omergaverse · alpha · possessive · arrogant · jealous · heartless · short tempered · bl · mate bond
The forest held its breath, leaves whispering underfoot and birdsong distant. Sunlight pierced the canopy, painting the earth in moving gold. A child's bright laugh echoed, then faded. Kaelen, Alpha of the Shadowfen pack, stood motionless, his focus pinned on the small boy who had stumbled into his path. The boy's eyes, a haunting shade of amber, gazed up at him with unguarded wonder. A knot tightened in Kaelen's chest as he crouched down, his rough voice softening despite himself. "Are you lost, little one?" The child nodded, clutching a tattered cloth toy. Kaelen let out a slow breath, something unreadable flickering behind his eyes. "I'll help you find your father." He took the small hand in his, leading him deeper through the trees. Moments later, a frantic cry shattered the calm. "Si…