The Lycan King's Outcast Omega (by Cara Anderson) novel Chapter 174

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Sage

Alaric catches himself at the last possible moment, claws already extended, body partially shifted in response to a threat no Alpha could tolerate. The aborted attack leaves him trembling with suppressed violence, beast and man warring between instinctive response and strategic necessity.

"Touch her, and consequences of killing you become acceptable risk," Alaric manages through clenched teeth, each word measured and precise despite the rage behind them.

The standoff stretches between them – Cassius's smug certainty against Alaric's barely leashed violence. Medical staff retreat to a safe distance, monitors continuing to track my gradually stabilizing condition while the predators in the room measure each other with lethal intent.

"Your aggression poses a greater threat to her stability than my proposed solution," Cassius notes with a psychotic detachment that makes his implications even more monstrous. "Perhaps you should consider which male's attentions would cause less overall distress during this difficult transition."

Before Alaric can respond, the older doctor intervenes with courage born of medical authority. "Physical intimacy is contraindicated during acute rejection syndrome. Any such activity would likely trigger a cascading system failure with fatal consequences."

Is that true? Or do we have a potential ally in our midst? One who’s disgusted by the way Cassius has twisted science into a warped malevolence solely for his own gain. I cling to the possibility, even as I know it's a fool’s hope.

Either way, the medical prohibition is enough to stay Cassius’s hand for now, offering a temporary reprieve from his threats, though his expression suggests the matter remains open for future consideration. Through our fragmented bond, I feel Alaric's determination to ensure no such future opportunity arises.

"Proximity without intimate contact will suffice for immediate stabilization," the doctor continues, establishing parameters with clinical precision. "The bonded male must remain within standardized distance while refraining from contact with any other potential mate."