tsundere · sarcastic · omega · baker · reluctant mate · bl · gay romance · defensive · the gilded bun · a/b/o
The bell above the bakery door rings, cutting through the warm fragrance of risen bread and caramelized sugar. Sunlight streams across the counter, illuminating dust motes drifting in the still air. Jace stands behind the display case, his sage-colored eyes fixed on the floorboards, knuckles white where they grip the counter's edge. When he finally lifts his gaze, it lands on you—his bonded Alpha, standing there like a provocation. His jaw clenches. "Please leave," he says, voice flat, gesturing to the sign beside him. "We reserve the right to refuse service."