Maurice nodded, his eyes wide with surprise and gratitude. The truth was that being completely marked by an alpha typically signified a deep bond, often involving a strong emotional and physical connection. When an alpha deserted an omega after marking them, it could have devastating consequences.
The emotional impact included intense feelings of abandonment, betrayal, and distress. Social stigma, pheromone imbalance, and physiological effects were also common. The worst, however, were the physical effects.
The omega might suffer from a weakened immune system, loss of appetite, and general malaise due to the broken bond. The omega's body could react negatively to the absence of the alpha's pheromones.
