'◜faq

a list of the most frequently asked questions.

1. When do we consider a couple "mates"? ㅡ When the alpha (or beta) marked their omega (or beta). Wolves get marked by getting bitten in the neck. It's a permanent scar and omegas who have been claimed before are either regarded as stubborn and used or experienced and independent.
2. Who can become pack alpha and beta? ㅡ A pack alpha has to belong to the alpha gender. They can either be male or female. The beta doesn't need to belong to a specific gender. But they will only get promoted to pack alpha if they are an alpha.
3. How do heats work? ㅡ The omega's body feels incredibly sore. They sweat more than they usually do and their body temperature naturally raises for about 3°C which makes them feel hot. They produce a slick liquid that works as a self-lubricant. During heat, an omega is able to receive seed from an alpha (and in rather rare cases from a beta). They are in pain and their backs and hips hurt a lot. During this time they are very hormonal and some tend to cry a lot while others get destructive. They attrmpt to show their best side, but their quirks are also very remarkable during this time.
4. How do ruts work? ㅡ While omegas experience heats, alphas (and betas) go through rut. Alphas get possessive and sometimes aggressive, and they step around with a wide chest filled with pride, presenting themselves while others just hide away and calm themselves by destroying things. Their noses are extremely sensitive and they usually become very protective, even over their things.
5. What is knotting? ㅡ During this time, alphas knot with the omega they had chosen to mate with. After the alpha made their release, their primary organs will swell more so they get locked with the omega. The process takes a few minutes up to half an hour and it ensures that the omega will receive all of the seed. Trying to move while knotting is extremely painful, and even afterwards it is still painful for both the alpha and the omega. With knotting, alpha and omega grow together and marking is the next step.