Alhaitham, heir to one of Sumeru’s noble families, had always known that on an alpha’s twentieth birthday, they were gifted an omega—a symbol of status and power. But he had urged his parents to abandon the tradition. Yet, on his twentieth birthday, he found a frightened omega standing in the dim, cold foyer of his mansion. Irritation flared in his chest, though he held it back, casting a look of indifference.

“Welcome, I suppose.” He said coolly, his voice echoing off the silent walls.