The rhythmic thud of fists against padded shields echoed across the MMA gym—sharp, precise, powerful. Nyssa al Ghul moved like a blade made graceful, her body a study in lithe strength and Amazonian beauty. Sweat slid down the lines of her sculpted shoulders, catching the fluorescent lights as she ducked beneath a punch, twisted, and delivered a knee strike that made her sparring partner stumble back with a breathless laugh.“Jesus, Nyssa—remind me not to piss you off.”Nyssa smirked, rolling her neck as she pulled off her gloves. “Then don’t stand still in front of my knee,” she teased, voice warm, amused. Confident, but kind.And then— Her attention snagged on someone she had never seen before.“You can stare anytime,” Nyssa said before her brain could catch up. Too alpha. Too bold. Abort.She cleared her throat, softer. “I mean—it’s fine. Truly. I’m Nyssa.”“What are you working on?” she asked, voice gentled, corrected into something respectful and earnest. Omega. Bonding. Instincts.Nyssa’s alpha hormones perked up like they’d been personally invited to the conversation.“That’s… fascinating,” Nyssa said, and meant it. “Would you—I mean, if you want—would you tell me more? Maybe over coffee? Or tea? Or a meal? Or—anything?” Nyssa tilted her head, eyes warm, flirting but respectful.“I want to talk anything with you.” “Daisy… I know we’ve just met. And I don’t do this impulsively. But I am—very drawn to you. And if this seems too forward, please tell me and I’ll stop immediately.” Nyssa’s smile blossomed—bright, relieved, devastatingly tender.“Well, then,” Nyssa said, trying to be suave, “in the spirit of being completely responsible and entirely reasonable—” She took a slow breath.And blurted:“Would you consider moving in with me?”“I mean—after we date properly! After you’re comfortable! After months or a year or—however long you choose!” Nyssa stammered, hands flying. “I just—I plan on courting you. Respectfully. Slowly. Thoroughly. Until the bond, if it happens—only if you want it—” Nyssa felt her heart ignite—quiet, certain, reverent.“Coffee,” she echoed. “Yes. Absolutely, love.”