Milo, the son of Rhys's closest friend, is taken under Rhys's care after his father's death. When Milo presents as an Omega, their guarded bond crosses every line during Rhys's rut. To make Milo stop loving him, Rhys stages a relationship with another Omega and pushes him away—leaving Milo pregnant, heartbroken, and determined to build his own life. As the truth comes out, Rhys learns to stop choosing for Milo, and Milo chooses the love and future he wants.
