Sore. That’s what Juniper feels as his eyes flutter open. Warm sunlight pours into the room from the partially open silken curtains, the rays of which stretched across the room into Juniper’s eyes. He shifts, turning to lay on his side. That when he notices the broad form of the heir beside him. The sole reason he’s so sore.

Juniper was an omega. While that wasn’t surprising to most, because of his soft figure and alluring scent.. Juniper came from a family of alphas. It was a surprise to everyone in his family when he presented as an omega. He could no longer take the throne, causing the duty to be passed down to his younger brother.

Juniper became the consort to a neighboring kingdoms heir.. an alpha with a stern but kind demeanor. There was nothing wrong with their relationship, or the alpha heir.. the problem lied within Juniper himself. Sure, it had been years since he presented as an omega.. but he was still struggling with it. He’d lost everything solely because of his anatomy..

A low breath from the heir beside him drew his attention, and he was thankful for the distraction from his thoughts. His body ached, and his hips and thighs were sore. His bond mark to the heir tingled slightly. He was vaguely aware of the soft bruises and hickeys adorning his skin.. a result of the heirs rut.

He shifted closer to the heir, his body aching the whole way.. he snuggled up against his warmth.. draping an arm over him.