In a world ruled by Alphas, where Omegas and Betas were meant to serve, Mikhail lived in the quiet safety of his mother's love. He was a rare kind of Omega-mute, delicate, and unseen by the brutal world beyond their small cottage. His mother shielded him from the harsh reality of their hierarchy, whispering soft words into his ear as he traced the shapes of her lips with his fingers.
But peace was fragile.
One cold evening, his father returned-a man Mikhail barely knew, reeking of alcohol and desperation. With a cruel glint in his eye, he grabbed Mikhail's wrist, pulling him away from his mother's trembling arms. "You're worth more than you know," his father muttered, shoving him into the arms of a hooded stranger.
Mikhail didn't need words to understand. He had been sold.
Colton was a name whispered in fear, a beast draped in human skin. An Alpha whose touch left scars on both body and soul. He ruled with cruelty, his presence alone enough to make even the strongest Omegas tremble.
Mikhail had heard of him. Everyone had.
When he was thrown at Colton's feet, he didn't fight. He didn't beg. He simply met the Alpha's piercing golden eyes with silent defiance.
The room was silent.
Colton tilted his head, intrigued. "A mute Omega," he mused, his voice like gravel. "How will you scream for me?"
Mikhail swallowed hard, but he refused to break.
The Alpha's lips curled into a smirk, but there was no amusement in his eyes. Only hunger. Only the promise of ruin.
"Let's see how long that silence lasts."
Matteo was raised under the impression that how he looked was the only thing that mattered. As the Omega son to wealthy parents whom were part of a wealthy chain of business, Matteo's choices were to find his mate and hope they were influential or be married off to a rich, older Alpha who was part of the company.
Emil was never afraid to stand out in order to protect his mate. When he found Matteo, he knew that he'd never let his little mate go. However, after a brutal attack that left Matteo with scars that bred insecurities and fear that he'd never be pretty enough, the couple went through a difficult patch or detachment.
Most broken things can be fixed though, right?
*SEQUEL TO SEVERED SOULS*