The Captain's Ransom

6. Failure or Success?

The music in the ballroom comes to a stop the moment I hear my father's voice speak up. I ignore what he has to say, knowing he is announcing my marriage announcement to the girl of my choice to come. Sighing I walk to the window and gaze out at the ocean. The sun is already setting giving the salty water a beautiful warm orange like glow.

My shoulders slumped slightly, straightening up the moment I heard him call my name. I walk to the door and have the servants open them wide for me as I step into the ballroom. Girls, girls and yet more girls are all my eyes gaze upon. Minus the noblemen and their wives to showcase off their daughters.

Hushed whispers consisting of, "He is so handsome!", "I would marry him in a heartbeat", "Prince Eren please dance with me!" Echo around me, as I walk with my head held high towards my father. I see him in his white royal jacket, and I watch his eyes show anger as he sees my black jacket. I can't stop the smirk that forms on my pink lips as I walk up to him.

"Father." I whisper bowing my head lightly to my King.

"We will discuss your decision later." He whispers harshly for only myself to hear, as I flash a smile to the crowd. I hear the girls awe as they try to push others aside to glimpse a better look of me, their handsome Prince.

I sense strong Alphas around me, It is mixed with the fathers and even some of the daughters themselves. Most of the girls appear to be of Beta status so not fully cringe worthy. However I do sense the lowest of filth, Omegas. "How dare you show your face here." I hiss under my breath as I catch their disgusting scents. But I cover my distaste with that of a Charming Princely smile, as the music once more commences. While I follow my father as he sits in his throne, as I stand beside him.

I groan in annoyance causing my father to send me a harsh look. "Eren this was your idea. I would have wedded you to the Princess of Trost if you allowed me too."

"Like hell I am marrying her. Besides, she is an Alpha. She would try to control me." I mutter already thinking my best guess of a bride to be, would be a Beta.

"She would make a strong Queen, and give you strong heirs."

Shrugging my father off, we keep welcoming Kings and Noblemen as they approach us to introduce their daughters.

I can't deny the girls are beautiful, they stand out in their own special ways. But something is missing. I just can't place it, but something is. My eyes land on a male, maybe just five to seven years or so older than me. On either side of him is a girl. I watch him bow down to one knee as the two girls curtsy deeply.

"My Highness's. My name is Farlan, I am the great great grandson of William Church, a nobleman of high rankings." He remains kneeling as he raises his head of blonde hair, and I see grey eyes.

"Of which Kingdom does this William Church come from?" My father, the King demands.

"My King Jaeger. Myself and my family have lived inside the wealthy Kingdom of Sina for many generations now. My father, the lord of our family manner was unable to attend your grateful hospitality. But he sent me in his place. With my I bring my two younger sisters." He motions to the one in the form fitted silk purple dress. "This is Petra the eldest of the two." Then his hand motions to the younger girl in the green ball gown. "And Isabel my youngest, we are all so very honored to stand before you."

I nod my head. "Stand please." I watch as they all stand up and I walk and shake Farlan's hand then take the eldest of the daughters. "Welcome to our Kingdom of Shiganshina." I whisper kissing her hand, as I watch her bat her eyelashes at me smiling. My face remains neutral as I move to the youngest. I see an almost annoyed look in her eyes, as I take her hand and kiss it as well. "Welcome my ladies. Please do enjoy the festivities."