Stepping out of the portal and into the compound. When he received Stark's call, he had not expected to hear what he did. "Hello?"

'Good evening Dr. Strange.'

"Friday, where is she?"

'She's currently in her bedroom. The young omega has drawn up a bath.'

"Good, she's keeping her temperature down." Walking up the stairs to the third floor he did the mistake of breathing in. "Fuck, that smells good." Calming the animal in him, he opened the door to her bedroom. Her bed was surrounded by her clothes and items that appeared to belong to the others. Seeing his jacket smack middle of the best stroked his ego in a way it shouldn't. Following the scent of temptation to the bathroom, he knocked twice. "Adhara?" Getting no response, he stepped in.

Adhara was sitting in the tub of ice water, her head hanging out of the tub. "Strange?"

Kneeling beside the young pup Stephen touched her forehead. "You're burning up."

"What's happening to me?" A moan slipped out as the water grazed her breast. "Why do I feel everything?"

"You're in heat." No point in sugar-coating. "It's a heat cycle omegas go through."

"Of course, it's an omega thing." Leaning in closer to his scent, she nuzzled into him. "You smell so good." Running her tongue up his neck, she moaned softly in his ear. "You taste good too."

Strange chocked out a grunt, pushing her back. "Stay in the tub a little longer."

"My skin is too sensitive." She whined. "And no matter what I do, the wetness won't stop."

"Wetness?" He stupidly asked.

Adhara's eyes darted downward. "I keep getting wet."

"We-oh." Scratching the back of his neck, he gripped the edge of the tub. "Let's get you relaxed just a bit and then settled into bed."

He kept his back turned to her for the most part, only turning when she needed help reaching something or to get out. Wrapping the towel around her, he ignored the slight hiss. Walking into the bedroom she practically jumped into her nest, asking him if he liked it.

"It's wonderfully made." Seeing the smile on her face, pleased him. "This is your first heat?" She nodded. "Adhara, this will only get worse."

"What?"

"The heat for an unmated female lasts a month."

She was stumped. "A-a month? Worse than this? I already feel as if my insides are boiling. I can control myself."

"I will be here with you, but I can not help you in the way your alpha would." Strange had to force those words out. Only the gods knew just how much he wanted to bury himself in her. "Being near you will most likely make me go into rut. When that happens I will not be able to enter the room, but I will still be close. My scent will still be here."

"O-okay." She was scared, but Adhara refused to show it.

For the next three days, things remained the same. She was constantly hot and bothered, but nothing a cold bath couldn't control. During those days Strange stayed in her bedroom. He didn't sleep nor did he move from his corner. It wasn't that he didn't need or wanted to, but he couldn't. He couldn't leave his omega in case she needed him. In these moments she came before anyone and anything.

Unfortunately, he learned just how hard it was to control himself around her on the third day.

Adhara had managed to get out of bed that day. She had drawn a cold bath and settled for a few hours. By the time she got out, her stomach grumbled in need of food. "Friday, where is Stephen?"

'Dr. Strange is currently prepping some lunch.'

"Thank you." Wrapping herself in her robe, she went in search of her alpha. 'Her alpha.' She wondered when she began thinking of Strange as hers. Walking into the kitchen area she found Strange prepping some sandwiches. "Is one of those for me?"

The alpha was startled. The entire floor smelled of her, he hadn't noticed it getting stronger as she neared him. "What are you doing out of bed?"

"I was hungry." She whined realizing she made him angry. "I'm sorry."

"I was just about to take you some food." He motioned to the plates. "You want to eat here or in the nest?"

"Here." Moving quickly to the breakfast bar, she wolfed down the food. Strange was pleased with himself as she ate the food he made for her. Sitting down next to her, he slid his plate over to her. Adhara didn't have to be told twice, devouring his food as well. "How long has it been since this curse started?"

"Three days."

With a loud groan, she dropped her head on the cool tiles. "Why does it feel longer?"

Strange suddenly stood up, removing his jacket and unbuttoning a few of his shirt buttons. "Let's get some fresh air." Taking her hand, he led her out the balcony. Taking in a deep breath, he was quick to compose himself. "Sorry, what did you ask?"

Adhara noticed the slight stiffness in his body, his back was tensed. His hands were gripping the rails to the balcony. "Stephen, you alright?"

"Yeah, it's just your scent." He groaned.

"Shit, I am sorry." She stepped back, only to have him grab her arm and pull her into his chest. Adhara took in a shaky breath, slowly raising her eyes up to his. He was so close. "I can't hide the scent even if I wanted to."

He shook his head, taking a large gulp. "I should be the one controlling myself. Your scent is just so...fresh for lack of a better word. The things it tells me." He lowered his head a tad bit. "No one has touched you. And no one will, but for me."

She was in a trance, her eyes locked on his. She hadn't noticed at what point he had her back against the balcony rail. His hands gripping the edges on each side of her, trapping the omega at his will.

Both gazed into each other's eyes longingly; not a word spoken by either of the. She was lost within the breathless paradise of his dreamy eyes and no sooner without any authority he clutched his hands unto her hips, leaning her in against his muscular body; as a result, Adhara was weakened by his gentle seductive touch.

While pressing his body against her and continuing gazing into her eyes, he began kissing her now frail neck which made the omega even weaker than before. He knew that once he kisses her neck her resistance will crumble. After just a few delicate touches of his warm lips, her hands will start to do his bidding. They will fall down his back as her head swims, all previous thoughts stopped in their tracks. Now there is only one desire, one wish, and they both know it's just a matter of time before it happens.

"If you don't let go of my pup right now, I swear you will never have the ability to father any of your own!"

Adhara jumped at the sudden voice of Tony. Leaning her head back, she grinned at his upside-down figure. The others walking a few steps behind him.

"Hey!" Making an attempt to move, she found herself not able to. Looking up at Strange she frowned at his shifted eyes and the slight rumble in his chest. "Stephen?" His eyes were fixated on Tony and not in a good way. Ever seen a wolf stalk a rabbit? Yeah like that. "Hey, look at me." Grabbing his face, she forced him to look down. "It's just Tony. He means no harm."

'Kiss him.' Nat's voice echoed.

'What?'

'It will pull him out of his trance.'

Without a second thought, she slammed her lips over his. He responded quickly, wrapping his arms around her waist. Once her lungs burned for air, Adhara slowly pulled back. "Better?"

"So much better." His voice was low, sending chills down her spine. His eyes went from the soft, loving ones to guarded and cold the moment he looked back at the group. "You are back sooner than expected?"

"We had to hurry." Tony growled. "Making sure my dear pup here doesn't fall in your claws."

Strange gave out a low growl, warning him to watch himself. "I gave you my word Stark."

"Perhaps, but I don't like you." He threw a smirk on his lips, ignoring the growl.

She swore Tony could be such a cock blocker. "He wasn't taking advantage of me!" I rested my head on Nathan's chest, inhaling his scent. 'Damn he smells good.'

"You are in the first stages of heat, Adhara." Tony reminded her. "Soon or later your mind will be clouded. Besides Strange have his word, no mating!"

She turned her attention back to Tony and the others. "But you never said anything about the other stuff. And you never like anyone!"

"Especially males looking to trap my pup." Tony scoffed.

Strange's eyes snapped towards him. "I am not trapping your pup in any way, at least not in any way she doesn't want." She could just imagine the look on Tony. "But since you are here, I will gladly make it official. Seeing you are the closest to a family she has." Adhara watched confused as he moved her hair to the left, exposing her neck to him. He leaned forward, leaving a trail of kisses along her neck. His teeth grazed the shell of her ear as he whispered. "You're mine."

Adhara was barely registering his words when she felt his teeth break the sensitive skin on her neck. Her hands gripped his sides, clenching at the sensation she was feeling. It was a mixture of pain and pure bliss. Heat in the pit of my stomach began to rise to explode throughout her body. "Oh god!" She raised her hand towards the back of his head, running her fingers through his hair. And just like it had started, it was over. Strange pulled back, licking the little blood that spilled. "Woah."

"What the fuck!" She turned to spot Rogers currently holding Tony back. He was royally pissed and close to shifting. "Did you just mark her?!"

Strange ran his finger across the bite, causing a slight shiver in her. "I staked my claim."