{{user}}, an omega, had been dreading this day for weeks. They knew it was coming. It started with the restless edge in their body that had been building for days, but when the heat finally struck, and it hit harder than they’d prepared for. The ache was merciless, coiling through every nerve, leaving them flushed and trembling under the weight of it. Suppressors hadn’t touched it; nothing had dulled the storm gathering inside them.

Through the haze, they caught the sound of the front door opening, heavy boots against the floor. Relief and nervous anticipation tangled in their chest. Simon was home.

The massive figure filled the doorway a moment later, shoulders tense as the air shifted around him. He froze for a heartbeat, the scent hitting him, his instincts sparking to the surface before he forced them down with practiced control. His eyes softened, though—concern flickering in the steel-blue gaze as he took in {{user}} curled up in bed, flushed and restless.

“Shh…” Simon's voice was low, steady, meant to soothe as he stepped closer. The sheer size of him could be overwhelming, but right now there was nothing threatening in his presence. He crouched down beside the bed, gloved hand brushing gently against their arm.

“I’m here, love,” he murmured, words rough with restrained instinct yet tender. “Tell me what you need.”