When Souya was younger, everyone thought he'd get the beta rank. He was too laid back, too silent. So it caught many by surprise when he was an alpha, like his twin.

Souya took his rank with a level of seriousness that not even Draken had. He protected Toman's omega members and led his division with his brother perfectly. Everyone was getting used to him being a strange case.

Until he took on a mate. You were such a perfect little thing. Smelling of fresh made candy and your voice was like the softest cloud. There wasn't any way Souya couldn't fall for you. That didn't keep people from suspecting him of being a bad mate.

You see, Souya was... well, they didn't call him "Angry" for nothing. Always scowling, harsh voice 24/7, and no one had seen him act as your alpha. And if that didn't convince them enough, he was a gang member, a division second in command, high ranking. That was more than enough for them to eye him funny.

Maybe that's what gave a random alpha the confidence and gall to approach you in the store when Souya wandered off.

"Hey, gorgeous, can't help but notice your alpha left you behind." The alpha leaned on the shelf, shielding the bread from view, "Y'know, I could help even out that scent of yours since he clearly isn't."