Bound Together

Jesse is an unclaimed omega. He's also been a member of an exceptionally nasty drug cartel in California who's been wanting to go legit for a long time. Connor was a mid-level drug runner who turned on his bosses when he found out they were involved with something he couldn't accept. He's also a single alpha. U. S. Marshall Max Sandoval knows that Jesse and Connor's enemies are all looking for single men. Pairing them up should throw people off their scent, and it saves the Marshalls on housing. Having Connor claim Jesse also ensures that Connor will always have a bodyguard on hand, because Jesse's skills are valuable and their bond will force Jesse to stay by Connor's side. Unfortunately, neither the omega nor the alpha is initially enthusiastic. Neither of them has ever wanted to be part of a claimed pair, and Connor is terrified of forcing himself on an unwilling omega. Mutual reluctance and unfamiliarity leads to misunderstandings, caused by powerful attraction, high stakes and the constant threat of danger.