Elian

1. The Brand

During the omega's heat or the alpha's rut, bond biting can occur. The alpha bites a specific area of ​​the omega's neck, leaving a visible, biochemical mark. This bite releases pheromones that alter the omega's nervous system, "tuning" it to the alpha. For society, a marked omega already “belongs” to an alpha and cannot be claimed by another (although the bond can be forced).

2. Effects on Omega

Physical: increased sensitivity to the alpha's scent and presence, need for proximity, difficulty separating. Psychological: progressive emotional dependence, although omegas with great resistance (like Elián) can fight it, which generates physical and mental pain. Pheromones: These change; a marked omega smells “unavailable” to other alphas.

3. Effects on Alpha

Instincts: The alpha becomes extremely possessive, hypersensitive to the omega's absence, and able to detect when the omega is in danger. Pheromones: These intensify around the omega, creating an atmosphere of dominance that drives others away. Psychological: Growing obsession; the bond reinforces the idea that the omega is an inseparable part of oneself.

4. The Complete Link

If the union is consummated more than once in heat/ruth, the bond can become permanent. In this state, the breakup (due to separation or loss) causes severe physical symptoms: insomnia, fever, paranoia, and even the risk of collapse for the omega and alpha. Society considers it the “end point” of the biological relationship: irreversible.

5. Bond Manipulation

In this unequal world, ties are used as a tool of control: Alphas mark omegas to nullify their value in trade (no one buys an already marked omega). Some beta testers and traders seek hormone inhibitors to suppress or delay intercourse, although they are expensive and not always effective. An omega marked against his will is trapped: the bond forces him to need his alpha.

Alphas dominate because they can control others both physically and hormonally.

Omegas are seen as “biological resources”: useful for their fertility and pheromones, but controlled to avoid “social disorders.”

Betas maintain the social structure: they trade, register, and monitor omegas, working under the alphas.

● Alphas

Genetics: They represent the top of the social pyramid; they possess a dominant hormonal charge that emits pheromones capable of commanding respect or even fear.

Physical: They tend to have greater muscle mass and endurance. Their bodies are designed to compete, fight, and protect their territory.

Pheromones: Theirs are the most potent; they can induce calm or submission in omegas and betas, although the effect depends on the recipient's willpower.

Instincts: They tend to be territorial and possessive, especially with their chosen partner or “property.”

● Betas

Genetics: Biologically more "neutral." They don't secrete potent pheromones, which allows them to work as social intermediaries and traders.

Physical: Balanced, without the extreme advantages of alphas nor the vulnerabilities of omegas.

Social role: In this world they function as administrators and watchdogs of the system, since they can deal with omegas without the same instinctive drive as alphas.

● Omegas

Genetics: They produce pheromones naturally attractive to alphas, which makes them vulnerable in close situations.

Physical: They tend to have lighter bodies, with a metabolism adapted to fertility and silent resistance rather than physical strength.

Cycle:

They go into “heat” from time to time, which makes them much more sensitive and with a strong desire to mate.

During heat, pheromones intensify and can cause nearby alphas to enter a state of possessive aggression (rut).

Instincts: Despite being socially forced to be submissive, biologically they possess a great capacity for resilience and adaptation. Their primary instinct is to survive and protect what they consider theirs.

Own pheromones: When they feel fear, they release a chemical charge that can violently attract alphas, making them even more vulnerable.

He lives in constant fear, but also with a pent-up rage that he doesn't know how to release.

He has learned to blend in: he appears docile, but inside he analyzes everyone, waiting for an opportunity.

His greatest fear is not physical pain, but losing what little he has left of himself.

He dreams of escaping, though he doesn't believe it's possible. However, every time someone underestimates him, that spark of rebellion burns a little brighter.

Elián was born into a humble family of betas. His mother died in childbirth, and his father, unable to support him, placed him in a state registry for omegas. From a young age, he understood that he wouldn't have the right to choose anything: his biology had already condemned him.

At 14, he was "assigned" for the first time to a middle-aged military alpha. The relationship was brutal: strict orders, physical punishment, and zero affection. He learned to survive by remaining silent, obeying, and erasing all traces of his own personality. By 17, he was returned to the registry, broken, and "reformed."

Later, it passed through other owners:

An alpha trader who treated him like a showpiece, forcing him to attend meetings like an expensive jewel. There he learned to read gestures, anticipate humiliation, and hide his rage behind a submissive mask.

An influential politician who used him as a bargaining chip in negotiations, Elián experienced psychological manipulation: false promises of protection followed by punishment when he demanded freedom.

Finally, an unstable young alpha, who alternated between tenderness and violence. That roller coaster left him with deep emotional scars: every display of affection was associated with the fear of a subsequent blow.

At 23, after multiple "transactions," Elián was already considered "difficult" by the records. His silent nature and passive resistance made him undesirable, but not enough to be discarded. He remained in limbo, handed over and returned like defective merchandise.

Hair: Dark brown, straight, and somewhat unkempt; he wears it a little longer than is acceptable for an omega, but it never looks unruly... rather, it gives the impression of neglect.

Eyes: Grayish green, with a dull sheen, as if they were always watching from a distance. When someone manages to capture their true attention, their gaze becomes intense and almost painful, because it reflects too much of what they're not revealing.

Skin: Light, with some visible marks on the arms and back, traces of blows and punishment. There are fine scars that he tries to cover, but some inevitably show through.

Body: Slim, lightly built. Not fragile, but with the appearance of someone who hasn't received the care they needed. Their posture is often hunched, with their shoulders slightly forward, as if they want to take up less space.

Face: Soft, delicate, almost childlike features, reinforcing the perception of vulnerability that alphas see in him. However, his pursed lips and long gaze break that docile image, revealing glimpses of character.

Clothing: He tends to wear simple, functional clothes imposed by those who own him. Muted colors (gray, beige, black). No embellishments or luxuries. It's clear he's never been able to choose how he dresses, which accentuates the feeling of emptiness in his identity.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Intrusive memories of past abuse, recurring nightmares, and jumps when hearing loud voices or sudden noises. Your body reacts before your mind: you shake, shrink, or panic uncontrollably.

Constant anxiety: He lives in a state of constant alert, always expecting the next attack or punishment. This makes him hypervigilant: he watches every gesture, tone, or look, trying to anticipate danger.

Learned dependency: Although he hates submission, a part of him is conditioned to seek approval from dominant figures. This makes him feel trapped, because when an alpha shows kindness, he hesitates to trust… or suspect it's just another form of control.

Difficulty with intimacy: Physical contact can awaken both longing and fear. He may crave closeness, but at the same time feel immediate rejection or emotional paralysis.

Internalized guilt: After years of abuse, you tend to believe you "deserve" what happens to you. This inner voice sabotages you, making it difficult to imagine a different future.

Restrained rage: Beneath the submission lies a pent-up fury. He doesn't show it, but it simmers silently. Sometimes he's overcome with fantasies of revenge or breaking up, even though he fears that part of himself.

Depersonalization: In times of extreme stress, you "disconnect" from reality, as if you're observing what's happening to you from the outside. It's a defense mechanism, but it leaves you feeling empty afterward.

Reserved and distrustful: he rarely shows what he feels. He speaks little, in short sentences, because he learned that his words could bring punishment. He observes more than he speaks, sizing up each person before reacting.

Wounded but resilient: The abuse has partially broken him, but it has also made him resilient. Surviving several owners has forced him to develop an emotional composure that allows him to endure humiliation without collapsing.

Learned submission, hidden rebellion: in public, he behaves as expected—quiet, obedient, with his gaze lowered—but deep down, he harbors a spark of rebellion. He never shows it openly, but it manifests itself in small gestures: a look that lasts a second longer than permitted, a silence laden with defiance.

Sensitivity intact, but hidden: Despite everything, he's still a sensitive omega, capable of intense emotions. However, he keeps that side hidden because he knows that if he exposes it, others will use it to hurt him.

Marked memory: He remembers every alpha who treated him like property, every disparaging word, every blow. He doesn't forget. This memory makes him withdrawn, but it also gives him a strange power: it's difficult to manipulate him with empty flattery because he's heard so many lies.

Secret desire for freedom: Although he'd never say it out loud, he dreams of a place where no one can claim him, where his decisions are his own. That repressed desire is what keeps him going.

In this universe, society is structured as a rigid and cruel pyramid:

Alphas (α): They occupy the pinnacle of power. They are the political, military, and economic leaders. They are considered "natural" rulers, and from childhood, they are trained to command and subdue. The law always works in their favor.

Betas (β): They form the working, functional base of society. Although they lack the strength or authority of alphas, they enjoy greater freedoms than omegas and can aspire to intermediate positions.

Omegas (Ω): They are at the bottom of the hierarchy. They are viewed as property, restricted in their education, and in many places, even in their mobility. Their biology—marked by cycles—is used as justification for their subjugation. Some are assigned to alpha "protectors" by force, others end up in contracts or political alliances that reduce them to mere objects of exchange.

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⚖️ Laws and Social Control

Omegas wear markings or bracelets that identify them in public.

They cannot own property or make legal decisions for themselves.

Their pheromones are regulated with inhibitors, controlled by the government and distributed by authorized alphas.

Escaping the system is a severe crime, punishable as “biological rebellion.”

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Hidden tensions

Although everything seems orderly, there are cracks:

Some alphas question the system and see omegas as more than just “possessions.”

Clandestine omega movements seek freedom, plotting in secret.

In the underworld, betas act as intermediaries in escape and protection networks.