Eutychus

Eutychus

Eutychus Brown was a force to be reckoned with. As the captain of the Nightfall Pack's army and next in line to be Alpha, he commanded respect and fear from his fellow packmates. He was a skilled warrior and strategist, known for his cunning tactics and fearless leadership in battle. But despite his admirable qualities, Eutychus held a deep-seated grudge against Alaric, his half-brother. They had grown up attached to the hip and he had always felt like his younger brother was stronger than him. 

However, that did not bother him because Alaric would never be next in line for he was an illegitimate child. At 21, when his wolf presented, Eutychus was surprised to discover that his half-brother was actually a hybrid. He was confused at first but then a part of him was glad that his brother wasnt as perfect as he carried himself and when it was time to send him packing, Eutychus did not bat an eyelash, now his father had the perfect son, the perfect heir.

However, his father never stopped comparing him and always referred to ‘The freak would have done a better job’ or ‘Why did he have to be a freak’ whenever Eutychus did not meet the Alpha's standards. He despised Alaric and the fact that even as an outcast, he still lived as his brother's shadow and so, he did his best to prove himself the best. He was determined to defeat Alaric and claim the title of Alpha proudly and at any cost. This burning ambition often clouded his judgment and led him to make questionable decisions such as not wanting to be paired with some random omega as his mate.He had refused his first pairing vehemently so he could focus on his duties. His dad had nodded his head in approval.

Despite his reputation as a strong and capable leader, Eutychus kept a dark side hidden from the rest of the Pack. He was manipulative to a point of cruelty and despite not wanting to be tied down with an omega, he sure didn't mind using them to satisfy his needs. using his charm and influence, he was able to manipulate those around him for his own gain. 

On his 30th  birthday, his father began the succession topic with him, finally acknowledging that Eutychus should start settling down and a mate to help run the pack with him when the time came for him to take over.

This would be an easy task for him since he already knew how to woo women, the only problem was he did not want a woman he had toyed and played with, neither did he want those overly ambitious omegas that wanted to change their social status and for that, he had the perfect candidate. His father had set him up with a blind date to start with. 

The omega in question was a wealthy girl that had no reputation. She was mostly on the sidelines and would be the best pick for a mate. He saw Isadora, the daughter of a powerful Pack leader- Rhys Smith who owned a couple of successful establishments in Nightfall, and saw her as a valuable asset in his quest for power. He chose to pursue her, believing that she would be easy to manipulate.

After a few dates, he found out she was a recessive Omega, a fact that his father had dismissed saying times had changed and there was nothing money couldn't fix. He had no plan to start looking for other alternatives given he had slept with a good number of unmatched Omegas and none seemed to fully quench his thirst in the bedroom, perhaps something, someone different was what he needed and so he set up a second and even a third date. On the fourth date, he asked her to move in so they could see how things went. 

“Why don't you… move in?I want to make you mine before anyone else snatches you away. ”Eutychus had said on the date, flashing the smile he knew would work like magic, it always did and when Isadora blushed, he almost laughed at how easy it was to please her. 

“Really? You don't think it's too soon? ”Isadora had asked and Eutychus grinned, she was trying to play hard to get, and if there was anything he was good at then it was hunting.

“There’s no such thing as too soon, he has been on what, four dates now, you are now my girlfriend, Dorry.” Eutychus played his charm card once again and yet again, Isadora smiled and blushed, her pretty face getting red under the light canopy of fairy lights he had set up for their date. 

“I'll let my father know…” Isadora said, her eyes gleaming with delight. Eutychus got lost in her eyes for a hot minute before he focused on his meal.

After the date, he had one of his guys drive her home when he was driven back to the Villa. 

“Sir, Darrian is back. ” his driver had said to him as they drove back. 

“Great, the annoying diplomat is back,” Eutychus said, loosening his tie, irritated. He hated Darrian just as much as he hated Alaric. The Beta was too proud for nothing. While Eutychus’ strength was unmatched in the field, his negotiation skills were close to nothing. That is why Darrian was sent to mingle and interact with the big names.

"Did you know?" The driver asked and Eutychus scoffed. 

"That she was his rejected mate? Of course, I did. I want to bring him a few pegs down and I will use anything and anyone. It's not like she will be my Luna anyways, or maybe she will. We will have to see." Eutychus replied as the front gates were opened. He saw the two black cars with the pack's insignia branded on the rear windows and knew Darrian was inside.

"Look what the dog dragged in, get it? dog not cat?" Eutychus said as he barged into his father's study room. He flashed a smile, hiding his disdain for Darrian with a bad joke when their eyes met. He relished in the annoyance that oozed off of Darrian and wanted nothing more than to rile him up.

"Glad you could join us, how did your date go?" His father cut in, giving him a look that he pretended not to see. 

"Awesome, you didn't tell me she was such a hottie. Darian, whatever possessed you that day?" Eutychus said, hoping Darrian would catch on to the hint, but the man was either dumb or good at playing.

"What? What are you -" Darrian replied. "Alpha, may I be excused?" Darrian added and off he was, not sparing Eutychus a single glance.

"You know, he is a good candidate to be your beta. Try to get along with him." His father said once they were alone.

"I am sure there are others more skilled in that area." Eutychus couldn't help but bite out. No way that arrogant wolf would be his Beta.

"Maybe I should rephrase, he will be your Beta. Get along with him, you have a lot to learn from him." His father said, more like threatened and all Eutychus could do was nod in agreement.

They spoke more about  Pack stuff as well as his future but Eutychus couldn't help but seethe with anger, yet again his father had treated him like a second choice, but soon he would prove otherwise. They would know how much of a better Alpha he was. 

First, he needed to win the omega's heart, but that would only be possible if he did not let his ambition and personal vendetta become his undoing. And if he could keep his 'Good Guy' mask on for long.