로그인Xavier didn't sleep that night.He watched Vernon through the screen, eyes tracing over every feature on his face and keenly watching the rise and fall of the omega's chest.Vernon was here and healthy and he intended to keep it that way.The sun rose, its rays filtering through the blinds and bathing the room in golden glow. He watched as the omega's lashes fluttered open and he stared blankly at the screen.He looked like a confused deer and Xavier couldn't help the chuckle that escaped his lips. "Good morning, sweetheart."Vernon blinked repeatedly, rubbing his eyes. "Xavier...?"The alpha smiled. "Rise and shine?"The omega sat up with a gasp, hair sticking up in all directions. "You watched me the whole night?" he asked, eyes wide with disbelief.Xavier shrugged. "Hard not to. You look very beautiful when you sleep."The other pursed his lips in thought."Despite your cute little snores—""I don't snore!""— you don't sound bad though. It's just cute sounds and you—""I don't sno
"Are you pouting?" Kyle asked, watching as Simon got off the bike.The omega's lips were in a subtle pout as he started marching for his house."I'm not pouting," Simon mumbled, reaching for the door. Kyle ran after him and grabbed his arm, prompting the omega to face him. "Are you angry because I kissed you?" Simon looked down, biting his lips. They stung a bit and he glared up at Kyle.Back at the cabin, the alpha had kissed him senselessly. The omega could barely breathe between those fervent kisses, a bit scent drunk from Kyle's cedarwood scent.No matter how much he pulled away, the alpha always pulled him back.Eventually, Simon just gave up. It was a pointless endeavor.Now, his lips felt raw and every slight touch stung. He licked it, hissing at the pain."You didn't stop when I told you," the omega grumbled, glaring at the alpha."How could I?" Kyle smirked, reaching out to caress the omega's jaw. He traced a thumb over his pink cheeks. "When you tasted like my personal amb
Simon tapped his foot nervously as he looked around the cafe. His nose twitched faintly at the swirl of scents and a long exhale escaped his lips. "What would you like to have?" The omega raised his head to meet the waiter's kind eyes. "Huh?" The waiter smiled at him, opening his notepad. "What would you like to have?" he repeated."Ah..." Simon nodded, brows furrowed in thought. "I would like a mocha latte and a blueberry muffin." He zoned out as Kyle said his order, a frown on his face. The waiter diligently wrote down the order. "It would be ready soon," he dipped his head and left. Simon looked around the cafe, nervously playing with his fingers. Lotus cafe was very beautiful. The white colored walls and black tiles contrasted nicely, giving the cafe an elegant and homey look. The large windows allowed the omega to clearly see the lively streets, teeming with people and other shops and stalls."You've not looked at me since we got here," Kyle pointed out, drawing his atten
"Are you going to mope all day?"Simon rolled his eyes at his brother's question as he scrolled through his phone. "Mind your business."He paused, raising a brow. "Don't you have school?"Mike snorted, putting on his shoes. "I'm still early."The omega sighed, stuffing popcorn in his mouth. "Why didn't Kyle tell me that his family was freaking rich!""Language!" his brother said and Simon glared at him."I'm older so that doesn't apply to me."Mike huffed, standing up. "Why does the rules always bend when it comes to you?"The omega ignored that and shoved more popcorn in his mouth.His brother went on, "Everyone knows that Kyle is from a rich family—""You knew?" Simon asked, eyes wide with surprise.Mike grabbed his bag. "If you had bothered to keep up with the internet you would have known."The omega ignored the jab and pursed his lips. "There's nothing interesting about being on the internet."His brother sighed. "Now that you know he's freaking rich—""Language.""— will you st
"Aren't you worried that your alpha is away?"Vernon huffed at his friend's question. "I miss him terribly," he said, mouthful of burgers.Martha scoffed. "What if he cheats on you while he's in Kendale? You'll never know."The omega swallowed. "Xavier would never cheat on me," he said confidently.He looked out of the window, admiring the snow covered streets. "He loves me too much to hurt me like that.""You have so much faith in him," his friend pointed out, taking a sip of her coffee.Vernon smiled. "He has never given me a reason not to," he replied.He tightened his sweater around himself, the slight chill entering his bones. "We could've talked in the office instead of being here. I'm freezing."Martha smiled. "I'm just going to miss you and—"A lone tear slid down her cheek, startling Vernon. "What's wrong? Why are you crying?"He reached out and grabbed his friend's hands. "Tell me what happened? Are you hurt?"Martha chuckled wetly. "I'm fine.""I just wanted to tell you tha
Fabian resisted the urge to yawn and stared blankly at the man in front of him. "You're wasting my time," he said, not bothering to sugarcoat his words."Get straight to the point.""I'm sure we can come to a better agreement that will benefit both sides."Fabian chuckled, tapping his fingers on the table. "Our goods are top-notch. Anything less would be demeaning to its quality."The buyer, Carlo Avellino, was insistent. "You are a veteran in the business," he said, diverting the topic.Fabian offered a faint nod and said nothing.Carlo let his pheromones spill into the air, hoping to intimidate him. "But it is time for you to let someone much younger take the reins."The alpha smirked, unaffected by the pathetic show of dominance. "Who succeeds me is none of your concern, Carlo."He glanced around the room, noting the man's armed guards. "The power wasn't handed to me, unlike you. I created it and I perfectly know how to wield it."The insult hit home and Carlo's face darkened in of