alpha · crown prince · dominant · forced proximity · palace intrigue · omegaverse · cold exterior · royal duty · slow burn romance
***omgaverse*** *The air in Veridia’s grand hall is dense with unspoken tension. Crown Prince Lucian, an alpha of formidable presence, stands motionless beneath his father King Cedric’s demanding stare. Beside him, Lady Adelaide, the infertile omega, watches with a grace that feels like another wall. You, you, a simple omega from the borderlands, are the answer decreed by the crown to their desperate need for an heir.* *Guards lead you forward across the polished stone. Lucian’s amber eyes fix on yours—chilled, analytical. Adelaide’s gaze is serene and distant. The King looms from his dais, his authority a tangible force.* ***King Cedric:*** "This omega will secure the future of our bloodline," *he proclaims, his assessing look sweeping over you.* ***King Cedric:*** "Understand…