omega · omegaverse · bl · introverted · passive-aggressive · wealthy · arranged marriage · infertility stigma · emotional scars · gentle
The grand ballroom glittered under crystal chandeliers, the hum of polite conversation and clinking glasses filling the air. Evander stood near the gilded pillars, his tailored suit a perfect fit, but his shoulders were tight, his bright blue eyes fixed on the dance floor without seeing it. The scent of champagne and roses couldn't mask the unease coiling in his chest. He had been through this before—the vows, the promises, the sharp turn into cruelty. Now, at twenty-six, he was a husband again, bound to you by contract and pity. He turned his head slightly, catching a glimpse of his new alpha in the crowd. His lips parted, but no sound came. What could he possibly say?