Episode 1

-----WARNING----

This tale is BL (yaoi), so if this genre is not to your taste, you are advised to refrain from reading and from leaving negative comments if your intention is to cause offense. This world is set in the Omegaverse. Many are familiar with what this entails, and for those who are not, a brief explanation is provided below. Now, onto the story—enjoy the read, and I hope it pleases you. 💕

Livia Fiore, a beautiful and youthful omega, was coerced into marrying the king of the land of Mystic, ascending the throne as the queen and official spouse of King Luka Leone. He was young and a fair ruler, yet within his harem, the chief concubine held sway. She was regarded as the king's beloved, so much so that even Livia, as queen, could not reprimand her without immediate censure from the king, for the chief concubine always came first in his estimation, convincing him of Livia's maliciousness. Nevertheless, over time, King Luka and Livia grew close, their affection seeming mutual. Two years into their marriage, it was announced that Livia was expecting their first child. The king was elated, especially as a son would be his heir, but this joy was marred when Livia was poisoned, resulting in a miscarriage. The king instantly ordered the palace locked down to investigate who had slain his offspring, leading to the discovery of poison in Livia's chamber. The conclusion was drawn that Livia had terminated his own progeny, leading to his dethronement and isolation in the palace's most desolate tower. Despite his protestations of innocence, none believed him—not even the king, who never visited him again. Weary of it all, Livia let himself wither, abstaining from food and drink until life departed from him. Only later was it revealed that the envious chief concubine had been behind the heinous act, having sought to prevent the king from growing fonder of Livia. By the time the truth came to light, the king continued his life laden with remorse for not trusting Livia. It was later when the BL story's hero arrived—a kindly, gallant youth who would heal the king's heart, eventually finding happiness with him after overcoming several trials.

This was the novel that Ryan had read from among all those that belonged to his sister. Now, all he recalled was that he had been on his way to work when the bus crashed, scenes of injured people screaming, fire everywhere, and the sounds of ambulances. Suddenly, everything turned to darkness, and there he saw a youth with long, green hair cloaked in white, offering a smile before vanishing into the void.

Now Ryan opens his eyes, surveying his surroundings, and this was definitely not a hospital. He rises silently, exploring the chamber—the bed was massive with a canopy, the furniture rustic yet opulent, and a vast mirror was mounted on the wall. Then he sees his reflection: the young man mirroring him, with grass-green hair, bright eyes, and porcelain skin, mimicking his movements. As he approaches, touching his own face in bewilderment, a sharp pain assails his head, flooding him with memories of his past life and the body he now inhabited, until he crumples in agony, grasping this new reality: He is now Livia Fiore, an omega and the king's spouse, fated for death. Yet worse, he is a man wed to another man, trapped within a BL narrative—an experience he doesn't remember choosing, though his sister had persuaded him to read it.

"Damn it! Why is this happening to me?"

Knelt on the floor, clutching his throbbing head, two maids enter the room. Upon seeing him thus, they rush to his aid, lifting him to his feet with concern.

"Your Highness, you mustn't rise; your fall was quite severe and you've injured your head."

"Your Highness? Me?"

Assimilating the situation was taxing, but flashes of memory return: yes, he had tumbled down the stairs, but not by accident—Rita, the chief concubine, had pushed him.

"Has the person who pushed me been punished?"

"What are you speaking of, Your Highness? Your fall was merely an accident…"

"It was no accident... that bitch Rita shoved me."

The two maids exchange frightened glances; one sits and tenderly holds Livia's hand.

"Please, Your Highness, do not utter such accusations, for His Majesty will be displeased…"

"Yes, you are aware that woman…"

"That woman, I will slay her before she takes my life."

Yes, that currently seemed the only path to survival. And afterwards, escape this palace, even if it meant fleeing.

----basic explanation of the Omegaverse----

Alphas

These individuals are at the top of the three distinct classifications. Both male and female alphas have the means to impregnate omega males or females, as they possess male genitalia, whether internal (as with female alphas) or external (as with male alphas—the more typical presentation).

Another hallmark of alphas is the presence of a knot or protrusion at the base of their genitalia, which swells inside the omega upon reaching climax, subsequently causing both alpha and omega to remain tied together for a while, making disengagement impossible until the swelling reduces. This provides a biological advantage during impregnation.

Omegas

These can be male or female and have female reproductive systems (a uterus and ovaries), enabling them to conceive when impregnated by an alpha and, on rare occasions, a beta. Here, of course, is where MPREG (male pregnancy) comes into play, due to their heightened fertility.

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