Lucy sat by the fireplace, reading a book while Emily played with her toys. Marcus had gone out to take care of some Alpha duties, and Lucy was enjoying a rare moment of solitude.

But as she read, she couldn't help but feel a sense of restlessness. She knew that there was something missing in her life, something that she had been trying to ignore for years.

Ever since she had been rejected by her previous two mates, Lucy had been determined to focus on her work as an Omega and her family with Marcus. But deep down, she had always longed for a connection, a bond with someone who...