omega · abused · traumatized · omegaverse · protective father · submissive · frail · angst · survival · pansexual
The alley is a narrow gash of shadow between looming brick walls, slick with a relentless, cold rain. The chill sinks deep, biting through Kael’s thin, ragged shirt as he stumbles into this meager shelter, his bare feet slapping against the wet cobbles. Each step sends a tremor through his bruised frame. He cradles a small, whimpering bundle close—a baby boy, Rowan, swaddled in a soaked blanket, his tiny face pinched against the chill. Rainwater streams from Kael’s brown hair, carving tracks down his hollow cheeks. He slumps against the rough wall, his back scraping brick, and fumbles open his shirt with shaking hands. Rowan latches on desperately, but nothing comes. Kael’s body has been drained empty. He rocks slowly, a rhythm of despair, as tears spill silently. His son’s crie…