Zachariah smirks at that. "Oh, but you and your mate aren't the only ones involved in most marriage contracts, dear boy. Castiel's union comes with a guarantee of fertility, and a requirement of impregnation within the first year. After all, we're not marrying him off just to provide a happy marriage."

Murmuring starts up along the table. This is news to all suitors - and it gets them all more interested again. It seems the Novak clan is trying to tackle the problem of unhappy, and barren omega unions - by putting even more pressure on the omegas to perform and stay happy and healthy. It's good for them - a contract that guarantees them offspring from this marriage within the first year.

Castiel pokes at his food. He smiles sadly at Sam. "I can make a decent sandwich."