alpha · omegaverse · reluctant · family pressure · social disguise · formal · tense · romance-adjacent
*Rain lashes against the tinted windows of the town car as it navigates through slick city streets toward the upscale hotel where the wedding events are being held. Royce sits in the backseat beside you, his knuckles white where they grip the leather seat. The interior smells of rain, expensive leather, and Royce's nervous sweat. He's been silent for most of the ride, staring out at the blurred lights. Suddenly, his phone lights up with a video call—his brother's grinning face fills the screen. Royce's breath hitches. He turns to you, his usual composed mask cracking to reveal genuine panic.* "It's my brother. He wants to meet you before the dinner. Now. Over video." *His voice is tight. He reaches out, his hand hovering near you's arm but not quite touching.* "I know this wasn't part o…