Will I Ever Be Enough?
Blurb
Nova Miller (O)
I’ve never been the perfect son
Nova Miller (O)
But I tried, harder than anyone asked me to
Nova Miller (O)
An omega bound by duty, molded by expectations I could never reach
Nova Miller (O)
When my family arranged my marriage to Adrian Clifford,
Nova Miller (O)
I braced myself for another cage
Nova Miller (O)
Another mask to wear
Nova Miller (O)
Another chance to fail
Nova Miller (O)
Adrian isn’t what I expected
Nova Miller (O)
Yes he is Stubborn, arrogant, infuriating
Nova Miller (O)
But also steady. Patient. Unshaken
Nova Miller (O)
He doesn’t demand perfection he sees me through my cracks
Nova Miller (O)
And no matter how loud the storms get, the pull never fades
Nova Miller (O)
I thought my biggest fear was being bound to an alpha
Nova Miller (O)
But with Adrian by my side, a deeper fear haunts me
Nova Miller (O)
Even if he stays, even if he loves me…
Nova Miller (O)
Would I ever be enough?
Adrian Clifford (DA)
It was supposed to be simple
Adrian Clifford (DA)
A dinner, an arrangement, a meeting of families
Adrian Clifford (DA)
I wasn’t meant to walk away with him stuck in my head.
Adrian Clifford (DA)
But Nova—he’s a contradiction I can’t untangle
Adrian Clifford (DA)
He bickers, hides, pushes me away
Adrian Clifford (DA)
He’s insecure, yes, but at the same time he clings stubbornly to himself
Adrian Clifford (DA)
He carries a softness that should break him, yet it never does.
Adrian Clifford (DA)
I told myself it was nothing, just fascination
Adrian Clifford (DA)
But the more we bumped into each other,
Adrian Clifford (DA)
The more impossible it became to name what he was to me
Adrian Clifford (DA)
He frustrates me, dazzles me, anchors me
Adrian Clifford (DA)
And somehow he makes me want to fold into his world even when he doesn’t ask for it
Adrian Clifford (DA)
I don’t know if it’s love, or something beyond it
Adrian Clifford (DA)
All I know is that a single arranged dinner turned into a gravity I can’t fight
Adrian Clifford (DA)
I didn’t expect to want this
Adrian Clifford (DA)
But standing before Nova… I couldn’t want anything else
Disclaimer
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This story follows the journey of Adrian and Nova from “Reborn to Love My Prince Who Never Became a King.”
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It can be read as a standalone
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But for a deeper understanding of Lucian and Zane’s story, you may want to start with theirs first.
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Courting before Marriage
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Parents-arranged meeting
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Reverse grumpy × sunshine
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Self-discovery & healing
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Found & chosen family bonds
This story touches on sensitive themes. Please proceed with care:
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Mentions of abuse (not between the leads)
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Mentions of self-harm
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Body-image struggles and insecurities
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Signs of depression and emotional suppression
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This story might feel familiar at first glance, and you may think you’ve seen a similar outline before
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But I promise you, even if the premise seems familiar,
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The heart of this story lies in exploring Nova’s pain, growth, and self-discovery not just his romance with Adrian
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Regarding abuse, sadly, it is something many people face in real life
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Studies suggest that a large number of women experience some form of abuse, big or small, and many have endured unwanted touch or betrayal from people they trusted
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While Zane’s story focused on a friend who broke his trust, Nova’s past is different, and his journey is unique
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I hope you will find his story moving and ultimately hopeful
Dinner
The evening was painted in muted gold, the kind that made city lights blur into a quiet elegance
Inside one of the country’s top restaurants, a private VIP room stood ready polished silverware set perfectly, velvet curtains drawn to block out the outside world
It was the kind of place where silence carried weight and appearances mattered more than comfort.
The Miller family sat waiting
Jackson, the alpha head of the family, wore authority like a second skin
His posture was straight, his expression measured, every gesture purposeful
Beside him sat Jasper, softer in demeanor but no less sharp; the omega’s eyes flicked nervously between his husband and their children as if he already knew where the storm might rise.
Across from them sat their sons
Dante, the younger, carried himself with that easy arrogance that came with being an alpha
His back was relaxed, but his chin tilted just enough to remind the world he was confident in his place
Nova did not fit neatly into society’s expectations
An omega with a curvier frame, eyes too expressive to be hidden, and a restless fire in his heart
He was not the kind to be overlooked easily, yet somehow, he often was
Perhaps because he wasn’t the perfection everyone else seemed to demand
Perhaps because his sharp tongue and quiet defiance didn’t always belong in rooms where compliance was easier
Still, he carried himself with quiet dignity, even when Jasper’s eyes narrowed at him, silently warning him to behave
The air between the brothers crackled Dante slouched with a smug smile, Nova tapping his fingers against the table, impatience evident. Their banter was as predictable as it was inevitable.
Jasper Miller (O)
Before they arrive, I’m warning you both behave
Jasper Miller (O)
I don’t want any unruly behavior from either of you
Nova Miller (O)
(Smirked, leaning back just enough to make his point)
Nova Miller (O)
When did I ever behave unruly, Pa?
Dante Miller (A)
It’s this idiot who always pokes me
Nova Miller (O)
Hey! I’m elder than you. Respect me.
Dante Miller (A)
I’m taller than you
Nova Miller (O)
I’m smarter than you
Dante Miller (A)
I’m more handsome than you
Their voices rose, overlapping, until Jasper’s sharp tone cut through the room like a whip
Jasper Miller (O)
If you fight like this in front of them, I swear I’ll disown you both
Jasper Miller (O)
And Nova - especially you
Jasper Miller (O)
Don’t run your oversmart mouth here
The words stung more than Nova wanted to admit. His jaw tightened, a retort on the tip of his tongue, but the weight of his father’s gaze pressed it back down.
He swallowed it like he always did quietly, painfully, letting it burn in his chest
Two men stepped inside, dressed in suits so elegant they seemed to bring the air of the city with them
Benito’s smile was warm, his presence charming, while his hand lingered affectionately on the man beside him
Benito Clifford (DA)
Sorry for being late
Benito Clifford (DA)
This is my husband, Harlow.
Harlow’s professional smile flickered as his eyes swept the room, sharp but kind when they landed on Nova.
Nova straightened unconsciously, heart tapping faster against his ribs
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