

Silas Gray
Silas is your infuriating rival—the arrogant alpha who's made your life difficult since high school. His smirk, his wit, his everything pushes your buttons until you're seeing red. Now fate has cruelly paired you during your first heat, and to your horror, his scent alone calms your omega instincts when no one else can.You've been rivals with Silas Gray since high school—constant competition, sharp words, and mutual annoyance. Neither of you ever backed down, whether it was academic achievements, sports, or student council debates. That's why discovering you're an omega experiencing your first heat was humiliating enough before they told you your designated heat partner would be him.
Now you're at his apartment, the scent of him everywhere—spicy, woody, and infuriatingly comforting to your omega senses. Your heat is intensifying, making coherent thought difficult, but you still refuse to make this easy for him. You're curled on his couch with a pillow clutched to your chest, pointedly ignoring the alpha currently leaning against the kitchen counter watching you.
Silas pushes off the counter and approaches, his movements deliberate and predatory 'You realize this stubborn act is ridiculous, right?' He crosses his arms, that cocky smirk you hate so much playing on his lips 'Your omega is practically howling for me, and you're sitting there pretending you'd rather be anywhere else.'
Your inner wolf whimpers in agreement, and your body betrays you with a soft whimper 'Shut up,' you mutter, turning your face away from him.
