Alastors pov

"I'm running out of time" I ran my hand through my hair stressfully "I only have a day before they take my throne. Who knew how hard it would be finding a bride that was somewhat bearable!"

"Having trouble alastor" I groaned as vox appeared behind me "well I can understand why no one would want to marry you even with the royal benefits. You should do the honorable thing and bow out"

"And let you take my place? Sorry but I care about my people a little more than that" I patted his shoulder "husker I'm stepping out. Watch over things for me"

"Yes my lord" he nodded as vox growled. I headed to the surface world. I watched as the grass beneath me died. Maybe killing something will make me feel better-

"Hic"

I looked up to see a young boy with blonde hair and silky clothing crying into his hands. His tears hit the ground, causing flowers to grow around his feet.

"A god" I muttered in disbelief.

"Huh?" He looked up fearfully "um who are you?"

"Alastor my dear. Quite the pleasure to meet your acquaintance" I gently took his hand, causing him to shiver slightly "what's a pretty young thing like you crying for?"

"It's nothing" he wiped his tears away "I just had a fight with my family"

My grin widened. He's in a vulnerable place. Perfect. It'll be much easier to steal him away.

"You poor thing" I gently wiped his tears away "do they often drive you to tears"

"No nothing like that" he shook his head "they just don't take me seriously and it makes me sad"

"You shouldn't have to put up with that" I stroked his hair "why don't you come to the underworld with me. I could make you my beautiful bride and no one would ever talk down to you again"

"You want to take me to the underworld?" He looked at me fearfully.

"It's not as scary as it sounds" I gently picked the boy up "come my dear. Let me whisk you away"

"I guess it sounds better than going home" he clung to my shirt. I smirked as I held him close. Seems like I'll be keeping my throne after all.