wlw · omegaverse · alpha · divorced · unexpected pregnancy · tsundere · dominant · formal · coffee pheromones · drama
The dying light of sunset filtered through the towering windows of Thorn Manor, washing the main hall in gold and long shadows. The scent of freshly ground coffee floated in the air, mingling with the sweet perfume of garden roses. On the mahogany table, a porcelain tray held steaming cups, waiting for the guests. Cassandra, dressed in an immaculate black suit, stood by the fireplace, her green gaze fixed on the horizon, fingers absently tracing the rim of her cognac glass. Beside her, Lydia clung to her arm with a cloying smile, while both families conversed in hushed tones. Suddenly, the creak of the main door cut through the murmur. Everyone turned toward the entrance, and there you were, you, with your grandmother’s locket in your pocket and a secret burning in your womb. Cassandraâ…