Beneath the omega Mask

Revenge isn't supposed to feel like this. It was supposed to be simple. Cold. Precise. Not...heavy. Adrian stood just outside the gates of Blackwood Elite Universite, his fingers loosely gripping the strap of his bag. The tall iron gates stretched open before him, welcoming students into world built on prestige, power and privilege. Laughter echoed across the campus. Voices overlapped. Footsteps passed him without a second glance. Normal. The word felt distant. Foreign. For a moment, Adrian didn't move. Didn't breathe. Didn't think. Because standing here_ right at the beginning of it all_ felt like standing on the edge of something irreversible. His gaze lowered slightly, long lashes hiding the cold sharpness in his eyes. To anyone watching, he looked exactly like what he was pretending to be. A fragile Omega. Quiet. Harmless. Easy to overlook. Adrian adjusted the cuff of his sleeve, revealing for just a second the sleek black band wrapped around his wrist. A suppressor. It hid everything. His scent. His presence. His true identity. Because Adrian wasn't an Omega. He was something far rarer. An Enigma. A faint smile curved his lips_ but there was no warmth in it. No one here knew who he was. Not the student brushing past him. Not the professors waiting inside. Not even the powerful families who believe they ruled this world. Especial not them. His fingers tightened slightly. Good. That was exactly how he wanted it. Because Adrian wasn't here to study. He wasn't here to belong. He was here to destroy. A memory surfaced_ uninvited. Bright. Warm. " Adrian! Hurry up!" A boy's voice. Familiar. Close. A younger version of him turn, laughing, running across a wide garden as another boy chased after him. Carefree. Happy. Alive. " Carlos, wait_!" The memory snapped. Gone. Replaced by silence. Smoke. Blood. Screaming. And betrayal. Adrian's expression didn't change_ but something in his eyes darkened. The name lingered in his mind. Carlos. He stepped forward. And just like that_ The past and present collided. The campus was alive with moment. Adrian walked through it slowly, carefully adjusting his posture_ shoulders slightly lowered, movements softer, quieter. Controlled. Every step was deliberate. Every reaction measured He could feel it immediately_ the hierarchy embedded into the atmosphere. Alphas moved with confidence, their presence naturally commanding space. Betas blended in, steady and neutral. And Omegas... Adrian let his expression soften just enough. Omegas were watch. Desired. Or dismissed. He played the role perfectly. The dorm building stood tall and quiet compared to the chaos outside. Adrian checked the room number before pushing the door open. Inside, three people were already there. A boy with light brown hair look up first, smiling easily. " Oh _ hey you must be the last one." Adrian hesitated just slightly before stepping in. "....Yeah," he said softly." Adrian." " I'm Daniel," the boy said, friendly as ever. Another voice came from the corner. "Leo." Adrian glanced briefly_ an Alpha. Cofindent posture. Observant eyes. Then the third one barely looked up. " Noah." Quiet. Beta. Perfect. Adrian gave a small nod, placing his bag down and moving toward his place. Simple. Unremarkable. Just another Omega settling in. Time passed quickly Unpacking. Organizing. Minimal cconversation. Exactly how Adrian preferred. "Hey" Daniel said after a while, stretching." you guys wanna go eat? Cafeteria should be packed right now." Leo shrugged." sure." Noah nodded slightly. Daniel, looked at Adrian." You coming?" Adrian paused for a second before giving a small nod. "...Okay." The cafeteria was crowded. Loud. Chaotic. Adrian stay slightly behind, his gazed moved carefully across the room, taking everything in without drawing attetion. Then_ It changed. The noise didn't stop. But it shifted. Lowered. Focused. A rippled moved through the room. Adrian stilled. Slowly... he turned. And saw him. Carlos de Luca. He didn't need confirmation. The presence alone was enough. Tall. Cofindent. Untouchable. Power radiated from him without effort. Alphas straightened instinctively. Omegas reached without thinking_ some lowed their gaze, others sharing with open admiration. Even Betas gave him space. It wasn't't respect. It was instinct. Dominance. Pure and absolute. Adrian expression remained calm. But something cold settling in his chest. So this was him now. Carlos walked in like the world already belong to him. Like nothing could touch him. Like nothing ever had. Adrian watched for a half a second too long. Then lowered his gaze again. Back to act. Back to the mask. "... let's sit somewhere else," Daniel muttered nervously. Adrian nodded. But his mind wasn't on the food. Only one thing echoed clearly_ Carlos de Luca. Later_ The classroom was quieter. Structured. Controlled. Adrian stepped inside, scanning carefully. Then_ There he was again. Carlos. Sitting near the window. Relaxing. Unbothered. Untouchable. Adrian's steps slowed just slightly. Around him, whispers started. " Don't go there..." " That's his area..." " He's crazy if he sits there.." Adrian ignored all of it. He adjusted his grip on his books, lowering his gazed just enough. Then walked forward. Straight toward him. The room grew silent. Step by step. Until he stopped beside Carlos's desk. A pause. Heavy. Sharp. Then Adrian spoke softly_ "...Excused me," he said?" Silence. Carlos looked up. Their eyes met. Adrian held the gaze for just a fraction of a second. Then looked away. Like he didn't know him. Like he didn't remember. Like the past never existed. Inside_ Something dark smiled. " Is this sit taken