Chapter 1 - The Meeting

Rio had always been cognizant of the dynamics between omegas and alphas. He had seen enough in his life to understand that as an omega, he had to tread carefully in the world of alphas. He had worked hard to establish himself as an interior designer, and he was good at what he did. After all, it was his passion. He enjoyed decorating spaces, making them come alive with his imagination.

He was sitting in his office at his design studio, going through the emails on his laptop when his assistant, Lisa, knocked on his door. "Rio, we have a potential client. An alpha named Azark is looking for an interior designer to design his new home. He wants to set up a meeting with you."

Rio leaned back in his chair and took a deep breath. He had a policy of not working with alphas. There were just too many complications that came with it. However, he was intrigued. Azark was a successful writer. Rio had read a few of his books, and they were interesting. He pondered the idea for a moment before nodding, "Set up a meeting for tomorrow."

The next day, Rio arrived early at a fancy restaurant in the city where they were supposed to meet. Rio had dressed up, donning his signature all-black outfit. He ran a hand through his hair, took a deep breath, and walked in.

Azark was seated at a table in the corner. He had his back to the wall, and his eyes were on the door. As Rio walked in, he stood up, motioning to the seat across from him. "Rio, it's good to meet you."

Rio was taken aback by how good-looking Azark was. The man was tall, with a well-built physique and a chiseled jawline. He was wearing a crisp white shirt that accentuated his muscular body, and his dark hair was styled perfectly. Rio forced himself not to be distracted by his alpha presence and took the seat across from him.

"Mr. Azark, it's my pleasure," Rio said, keeping his voice level.

"Please, call me Azark," the alpha said, flashing a winning smile.

"Very well, Azark. What brings you here today?" Rio asked, keeping his professional demeanor intact.

"I'm looking for someone to design my new home," Azark began, watching Rio intensely. "I want it to be a space where I can relax, unwind and escape when I need to. With your expertise, I believe that you will be able to create just the right atmosphere."

Rio listened intently, considering Azark's words. He still had reservations about working with an alpha, but he was curious.

"I see. Well, I would need to see the space and have a better understanding of your vision to recommend a design," Rio said thoughtfully.

"Of course. I'll have my assistant send you all the details," Azark said, pulling out a card from his pocket. "I look forward to working with you, Rio."

Rio took the card and nodded before getting up. He felt a sense of relief wash over him as he left the restaurant. However, he couldn't shake off the feeling that he was getting in over his head with Azark. He had a sinking feeling in his stomach, but he didn't know why. Something told him that this project wasn't going to be easy.

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