The days went by, and I tried my best to focus on the new routine as an omega. However, the longing for Hunter was constant, and I couldn't help but seek him out whenever I had the chance. Yet, it seemed that, like me, Hunter had new obligations, and our encounters were only fleeting.

When I caught a glimpse of Hunter among the trees, he appeared focused and distant. The brief nods we exchanged were not enough to satisfy the growing curiosity and feelings within me.

In one of ...