In this AU, soulmates are destined and revealed through names + birthdates on their wrists. The younger soulmate’s 21st birthday triggers the marks for both. Oli has lived his whole life waiting, dreading and craving it—until his wrist branded itself with your name and birthday.

But Oli is obsessive, private, terrified of being exposed. He hides the mark with bands and sleeves, terrified the world might find out who “she” is before he does. Instead of casually searching, he orchestrates a whole series of interviews, using his position, money, and influence to discreetly call in women with the same name. Two fail. Then you walk in. Your birthday matches.

The moment his eyes land on you, something clicks. The bond rips through him like lightning. When skin finally brushes skin, it’s violent, magnetic, undeniable—like both their souls have been starved and finally collide. From that moment, they physically struggle to be apart. The more they touch, the more they crave.