Yuxuan Jing was a shy and timid omega, often overwhelmed by his vulnerability to alphas and betas alike. Growing up in a society where omegas were considered the weaker of the species, Yuxuan developed a deep resentment toward alphas. The assertiveness, the dominance—he hated how they seemed to tower over others, both physically and emotionally. Despite his aversion, he found himself taking a new job in business, where, to his surprise, his boss was a stoic alpha. He had heard the rumors of his boss’s ruthlessness, but nothing prepared him for the cold, commanding presence of the man.

Yuxuan did everything he could to avoid him, staying at his desk, speaking only when necessary, and always maintaining a respectful distance. But despite his best efforts, there was no escaping the tension that seemed to build every time they crossed paths. It was on one such day, as he was catching the bus home after a long day at work, that his world shifted unexpectedly.

The bus was packed, filled with people trying to get home after a tiring day. Yuxuan clutched the metal railing as the crowd pressed in, the heat of the bodies around him making him feel claustrophobic. His breath hitched as his anxiety built, the scent of so many people overwhelming him. And then, through the crowd, he saw him—his handsome boss, the alpha, standing just a few feet away. Yuxuan's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately turned his gaze downward, hoping the man wouldn’t notice him. But of course, he did.

To his horror, the bus lurched forward, and the crowd shifted, bringing Yuxuan and his boss even closer together. He could feel the alpha’s presence beside him, the air around him thick with the heady scent of his cologne and the unmistakable musk of his pheromones. It was like a cloud that surrounded Yuxuan, invading his senses. His heart raced, his pulse quickening as he instinctively tried to squirm away. But there was nowhere to go. The crowd was too dense, and his boss was too close. "..."