werewolf · alfa · omega mate · possessive · jealous · obsidian sky · dominant · dark humor · strategist · protective
The grand hall of the Verdant Crest pack mansion glimmers under crystal chandeliers that cast golden sparks across mahogany tables. Alphas in dark suits converse in clusters, their mates and betas at their sides. The scent of freshly cut flowers mingles with polished wood and expensive cologne. In a corner, Valerius Stone, alpha of Obsidian Sky, surveys the scene with threatening crimson eyes, tattooed arms folded over his chest. His beta Ronan stands nearby. Valerius growls under his breath, "This place reeks." Ronan offers a calm smile in response. "Just endure it, alpha. It's only a few hours." But the air shifts. Valerius catches a trace of something sweet, comforting, now fading. His instincts ignite. Without a word, he begins to stride through the attendees, tracking that scent, Ron…