Is something wrong? Should she be surprised and react dramatically to that statement? After all, she had met many high-ranking government officials, so hearing that didn’t excite her much. Was she being too arrogant? Luna wondered to herself. She sighed softly and asked, “Why is he an exception when it comes to soulmates?”

Ghea rolled her eyes but didn’t question her reaction, and then the Fae woman began to tell her about the famous man. Alkrevas Remo de Vasilio. That was the name Ghea uttered with a face filled with both fear and admiration, like a fan talking about her idol.

Alkrevas was an emperor who ruled the largest country on the continent of Rhodes, the Vasilos Empire. An empire known for its prosperity and wealth, not to mention its military strength, which was undeniably powerful. Alkrevas had sat on the throne since he was twenty-one, the age for an Alpha heir to take over his father’s power.

Alkrevas’ parents, who possessed royal blood, were said to be more than ordinary werewolves; they were Lycans, whose strength was many times greater than that of regular werewolves. Ghea said that in the past, Alkrevas was the perfect crown prince of the empire, kind and friendly to everyone, with an elegant aura and the ability to be firm when necessary.

Nothing was lacking about him. If perfect meant anything, it was truly meant, in his case, by his appearance. Ghea said that Alkrevas was the most handsome man in Rhodes, far beyond just handsome… more appropriately, he was beautiful.

His face seemed to have been sculpted by the gods themselves. Although Ghea said that werewolves had superior genes in terms of physical appearance and strength, Alkrevas surpassed them all. Ghea said his handsomeness multiplied when he smiled, and every time Alkrevas smiled, women would immediately melt and fall at his feet.

Alkrevas was also said to be a genius. He often helped his father, the former emperor, with state affairs. In addition, Alkrevas excelled in swordsmanship and martial arts, not to mention his hunting skills as a werewolf.

As a prince, Alkrevas received many praises and was regarded as the best young sun of the empire. There was nothing wrong with him. Ghea also heard rumours that Alkrevas greatly respected women. Although many offered themselves to warm the crown prince’s bed, he would politely and elegantly refuse, saying he wanted to save everything for his soulmate. Luna was silent for a moment. What an incredible man.

Wasn’t Alkrevas so perfect? Being able to restrain himself and wants to experience all firsts with his soulmate. In her world, finding a faithful man was so difficult. Luna remembered how many times she had to endure heartbreak from catching her boyfriend cheating. When all relationships ended, her boyfriends would beg for her to return. She snorted inwardly. Return? Would empty, sweet promises be useful on a second chance if the same thing was bound to happen again?

It could be concluded that Alkrevas was such a perfect man that he wouldn’t even be real in her world. No wonder he was famous among many people. Who wouldn’t be interested in hearing about him? Even Luna felt intrigued hearing about Alkrevas, but Ghea didn’t stop there.

The woman said that all of Alkrevas’ perfection changed during his coming-of-age party at nineteen, the age for a werewolf to meet his soulmate. The crown prince’s birthday and coming-of-age party was one of the grandest parties on the continent of Rhodes. All the young, unmated women from various backgrounds were invited, hoping one of them was the soulmate of the young sun. But hope remained just that-hope.

As each hour passed, Alkrevas still didn’t find his soulmate. Even when friends, relatives, and other werewolves found theirs at the party, he showed no signs of his soulmate’s presence. “It became a hot topic for months throughout Rhodes, with people saying that Alkrevas was a werewolf destined to be without a mate.”

“Is it because of his perfection?”

Ghea shrugged. “I don’t know. There are rumours that the royal family was cursed by a witch, making Alkrevas mate-less, even when he ascended the throne to replace his father as emperor.”

“And then?” Ghea stood and walked to the window, making sure no one was listening to their conversation, even though it was quite absurd since they were on the second floor of a building and in a busy area.

Then, Ghea closed the window curtains and returned to her seat. “I had to ensure there were no werewolves around, as their hearing is sharp and can pick up conversations from a considerable distance.” Luna nodded in understanding, now grasping the reason for Ghea’s behaviour. “Do you know why soulmates were created for werewolves?”

“Uhh… to be a partner?”

Ghea quickly shook her head. “No. It’s not just that. A soulmate, for a werewolf, isn’t just an ordinary partner. A soulmate here has its true meaning. Werewolves are born with only half a soul, and their soulmate holds the other half. So, when they meet their soulmate, each individual’s soul becomes whole. Do you understand?”

Luna nodded quickly. “A soulmate keeps werewolves sane and prevents them from going mad or becoming brutal. That’s why many werewolves go insane or choose to end their own lives if their soulmate dies or they are separated from them.”

“I can’t imagine the heartbreak they experience from losing the half of their soul they’ve waited so long for.”

“Exactly!” Ghea agreed. “And this applies to Alkrevas.” Luna sensed that Ghea’s story was about to get worse.

“After years of not finding his soulmate, Alkrevas started to lose control. The imperial family even travelled around the continent searching for the woman destined to be the prince’s soulmate. Even during the coronation ceremony, everyone had to be careful not to provoke Alkrevas’ anger. The man changed completely. He became brutal, temperamental, cold, and cruel. He became a tyrant feared by everyone. Even his parents couldn’t do anything.”

“Did he kill at will?”

“No. Luckily, he never did that. He never harmed innocent civilians, but every full moon, he would go to the imperial dungeons and kill all the prisoners there. That’s what I heard.”

“You… told me all that just because you heard it?”

Ghea nodded. “I heard it all from the people of Vasilos who stayed here.”

Ghea paused for a moment and continued, “Even though he’s a tyrant and cruel, many women still hope that Alkrevas will choose them. Especially after years of being emperor, he has left the position of empress vacant.”

“He must have a palace full of women,” Luna murmured. From the movies she watched and the fantasy books she read, Luna knew that a king or emperor usually had a palace specifically for his concubines.

“Of course, there is a palace for the emperor’s women, called the Rose Palace, filled with roses and the emperor’s flowers. But I heard that the emperor had never set foot in that palace, and only guests and delegates entered it.”

“Oh wow. For a man who has gone insane and is cruel, he still sticks to his principles.” Luna commented sarcastically.

“So, is there a reason why Alkrevas is cursed? Or maybe the Moon Goddess didn’t think to add a soulmate to her agenda when creating Alkrevas. He is already more than perfect.” She ate the remaining few pieces of fruit, then said, “It’s hard to believe.”

Luna smiled and looked at the empty plate. For a woman who had just arrived in another world, she felt comfortable and not out of place. Was it because of Ghea’s open attitude and her continuous conversation? Making her feel accepted in this strange world. If she had received such treatment continuously, Luna would have been tempted to stay and not return. “How long has he been emperor?”

“Around ten years.” Ghea sighed deeply.

“Even when he no longer smiles, and his eyes look at everyone with cold, sharp emptiness, it doesn’t diminish his handsomeness. I once saw him during a state speech, and his brown eyes were enough to make me melt.”

“That’s why you’re a fan of him.” Ghea’s cheeks instantly flushed red, caught in her admission. Luna chuckled softly and unconsciously patted the woman’s shoulder gently. When she realized what she had done, Luna quickly muttered an apology, although Ghea said it was fine.

“I’m curious what he looks like to be so famous.” Luna smiled slightly and shook her head.

“No, although I’m curious, there’s something more important, which is the portal.” Luna nodded and looked at Ghea.

“Are you sure there’s no way?” Ghea shook her head. Luna sighed sadly. She wanted to cry as hard as she could to release all the emotions inside her, but with Ghea nearby, Luna chose to hold back and try to stay strong. She had been alone often enough, so there was no harm in adding one more experience, right?

“Luna, if you want, I can take you to see around Foryeust. Or would you like to go to Vasilos? My brother happens to be going there for a business transaction in the capital of Vasilos, Mylonas Capital. At least you can see the city chosen by mortals who came in the past.”

Luna considered Ghea’s offer. If she couldn’t return because the portal no longer appeared, she would have to make a backup plan, but her priority was to go back. Nothing else mattered.

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