Two years had passed since Gwen entered into the unconventional arrangement with the Lawrence family. The high-rises of the city stood tall against the morning sun, casting long shadows across the bustling streets as Gwen stirred from her slumber.
She turned to her side and saw Alexander still peacefully asleep beside her. The warmth of his presence did little to alleviate the emptiness that lingered within her. The weight of the engagement ring on her finger felt like an anchor, tethering her to a life she had accepted but never truly embraced.
The memory of the recent conversation echoed in Gwen's mind. Alexander had poured his heart out, expressing his love for her in earnest. He spoke of a future together, of marriage and shared dreams. In response, Gwen had said yes, as she always did, her words a carefully crafted facade to mask the hollowness within.
She swung her legs over the edge of the bed and sat up, staring at the ring on her finger. It sparkled in the morning light, a symbol of a commitment Gwen had made without fully understanding the weight it carried. She felt trapped, caught between the life she had built and the expectations placed upon her.
Resigned, Gwen got up and began her morning routine. As she stood before the bathroom mirror, the reflection of a woman with tired eyes and a forced smile stared back at her. The lavender scent still lingered, a constant reminder of the choices she had made.
Gwen dressed in the attire befitting her high-profile tech job, a role she had embraced after graduating. The city outside moved at its usual frantic pace, but within her, there was a quiet storm of conflicting emotions.
As she hurriedly ate a meager breakfast, Alexander emerged from the bedroom, looking every bit the doting partner. He kissed her cheek, a gesture that sent a shiver down Gwen's spine. She smiled back, the practiced facade of a dutiful fiance.
"Have a great day at work, love," Alexander said with genuine affection.
"You too," Gwen replied, her voice a careful blend of sweetness and detachment.
As the door closed behind her, Gwen stepped out into the city, the cacophony of urban life surrounding her. The weight of her engagement ring seemed to intensify with each step, a constant reminder of the love she couldn't reciprocate.
Lost in her thoughts, Gwen caught a waft of an unfamiliar scent on the crowded streets. The subtle fragrance of an omega hit her senses, and for a moment, her heart skipped a beat. It was a scent she hadn't encountered in a long time, and it stirred something within her, a flicker of longing.
Yet, despite the emotional turmoil, Gwen knew that the financial ties that bound her were just as potent. The money she had received over the years had become a lifeline, a safety net that kept her from drowning in the uncertainty of her choices. The weight of obligation mingled with the scent of lavender, and Gwen felt the walls closing in.
As she continued her journey to work, Gwen couldn't shake the feeling that the scent carried whispers of a different life, a life untethered from the arrangements and obligations that bound her. The cityscape unfolded before her, a landscape of both familiarity and the unknown, mirroring the complex tapestry of emotions that now defined Gwen's existence.
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Determined Love (FemAlpha x FemOmega)
RomanceGwen was a hard working woman that has spent most of her young adult life working for herself. One day she bumps into a rich business man that offers to help her out, the one condition? She has to date his heir. Gwen agrees hoping that this new fou...
