"Hurry up!! you brat!!"

Taehyung hurriedly brushed his teeth, not having enough time to take a shower because of his mistress's contant calls.

Taehyung had been adopted by this rich but arrogant family who treated him as a mere servant. The couple claimed to have found him alone in an abandoned hut and out of kindness, took him in without hesitation.

Well, that wasn't the whole truth.

The couple was fully aware of the fact that Taehyung was a male omega and knew they would gain a lot of profit if he was sold and therefore they took him in. So.. not genuinely kindness. Taehyung never knew about this, only the part of the story he was told.

He never really went out, and if he did, he would take in supressants to hide his scent from other alphas. He was past 18 but had still not found his mate, he thought that maybe fate had forgotten about him, maybe he was not meant to be mated? He didn't really care about it though.

Even after all this, he never complained but was thankful to them for letting him stay or else he wouldn't know where he'd be by then.

"On my way! Madam Lea" He yelled, sprinting over to the old woman who had her hands crossed over her chest.

"Get this mess cleaned this instant, the officials are visiting today and I want this place spotless. Understood!!!"

"Yes Madam Lea!"

He quickly wiped the glass table, placing stuff at their right places. The mistress had just said that the officials were visiting - one wrong move and that would be the end for him.

He sighed resting his head against the wall. "Why would they even be here, Madam Lea is not a Royal" He thought, gathering his stuff as he had finished his work. He took a quick bath, then laid back on his bed, exhausted but was suddenly woken up by a loud knock on his door.

"Kim Taehyung, the officials have arrived and I need you to be in your best attire, Do i make myself clear?" The old woman yelled, making Taehyung flinch in surprise.

"Yes Madam Lea"

Now Taehyung was generally confused. No servant was allowed in the presence of the king's officials, only those that have been summoned. "Have I been summoned? and why?" Another loud knock interrupted his thoughts and he scrambled up, searching through his closet.

Since the mistress never gave him proper clothes to wear, he just picked out an old t-shirt and black jeans. He quickly arranged his hair to look more presentable. He took deep breaths and smiled at himself in the mirror,

"Everything will be fine"

He hurriedly walked through the hallways and halted infront of a large door. He closed his eyes whispering a short prayer. "It's now or never!" He mumbled before carefully turning the knob oblivious to the fact that immediately he steps through that door, his life would change completely.

Taehyung slowly but with enough confidence, opened the door only to be met with a whole crowd of people gathered around who seemed to be waiting for someone - him. He quickly bowed his head, reciting some honorifics before pacing towards his Madam who was unusually smiling at him. He noticed how the officials stared at him, some in awe and other in lust.

Finally, in what seemed like a century, An official stood up, greeting both his mistress and Taehyung. Taehyung just sat there, thoughts running throughout his head as to why he was there. He couldn't figure his use in the meeting they were currently holding.

"Mistress Lea, We are very greatful to be here at this moment " One of the officials spoke, startling Taehyung.

"Ah, I'm also very happy to have you all here today!" Lea answered with a fake smile that didn't reach her eyes.

"Should we go straight to the point or is there something you want to do first" The official asked receiving a nod from Mistress Lea.

"I've prepared a feast and would love for you all to join me before taking leave" She said clasping her hands in what seemed to be delight. The officials glanced at each other nodding in response.

"We would love to, Mistress Lea"

The mistress eyed Taehyung signalling him to bring the dishes as she leads them to the hall. He quickly complied, rushing towards the kitchen, informing the other servants. He picked a hill of the plates, making his way to the hall when he tripped forward, spilling everything on the ground at once.

"Oh no no no, not now" Taehyung mumbled picking the broken glasses but as he turned around, was met by a raging woman.

"M-mistress Lea" He whispered frightenly. "I-I can explain"

"Oh you useless being, do you know how much that plate costs? Anyway, you're already paying us a huge dept so I don't really mind. Hurry up and settle down with us" She muttered smirking before leaving a confused but shocked Taehyung on the cold tiled floor.

"What does she mean?" He thought as he quickly gathered the left over pieces of glass deposing them off before picking another bunch of plates, carefully placing them on the table. He felt eyes on him which brought a shiver through his spine but remembered he had taking his scent suppressants. He made way towards his seat not daring to touch any food in order not to get scolded.

After a long while, the officials had finally finished and where gathered at the conference hall.

"Let's move straight to the point" An official Taehyung recognized as the head spoke, drawing all their attention towards him.

"How much? cause I'm sure he would cost quite a fortune but don't worry, we're absolutely ready to pay, name the prize"

"Six hundred thousand, how about that?" The mistress questioned receiving a shocked expression from the official .

"Wow! That's lower than I expected. Okay then it's settled. Bring the money!"

Taehyung was utterly confused on what was going on. He felt like it had something to do with him even though he wasn't sure.

"I must say, he's such a beauty" He muttered pacing towards Taehyung who gave him a confused look.

"The prince would definitely accept him"

"Here it is my lord" A servant who arrived with them muttered lowly handing him the bag.

"Thank you"

"Mistress Lea, we're taking him, thank you for your time"

"You're welcome Sir" She bowed slightly.

"Taehyung! pack your stuff! You're leaving with them!!"

Taehyung froze that moment. He didn't understand anything that was going on. He was hella confused.

"M-miss I don't understand, w-whats going on?"

"No time for questions, we've already kept them waiting!, go pack your bags"

"Actually, there's no need to do that, he would be provided with tons, don't worry" the official gave her an assuring smile.

"Kid, let's go"

Taehyung could do nothing but to follow the officials. He couldn't believe that he had just been sold to some people he didn't even know personally, all he knew was that they were officials from God knows where. He couldn't believe that the family he trusted and loved gave him up to be sold. He couldn't even cry.

"I pray I'm lent into safe hands" he muttered as he followed them out of his home without glancing back.

Taehyung gasped loudly as he saw a line of beautiful designed carriages before him. To be honest, he kind of had a good feeling that he was going to be in safe hands - live a better life. He noticed some officials had already began departing leaving him confused. A man came walking towards him and tapped his shoulder, startling him slightly.

"Hey I'm Hoseok, the prince's personal caretaker" He bowed, grinning widely.

To say that Taehyung was beyond shocked would be an understatement. He looked both sides pointing a finger at himself to make sure the man was actually talking to him. The man nodded still keeping a genuine smile.

"Erh I believe you're talking to the wrong person sir" He mumbled.

"No, I believe you are Taehyung?"

"Yes sir"

"Call me Hoseok"

"Umm, okay"

"Let's get going, we don't want to keep the prince waiting!" Hoseok exclaimed helping Taehyung up the carriage. He them took a left turn, seating beside him.

"We can take off now!!" Hoseok yelled.

"Okay Sir!!"

Hoseok suddenly cleared his throat startling Taehyung once again.

"I believe you have a lot of questions to ask, please feel free" He assured Taehyung making him feel at little at ease.

"Umm Okay sir"

"The name's Hoseok"

"Sorry"

"So your first question?" Hoseok asked awaiting the younger's response.

"Umm where am I going?"

"Wait..you mean, you don't know?"

"Actually I had no idea, just joined you guys for dinner then suddenly I'm here in a whole *** carriage taking me to God knows where!"

Hoseok stared in complete awe and shock of the younger's sudden outburst.

"The prince gonna love you"

"Huh?"

"U-Uh I mean when did you get so bold, Don't get me wrong I love it, i just didn't know you could talk without adding 'Umm' or-"

"I just suddenly feel comfortable with you, that's all, now the answer to my question." Taehyung said pouting slightly.

Hoseok laughed heartily at the younger's expression, too bad he already had someone he loved with his whole heart, he would have chased after Taehyung.

"Well, as you just saw, you've been sold."

"I'm not dumb for your information"

"I never said that, Now let me finish explaining"

"Okay"

"You see, when the mistress found out how special you were, she decided to put you up for an auction in a strip club" Taehyung gasped loudly when he heard this. His heart shattered into many pieces as to why the family he had loved, despite the way they treated him, decided to sell him to a strip club.

"Well, my lord the king somehow heard about you somewhere and decided to meet you himself" Taehyung raised a brow as he could not remember meeting anyone important as the King.

"You were young obviously"

"But still pretty as ****" Hoseok complimented making Taehyung blush lightly.

"Thanks anyways go on"

"Well, immediately he set his eyes on you, he promised to get you engaged to his son-"

"Huh??!!"

"You're getting engaged to the King's son" Hoseok yelled into Taehyung ears making him flinch, sending a deadly glare to him.

"Let me finish before you talk again"

"Okay go on"

"You spoke"

"Argh fine!"

"....."

"....."

"....."

"Aren't you going to say anything?"

"Haa you spoke!" Hoseok broke out laughing making Taehyung frown in annoyance.

"I taught you said you'd explain!!!"

"Alright!"

"Once the prince set eyes on your picture, he wouldn't stop staring. I believe he's head over heels for you." The older sang in a annoying tone. Taehyung groaned internally, hitting his head against the window.

"So...I'm getting married to the prince?"

"You might, you might not, It depends on the current state of the kingdom"

"What do you mean?"

"The prince if not lucky, would be engaged to our neighboring kingdom's daughter to settle the disagreement between them which has been present since the locian war. You see, our kingdom doesn't want disputes that might divide the people"

"Oh"

"Anyways that's pretty much everything and oh - Come here" Hoseok mummered as Taehyung leaned his ears forward.

"The prince is more handsome than you could imagine" He whispered into Taehyung ears receiving light hit on his thigh.

"You're blushing~"

"No I'm no-"

"We have arrived sir!"

Taehyung's eyes widened when he set eyes on the castle. It had thick long walls that seemed like they were made of onyx stone. Taehyung had never seen anything as mesmerizing as that, he couldn't take his eyes of it.

"Taehyung!" Hoseok tapped him lightly.

"Tae!!"

"TAEHYUNG!"

The younger shook in fright but calmed when he saw Hoseok.

"The hell!!!"

"Looks like the place caught your eyes" The older chuckled lightly, helping Taehyung down the carriage.

"Go tell My Lord The King that the gentleman had arrived."

"Okay sir"

Hoseok glanced, looking back at Taehyung.

"Shall we?"

The younger nodded his head still in daze. He wondered if this was going to be his new home. Hoseok suddenly halted infront of a large gate with two doors that enclosed against each other.

"So now Taehyung, listen to this carefully" The older said staring intently at him.

"The King is awaiting you behind this large gate. Take of your shoes"

Taehyung did as he was told to.

"Now, I won't be there with you since I have important matters to attend to. The prince might or might not be there."

Taehyung nodded still listening to what the older had to say.

"You have to bow before the King once you are at his presence. Please don't question anything he says. I think just nodding will do"

"Okay Hyung" Taehyung mummered surprising Hoseok.

"Wow, you called me Hyung" He said teasingly receiving a light punch from the younger.

"Okay, I should be leaving"

"Thanks Hyung, see you around!" Taehyung yelled waving the elder who waved back.

"Definitely!!"

Now Taehyung was staring blankly at the gates. 'What if I mess up or say something stupid?, Okay Hoseok said I should just nod, but what if he asks me a questio-'

"You seem to have been staring at this door for quite a while" His thoughts were suddenly interrupted by a deep voice.