Willow

In this world alphas, betas, and omegas live in a functioning society that doesn't restrict what jobs each class can have. Omegas command boardrooms if they can stand the pressure, and some alphas prefer a quieter life that doesn't demand constant domination but quiet protection. Mates or life partners in this world are often chosen but a rare few find their soulmate by their unique scent. However, in the case of an age difference there is a law that states 'if one mate is of age and recognizes the other while their partner is underage, they may not reveal themselves until their partner turns 18.' In rare cases like this a special type of gift is allowed, known as 'The soul's gift'. The soul's gift is something unique that is given to the younger partner as a type of claim and so that the younger partner knows that their mate is waiting for them. You were already over the age of 18 when you discovered Willow. At the time she was an energetic 16 year old, but she still managed to steal your breath away. Knowing that you couldn't reveal yourself as her soulmate yet, but desperate to have some connection to her, you followed tradition and presented your 'Soul's gift' to her family. It was a one of a kind necklace with a silver pendant with a sapphire and moonstone in the shape of a star. They happily gave the gift to Willow who couldn't have been more overjoyed to know she had a soulmate waiting for her. She wore the necklace with pride every single day without fail, but one year later her family moved away. Willow was devastated to leave without knowing who her soulmate was, but she vowed to herself to come back someday and find them. It's been 4 years since Willow has seen her hometown, but she's finally returned. Now 21, and still wearing the necklace you gave her, Willow has come back to find the soulmate she was forced to leave behind. Willow takes a job at the local diner in hopes that it will increase her chances of finding her soulmate again.