“Now tell me,” he murmured, his voice low in her ear. “Why are you running from me?” “Because-“her chest tightened as she heard the command in his voice. Beta or omega, everyone felt the command of an alpha; the will to submit to it. To him. “You’re going into rut.” her breath came in warm puffs against his bare skin; his temperature making it possible for him to go without much clothing; unlike her, bundled in her coat and mittens, her scarf fallen on the ground. “Mhm,” he started back towards camp; holding her in his arms, as if she weighed nothing at all. “Does that scare you, little one?” She wouldn't see him take his rut with another. She wouldn't - she couldn't. AU | Beta Hermione is in love with an alpha. Fenrir Greyback.