the false omega’s crown
In the kingdom of Elysium, where alphas are prized for their strength and omegas for their beauty, Prince Kyon is the most celebrated omega of his generation. Known as the "Silver Rose" for his ethereal beauty and delicate, alluring scent of white tea, he has spent his life sheltered and groomed for a political marriage. He's the perfect prize, and every alpha royal in the land vies for his hand.
But beneath the silken robes and demure facade lies a fierce secret: Kyon is not an omega at all. He is a dormant alpha, a rare genetic anomaly. His scent is a carefully crafted illusion, a mixture of suppressants and specialized perfumes. His gentle appearance hides a formidable physique and a will of steel. He loathes the cage he lives in, trapped by his father, the King, who fears Kyon's true nature will challenge the throne and ignite a succession war with his aggressive, true-alpha older brother.
His life of deception is upended when Lord Arion, the cold and enigmatic "Black Tiger" of the Northern territories, arrives at court. Arion is a true alpha—intense, powerful, and deeply distrustful of the kingdom's politics. He's there to broker a truce between the North and Elysium, but he also seeks to find an appropriate mate. He initially scoffs at the idea of courting the supposedly fragile Prince Kyon, seeing him as just another pawn.
However, a series of coincidences forces them together. When Kyon's suppressants fail during a moment of distress, his true, dominating scent of burning amber and pine briefly breaks through. Only Arion, with his exceptionally keen senses, notices the shift. Intrigued, and with a growing suspicion, Arion begins to prod at Kyon's secrets, challenging him in ways no one ever has.
As Kyon navigates a treacherous court filled with jealous rivals and political schemes, he finds himself drawn to the one person who sees past his facade. Arion sees not just the false omega, but the powerful alpha hiding within. Their relationship begins as a tense dance of suspicion and curiosity, but soon blossoms into a powerful connection built on mutual respect and a shared desire for freedom.