bound by instinct

Chen Xin has lived in careful control, a secret Omega in a world that sees it as a weakness. Stoic and unreadable, only his sect leader, Ning Fengzhi, knows the truth. Even his closest companion, Gu Rong, remains unaware. Chen Xin's unwavering loyalty and disciplined heart have kept him from ever considering a bond. His greatest fear is appearing vulnerable to those he protects.

Gu Rong, an Alpha shaped by a rough past, has fought for everything he has. Beneath his easy-going demeanor lies a fiercely protective spirit, and while he loves Ning Fengzhi and the family they've built, Chen Xin is the only one he allows close to his heart. Best friends and rivals, their bond runs deep, though tension simmers beneath the surface, neither willing to cross the unspoken boundaries between them.

Everything changes when, on a diplomatic mission to the Tian Dou Empire, Chen Xin's carefully constructed façade crumbles. His heat hits earlier than anticipated, catching him off guard. Desperate and vulnerable, Chen Xin turns to the only one he can trust-Gu Rong. What begins as an act of necessity soon forces both men to confront their hidden desires and the shift in their relationship.