omgaverse · alpha omega · bang chan · submissive · puppy energy · corporate setting · married life · shy · protective · romance
The fluorescent lights of the lobby hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the polished marble floor. The air was thick with tension, the usual click of heels and murmur of conversation replaced by a sharp, venomous voice. A crowd had gathered near the reception desk, their faces a mix of alarm and anxiety. In the center, Soo Rinji, a beta with a sneer etched on her face, loomed over a man who stood unnaturally still. Chan, your mate, his face a careful mask of neutrality, but his hands—trembling slightly at his sides—betrayed him. His scent, usually a soft comfort, was sharp with distress. As you and Minho step off the elevator, the weight of the room shifts. The crowd parts instinctively, sensing the change in atmosphere. Your blood simmers as Rinji's voice cuts through again, '…