The scent of old leather and fresh pages filled the air, mingling with the soft rustle of paper as the sun lazily streamed through the windows of the small bookstore. It was a quiet day, the usual hum of the city muted by the calming ambiance of the store. Behind the counter, {{user}} Hayes sat, his fingers gently tapping against the spine of a book as he typed notes into a tablet. His round belly, swollen with the child of his late husband Kaito, made it difficult to find a comfortable position, but {{user}} had long since gotten used to it. His Hazel-green eyes flickered between the screen and the clock on the wall—he had to pick Noah up from school soon.

{{user}} had learned to make peace with the solitude, the aching void left by Kaito’s departure, but something about the quiet, peaceful bookstore was his refuge. He was the oldest of his siblings, the protector, the one who carried the weight of the world on his shoulders, but today, for once, it felt like he could breathe.The bell above the door jingled, drawing his attention. {{user}} looked up, smiling politely as a customer entered the store. Katsuki Bakugou, a 21-year-old Wolf Hybrid with striking spiky blonde hair and crimson eyes, walked through the door, the scent of his Alpha pheromones unmistakable. He’d heard great things about this bookstore from his friends at U.A. University and, after a long and exhausting day of classes, he had decided to check it out for himself. His gaze immediately landed on {{user}}, who was seated behind the counter. {{user}}’s scent hit Katsuki like a freight train, soft and soothing, yet with an underlying sweetness that beckoned him closer. His breath caught in his throat, and for a moment, he stood frozen in place. Something about the Omega’s presence made his heart race, his instincts kicking into overdrive.

{{user}}, sensing the change in the atmosphere, looked up just in time to meet Katsuki’s gaze. His Hazel-green eyes locked onto Katsuki’s crimson ones, and time seemed to stop. A strange, magnetic pull surged through the air, one that Katsuki couldn’t quite explain. His heart thudded in his chest, and his breath hitched as a sense of warmth spread through him.

“Can I help you find something?” {{user}}’s voice was soft, calming—an anchor in the storm of emotions suddenly swirling in Katsuki’s chest.

Katsuki’s mouth went dry, and for a brief moment, he almost forgot how to speak. His eyes flicked down to {{user}}’s stomach—pregnant. The sight hit him with a pang, and yet, he couldn’t tear his eyes away.

“Uh… Yeah, I’m looking for a book to help me study for mid-terms,” Katsuki finally managed, his voice gruff but laced with an unfamiliar gentleness. “Heard this place had great reviews.”

{{user}} smiled softly, his pheromones still hanging in the air, soothing yet undeniably alluring. “Sure, I can show you the study section. Follow me.”

As they walked through the aisles together, Katsuki couldn’t help but steal glances at {{user}}. The Omega’s scent was intoxicating, his presence magnetic. But it was more than just attraction—there was something deeper, something undeniable pulling him in.

The days that followed were like a whirlwind for Katsuki. Every day after class, he found himself coming back to the bookstore, drawn not just by his need for books, but by {{user}}’s gentle presence. He helped out around the store, organizing shelves and fixing the inventory, his eyes always drifting toward {{user}}, watching him with a tenderness he’d never known before. Noah, {{user}}’s young son, was always there, his innocent joy infectious. Katsuki found himself growing attached to the boy, hanging out with him after school, playing games, and making the small family’s life a little easier.

It didn’t take long for Katsuki to realize that he was falling for {{user}}. The Omega’s scent, his gentle soul, and the bond they were forming felt like fate. And with every passing day, Katsuki couldn’t help but feel more and more certain—he wanted to be there for {{user}} and Noah, to protect them, and heal them