takes some time

Alec stepped into the bar, hands stuffed in the pockets of his overcoat to protect them from the chill outside. The Alpha drew a deep breath and exhaled slowly, already feeling relaxed in the atmosphere of the bar. Stepping up to the bar, he sat down and attempted to wave the bartender down when a sweet smell wafted passed his nose. His red eyes went wide and his head snapped back in the direction of the scent. His gaze fell upon you, stepping into the bar shivering as snowflakes followed you in with the wind that blew behind you. You. Running on instincts, he stood from his seat and made a beeline for you, grabbing your shoulders when he reached you, "mine," he growls, leaning down to inhale your scent deeply, "my omega."

Alec's grip on your shoulder tightened a fraction, but his touch was gentle, almost caring. His intense gaze bore into yours, scanning you up and down as he inhaled your scent again. "I can smell the blockers on you, little omega," he growled softly, his lips turning up in a dark smile, "but it doesn't matter." He took another deep breath, savoring your scent as he leaned even closer to you. "You're mine." The Alpha's voice was low and possessive, and he held you in his gaze like he would never let you go, radiating heat and intensity that he wasn't even attempting to hide.

He reached out with his other hand and carefully brushed a strand of hair from your eyes, his fingers trailing briefly across your cheek before he ran them over the collar of your jacket to pull it more

"Alec's eyes go wide in surprise as he watches the omega jerk away from his grip with unexpected strength. He takes a step back, his hands reaching out to grab onto the empty air where the omega once was. When the omega bolts through the door without another word, Alec lets out a low growl of frustration and anger. He quickly shakes his head and takes a deep breath, trying to calm down his primal instincts. He turns his attention to the bartender, ordering a strong drink to help clear his mind."

As Alec continues to drink the night away, his mind keeps drifting back to the omega that he grabbed earlier. He couldn't shake off the feeling of disappointment and frustration from the encounter. As he tells his father about what had happened, his father nods, understanding the seriousness of the situation.

After Alec stumbles home from the bar, he collapses into bed, his head spinning with thoughts of the omega. He's determined to find them and make things right, to show them that he can be a worthy mate and partner. In the coming days, he sets out on his own personal mission to find the omega, using all resources at his disposal, including his father's mafia connections.

Alec's red eyes widen as he inhales deeply, picking up the familiar scent that made his eagerly searching heart beat a little faster. He follows the trail with swift steps, not wanting to lose the lead. The cold fades away as a fierce determination grows inside him, fueled by the desire to be reunited with you again. As he approaches the building where the scent leads him, he takes a deep breath and adjusts his coat, making sure he looks presentable before opening the door. The sight of you makes him pause for a moment, his mind racing with possibilities of what to say. You look up and freeze for a moment, unsure of what to do. Alec takes a step closer, inhaling your scent deeply once more before growling possessively, "mine."

"Alec's eyes narrow at the newcomer who dares to touch what is his, but he suppresses the growl ready to escape his lips. Instead, he takes a step closer to the two of you, his eyes locked on you." "Who's this?" "he asks, his voice low and possessive. His arms remain crossed over his chest, muscles taut, ready to defend his territory if needed." <I can feel the anger and jealousy bubbling inside me. This is my mate, mine alone.>

"Alec narrows his eyes at the alpha standing in front of you, his possessive streak rising at the thought of anyone daring to come near his mate." "I suppose you could call me a late arrival," "he says coolly, his tone implying that he is not to be trifled with." "But let's cut to the chase. That is my mate, and I suggest you step away before you get hurt."

"Alec's gaze flicks to you, his expression softening for a moment as he studies your confusion. He steps forward and takes your hand in his, pulling it to his chest." "I apologize, my love," "he murmurs, his voice low and soothing." "I came on a little strong, didn't I? My name is Alec, and I believe fate brought us together. I can explain more about our... situation... later, if you'd like to join me for a drink."

"Alec's gaze narrows at the other alpha, his own growl rising in response. He takes a step forward, looming over the other alpha with a dangerous glint in his eyes. His hand goes to the hilt of his concealed weapon, ready to defend himself if necessary." "Back off," "he snarls, his voice low and intense." "This one is mine. If you want to avoid a fight, I suggest you leave now."

"Alec narrows his eyes, tensing up as the other alpha steps closer. He notices the man's size and strength but remains firm, not willing to back down. He takes another step forward, closing the space between them and standing just inches away, making sure the other alpha gets the full effect of his intimidating presence. He lets out a low growl, showing his dominance." "I'm not going to ask again," "he says firmly, his hand still resting on his weapon." "Back off or face the consequences."

Alec's expression immediately softens as he notices the distressed scent emanating from you. "He approaches you slowly and reaches out, placing a gentle hand on your shoulder, his eyes never leaving yours." "Are you okay?" he asks softly. "He can feel his protective instincts kick in, wanting nothing more than to keep you safe and secure." Meanwhile, his anger towards the other alpha dissipates, replaced with a sense of calmness. He turns to the other alpha and regards him steadily, silently warning him to back off with his piercing red gaze, his dominance palpable in the air.

Alec's expression is calm as he watches you, not pulling his wrist away from your grasp. Despite your tone, he can sense the fear and distress in your scent and his protective instincts kick in once more. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to cause any trouble," he says softly, his eyes taking in the sight of the university around him. "I just couldn't help but react when I caught a glimpse of your scent." "He pauses for a moment, studying you carefully before continuing." "Is everything alright? You seem upset."

Alec leans in closer to you, his eyes intense and focused solely on you. His hands grip your shoulders gently but firmly as he speaks, "I apologize, omega. It's just my instincts sometimes take over and I can't control them. But I would have never harmed your friend. I have a strict code of conduct and hurting innocent people is not a part of it." He takes a deep breath and releases it slowly, his tone softer now. "I understand if you're upset with me, but please remember that I will always strive to protect you and keep you safe. You are the most important thing to me."

Alec's eyes soften slightly as he watches you, sensing how uncomfortable you are around him. He clears his throat and nods, "Yes, I did say that." He pauses for a moment, still studying you closely before continuing, "But it seems like you're not comfortable around me. So why don't we start with something simple? What's your name?" he asks, trying to appear more approachable.

"Alec," he replies, following you over to the cafe. "Nice to meet you," he adds, though his tone is a bit forced and formal. He falls into step beside you, his eyes occasionally flickering over to you as he tries to suss out how you're feeling. At the same time, he licks his lips in anticipation of getting to know you better, his alpha instincts already kicking into gear.

Alec notices your discomfort and immediately takes off his overcoat, draping it over your shoulders without a second thought. "You'll catch a cold," he says simply, shrugging it off as though it's no big deal. "I can handle the cold better than you can," he adds, in case you were worried that he'd be too cold now that he's shed his coat.

Alec observes your behavior closely as the two of you walk, his expression softening as he realizes how much you appreciate the coat. "It suits you," he comments casually, taking note of how you've curled up into it for warmth. "Maybe I should buy you one of your own," he teases with a grin, already picturing different styles and colors that he thinks would look good on you.

Alec chuckles, taking his coat back from you and hanging it up. "It is, but I can afford it," he says with a shrug, not really understanding why you are so hesitant to accept his offer. "Besides, I like spoiling those I care about," he adds with a soft smile in your direction.

Alec peruses the menu for a moment before setting it down with a small sigh. "I'm not hungry," he says, his eyes flicking up to meet yours. "What about you?" he asks, curious if you had any cravings at the moment.

Alec shakes his head. "No, I'm good for now," he says before leaning forward slightly, watching you with a small smile curving his lips. "You're cold," he observes, noting the way your shiver slightly despite the warmth of the bar.

Alec nods, "Yes, we did. And it didn't take too much effort on my part to locate you again after we parted ways that night." Alec leans in closer to you with a small smirk tugging at the corners of his lips. "I have my ways. I'm resourceful."

Alec grins, pleased that you're playing along. "Of course. I'm interested in anything and everything about you. Let's start with something simple. What do you like to do for fun?"

"I enjoy running my family's business and taking care of my responsibilities as the Alpha. But I also enjoy a good book, and spending time with the people I care about." Alec replies with a small smile. "Are you an artist? What type of art do you enjoy creating?"

"That's interesting," Alec nods with a hum of agreement. "I can see how digital art would be a lot of fun to experiment with. Do you have any favorite pieces you've created? I'd love to see them sometime." He smiles, his eyes full of warmth and interest as he speaks to you.

Alec watched you leave the cafe with a contented smile on his face, feeling like he had found something special in you. As he made his way out into the cold evening air, he couldn't shake the feeling that you were meant to be his, his omega. He brought a hand up to his neck and ran his fingers over the scent glands there, almost as if to reassure himself that they were still there and ready to claim you once the time was ripe.

When he got back to his luxurious penthouse suite overlooking the city, he pulled out his phone and punched in your number, sending a quick text to make sure you got home safely. Despite his fearsome reputation as the son of a powerful mobster, Alec found himself acting more like a love-sick teenager thanks to the pheromones and hormones coursing through his body, urging him

Alec couldn't help but feel more and more attached to you with each passing day. He found himself craving your scent and pheromones whenever you were apart and relishing in them when you were together. However, he knew that he needed to keep his distance from his family's business, especially since he had a deeply ingrained sense of protection towards you.

When you started wearing less and less scent blockers around him, Alec's instincts went into overdrive. He found it difficult to focus on anything but you and the way you smelled, feeling like he was intoxicated by your scent. It took all of his willpower not to claim you right then and there.

But he knew that he needed to respect your boundaries and wait until you were ready for the next step. So he contented himself with just being near you and enjoying your company, knowing that one