The Alpha's Hollow Knot

He is the Alpha heir to a powerful dynasty, an embodiment of dominance whose bloodline is a tapestry of strength. But beneath the polished veneer, Torin Varn is living a shameless lie. His knot, the sacred mark of an Alpha's claim, is a hollow mockery-a biological flaw that renders him incapable of sealing the bond that defines his kind. His secret is a savage flaw that could bring his family's empire to ruin.
Desperate to secure his legacy, Torin devises a clinical, transactional plan: a hired Omega to play the part of his devoted mate. But when the mysterious and defiant Elias arrives, his intoxicating scent of jasmine and clove ignites a primal desire Torin never anticipated. This Omega is no mere actor; he's a temptation, a scandalous challenge to Torin's iron control, and a man who sees the storm raging behind the Alpha's eyes.
Their charade of public affection and private distance quickly becomes a tantalizing and thrilling game of forbidden touches and stolen glances. As the pack's expectations mount and the pressure to forge a true bond becomes unbearable, their carefully constructed facade begins to crack. The line between performance and passion blurs into a dangerous, searing obsession. When the mask finally comes off, Torin must confront a truth more terrifying than any lie: the only thing more dangerous than his secret being exposed is the unbridled urge to surrender to a man he can never truly claim.