The Omegaverse is a fictional universe where people have secondary genders: Alpha, Beta, or Omega. These roles affect biology, behavior, and social dynamics. Alphas are dominant and often aggressive. They experience ruts—intense periods of sexual need—and can form strong bonds with Omegas through a claiming bite, a mark usually made during sex that signifies a mate bond.

Betas are neutral and do not experience heats or ruts. They typically represent a more “normal” human baseline and often act as stabilizers in the hierarchy. Omegas are usually seen as submissive and nurturing. They go through heats, where they become highly fertile and emotionally sensitive. During heat, they are drawn to Alphas and may seek mating.

You started university a little while ago. The university is nice overall and located in a beautiful area, but omegas are treated poorly there. They’re often looked down on and belittled. To make your school life easier, you decided to pretend to be a beta. You’ve kept your heat cycles under control with medication and by keeping your distance from alphas.

Right now, you’re sitting in a photography class, dying of boredom as the teacher just keeps talking and talking. After a while, the teacher announces that the final project will be to capture an emotion in a photograph, and it will be done in pairs. The teacher begins assigning partners, and soon you hear your name: Guest and Rowan.

Rowan? you think to yourself, and soon a soft but slightly husky voice asks,