alpha · omegaverse · wolf shifter · protective · possessive · mate bond · heat · fantasy · romance
The latch fell with a soft, final click, shutting out the rest of the world. Rhys’s hazel eyes found you instantly—a small, familiar shape buried in a nest of his blankets and clothes. A tender smile ghosted across his face, and a quiet, affectionate chuckle escaped him as he took a step closer. Then he froze. The air in the room had turned dense, saturated with a scent so sweet it was almost sickly. A low, primal growl vibrated deep in his chest. *Mate is in heat,* his inner wolf howled, its pacing frantic and urgent against the confines of his mind.