Chapter 1
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Alpha pheromones saturated the air like a physical storm. They had shredded the expensive leather sofa, snapped the century-old oak wine cabinet in half, and soaked the priceless carpet with high-end liquor that evaporated into a spicy, sickeningly sweet haze.
This was the eleventh time this month that Damian's pheromones had gone berserk.
When Genevieve pushed open the teetering door, the few Alphas still in the club looked at her like she was their salvation. They were fighting a losing battle against the crushing dominance from their bloodline's apex predator, cold sweat soaking through their shirts.
"Thank God you're here," a young Alpha said, his voice trembling.
Genevieve ignored the title. Her gaze swept across the devastation, locking onto the storm's center—the man curled in the corner, his body radiating destruction and pain.
She walked forward, her heels crunching over glass shards with unhurried precision. As she approached, a cool, cedar-like Omega scent began to drift through the air.
This wasn't her natural scent. It was a perfect simulation of someone else's, precise down to the molecular level.
The violent aura visibly subsided. The growling man, previously like a trapped beast, suddenly lifted his head. His blood-red eyes froze instantly upon catching the familiar yet strange scent.
"Seraphina…" he murmured hoarsely, like a lost child finally finding his way home.
In a flash, Genevieve was yanked into a crushing embrace. His arms locked around her like iron bands, his burning body trembling uncontrollably. He buried his face in the crook of her neck, desperately inhaling the scent that granted him peace.
"Seraphina… don't leave me again…"
The fiery scent surrounding Genevieve was suffocating—a declaration of absolute possession that somehow felt like the most fragile plea.
Genevieve leaned against his chest, gently stroking his sweat-dampened black hair, just as she had done countless times over the past two years. Her expression remained gentle and compassionate, filled with what appeared to be profound affection.
She was the perfect sedative.
And nothing more.
After a long while, once the Alpha in her arms had fully calmed, Genevieve attempted to free herself with gentle pressure.
Damian instinctively tightened his grip.
"Damian," she whispered, as if afraid to disturb his calm, "the wine spilled on my sleeve. It's getting sticky."
A perfect excuse. For an Omega with a cleanliness obsession and concern for propriety, it was entirely reasonable.
Damian's furrowed brows relaxed slightly. His throat produced an indistinct mumble—tacit permission. The pressure of his arms eased accordingly.
Genevieve slipped away silently, adjusted her disheveled collar, and gave a slight nod to the astonished pack members before walking toward the purification room at the corridor's end.
She did need to clean up. Her expensive silk cuffs were stained with Damian's pheromones and strong liquor—an intense, domineering mixture. She stood before the automatic cleaning device, watching the blue light beam erase all traces, leaving only the fabric's original scent.
Minutes later, when she returned, the heavy door wasn't fully closed, leaving a barely noticeable crack.
The Alphas' conversation leaked clearly through the gap.
"…It's incredible, boss. The moment she walks in, you just… calm right down." It was the young Alpha's voice, filled with reverence.
Then came Damian's voice.
No longer vulnerable or hoarse, but cold and contemptuous.
"She's no Luna."
