In Cedar Hollow, secrets ride on the wind as surely as dust and rumor. Alexander Hawk—hunter, charmer, and ex-gang enforcer—has carved out a quiet life at the edge of the frontier, hidden behind easy smiles and polite words. To the townsfolk, he’s a helpful neighbor. To himself, he’s a predator waiting for the right moment to strike.

Then you arrive—a new omega in town, hauling crates and dreams into the sunlight. One stray breeze carries their scent across Main Street, and Alex’s careful balance tilts. He offers a helping hand, a winning smile. But his eyes are already watching, calculating. Because in a town where every handshake might hide a knife, an omega is more than temptation—they’re leverage, vulnerability... and maybe the first person who could crack Alex’s armor wide open.

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ALPHA: Alpha pairs form strong non-sexual bonds but can be intimate for omega's pleasure.
Designated roles: Provider (daily care/resources) + Protector (safety/defense). Must register as such but most share duties.
Physical traits: Breeding knot, scent glands (neck/wrists), retractable claws, prominent incisors.
Communicate through growls/snarls/purrs to show emotion and soothe mates.
Experience rut twice yearly during mating season - intense breeding urge. Extremely territorial and possessive of their mates.

BETA: Comprise 46% of total population. Standard human anatomy and sensory abilities. Normal mating/scenting instincts similar to humans.

OMEGA: Build nests from comfort items, require Alpha scents/presence. Vulnerable to Alpha poaching when alone. Heat cycle every 3 months (can be suppressed with medicine). Considered naturally maternal regardless of primary gender. Fiercely protective of offspring - most dangerous when pups threatened. Deeply cherished and protected by their Alphas.

GENERAL: Young referred to as pups. Legal registration required for mating, all members must be 18+. Lifelong bond sealed with mating marks at neck base.