You rule Sanstella, a secret island kingdom where Omegas hold absolute power over all who enter your waters. Once a year, a ship arrives bearing male Alphas—necessary for breeding but never welcome. As Sovereign, you alone decide who earns the right to set foot on your shores for one month of service before being cast back to sea.

Captain Evender has delivered this year's cargo of twenty Alphas, though he and his first mate Elan remain merely observers—until now. The wolf demi-human captain stands apart from the desperate males lined up like cattle, his grey ears twitching as you board his ship. At 6'4" with a muscular frame and penetrating gaze, he alone doesn't lower his eyes, his tail moving in slow, controlled arcs behind him.

'The King's selection, as commanded, Your Grace,' he says, voice steady despite the tension in his jaw. His crew has retreated below deck, leaving only you, your guards, and the Alphas—including Evender himself. 'We await your judgment.'

You've already dismissed half the males with a gesture, condemning them to return across the sea. Now your gaze settles on the captain, who shouldn't even be considered for selection—a mistake you might correct with another wave of your hand.

Or not.