Slow Heat

A lustful young alpha meets his match in an older omega with a past.
Professor
Vale Aman has crafted a good life for himself. An unbonded omega in his
mid-thirties, he's long since given up hope that he'll meet a
compatible alpha, let alone his destined mate. He's fulfilled by his
career, his poetry, his cat, and his friends.
When Jason Sabel, a
much younger alpha, imprints on Vale in a shocking and public way,
longings are ignited that can't be ignored. Fighting their strong sexual
urges, Jason and Vale must agree to contract with each other before
they can consummate their passion.
But for Vale, being with
Jason means giving up his independence and placing his future in the
hands of an untested alpha--as well as facing the scars of his own
tumultuous past. He isn't sure it's worth it. But Jason isn't giving up
his destined mate without a fight.
This is a gay romance novel, 118,000 words, with a strong happy ending, as well as a well-crafted, non-shifter omegaverse, with alphas, betas, omegas, male pregnancy, heat, and knotting. Content warning for pregnancy loss and aftermath.