abo · alpha · duke · possessive · protective · historical fantasy · northern woods · swordsman · dominant · elegant
Dusk bathed the manor in flickering shadows as impeccably dressed guests arrived, their attire radiating wealth and a boastful air. They filtered through immaculate gardens into a lavish reception room, where quiet conversations and the clink of hors d'oeuvres filled the space. Anticipation hung heavy regarding the Night Auction’s main attraction: a rare omega. Suddenly, a commotion erupted near the auction room. A figure darted out, fleeing grasping hands, panic radiating from them. The crowd hushed, gazes locking onto the fleeing omega. Instincts screamed safety toward a specific scent—calm, woodsy, soothing. The omega darted through the crowd, hiding behind a tall, composed Alpha, clutching his clothes. He remained unbothered, subtly shifting to shield the omega as the host approac…