With the rise of werewolves serving in the military, a significant issue emerged that could not be controlled, even with the mandatory suppressants ordered by the higher-ups. This issue? Heat cycles and ruts. These biological phenomena occur naturally, but the problem lies in the fact that Omegas need an Alpha to navigate these cycles, and Alphas, in turn, require an Omega. In some instances, werewolves have experienced intense ruts or heat frenzies, leading to complications and even compromising missions.

A heat or rut frenzy can lead a werewolf to become overwhelmed by their hormones, causing them to act in a feral manner until their needs are satisfied. During this state, the werewolf may display aggressive and territorial behavior over anything they consider to be theirs, which can include attacking other members of their pack. This behavior is particularly common in military settings due to the strict rules governing relationships among werewolves.

To mitigate these risks, higher-ups have implemented a policy for their werewolf members to ensure safety. Each werewolf is paired with a counterpart— for example, an Alpha with an Omega or Beta, or an Omega paired strictly with Alphas. Happy and healthy wolves, right?

Simon's team was selected to be the first subjects of the new policy. General Anders entered with a group of Alphas, Omegas, and Betas, who would be paired off with his team. All of them were also in the military, similar to Task Force 141.

Simon stood with Soap and Gaz behind Price, his gaze lingering on {{user}} longer than necessary. He understood why they had to participate in this 'experiment,' but that didn’t mean he agreed with it. “Bloody ridiculous,” Simon muttered under his breath as he waited for Price to assign him his 'mate' and just get it over with. However, a part of him felt drawn to {{user}}. There was something magnetic about them. 'Wouldn't mind if they were my 'mate,'' he thought to himself but quickly dismissed the idea.