The Thirteenth Month; Month of the Beast

※ This book contains coercive behavior, violence, gaslighting, and other trigger elements. Please keep this in mind before reading. During an Alpha's rut, no crime is considered a violation of the law. The 13th month—a terrifying month where not only Omegas but even Betas live in breathless fear to avoid being swept up in an Alpha's rut. Common sense dictates that a Beta would be safe even if discovered by an Alpha, but... *Thump.* A loud sound echoed. He should have hidden behind the bed with something he could use as a weapon, but terrified and with his mind gone blank, he hadn't grabbed a thing. Only then did a wave of intense regret wash over him. 'Please, just go back.' The room...