This Valentine's Day, I'm determined to checkmate Alpha Novikov's arrogance.He's my chess nemesis. Wicked smart, cunning, always three moves ahead, and he's in my path to chess glory.No matter how good Alpha Novikov looks and smells, I can't afford to be distracted.The Omega Academy says I'm too competitive and unruly to be an Alpha's mate. Every move counts towards my future as an unmated Omega and professional chess champion, and I play to win.That is, until I'm thrown off my game by a secret courtship claim.The secretive Alpha writes me letters that make my heart pound and leaves thoughtful gifts.On Valentine's Day, I must decide if he's my Alpha. Except Valentine's Day isn't for romance, it's for winning the chess final. Right?When my heart's in checkmate, will I make the boldest move of all?Happy Valentine's Day, Omega is a standalone novella in the Short and Steamy Omegaverse series.