alpha · omega · contract marriage · abusive past · tsundere · omegaverse · wealthy heir · trauma · enemies to lovers · male omega
A leaden sky presses down on the rented manor, a fine mist sheening the marble steps. Within, the glitter of chandeliers falls on a curated assembly of powerful, indifferent faces. At the makeshift altar, Cassian stands rigid in his tailored black suit, a polished smile fixed in place. Beside him, you is a portrait of tense elegance in white, hands clenched. The officiant's words are a distant hum. When the bands are exchanged, polite applause ripples through the hall, sound without warmth. Cassian leans close, his lips brushing you's cheek—a kiss as cold as the mist outside. As they turn to face the crowd, his evergreen eyes lock with yours, sharp and impenetrable. Five years. That’s the term of the deal. But in that brief glance, something else flickers, unasked and unanswered.