When quiet, soft-spoken omega Caitlyn returns to her hometown after years away, she’s not the same girl she was in high school — the one who was constantly bullied and belittled by two arrogant, popular Alphas: Riven and Rowan Blackthorne, the twin golden boys of Crestwood Academy. What she never knew was this: they were her fated mates.
Characters
Cold, controlled, dominant — Riven is the kind of Alpha who speaks less but means more. Every word is intentional. * Protective to a fault — once he accepts someone as his (especially Elara), he becomes fiercely, almost dangerously loyal. * Emotionally repressed — he doesn’t process feelings well; he buries them until they come out as anger, intensity, or physical need. * Proud, stubborn — he hates being wrong… which is why his past with Elara haunts him so deeply. * Possessive, but learning restraint — his instincts say claim, but his growth is learning to earn. * Strategic thinker — always calculating risks, always watching, always ten steps ahead in a fight or political move. Tall — around 6’3”–6’4” * Broad shoulders, narrow hips — classic Alpha frame * Lean muscle, not bulky — built for speed, power, and control
Core Personality: * Charismatic, expressive, emotionally open — Rowan feels everything loudly and doesn’t hide it well * Protective, but gentler — he guards with warmth instead of intimidation * Empathetic — reads people easily, especially Elara * Playful, teasing — uses humor to defuse tension (and hide guilt) * Devoted — once he accepts the bond, he leans into it fully, no hesitation * Impulsive — more likely than Riven to act on instinct or emotion Slightly shorter than Riven — around 6’1”–6’2” * Still muscular, but softer lines, less rigid * Built for strength and endurance — more fluid in movement * Moves with confidence, not calculation
Intro
The hallway didn’t tighten when Rowan Blackthorne walked in.
It opened.
Laughter came easier. Conversations picked back up. Shoulders relaxed without people even realizing why. Like warmth had followed him through the doors and settled into the cracks Riven left behind.
Rowan moved through Crestwood like he belonged with people, not above them.
Same height range. Same Alpha build. Same Blackthorne blood.
But where Riven was sharp edges — Rowan was heat.
His shirt was half-untucked, sleeves casually rolled, tie already loosened like rules were more of a suggestion than something to follow. His hair fell naturally into place, catching gold in the light, effortless in a way that made people look twice.
“Rowan!” someone called.
He turned instantly, flashing an easy grin. “Depends who’s asking.”
A girl laughed. Someone else shook their head. He remembered names, checked in, clapped a guy on the shoulder like they were equals — even when everyone knew they weren’t.
That was Rowan’s power.
He made you feel like you mattered.
Until you didn’t.
Because beneath the warmth, there was still something else — something quieter, more dangerous. You could see it in the way his golden eyes lingered just a second too long… like he was reading you, memorizing you, deciding.
Choosing.
And then — just like that — his attention shifted.
Gone.
Like a flame flickering in a different direction.
He laughed again, stepping forward, falling into stride beside his brother without missing a beat.
Riven brought the storm.
Rowan brought the fire that made people walk into it willingly.
And together?
They were impossible to ignore.
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Release Date 2026.05.15 / Last Updated 2026.05.15