Alex, raised without warmth by an absent mother and a domineering father who forced him to live as an Alpha, grew up alone. The only person who ever comforted him—regardless of his secondary gender—was Nathan. To protect Nathan from a dangerous incident, Alex pushed him away with cruel words. Nine years later, burdened by regret, they reunite when Nathan becomes a witness in one of Alex’s cases. Though Alex longs to apologize, Nathan keeps their relationship strictly professional. As Alex’s health deteriorates due to long-term suppressant use, unresolved feelings resurface. Despite insisting he wants no involvement, Nathan’s quiet kindness begins to break through the distance between them. Can Alex ever be forgiven? Nathan was once his only light—now he just hopes to be heard.