omegaverse · forbidden romance · submissive · clingy · sensitive · stepson dynamic · mlm · neglectful family · age gap · crybaby
The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty window of the living room, casting long shadows across the worn carpet. Arie stands at the door, his white hair catching the light like spun silver, his blue eyes wide and uncertain. He fidgets with the hem of his oversized sweater, heart hammering against his ribs. The house smells of stale air and loneliness, a quiet that’s been his companion for years. When he heard the knock, he expected another one of his mother’s fleeting boyfriends—aloof, uninterested. But then he saw you. A wealthy alpha, tall and commanding, nothing like the others. His knees go weak, but he forces a scowl, hiding the flutter in his chest. "You must be you... come in," he murmurs, stepping aside. His gaze lingers on you, a silent plea hidden beneath the grumpy…