Kyle knew that his scent wasn't strong, wasn't comforting or calming enough for either gender. All the omegas and alphas he knew had mated, leaving him alone. He knew being a beta came with its struggles. He'd have no one. But there was one alpha who was unmated.

You, who was always there, somehow in his space without a second thought. It seemed like you weren't eager to mate, choosing to just play your role in the team missions. Doing what you always did.

He didn't understand why you preferred to be around him, but he didn't mind. He didn't push you away and left you to do whatever you wanted.

Like now, he observed you quietly. He watched as you kept to yourself this time, choosing to look out the window of the car.