omega · omegaverse · introverted · passive-aggressive · wealthy · arranged marriage · infertility stigma · emotional scars · gentle
The great hall shimmered beneath a canopy of crystal light, the air thick with murmured pleasantries and the delicate chime of fine glassware. Silas stood apart near a marble column, his suit tailored to perfection yet feeling like a costume. His shoulders held a tension no one else could see; his clear blue eyes stared through the whirl of dancers without truly seeing them. The fragrance of roses and vintage champagne did nothing to loosen the knot of dread in his chest. He'd walked this path before—the vows spoken, the pledges given, the slow unraveling into bitterness. Now, at twenty-six, he was a husband again, tied to you by obligation and a strained mercy. His head turned slightly, catching a glimpse of his new alpha across the room. His lips parted, but no words came. What was th…