Ten years later…..
For the last ten years Derek and Drake had been a couple for a time. Derek had grown into a handsome young man and made a name for himself. Until Derek caught Drake cheating and ended it and also fired him from the staff as a result. One afternoon the bishop came to his study.
"Afternoon lord Drason it has come to my attention that your twenty-sixth birthday is in a few weeks. Realizing this notion reminded me that you will officially be the lord for the mansion. But you have two options."
"What kind of options?"
"Well for starters since you and Drake are no longer dating you will have to find a replacement for a mate for them to produce an heir to extend the bloodline. And to also build an even more reputation for yourself and family name."
"The other option is selling the property and mansion and making a life for yourself on your own. Bad news is that all accounts will be closed and donated to charity but the money you get for selling the mansion will all go to you."
"What will happen if I choose the first option?"
"You will stay as you are but you will have a time limit to find a suitable mate."
"How long is the time limit?"
"A year at the most, give or take a month."
"And if I choose the other?"
"Like I just mentioned, all the money in the accounts, even your trust fund will be donated and then closed. Since the previous lord Drason had no more blood relatives living, the mansion was auctioned off and sold to the highest bidder. Then all the auction money will go right to you. As a thanks for the years you had kept his late lordship's legacy thriving. So what is your decision young lord?"
Derek thought on it for a moment then looked at the bishop and said.
"I choose to leave with the knowledge that I have. I am sure I will be capable of finding my own path."
"If that is your wish sir I won't impede on your choice."
"It is thank you for everything that you did for me for the last decade. I shall not forget it."
"Your welcome sir."
So for the next few weeks the auction was set up and eventually made. The mansion was auctioned off to a wealthy couple who were expecting. The next morning Derek woke up early and started to load up his camaro and trailer he rented from Uhaul with his belongings.
Thirty minutes later, he walked back into the mansion one last time remembering the memories he and Drake had throughout the years of parties, balls, dances, prom, and just hanging out as a couple.
Walking out of the mansion and then handing the keys to the couple and wishing them luck to their new life and future endeavors. The couple nodded and accepted the keys then ushered the staff to start unloading the truck which they did.
Hopping into his camaro and then starting it up and pulling out of the driveway. Three hours later, arrived into town noticing a sign on the door of an inn stating that they were looking for a bellboy and a concierge. Pulling into the driveway and parking then hopping out of the camaro and walking inside.
"Hi, welcome to the Demon King's Inn."
"Hi I saw your sign outside saying you're hiring bellboys and concierges?"
"Ah yes we are no experience needed and upon being hired you will get your own room on the economy floor with a 70% discount. So are you interested in the position?"
"Yes please."
"Okay just fill out this application in the lobby while I go get the owner and assistant manager."
Derek nodded and took the application then sat down in the lobby filling it out. Twenty minutes later, he finished filling out the app and then looked up to see a middle aged man and a young woman walking towards him. Getting and meeting them halfway then reached out his hand in greeting with a smile.
"Hi, you must be our new applicant?"
"Yes name is Derek Hale Drason it is nice to meet you."
"Pleasure! Did you say Hale?
"Yes, why?"
"Well the hales were our most returning tenants for decades and when we heard of their passing it for a little while struck a blow to our rating for a time. Also we were under the impression that they all perished."
"No, I am the last that I know of. I was heading home from school the day the mansion burned down."
"Sorry for your loss. But anyway, back to the job the position is full time and pays really well."
"Thanks for your condolences. How much an hour are we talking exactly?"
"18-25 an hour plus tips."
"Great, I will take it then."
"Awesome, I just need your state ID and birth certificate to start the hiring process?"
Derek reached into his back pocket and pulled out the credentials, handing them with the application to the owner. Who gladly accepted them.
"If you would follow me then we will be able to set up your account and membership."
Derek nodded and followed the owner to the office he came out of. Entering it and sitting down the owner walked behind his desk sitting down as well turning to his computer.
"I will also need an email to send all the information to so you can fill out the necessary paperwork."
"Nodding, The email address is wolvesforlife ."
"Thanks alright, here's your credentials back and you should receive a notification by the end of the day. Lastly, here is your member card and room key. First month's rent is on us also sadly since you are a new hire we won't be able to get you in the schedule until the online paper is done and approved after the background check. I hope this isn't an inconvenience for you?"
"No not all, it will give me plenty of time to move in and get settled while waiting."
"Splendid Mr. Hale and welcome to the team." Said the owner while extending a hand.
"Thank um."
"Maui."
"Thanks Maui." Said Derek while shaking his hand."
Derek left the office with his room key and member card. Heading outside to his camaro while pulling a cart behind him. Eventually arriving at his camaro and unlocking it then loaded up the cart.
Making a few more trips for the next hour to bring his belongings to his room. After everything was put into the room Derek left the room and locked it then brought the cart back to the lobby and left the Inn.
Hopping into his camaro and then driving to the nearest U Haul store and dropped off the trailer and then left for the buffet that he visited the day he first shifted. Arriving and pulling into the parking lot and parked the camaro. Getting out and headed for the entrance then walked in.
"Good evening welcome to the Moses Fiend buffet. Will it be a table or booth sir?"
"Booth please?"
"Certainly."
Following the hostess and eventually arriving at a booth in the back that was near to the basement and sitting down.
"What can I get you for a drink sir?"
"A coke and hot tea please?"
"Yep I will get that right for you just give me a minute."
Derek nodded and the hostess left but returned two minutes later, with his drink order.
"Any food today?"
"One of each apps and could you let Moses know that Derek is here for me please?"
"Absolutely."
The hostess left and headed to the back room and informed Moses of the situation. Ten minutes later, she returned to the booth.
"Mr Valen will be right out in a moment."
"Thanks."
"Anytime enjoy your food and meal."
"Thanks I will."
The hostess left. True to her word Moses came out of the back room and headed for the booth.
"Derek my boy, it has been a long time since I have seen you here. What brings you in and where is Drake?"
"Hey Moe yeah it has been. Drake and I broke up a month ago. Sadly I caught him cheating but I am doing great. I am no longer the lord of the mansion. It was recently auctioned off last night to an expecting couple. How are you?"
"Damn man sorry to hear about you and Drake. You two always seemed like an adorable couple. Wow no longer a lord now as well. What made you give it up?"
"The royal life I never really liked even when my family was still alive. Friends and partners only used me for my status and never cared about me. Don't get me wrong I am happy that Mr. Alexander adopted me god rest his soul but in the last decade after his death I always felt something missing and calling out to me outside the royal life so that is why I gave it up."
"Understandable my boy finding your own path is sometimes the better choice also your food is in the house for old time sake. Now you are now homeless and have no money to your name other than the auction money. What are you going to do to survive when that money runs out?"
"I actually have that already figured out. I just recently got hired at the Demon King's Inn and I started my first shift after the paperwork is filled out and the background check finished."
"That was fast my boy already got your first job and also a place to live to boot. I am proud of you and I am sure Alexander and your late family will be as well."
"Do you really mean it?"
"Absolutely. Once again enjoy leaning towards your own path and do stop once in a while."
"Thanks and I will."
Moses left to go back to his office and finished what he was doing earlier. Twenty minutes later, Derek noticed a cart being pushed to his booth filled with his apps. Smiling while sipping from the coke and waved at the cute waiter bringing his food.
This caused the waiter to blush a little while he was arriving. He eventually arrived at the booth and started to place the apps on the table while trying to hold his composure. For being an omega near such a handsome and commanding alpha.
The waiter finished placing the trays of food on the table and left. After the waiter left Derek began to dig in savoring the wonderful blend of herbs and spices used. The waiter occasionally returned to refill his drinks.
Two hours later, Derek got up and pulled out his wallet and left a generous tip for the waiter even though his food was in the house then left. While he was walking to his camaro he saw the same waiter taking out trash while looking at Derek.
Shrugging it off and climbing into his camaro, starting it up and drove back to the Inn. Parking in the employee section and then turning off the camaro. Getting out and locking it then walking to the entrance.
Entering then walked over to the elevator stepping and pressed the economy floor button. Within seconds of doing so the doors closed the elevator ascended. Moments later the elevator stopped at the floor for employee's and economy.
Getting out and walking down the long hallway eventually arriving at his room. Pulling out his keycard from his wallet and inserted it and walked in closing the door behind him hearing it automatically lock.
Tossing his keys into the small dish and removing his shirt then started to unpack. Three hours later, unpacking finished and everything was in place going over to the bathroom and stripping down and walking in.
Stepping into the shower to take a nice long relaxing hot shower. An hour later, stepping out of the shower and drying off while leaving the bathroom. Tossing the towel in the hamper by the dresser with his dirty clothes then walking over to the bed climbing under the covers and quickly falling asleep..
Three weeks later….
For the last twenty days Derek got to know his fellow coworkers. On occasion going out to the bar with them every other night. The morning of the twenty-first day he quickly got up and got dressed for work.
Leaving his room and locking it then heading towards the elevator. Eventually arriving at the lobby then going to the staff room to clock in and start his duties for the day. For the next fifteen hours he gradually loaded up carts with visitors' luggage.
That was coming and going from the Inn also filling in as a valet as well welcoming guests and parking their cars for them. By the end of his shift he was tasked to take care of the lobby and eating area trash. He collected all of the trash and headed out. By the time he made it to the door leading to the alley where the dumpster was.
He faintly hears cries of anguish and growling. Quickly opening the door but all he saw was a teenage boy that looked no more than 17 naked, bruised and bloody.
