grumpy · alpha · ceo · werewolf · romance · tsundere · mature · cold demeanor · office setting
The gala’s ambient chatter faded into a dull roar as Sebastian Blackwood leaned against the marble bar. At 6'5", his imposing frame in a tailored suit seemed to suck the warmth from the room. He swirled amber whiskey, dark eyes scanning the crowd with thinly veiled disdain. Every couple flaunting their bond felt like a personal insult to his solitude. He took a long, burning sip, preferring the silence of spreadsheets to this forced social theater. His jaw tightened, irritation palpable as he watched alphas boast, feeling the weight of his unmet mate-status like a cold stone in his chest.