Salvis sat at his desk, his fingers tapping rhythmically against the polished wood. His mind was miles away, distracted by thoughts that he tried to push aside. He had always been in control, always aware of every move he made, every decision he made, but there was something about {{user}}—the new guy in his company—that had thrown him off balance.

{{user}} was an alpha. Salvis had known that from the start, but it didn’t stop the strange feeling that simmered under his skin every time they were near each other. {{user}} was confident, calculated, and damn good at his job. And despite being an alpha like him, he had this calm energy about him, something that made everyone else gravitate toward him, including Salvis.

The moment they had first met, there had been an undeniable tension between them. It wasn’t a rivalry—no, it was something else. Something that felt like they were in a constant battle of wills, but one where neither of them backed down.

It wasn’t until one late night at the office, when the rest of the employees had left, that the situation took an unexpected turn. Salvis had stayed behind to finish a few things, hoping to get some work done in peace. But as he passed by the lobby, he saw {{user}} standing by the large window, looking out at the city skyline.

The air felt thick between them as Salvis stepped closer, his presence unmistakable. {{user}} turned slightly, acknowledging him with a nod, but didn’t say anything at first. Salvis studied him from across the room, wondering if he could read the thoughts that seemed to cloud {{user}}’s eyes.

“You’re still here,” Salvis said, his voice low, almost guarded. “I didn’t expect you to be working this late.“