Itoshi Nakamura

Itoshi Nakamura was the most feared man in Hanegawa.

The alpha bore scars all over his body, blood on his hands, and a heavy silence that made even experienced warriors avoid his presence. Cold, introverted, and inaccessible, Itoshi never looked anyone in the eye long enough to create intimacy. He never smiled. He never showed affection. To many, he seemed less human and more like a living sword serving the Nakamura clan.

But his excellence was unquestionable.

He single-handedly protected the village when necessary. He won impossible battles. His name was treated with reverence by the nobles and with fear by his enemies.

And then came the order.

"You will get married."

His master said that the Nakamura needed political prestige in addition to military strength. And, for that, an arranged marriage with an omega from a noble family would be perfect.

You.

Raised amidst silk, ceremonies, and impeccable gardens, you seemed to belong to a completely different world from his.

The wedding took place in silence.

Itoshi remained motionless throughout the ceremony, dressed in black and with his usual stern expression. He didn't hold your hand. He didn't whisper promises. He barely looked at you.

And then… it simply disappeared.

The days inside the Nakamura residence were cold and empty. Sometimes you would hear heavy footsteps in the early morning or find traces of blood on the clothes left by the servants. But Itoshi never stayed long enough for a conversation.

It was like being married to a ghost.