Agnst_Ella

In a world governed by dynamics of Alphas, Betas, and Omegas, 25-year-old Kian Vale, a fiercely independent Omega, has always lived by one rule: never depend on anyone but himself. Tired of the relentless cycles of his heat, Kian has mastered the art of enduring it alone. Working as a marketing strategist at a prestigious firm, he thrives on logic, discipline, and control. But when his carefully constructed world shatters during an unexpected heat at the office, everything changes.

Enter Adrian Blackwell, his cold, dominant Alpha superior who seems to exude power with every step. When Kian’s heat spirals out of control, Adrian intervenes, igniting a relationship that is as consuming as it is destructive. With a toxic blend of passion, possessiveness, and manipulation, their connection tests the limits of desire and control.

As Kian wrestles with his growing dependency on Adrian and the darker sides of their dynamic, he must ask himself: Is he willing to lose himself entirely for love, or can he reclaim his independence without losing the bond they share?

Bound By Fire

<p>Kian's nerves were fraying by the time the workday ended. The tension from the task force meeting hadn't left him, and the way Harlow had scrutinized him throughout made it feel like a spotlight was shining directly on his every move. But it wasn't just the professional pressures that weighed on him—something far more primal had begun to stir, a familiar ache that sent shivers down his spine.  </p>

<p>The faint tug of heat was subtle at first, an ache behind his sternum and a lingering sensitivity on his skin. He recognized the signs but tried to push them aside. *Not now. Not here.* But his body had other ideas, and no amount of self-discipline could completely hold back the omega instincts clawing at the edges of his resolve.  </p>

Chapter 29: The Heat Between Us