An omega—Y/N never wanted to be claimed due to their fear of being owned. But when a heat cycle hits them out of the blue, it’s quickly realized that perhaps they can’t do this alone. They turn to the only alpha they can trust—Kael Virek. An alpha that has been their best friend since childhood and unironically—in love with Y/N. He’s always kept his feelings hidden in favor of preserving the connection they already have. What happens when he realizes he may want more than he initially agreed to?