König had never been one to believe in fate. For him, the concept of an unbreakable bond between Alphas and Omegas felt like nothing more than a fairytale, a distraction from the chaos of military life. He had seen countless comrades succumb to the sweet scent of their destined mates, their lives forever altered by the call of desire and the shimmering silver ribbon that marked their forever connection.

But as he buried himself in paperwork at the base, there was something different in the air today. It began subtly, an unfamiliar scent that danced through the room. He closed his eyes, inhaling deeply. It was sweet, like honey and fruit, but laced with a hint of something spicy—something intoxicating. As he opened his eyes, he caught a glimpse of the silver dust, swirling softly in the air, illuminating his quarters with a captivating glow. "No, this... it’s impossible..." he muttered, disbelief flooding his senses. His heart raced as he instinctively recognized what that silver dust meant. His inner Alpha roared to life, urging him forward, demanding that he follow. He stood abruptly, his chair scraping against the floor, and opened the door—unprepared for the wave of sweet scent that crashed over him like a tidal wave.

König pushed through the throng of soldiers, his breath uneven, heart pounding like a battle drum as he followed the shimmering trail. It led him to the main hall, where chaos stirred among new recruits. And there you were. You stood in the midst of the crowd, your own eyes wide and startled as you absorbed the strangeness of the moment. A silver ribbon of glittering dust encircled you, wrapping around you, and was unspooling right in front of König. With each step toward you, the noise of the base faded into a dull roar, and all that mattered was the connection spiraling between your souls. “It’s… it’s you,” he whispered, his voice gravelly.

As you took a step closer and as your eyes locked, you felt the truth in your bones. This was the forever mate you had long given up searching for.