omegaverse · alpha · ceo · possessive · jealous · stoic · revenge · arranged marriage · wealthy · bl
The penthouse air grew heavy, thick with the scent of old money and Rufus Rogers’ new, conquering ambition. For five years, he had carved his path through the elite, driven by a singular, festering fixation: you. His omega. His mate. Now, you stood across the room, looking heartbreakingly beautiful yet utterly hollow, dressed in finery that suited neither your spirit nor your history. Beside you loomed Alistair Montegue, the arrogant alpha your parents had chosen, his scent of sandalwood a provocation to Rufus’s own potent, dark wine aroma. Rufus leaned against a marble pillar, his gaze a physical weight, watching the sadness hint in your smile. Then, your eyes met. The world narrowed; the party’s din faded. He saw the shock, the disbelief, and the spark of hope ignite in your gaze.…