The Alpha’s broad shoulders were draped in a dark black, gold-stamped silk dressing gown, looking extravagant, exquisite, elegant, and noble.
However, he wasn’t wearing it properly; the belt at his waist was loosely and sloppily tied… Beneath his cold and abstinent exterior, he unexpectedly revealed a hint of powerful, seductive, and charming charisma.
He was as beautiful as a sculpture.
With the physique of a top male model, his chest and back muscles were perfectly firm, and the lines of his abdominal muscles flickered in and out of the light and shadow. On the back of his neck, two slender, blood-red scratch marks were ambiguously buried within his collar, adding a touch of eroticism to his appearance.
Xiao Yanxiu held a cigarette between his fingers, exhaling a lingering white mist from his nose. His brow was relaxed, showing a look of lazy contentment. Clearly, he was very satisfied with the experience from last night.
The mobile phone, still on a call, was tossed casually to the side. The man leaned his head back slightly, his spine sinking into the executive chair, his hair messy yet exceptionally handsome. He curled his knuckles and tapped the desk, leaving behind a single, concise word: “Speak.”
Shen Zhiyan reported the news: “There’s something wrong with the medical records from the Sister-in-law’s last few hospitalizations during his heat periods.”
The Alpha’s pupils suddenly constricted, and the fingers holding the cigarette froze. He had originally thought it was a business matter and hadn’t taken it to heart, but he hadn’t expected it to involve Lu Siyan, let alone the hospital…
The man straightened his back slightly. His Omega’s health was already poor to begin with. This heat period had arrived a full seven days early. From the erratic cycle, one could infer that the pheromones in Lu Siyan’s body were extremely unstable, which was also one of the key factors causing gland damage.
The Alpha’s expression turned solemn as he fell silent.
On the other end of the line, the report continued: “I’ve collected pheromone samples from Omegas worldwide who are allergic to suppressors. Through comparison, I’ve confirmed that while enduring a heat period without Alpha comfort will affect an Omega’s body, it shouldn’t trigger such frequent, acute, and severe symptoms. Yet, Sister-in-law has been hospitalized almost every single time over the past two years.”
“The heat cycles are extremely irregular; the shortest interval was actually only 14 days. Furthermore, in the blood reports from these emergency hospitalizations, two specific indicators are abnormally high.”
An irregular heat cycle meant the Omega couldn’t predict their own heat, meaning an accident could happen anytime, anywhere. Even if they carried scent-blocking stickers or anti-Alpha spray, they would still be tortured by out-of-control pheromones, attracting more and more Alphas to fight over marking them.
Xiao Yanxiu immediately thought of Lu Siyan being chased by those three thugs because of an unheralded acute heat. The moment the Omega, covered in sweat and tears, had stumbled into his arms for help with a blurred consciousness… He had been so fragile, helpless, pitiful, and broken.
If they hadn’t reunited, his Omega would have experienced countless instances of such panic and chaos in his life. He might have escaped, or he might not have…
The man’s emotions wavered, and his knuckles tightened. He suddenly raised his hand and ruthlessly stubbed out the cigarette. “I understand.”
Xiao Yanxiu’s voice was terrifyingly cold…
After hanging up, the study fell into a silence that was dark and terrifying, causing an unprovoked chill. This matter naturally had to be thoroughly investigated. But the Alpha couldn’t bear to leave his Omega alone for too long. After a brief emotional adjustment, he stood up and returned to the room.
It wasn’t convenient for outsiders to enter or exit an Omega’s room during their heat period. The man seriously considered how he should clean up the mess inside. The bedding needed to be replaced with a fresh set. After all… it had gotten wet once already…
There were also clothes and toys scattered all over the floor. They needed to be sorted and put into laundry baskets and storage bags. Xiao Yanxiu rarely did housework and had no experience taking care of an Omega. He seriously rehearsed the plan in his mind, even marking the sequence by priority. He decided he would change the sheets first and pick up the clothes later.
The man was fully prepared to serve Lu Siyan well. To his surprise, when he pushed the door open, he was shocked to find that his Omega, despite the discomfort of his heat, had already organized the entire bedroom neatly.
The pheromones floating in the air were still fishy and sweet, but they no longer felt sticky or stifling; instead, they were clear and soft. It made one want to breathe in just a little more.
The sound of running water came from the bathroom, mixed with rising steam. The Omega, his body limp and soft, was leaning over the circular bathtub to soothe his tense and aching muscles. As the warmth flowed slowly, a flush rose to his cheeks.
His arms were crossed casually over the white porcelain rim, his head tilted to the side, resting on the crook of his arm. His beautiful eyes were like glass beads, shimmering with fine light, yet showing a hint of confusion, as if he were reminiscing about last night…
The Omega’s waist felt a dull ache. His legs had been overextended, feeling as if he had just run an 800-meter physical test and then climbed a 4,000-meter mountain. A needle-like sensation lightly pricked his nerves.
Because no bubble bath or rose petals had been added to the warm water, there were only pure layers of light and shadow swaying. His legs, submerged at the bottom of the water, swayed gently like a little mermaid’s tail.
Lu Siyan was completely unaware. Indeed, the Omega was deep in thought, his mind wandering significantly. Even though he had prepared himself, at that moment, it still felt as if his heart, along with his body, had been torn apart. The process—from the instinctive resistance to his whole body unintentionally tightening, to the eventual gradual acceptance—had been extraordinary.
Although it had ended up somewhat out of control and fierce, Lu Siyan could accept it and even liked it. He even secretly hoped that next time, Xiao Yanxiu could be even a bit more aggressive. It would be best if he didn’t stop even when he was crying.
The Omega was secretly feeling the sweetness.
However, he soon found himself unable to smile because his fingers unintentionally brushed against the gland on the back of his neck. He suddenly remembered that in such a situation of total devotion, the man had ultimately only given him a temporary mark. It was neither heavy nor light, neither salty nor bland…
Lu Siyan felt a faint sense of disappointment. After marriage, an Omega with a permanent mark would only be absolutely submissive to their Alpha’s pheromones. It served as a very powerful constraint and also announced to the world, letting every Alpha who approached know that this Omega belonged to someone.
But Xiao Yanxiu didn’t seem to have that kind of possessiveness toward him at all. They were a “contract couple”—merely a business marriage where each took what they needed. They were bound to part ways sooner or later.
The Omega’s mood fluctuated along with the man, more thrilling than a roller coaster, as he sighed inwardly. During this time, his body sank deeper into the cooling bathwater, only for his peripheral vision to catch a dark shadow beside him.
Lu Siyan covered his heart with his fingers and let out a short, soft cry: “Ah—!”
By habit, he moved backward, his spine hitting the edge of the tub. He was nearly frightened to death by this man who had appeared suddenly without a sound. Fortunately, the Alpha reached out in time, fishing his fingertips out of the warm water and intertwining them tightly with the steam-soaked heat.
Xiao Yanxiu leaned against the edge of the platform, his gaze level with his. The man propped his chin on one hand and asked curiously: “What were you thinking about?” To be so engrossed…
The Omega didn’t have the face to say he was reminiscing about the details of their intimacy last night, so he only stammered: “No… nothing.”
Lu Siyan avoided his gaze and tried to inconspicuously pull away, but the man reached out, pinched his chin, and pulled him back. Xiao Yanxiu didn’t hide the desire in his eyes at all, staring straight at him—from his eyebrows to the shape of his lips, scrutinizing every contour of his face.
“Does it still hurt there?”
His fingers supported the Omega’s narrow waist, remembering how Lu Siyan had struggled and cried hard during the most difficult moment last night. The Alpha had nearly lost control, groaning as he punched the pillow beside the Omega’s head, scaring the little guy into thinking he was being annoying. He had shut up immediately, not daring to make a sound, though his body was still rustling and trembling.
“It doesn’t hurt anymore…” “You… don’t touch me recklessly.”
The hand the Alpha had dipped into the pool was pushed away. The man said in a raspy voice, “I’ll help you wash.”
The Red Velvet Rose body wash was right at hand. The Alpha’s waist tie also completely fell away as he leaned forward. Lu Siyan’s arm was grabbed, and the man’s fingertips lightly pressed and rubbed it, revealing a hint of suggestion.
The Omega didn’t dare look at him. Even a mere glimpse made his heart race violently. He pressed his hands firmly against the other’s approaching chest, his heart fluttering with nerves, and closed his eyes to shout: “I’ve already finished washing!”
The man’s thought of bathing with him was cut short. Xiao Yanxiu raised an eyebrow and looked him up and down: “Finished washing?”
Lu Siyan turned his back: “Finished washing.”
Xiao Yanxiu casually flicked the water from his fingertips: “Since you’re finished, then come out.”
Lu Siyan did indeed intend to come out, but he glanced back at the shameless man and spoke with an annoyed expression: “You… you… can you go out first?”
The man crossed his arms, believing there was no need for him to leave: “I saw everything last night…” Before he could finish, the wet Omega lunged into his arms and covered his mouth.
Water splashed from his fingertips, soaking a large part of his own lapel. The Alpha looked down at the Omega hanging from his neck, whose skin was like silk, and noticed his earlobes were flushing red again.
He really was easily embarrassed.
The man chuckled and pulled the hand away. He slowly stood up, and Lu Siyan thought this “ancestor” was finally leaving. To his surprise, before he could even exhale the breath caught in his throat, the man returned with a bath towel.
Immediately after, with a “splash,” he was scooped out of the water, wrapped in the towel, and held in the man’s arms. The Alpha strode outside.
The Omega was terrified, thinking he wanted more.
“Xiao Yanxiu…” “I… I was just marked by you.” “The concentration of pheromones in the gland is still very high. From a biological instinct perspective, I don’t need…”
He didn’t need a second knotting so urgently, especially since the man had given him plenty last night. Although he wouldn’t admit it, his reproductive cavity still felt a dull ache… The Omega explained in a panic, his voice getting smaller and smaller.
That was until he realized the place Xiao Yanxiu was heading wasn’t toward the bed, but to the office area situated in the southwest corner of the master bedroom. The Alpha sat down while still holding him.
Lu Siyan kicked his feet uncomfortably: “Xiao Yanxiu, I’m not wearing any clothes.”
Though even if he put them on now, he would still have to take them off later. The mint-green silk shirt from last night had been a struggle to take off, and the buttons on the collar had been ripped off by the man, making it essentially scrap.
The Omega’s cheeks were red. He knew the man was staying home specifically to accompany him. But sitting there doing nothing wasn’t a solution, so Lu Siyan took the initiative to suggest:
“Xiao Yanxiu, what do you usually do at home?” “I’ll play with you for a while.”
The Omega’s gaze swept around the room and saw a very thick book on the desk. He reached out and picked it up: “I’ll read to you.”
He flipped to the page Xiao Yanxiu had bookmarked. He hadn’t read more than two lines before he realized something was wrong, but by then it was too late to put it down.
“Will Smith married his beloved partner.” “He had dreamed of her day and night, and finally, at this moment, he could touch…” “Touch… touch her…” “His own… also…” “There… very…”