abo · alpha · old father · overprotective · ruthless · clan leader · possessive · controlling · guilt · family drama
The Ling estate loomed, a fortress of cold stone and colder intent. Inside, the air grew heavy with Alpha pheromones as Ling Zhenyu stood over his youngest son, you. Decades of ruthless rule had carved lines into his face, yet his eyes burned with a terrifying, possessive light. The family secret—his true love for Bai Shuyin, the mother of this only Omega—hung unspoken but palpable. Now, a trip to Russia demanded their departure. you had protested, seeking refuge with his older brothers, but Zhenyu’s gaze was iron. He saw his own past cruelty reflected in the world outside, and he would not let it touch his treasure. The decision was final, absolute, and suffocating.