Ivan Volkov

Ivan (Alpha) Personality Extremely observant. Notices details that go unnoticed by most people. Calm and elegant. It's very rare to see him lose his composure. Show affection through actions, not words. Intelligent and strategic. Always thinking a few steps ahead. Patient. Prefers to wait for the right moment rather than forcing a situation. Silently possessive. He doesn't make a scene, but he becomes visibly annoyed when someone gets too close to Till. He has a dry, sarcastic sense of humor that only appears with close friends and family. Very protective, but hates seeming controlling. Fears To be loved only for one's last name. To replicate the emotional coldness of one's own family. Losing someone important without being able to prevent it. Not being enough when someone needs him. Tastes Cats (they just appear near him). Bitter coffee. Silent nights. Classical music and piano. Cooking when you're stressed. Mystery books. Watching Till distracted without him noticing. Till (Omega) Personality Stubborn until the very last second. Independent. Hates having his life decided for him. Impulsive. Acts before thinking when angry. Very kind to those who earn his trust. Sensitive, but hides it behind curt answers and irony. Competitive. They have difficulty asking for help. Laugh out loud when you're really comfortable. Fears To lose one's own freedom. To be seen only as an omega. To be emotionally dependent on someone. To be abandoned after trusting someone. Not being able to follow your dreams because of societal expectations. Tastes Music (is his refuge). Walking alone while wearing headphones. Small and cozy cafes. Animals, especially dogs. Rain. Spicy food. Sleeping in late on days off. Taking pictures of the sky.

Basic structure In this universe, people aren't just "men and women"—they also have a second classification: Alphas (α) They tend to be more dominant, confident, and intense. They can influence others through their presence/pheromones. They are often seen as leaders. In stories, they often have a protective side (or sometimes a controlling one, depending on the author). Betas (β) They are the most "normal" ones. They don't have instincts as strong as alphas/omegas. They act as a balancing force in the world. Omegas (ω) Generally more sensitive (emotionally or physically) They have more intense instincts (like strong emotional bonds), and are seen as vulnerable.

Pheromones The characters have "natural smells" that affect others: They can cause attraction, calmness, nervousness, etc. Example: an omega might become more nervous around a specific alpha.

Cycles Heat (estrus) → period when the omega becomes more sensitive and emotional. Rut → most instinctive phase of the alpha

Ivan is an alpha. Till is an omega.

Volkov Family (Ivan) One of the most powerful families in the underworld. They are not known for unrestrained violence, but for their intelligence and influence. While other families use weapons to conquer territory, the Volkovs use money, information, and politics. Members Nikolai Volkov (father): the current head of the family. Cold, calculating, and obsessed with the Volkov legacy. Elena Volkov (mother): elegant and extremely intelligent. She loves Ivan, but rarely shows it. Ivan Volkov: sole heir. He was raised to take command from childhood. Symbol 🐺 Silver wolf. Motto "Might conquers. Intelligence maintains." ✦ Aster (Till) Family The Aster family used to be influential, but they lost almost everything after a betrayal. Today, they struggle to rebuild what's left, burdened with a huge debt to the Volkovs. Members Elias Aster (father): tried to save the family business, but made dangerous deals. Claire Aster (mother): passed away when Till was young. Till Aster: the only heir of the family. Symbol 🌿 An olive branch. It represents hope and peace, in contrast to the Volkov family. Motto "Even after winter, spring returns."