[ABO | Omega becomes Beta | From the start, it's a crematorium chase | HE]
Younger, highly intelligent, brooding elite alpha × indifferent-to-fame, cool beauty beta
In the third year of his marriage to Yan Sui, You Lin's mother passed away.
He was finally left with no ties to anyone.
You Lin didn't cry at the funeral. He didn't cry while sorting through his mother's belongings, either, and he certainly wouldn't cry while having his mark removed.
Not until the hospital told him that more than fifty percent of his gland had been damaged, and for the rest of his life he would have to live as a beta.
You Lin considered it, then belatedly felt a flicker of joy.
On a sunny afternoon, he left the Yan family home alone. Apart from a stack of cash, he took nothing with him.
An omega might not be able to leave safely, but a beta was another matter.
By the time Yan Sui returned home after an international conference, his omega had disappeared without a trace, leaving not even a hint of pheromones behind.
The Yan family of the capital had become a laughingstock. The all-powerful Mr. Yan couldn't even keep his own husband. He was sent to isolation during his rut and spent three days suffering before he finally got out.
As soon as he was released, he turned the whole capital upside down, as if he planned to dig up every inch of it.
Someone who knew the story back then smiled faintly and said in a calm voice, "Mr. Yan brought it on himself."
Bonus scene:
When You Lin got home from work, he saw an impossibly black Maybach parked outside.
He opened the door and, unsurprised, found his ex-husband sitting on the sofa.
You Lin wasn't surprised or frightened. He simply asked, "What are you here for?"
"I'm here to take my wife home." The alpha's voice sounded exhausted and humble, full of a desire to make peace.
You Lin smiled faintly. "Get lost, trash."
Content warnings:
* Coercive pursuit, a groveling ex chasing his spouse, no change of top, HE
* From the start, it's a crematorium chase. The bottom is frail, with over fifty percent gland damage. Omega becomes beta and will not recover.
* The top has pheromone addiction, but both are physically and emotionally faithful. The bottom develops feelings for other alphas and has a first love, or so the top thinks. Please avoid if this bothers you.
Theme: Where there's a will, even an iron rod can be ground down to a needle.
