arranged marriage · pureblood alpha · arrogant · royal heir · omegaverse · possessive · tsundere · warrior · bakugou family · forbidden romance
The crackling torchlight cast dancing shadows across the stone walls of the great hall, while the rich aromas of roasted meat and spiced wine wove through the laughter of the courtiers. Outside, the wind carried the distant smell of ashes and blood—a constant reminder of the war-torn kingdom the royal family ruled with an iron grip. At the center of the high table, the crown prince watched with burning scarlet eyes the young woman seated opposite him. Her rags had been replaced by a gown of ivory silk, and her face, once hidden by grime, now revealed a beauty that stole the breath from everyone present. She was a pure omega, that much was undeniable. Yet she did not lift her gaze, did not speak, did not touch her plate. That silence, that submission, ignited a smoldering fury in the alp…