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Chapter 5. Library.

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{Palan}

"He hasn't been home in twenty-four hours and he's already got a wife? What the fuck?"

"A man? Is it really a man? If the Congregation finds out, we'll all suffer for not reporting-

"I've known him since birth, I wouldn't think he'd bring a human into the house as a wife."

"He's his date? Khun has never brought anyone into the house before."

"And that boy is cute. They look good together."

And these were just the loudest thoughts of the more than 20 people standing in front of us. I, strangely enough, was not at all pissed off by these thoughts of theirs.

"I'm... calm... I'm calm again and I don't want to hit anyone." - I thought, hugging the boy tighter in my lap.

- Get back to work," I commanded and the men went about their business.

- What are you doing here, huh? Since when am I your wife? - Wasu asked in an indignant tone, and his cute face was red again.

- Let's go to the bedroom and I'll remind you when you scream my name," I whispered, resting my head on his shoulder, knowing full well that Wasu was about to blush even more.

I loved teasing him so much, he seemed so adorable and innocent when his cute cheeks were covered in blush.

Suddenly...

I felt him start breathing more frequently and my little fingers on my hands felt the movement in his pants.

- Hia... If you want me so badly, we don't need to go to the bedroom, we can do it here... - I didn't expect such words at all, and my hands loosened their grip.

Wasu sensed this and quickly turned around, sitting on my lap facing me. He leaned in slightly and his hot breath burned my neck, followed by a slight stinging pain.

"Fucking hell... well, can you not be here... Isn't there any shame at all?" - I heard my bodyguard's thoughts.

- Wasu... ah... Wasu... - I tried to stop him, but with every word I said he only bit me harder.

- Not... here..." I managed to squeeze it out of me and he immediately pulled away with a sly smile.

- Don't think you're the only one who can tease me, Hia. I'm not a child to fall for childish provocations," he said seriously, getting up from my lap.

"When did he get such a temper?" - I thought, because he used to be like a meek fawn.

And then it hit me...I don't know anything about him at all. Not his personality, not what he likes to eat or wear, what he likes to do besides making cocktails, what annoys him or what he's like when he's angry. All I know about him is what my man found and Mr. Chan's story. But that's all superficial information, not anything important.

- All right, all right. I won't tease you. Come on, I'll show you the house, - taking his hand, I led Wasu to show the house.

We walked around the grounds of the house first. He really liked grandma's garden with a pond and my motorcycle collection. When we got back to the house, I walked him through all of his rooms except the basement. I decided he shouldn't see that side of my activities just yet. I was surprised at how my boy's eyes sparkled when I pointed to the big doors, telling him what was behind them.

- Waaaaaay..." Wasu's enthusiastic voice was so bright as he opened the doors that I smiled involuntarily.

- Do you like it? - I asked and he immediately released his hand from mine, nodding and stepping inside.

- How did you get so many books? - Wasu asked, looking around the library.

- My grandmother loved books," I replied, realizing that I hadn't come in here since the day she died.

Wasu looked around the shelves with curiosity and great interest. I had only seen such love for books in my grandmother's eyes. She looked at them with the same burning gaze.

- You can read everything electronically now," I said, wanting to hear his answer so I could compare it with what my grandmother thought.

- E-books are not like that at all. You can't hold them in your hands, they don't have a unique smell. Did you know that every book smells different? New books, old books, antique books, frequently read books - they all have a different scent. A tablet or laptop won't make up for that. In them, books are not - alive. You know? - he said, running his hand over the bindings of the books on the shelf.

"Impossible..." - His words made me freeze and tears filled my eyes because it was almost word for word what my grandmother was saying.

"Shit... Even the intonation is almost the same... It can't be. He's... Who is he? Am I going crazy? Or did I just hear him say that? No, he said it. I heard him. You sure you heard it? I'm definitely going crazy..." - The thoughts in my head were so chaotic that I didn't even notice him coming towards me.

I flinched when warm fingers touched my cheek, wiping away my tears. He looked at me with his brown eyes full of concern and gently stroked my cheeks, mopping up the wet marks.

I hadn't cried since my grandmother's funeral. Even when my parents died two years after her death, I didn't shed a single tear. Maybe because they always didn't care about us. They were in business, and my brother and I spent all our time with Grandma and the nannies. We saw our parents only once a week or even a month. Yes, we had everything: any toys, money, books, clothes, but there was no parental love. This love was given to us only by our grandmother. You could say that King and I were orphans with living parents.

- What did you say, Wasu? - I asked, but my voice trembled slightly.

- I'm sorry, Hia. Did I say something wrong? - He was so caring, he reminded me of my grandmother again.

I looked at him and he seemed completely confused. I pulled him to me and hugged him tightly, resting my head on his shoulder. The tears kept flowing, I think he could feel it because his hands gently stroked my back and hair. He was silent, like he knew I just wanted to stand there with him like that. His scent.... That smell was soothing to me...now it had the notes of lilac that I loved so much about my grandmother's scent. I guess...that's what caring smells like.

As my mind calmed down, it began to dawn on me... Humans can't change odor! Only our species can. Humans are born with a constant scent. Yes, a person's scent changes when they sweat or are sick, but it just adds a plume to it. But not like this! And why didn't it come to me before?

"Wait... books... we have books here!" - I thought and pulled away from the little guy and looked at him.

- 'Wasu, help me find all the books on scent alteration and spirit partners,' I asked and he immediately nodded, looking at me.

- If I remember correctly - partners, that rack over there - rows 5 through 9. If you can't reach it, there's a ladder. And I'll search about the smell, - I said, pointing to the wall with books.

- Okay, what are we looking for? - Wasu agreed and asked a question.

- 'Look for all references to spirit partners of different species. There are only a few books that talk about it, but I don't remember which ones exactly. I guess we'll have to reread them all... Do you mind? - I asked, looking at Wasu, realizing that we were stuck here for a long time.

He nodded with a smile, as if he wanted to find out himself, heading towards the shelving unit I indicated. I looked around the shelves, frantically trying to remember where my grandmother had the books I needed about scents. Wasu took several books from the shelf at once and flipped through them page by page, running his eyes cursorily over a page of only 10-15 seKhund. My brain realized that it was impossible to read a page in that time, but I didn't interrupt him and ask questions because I noticed the book I needed.

He and I looked through book after book looking for the information we needed. Wasu was much faster at it, though I wasn't sure he had time to read anything in them at all. Time flew by and I was distracted by Auntie Ubon's thoughts from the hallway.

"Damn... Where the hell are those two? The time is already 10pm, dinner is getting cold. The boys have searched the whole house and there's no sign of them... Maybe they were kidnapped? Oh..." - she thought she was genuinely worried about us.

- Auntie! We're in the library. Bring dinner here," I shouted and heard quick footsteps, followed by the sound of the door swinging open.

The woman entered and her eyes were full of surprise, for she had worked in my house before I was born and knew that I hadn't been in the library since my grandmother died.

"What, it can't be... He... walked in here again... how long has it been? 13 years? Who is that child? What did he do to the young master? 13 years... 13 years he hasn't even come near these doors..." - Auntie seemed to be in shock.

- Auntie Ubon, we've gotten a little carried away reading. Bring dinner over here. Oh, and have one of the guys bring a small table, I don't want to get the books dirty," I asked, snapping her out of her own madness.

The woman looked back and forth at me and Wasu, who didn't even turn around as she continued to flip through the pages. She nodded and walked out of the library shocked, continuing to think that Wasu was some kind of sorcerer casting a spell on me. I just chuckled at her thoughts and continued reading.

Ten minutes later Vinay brought a small table into the library, followed by Aunty and her assistants with trays of food. They arranged everything on the table and kept looking only at Wasu all the time, thinking about the ban.

- Wasu, dinner is here. Come on, we have to eat. It's plenty of time, otherwise you'll get a stomach ache later," I said gently, approaching him and stroking his hair.

- You want to eat, go eat. Let me finish this book and I'll join you, okay? - said the boy without taking his eyes off the book.

I looked at the number of pages, it wasn't that many, maybe 3-5 minutes with his speed of flipping them.

- Okay, I'll wait until you're done. I want to eat with you," I replied and he nodded, raising his hand for me to get away from him.

The servants stood shocked by our conversation, for no one dared to speak to me like that in this house. Their thoughts were so amusing and I looked at my boy and smiled.

With a wave of my hand I ordered them to leave, so they wouldn't distract him from his book and me from him. Everyone obediently left the library and we were left in silence again. Damn...I love this silence.

I sat down at the table and looked at Wasu. He was sitting on the floor with his legs crossed underneath him, stacks of books lying around him. They seemed to be sorted according to some principle I didn't understand. His lips were moving slightly, as if he was actually reading something. The boy's focused look was so cute. I kept my eyes on him, admiring him.

- You're staring at me so intently that I'm not going to finish any faster," he said, flipping to the next page without taking his eyes off the book.

- I'm just looking. This is my library. My books. And my wife. I'm ready to stare at you forever," I said, watching his cheeks redden again.

Bang!

- Are you teasing me again? - He slammed the book shut with force and turned to me.

- Come here, the food will get cold soon. You don't want me to make my auntie reheat it again, do you? - I answered him, ignoring his question.

From where he was sitting with his books to the table with the food was about 4 meters. Wasu looked at me and resting his palms on the floor, this cute boy crawled towards me on all fours.

"Yikes...how tempting is he..." - I thought, watching this unhurried movement of the little graceful kitty.

His eyes were staring at me and I couldn't take my eyes off them. It felt like I was under his spell and couldn't even move. This boy was driving me crazy. He arched his back as if intentionally exposing my gaze to the curve of his beautiful body all the way down to his buttocks, which I adored.

- Wa.... Wasu... if you keep this up, the food will become you," I told him in a confused voice as he got in front of the table.

- What did I do? And you're the one who keeps teasing me! - he said indignantly, taking the lid off the pot and inhaling the aroma of the soup.

- Mmmm... smells delicious..." he purred and I nodded.

- Yeah... perfect smell..." I said as the scent of his body odor reached my nose.

Wasu was putting food on my plate and I sat back and smiled at his sweet concern.

- You were hungry, weren't you?! Why are you sitting there? It'll get cold and it won't taste good. Do you want to make your auntie heat up the food again? - He was scolding me and it was so funny.

An 18-year-old boy was telling me off and I didn't mind at all. I didn't even let King do that. I obediently took the spoon and started eating the soup so my wife wouldn't scold me.

"Wife... damn... never thought I'd have a wife... and such an adorable boy too." - I really liked that word, it was so...native.

He smiled contentedly as I began to eat, Wasu put down his food and asked a question, "Hia, I just read in a book about the last known partners of different species. It says that within the first month from the day they met a human can go into heat or go rut, depending on their position in the pair. Do you think... that's what's in store for me, too?

I choked up. Heat? A human can go into heat? This boy is driving me crazy with his regular scent, and what happens when he's in heat? Damn...and there's a full moon in four days.....

- Ahem, ahem... Where did you read that, kid? - I asked, coughing.

- "Such Different Incarnations," page..... 109, 6th paragraph," he answered and I looked at the stacks of books.

The book Wasu was talking about was the third one from the top, which meant... he really could read a page in... 10 seKhunds? Unbelievable...

- Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa... Are you saying you've read ALL of these books? Really? - I decided to elaborate, but the boy looked at me and shrugged and nodded.

- What else interesting things have you read? - I decided to ask, because there were two volumes about half-bloods in his stacks of books.

- Oh, I've never read about half-bloods. That's very interesting. You've read them? - he said excitedly, devouring the food from the table.

- Yes, but it was a long time ago. I don't remember everything," I continued eating, trying to remember what the books were about.

Ever since I was a kid, I've been fascinated with these books about half-bloods because of my grandmother's fairy tale. But it's been so long and I don't remember their detailed content clearly.

- Do you know why half-breeds haven't been seen for the last few hundred years? - He asked and I nodded.

I knew because that was my favorite part about those books. According to the facts in the books I'd read, usually the pregnancies would end early or the baby would die along with the mother in childbirth. The books also said that before meeting a spirit partner, a half-breed is a normal person. Only after sex with the partner the smell of the half-breed changes and his second sex becomes predominant and his body gradually rearranges itself to fit the second sex. Starting from smell and eye color to habits and behavior. But for the last hundred years, half-breeds haven't survived due to the weakening of the human species.

I immediately remembered that Wasu's scent was changing even before we had sex.

- Did you know that even if one parent was an Original with a gift, a half-breed doesn't get the ability? They're weaker in every way and more vulnerable. Their wills aren't as strong, they're easily manipulated because of their human nature. And they also have duller eye color," the kid told me passionately and I remembered all these facts I had read earlier.

- If the half-breed would not have met his Prince Charming, he would have died an ordinary man. Even if he had children, they would be born human because the 'wolf essence' of the parent is dormant," I said the words from my grandmother's fairy tale and Wasu looked at me with surprise.

- That wasn't in the books," he replied and I smiled, realizing that he was like a walking encyclopedia.

- Did you seriously memorize what was in all those books, Bao? - I asked with interest.

- Uh-huh. The teacher at the orphanage said I was a mnemonist. I can memorize anything, whether it's the text of books, a person's appearance, or conversations. Sometimes it gets tiring," he said with a kind of wistfulness, and I instinctively took his hand, encouraging him.

Having eaten, we went back to reading books. I found a very interesting entry in one of them: <Changing odor based on mood or emotion is only possible in the wolf species. Based on Dr. Jivalo's research, human individuals smell the same from birth until death. Their scent does not change from emotions or feelings, not even from the realization of imminent death>.

"So... Wasu isn't human?" - I thought and raised my head and looked at the boy.

- Oh... sorry my boy... I'm boring you," I muttered, looking at the boy asleep on the stack of books.

I walked over to him, gently taking Wasu in my arms. He fidgeted a little, getting comfortable on my shoulder, and I carried him into the bedroom. I sat on the bed with him in my arms, gently stroking his hair. I carefully undressed him, changing him into his pajamas. I was pleased with the pink marks on his beautiful body that I had left on the airplane. After tucking him into bed and covering him with a blanket, I headed for the shower. After washing up, I went back to the bedroom and lay down on the bed next to Wasu. He was sleeping so carefree and sweet that I just looked at him and was happy that he was in my bed. Just next to me.

- Ufff..." he rolled over to face me and his arms automatically wrapped around me, coming closer to me with his whole body until his face rested on my chest.

- You seduce me even in my sleep, my treasure," I whispered in his ear and hugged him back.

Enjoying his soft scent, I fell asleep very quickly.

***Morning***

When I woke up in the morning, I opened my eyes and smiled when I felt his warm breath on my chest along with the scent of plumeria. His face was resting on my chest along with one arm, his other arm was hugging my torso and both my legs were sandwiched between his slender legs. He looked like a little koala hanging from a tree. It's Wednesday and I'm already late for work, judging by the time on the clock.

I tried to free myself from this bear cub's paws, but my movements caused him to hug me even tighter.

"Oh, fuck it with work. I'm the boss, I can be late once in a lifetime." - I thought, stroking Wasu on his soft cheek.

- Ugh..." he moaned at my touch and pressed his waist against me.

- Do you want me not just to be late, but not to go to work at all, Wasu? - I asked quietly, feeling his straining cock against my leg.

I realize for us men, morning hard-on is the norm, but this is one hell of a tempting hard-on... I didn't want to wake him up, but otherwise I won't be able to get out of bed, well, or I'll have this cute koala hanging all over me.

- Wasu... do you want to stay home tonight or come to the office with me? - I asked, kissing the top of his head and stroking his back.

The body in my embrace hissed and stretched. Wasu pulled away from my chest and looked at me with sleepy eyes.

- I'll go with you. I don't know anyone at the house, but at the office I can make you coffee, bring you lunch, or help you with anything," the boy said, yawning, rubbing his eyes.

- Then we should get in the shower, or we'll be even more late," I said in a gentle tone, scooping up the cute body and heading into the shower with him.

Wasu didn't resist, and now he looked exactly like a koala: his arms wrapped around my neck and his legs around my waist, his head resting on my shoulder, and he still seemed sleepy. His condition alarmed me, but I calmed down because his body temperature was normal, which meant it wasn't a fever.

I turned on the shower and the sound of the noisy water made Wasu raise his head.

- You can put me down on the floor. Let's take a shower, I don't want you to be late because of me," Wasu muttered, letting go of my neck and standing with his feet on the floor.

- I'm the boss, I can afford to be late," I said nonchalantly, soaping up a washcloth, I started washing Wasu.

"Now this is weird...why are my 'seals' on this beautiful body barely visible?" - I thought as I examined the slender body in front of me.

- Oh... Don't... don't... don't, Hia. I'll do it myself, otherwise you won't even get to work for lunch," Wasu moaned as I ran the washcloth over his already consciously arousing cock.

- It's okay... I might be late..." I wheezed, because his sweet smell was driving me crazy.

- You can't do that. What kind of example are you setting for the staff, huh? - he scolded me again.

"What the fuck is going on anyway? Which one of us is Alpha? Why is this kid telling me off and I want to obey him so badly? We should call King." - I thought, obediently handing the washcloth to Vas.

We showered quickly, though I wanted to press him against the wall and sink my teeth into his tender ass.

- Sit down, I'll dry your hair," my heart was pounding like crazy at those words, spoken with genuine concern.

I obediently sat down on the chair in front of the dressing table and Wasu moved my hair with gentle strokes while he dried it with the hair dryer. I usually slicked my hair back, but today I let him do whatever he wanted with it.

When he was done, I dried his hair for him and we went to get dressed. Since I'm the boss, I always go to work in a suit, but here's Wasu... I didn't want him to dress too formally. So I suggested he wear an emerald shirt that was tight around his muscles and black pants that emphasized his bulges. He didn't argue and put on what I suggested.

We left the room and went downstairs, where bodyguards and a nervous aunt were waiting for us, worried that I was late for the first time in 15 years. Once in the car I immediately lifted the flap between the driver and us, and Wasu laid his head on my shoulder and fell asleep again. I gently lifted my arm so that his head rested on my chest and his sleepy body lay on my chest while his arms wrapped around my waist. I stroked his hair, patting his shoulder lightly with my other hand. After almost an hour, we reached the office building.

- Wasu... Baby... Wake up... - I shook his body lightly, trying to gently wake him up.

- Mmm... Daddy... Five more minutes..." he purred, and when I heard the word 'daddy' I started to get excited.

- Wasu, you didn't want me to be late. If you call me that again, we won't go to any job," I tried to be serious while running my fingers over his chubby lips.

- Okay. I'm awake. Well, almost. I don't know why I'm so sleepy... And hungry..." the boy answered me in a sleepy voice, rising from my chest.

I fixed his hair and we got out of the car, accompanied by two bodyguards. The doorman opened the door in front of me and now all the thoughts of the people we met were the same: - who is this boy, who was brought by the boss?

We took the elevator to my office and entering the reception area I asked Danai to order breakfast in my office and a mug of black coffee. The guy looked at me and Wasu with surprise and a bunch of questions in his head: "Since when does the boss eat breakfast in the office in the mornings? Who is this boy and why did he come with him? What should I order for breakfast? Something light? Like a snack? Or a full one? Ahhhh...what's going on? The day before yesterday he asked for a ticket to Taipei, yesterday he didn't show up for work, and today he's late at all... He's never late."

Deciding to spare Danai's nerve cells, I interrupted his thoughts: -Wasu, what do you want for breakfast?

- I want, two, no three fried eggs with sausage and bacon, a fresh vegetable salad, a couple of toasts, a Bubble T with strawberry syrup, and a brownie," the kid was enthusiastically twiddling his thumbs as he listed the list.

- Wow, are you sure you're going to eat it all? - I questioned smiling, but Wasu turned to me silently looking at me as if I had asked something stupid.

- Got it, you don't have to yell," I raised my hands in surrender, smiling at Wasu, and then turned to the secretary: - Danai, have you memorized everything? Hurry up or else breakfast will be me,

"What the fuck is going on here? Who is this juvenile and why do I have to fulfill his whims?" - Danai thought to himself.

- Danai! If breakfast is not in my office in 15 minutes, I will fire you! - I said in a raised tone, annoyed that my little boy was called a juvenile.

- Come, Wasu," I turned to him and took his hand and led him to my office.

I was just seething with irritation. Pissing off! I should have punched him in the face for thinking like that.

Arrrrrr....

Involuntarily I growled and Wasu turned to me. He looked at me and his thin fingers touched my cheek, stroking gently. The smell of plumeria with hints of lilac enveloped me and I began to calm down as if after a shot of phenozepam.

Oh... His scent... I wanted to inhale it even more. Pressed against his soft white neck, I inhaled like an addict, feeling an aesthetic high. His hand rubbed the hair on my head and I felt his fangs begin to lengthen.

"Bite..." - As if the devil on my shoulder was whispering to me to do it.

To restrain myself, I gathered all my self-control and pulled away from his neck.

- Feeling better already? - He asked and his dark eyes looked at me with concern and I nodded.

- Do you want to just sit or help with anything? - I asked in a calm tone.

- I'll help. I just don't know what," he said quietly.

- Oh, you know accounting, don't you? The contract said you'd be in charge of the bar," I asked, remembering the inconsistencies in the Pattaya hotel's invoices.

- Yes. Is there a problem with the invoices? - He asked and I nodded.

- The numbers don't add up by a decent amount, which means... - I started to explain, but he interrupted me.

- And that means that either the accountant counted incorrectly and we need to find the mistake, or he counted correctly and he's an accomplice, - Wasu understood my thoughts perfectly well.

🚪Knock knock.

There was a knock on the door and Danai entered the study with food. The boy's eyes immediately glistened at the smell and sight of the food.

- Can I eat first and then do the paperwork? - he asked without taking his eyes off the food.

- Pahahahaha...sure. Fed wife, satisfied husband," I laughed at the absurdity of his question.

"Wife? That brat is his wife? When did he have time to ... did ... Did he bring it from Taiwan? No, it can't be. His Thai is too good for a Taiwanese." - Danai thought and I looked at him.

- Danai, bring me the documents from King Power. And send the list of appointments for today to my computer," I commanded and he quickly left with his head bowed.

I walked over and stroked his hair with a smile and noticed that he didn't even blush when I called him wife. The baby was so engrossed in his food that he just lifted his cute face with his cheeks stuffed up at me as he continued to chew.

"Such a baby..." - I thought and sat down at my desk, checking the appointment list sent by Danae.

Fifteen minutes later, I heard the sound of the bubble tee running out and looked up surprised: he had really eaten it all.

- Are you full, kid? - I asked, and Wasu nodded with a smile, chasing the remaining tapioca balls in the glass with his pipe.

- Wasu, I have a meeting in 20 minutes. You can sit at my desk to do the paperwork. I'll try to finish quickly and get back to you," I warned, because I had to leave.

- Okay, Hia," he said and just at that moment after knocking, Danai walked in with a folder.

- Here you go, boss. All the hotel documents, - Danai handed me the folder and I put it on the table and got up from the chair, giving way to Vas.

- If you need anything, dial 11 on the phone and Danai's assistant will bring it to you," I said and looked at the secretary with a stern look.

- 'Yes, Khun, I'll alert Joy,' Danai confirmed reluctantly, resenting in his heart as if he was babysitting a child.

- All I need is a few pieces of paper or a notepad, a pencil and eraser, and some silence," Wasu replied modestly.

I walked over to the desk, opened the drawer and placed my notebook in front of it. The pencil and eraser were on the table and he immediately picked them up, opening the folder. I looked at him with a smile, he was so sexy at that desk.....

- Come on, Danai. The meeting's in ten minutes. You know I don't like to be late," I called Danai to leave the office, because Wasu was asking for silence, and my brain was already drawing a picture of sex on that desk.

"He doesn't like to be late, and then this morning what happened? He was more than two hours late, good thing he didn't have any meetings with anyone at that time." - Danai chuckled to himself, but I knew he was partly right.

He picked up the folder he needed for the meeting from his desk and we went into the conference room.

{Wasu.}

After a loud and clear introduction of my humble person, whose cheeks flushed every time the word 'wife' came out of his mouth, Palan sent everyone to work.

- What are you doing here, huh? Since when am I your wife? - I resented him, feeling my cheeks burning.

Even though I loved it when he called me that, I couldn't get used to it.

- Let's go to the bedroom and I'll remind you when you scream my name," he rested his head on my shoulder and whispered.

His voice, his scent, and his warm breath on my neck echoed with flashes of tingles in the bottom of my stomach.

"You like teasing me and driving me into the red? Let's see how long you'll last if I play with you." - I came up with a cunning plan.

- Hia... If you want me so badly, we don't need to go to the bedroom, we can do it here..." I turned my head slightly in his direction and said in almost a whisper.

Apparently my plan had succeeded, his hands loosened their grip on my waist and I decided to seize the moment. Quickly turning around, I sat facing him on his lap, running my hand along the back of his head. His body responded to my touch as if at the snap of my fingers. He didn't even notice as he tilted his head, giving me access to his neck.

"Bite..." - as if someone's prompting came into my head and I didn't hesitate.

I leaned down to his neck, smelling his animal seductive scent and without thinking long....

Bite...

I bit his neck. Oh... That feeling... I can't even describe the delight and pleasure I felt biting him.

- M-m-m-m-m..." his long sexy moan caressed my ears.

- Wasu... ah... Wasu..." my name came out of his lips in that passionate, husky voice, my animal instincts kicking in, and with each word my teeth sank in harder.

Yes, I was horny, he was horny, but this time I was in control. Maybe because of the sex last night, but I just wanted to tease him back.

- Not... here..." his hands clutched my body, I could smell his sweet scent of arousal, and realized the concentration it took for him to say those words.

Finishing the last bite, I recoiled from him smiling contentedly. My provocation had been so successful that I now knew how to tease him back.

- Don't think you're the only one who can tease me, Hia. I am not a child to fall for childish provocations," I said seriously, getting up from his lap.

I saw the bodyguard standing nearby, he was red as a tomato, apparently from our pheromones. I felt sorry for the guy, in my provocation I hadn't thought that we might not be alone. Palan promised not to tease me anymore and took me to show me the house.

The grounds around the house were full of things: a swimming pool, a tennis court, a shooting range, a place to train bodyguards, a gymnasium, but the thing that caught my eye the most was another.

A small natural pond, indeterminate in shape with pink and white lotuses, bryazenia and tall grass on its banks, was in a garden with various trees and shrubs.

On one bank was a small wooden gazebo that could hold several adults if they wanted to. It was so... warm and homey, I knew right away where I would be most often in the house when Alpha was at work.

Then he showed me the garage, which had a collection of awesome bikes. I had loved motorcycles since I was a kid, but couldn't afford to buy even a used scooter. Palan told me that as soon as I passed my license exam, I could ride any of them. Of course I was happy like a child.

We went back to the house and he walked me through almost every place except the basement. I'm sure that with people like him, the basement is clearly not just a place to store all sorts of unnecessary stuff or find a generator. There's definitely a "meeting" room down there. Deciding not to ask about it yet, I pretended not to notice the absence of a basement in the tour.

And so we came to the last double doors in the house. When he said there was a library behind them, I was surprised. Judging by the size of the doors, there are a lot of books inside. The one thing I love as much as making cocktails is reading. I guess my eyes gave away my excitement because he immediately smiled looking at me. I pushed open the doors and realized I was right when I saw the huge ceiling to ceiling racks of books.

- Waaaaaay... was all I could say.

At that moment I was in book ecstasy and the first thought that ran through my head was, "Read not reread".

- Do you like it? - I heard the question and nodded, letting go of his hand I went inside.

- Where did you get so many books? - I asked.

From the right side of the door to the left, the walls almost to the ceiling were turned into racks of books. A large ladder on wheels near the shelves gave the place the feeling that I was in a cartoon - Beauty and the Beast. I felt just like Belle did when the prince showed her the library. It's... An aesthetic high.

- My grandmother loved books," Alpha replied quietly and there was a wistfulness in his voice.

"You must have loved her a lot, huh?" - I thought, but I didn't dare to ask.

Deciding not to ask anything yet, I was engrossed in the volumes of the library. I walked from shelf to shelf, examining the books. They were so alive. That's what I liked about printed books.

- Now you can read everything electronically," he said, as if he wanted to know why I was looking at him so enthusiastically.

- E-books aren't like that. You can't hold them in your hands, they don't have a unique smell. Did you know that every book smells different? New books, old books, antique books, frequently read books - they all have their own scent. A tablet or laptop won't make up for that. Books are not "alive" in them. You know? - I answered what was on my mind, running my fingers along the spines of the books as if I were saying hello to them.

Palan didn't answer and I turned to look at him. He was... crying...

"Why are you crying? Did I say something wrong? Did I upset you? Did I hurt you?" - the thoughts in my head were turning into a panicked fear of upsetting him.

I quickly walked over to him, wiping the tears on his face with a shaky hand. My heart clenched at the sight of his tears, it hurt so much to see him in such a state.

- What did you say, Wasu? - He asked in a trembling voice.

- I'm sorry, Hia. Did I say something wrong? - I still decided to ask because I was very worried about him and was afraid of being the cause of his tears.

He grabbed me in his arms, his hands gripping me so tightly I could hardly breathe. His head dropped to my shoulder and I could feel his flowing tears through my t-shirt. I finally let go of the fear that I was the cause of his condition and I comforted him. My hand stroked his back in gentle strokes and with my other hand I cradled his head against mine, rubbing his hair lightly. It felt like this Alpha was more important to me than anything else in the world, and my heart bled at the sight of him. All I wanted now was for him to smile again, like he used to. It wasn't long before he calmed down.

- Wasu, help me find all the books on scent alteration and on spirit partners," he suddenly moved away from me as if he had been illuminated, he asked me and I nodded instantly.

- If I remember correctly - partners, that rack over there - rows five through nine. If you can't reach it, there's a ladder. And I'll look up about the smell," he said pointing to a large rack in the corner of the room near the window.

- Okay, what are we looking for? - I asked not realizing what I should be looking for.

- Look for any references to spiritual partners of any kind. There are only a few books that talk about it, but I don't remember which ones. I guess we'll have to reread them all... Do you mind? - He asked, and I could see in his eyes that he didn't want to stress me out.

I nodded, smiling, heading over to the rack of books. I took out several books at once and sat down on the floor to read them. Well, how to read, to look at a page, memorize the text on it and proceed to the next one. I noted for myself the important information in the books. After reading over a dozen books I was finally convinced that this huge Alpha with me in the room was my spiritual partner.

Too much information at a time gave me a migraine and I would occasionally take a 5 minute break to digest what I was reading. The words flashed through my mind settling into place.

<When spiritual partners have met, within a month from the day of their meeting, the Alpha partner is bound to go into heat, even if it has only recently ended. If the Alpha partner is an ordinary person, the heat will not be avoided.

<In the period before heat, omegas eat a lot, usually no matter how much they have eaten, after 2-2.5 hours the wildest hunger comes again (sometimes this interval can be reduced to 1.5 hours). You can not ignore it, because not getting food, there is an unreasonable and abrupt change of mood, which disturbs not only the omega himself, but also those around him. This condition begins about a week before the beginning of the heat. It is possible to gain strength not only with the help of food, so nature has provided for omega drowsiness and lethargy. This state begins about 2-3 days (plus or minus 2 days) and ends with the first day of heat. And also omega can bring to his bed soft toys, things and any soft objects that cause him a feeling of comfort and coziness. These can be things of close relatives as well as a loved one. In general, everything that will give the omega at least some comfort and tranquility. The period begins 7-10 days before the onset of heat and is most often expressed in the desire to hug some soft toy or pillow containing the odors of loved ones, and ends a little less than a day before the heat.

And then I came across 2 volumes on half-bloods. This was something new to me. I hadn't read about them. I knew they existed once. We were told a bit about them in class, and here I have two whole volumes of what I hope is a very interesting book.

<A half-breed is an individual born from the mixing of species. Usually, half-breeds do not have a pronounced "wolf" essence. Their "wolf" essence manifests at puberty or not at all. Until the awakening of the "wolf" the individual lives as a normal human. They have no heat, no gonads, their eyes do not change color during the full moon. An awakened half-breed is inferior to a pureblood in all aspects of essence. Their strength is less, they are more susceptible to coercion and generally any effects of pheromones due to their human nature, and they also cannot take the form of a beast. Even if one of the parents was an Original with a strong will and abilities, a half-breed will not have the abilities. The eyes of awakened half-breeds match the color of their sex (Omega, Beta, Alpha), but are much dimmer. A common known case of a "wolf" awakening is an encounter with a spirit partner. Exactly how the awakening occurred in half-breeds we have not been able to find.> was a brief retelling of two volumes on half-breeds.

- Auntie! We're in the library. Bring dinner here," Palan shouted loudly, causing me to look up from my reading.

The door to the library opened and a surprised woman walked in as if she had seen a ghost.

- Auntie Ubon, we got a little carried away reading. Bring the supper here. Oh, and have one of the boys bring a small table, I don't want to get the books dirty," Alpha said calmly.

I continued - reading because I didn't know what exactly Alpha was looking for. I wanted to help him, despite the moderate headache.

- Wasu, dinner's here. Come on, we have to eat. There's plenty of time or you'll get a stomachache later," he said softly, and I didn't even hear when he came over to me.

His big hand was stroking my head and it was helping with the migraine. Feeling that my headache was almost gone I decided to finish the book in my hands. I didn't bother telling him about the migraine so as not to worry him unnecessarily.

- You want to eat, go eat. Let me finish this book and I'll join you, okay? - I answered him even though I was very hungry.

"Until you finish the book, Bao, no food!" - I said to myself, because that's what we were taught in the orphanage: until the job is done, we don't deserve food.

- Okay, I'll wait until you're done. I want to eat with you," it was so sweet that he wanted to eat with me.

I nodded, raising my hand for him to step back and let me finish quickly. I hurried as fast as I could because my Alpha was hungry and so was I by the way. I was ready to eat a whole buffalo, what to talk about dinner.

- The way you're staring at me, I'm not going to finish any faster," I said in a serious tone, feeling his gaze on me, and his stare sent shivers down my body, drawing my attention away from his text.

- I'm just looking. This is my library. My books. And my wife. I'm ready to stare at you forever," he replied and again that word flooded my cheeks with a blush.

📘Bah!

- Are you teasing me again? - I turned to him slamming the book I just finished reading.

- Come here, the food will get cold soon. You don't want me to make my auntie heat it up again, do you? - He called to me in an affectionate tone, and like an obedient boy I dared not disobey.

I looked at him, and I was so tired of getting to my feet that I decided not to do it. I just put my palms on the floor and... crawled towards him without taking my eyes off him.

"Oh... that darkening gaze... you like that huh? I can do a lot more than that." - I thought as I watched his eyes change.

I took my time, my movements were smooth and slow. I arched my back as I moved so that the part of my body that he liked to squeeze so much - my ass - was visible. I loved that languid look full of burning sparks so much that I wanted to see him more often.

- Wa.... Wasu... if you keep this up, the food will be you," his voice was shaky and I was very pleased with that timbre.

- What did I do? And you're the one who keeps teasing me! - Taking the lid off the pot, I pretended to be indignant.

"Damn... and he's right. Just a little more and the food would have been me. I wonder... does the library have noise insulation?" - I thought, but I was distracted by the aroma of food.

- Mmmm... smells delicious... - I was so hungry I was ready to give myself to him 5 times in a row for that shrimp soup.

- Yeah... perfect smell... - he replied, but somehow suspiciously.....

I took his plate and poured the soup into it, waiting for him to tell me to stop. But there was no response, so I poured an almost full one and put it in front of him. His eyes looked at me instead of the food.

- You were hungry, weren't you?! Why are you sitting there? It'll get cold and it won't taste good. Are you trying to make Auntie heat up the food again? - I used the same argument as him, but he just smiled and started eating.

I put my food on my plate and we talked about what I found in the books. He choked up when I said something about spirit partners getting heat. He didn't seem to be expecting it at all. I could see the panic in his gaze, like it was some kind of scary event. We had been talking about half-breeds and the question had been on my mind, what if I was a half-breed too? And if Palan is my spirit partner, does that mean that on a full moon my eyes will glow like his? When I was a kid, I dreamed of being an Alpha, silly dream, right? Everyone wants to be a superhero when they're a kid, but I just wanted to be Alpha. And where am I now? The Alpha I can have...is the one who has me.

After we ate, we went back to the books and I don't remember what time I passed out due to a migraine. Usually after big reading marches, the information is "digested" in my sleep. The bigger the volume - the more sleep I need.

***Morning***

- You want me to not just be late, but not go to work at all, Wasu? - A soft velvet voice sounded in my ears, but I didn't want to wake up.

I know who it belongs to - the owner of this warm soft body I'm hugging. I don't want to wake up because if I wake up, I'll have to get up and let him go to work.

- Wasu... do you want to stay home today or come to the office with me? - A gentle kiss on my hair and stroking my back combined with a soft voice still made me open my eyes, because I was offered to go with him.

I woke up and tried to open my eyes, I probably looked like a panda now - with black circles of fatigue under my eyes. My body refused to wake up, apparently yesterday's reading marathon had been too extensive.

- I'm coming with you. I don't know anyone at the house, and at the office I can make you coffee, bring you lunch, or help you with anything," I answered yawning and struggled to open my eyes.

- Then we should get in the shower or we'll be even more late," he said thoughtfully as he stood up from the bed with me.

My Alpha was so soft and warm, I didn't want to get off his body. And why is today a work day? I want to hold him all day. I felt so good in Palan's arms that while he carried me to the bathroom I almost fell asleep again. The sound of the water snapped me out of my half-slumber and I lifted my head to look at the man holding me.

- You can put me down on the floor. Let's take a shower, I don't want you to be late because of me," I let go of his neck and stood up on the floor, even though I could hear how sleepy my voice sounded.

I was in such a state now that I couldn't remember-I had taken off my pajamas myself, or had Palan done it? It was only when I felt the touch of the fluffy foamy washcloth on my skin that I began to wake up thoroughly.

- I'm the boss, I can afford to be late," he said as if he didn't care about work.

I was very relaxed in his strong hands, which so gently washed my body. The water was falling on me in warm small drops.

- Oh... Don't... don't... don't, Hia. I'll do it or you won't even get to work for lunch," I moaned as he moved the washcloth from my buttocks to my stomach, moving down to my cock.

One touch and I can already feel my buddy getting hard, and we're kind of late.

- It's okay... I can be late..." his voice was husky, and I knew that if I didn't stop him now, he'd be working at home... on me....

- You can't do that. What kind of example are you setting for your employees, huh? - I said in a serious tone of voice.

Oddly enough, he listened to me. We took a quick shower and dried each other's hair. I was still feeling drowsy, so I left the choice of my clothes up to him. Going downstairs, there were already bodyguards and a car waiting for us. Getting into the car, I immediately put my head on my Alpha's shoulder and fell asleep.

***After a while***

- Wasu... Baby... Wake up..." an affectionate voice woke me up, but I didn't want to wake up.

- Mmm... Daddy... Five more minutes..." I begged through my sleep.

- Wasu, you didn't want me to be late. If you call me that again, we won't go to any job," with those words, his warm fingers touched my lips and I realized that I had said too much.

"Wait...I was laying on my shoulder, why am I sleeping like this? Oh, never mind, what to munch on? I wonder if there's food in the office?" - I thought, feeling very hungry.

- Okay. I woke up... well, almost. I don't know why I'm so sleepy... And hungry..." I yawned and got up from his chest.

Palan fixed my hair and shirt before we got out of the car. The building was just huge, at least 20 stories, finished in blue glass with silver trim. We went inside and took the elevator to the 17th floor. At the door of his office we were met by a man in his 30s, handsome, tall, wearing a black suit and a look of incomprehension on his face. Palan asked to bring tomorrow to his office and a cup of coffee. The man looked on with genuine surprise. I don't know what he was more surprised about, that his boss was late, or came with me, or that he asked for breakfast in the office.

- Wasu, what do you want for breakfast? - He suddenly asked me.

- I want, two, no three fried eggs with sausage and bacon, fresh vegetable salad, a couple of toasts, a Bubble T with strawberry syrup and a brownie," I said the first thing that came to my mind, listing everything with my fingers curled.

- Wow, are you sure you're going to eat it all? - He asked with a smile, as if he doubted my order.

"Why the hell did you ask me what I wanted? I'd eat an elephant right now, maybe even two." - I looked at him with resentment and not understanding the meaning of the question.

- I get it, you don't have to yell," he smilingly raised his hands in surrender and turned to the secretary: - Danai, have you memorized everything? Hurry up or I'll be the breakfast,

He threatened the secretary with dismissal if he didn't bring breakfast in 15 minutes. The man ran to the elevator in a hurry.

"You'll be lunch. Or dinner. We'll decide that later." - I thought as he led me into the office.

Upon entering, Palan let go of my hand and took a couple steps towards the desk while I looked around.

Arrrrrr....

I heard a growl and sensed his annoyance. I immediately turned to Alpha and stepped closer.

"Why are you angry?" - I thought and touched his cheek, stroking it gently.

"It's okay, I'm with you, Hia. Was it Danai who pissed you off? But with what? It's not like he said a word against it. Shh, shh, shh... My Alpha, I'm here for you." - I mentally reassured Palan as I kept stroking his cheek.

He took a step forward and his face nuzzled into the curve of my neck. I know he likes doing that, so I tilted my head slightly to the other side and stroked his hair, giving him what he wanted so badly. I was insanely enjoying this kind of intimacy, having him just being there for me like this with no sexual innuendo. Suddenly he pulled away from my neck.

- Are you feeling better? - I asked anxiously, looking into his eyes to see if he was better.

What I saw in them was something new...Desire...it wasn't a carnal desire for sex, and I didn't even realize what it was exactly. But that look made my heart skip a beat and I was lost in those eyes.

He asked if I wanted to help him and of course I said yes. I don't like to be idle. Palan suggested I check the invoices of one of the hotels, and I was glad I could be useful. There was a knock at the door and Danai wheeled in a cart of food. The smell of food seduced me and I couldn't think of anything else but that delicious smelling fried bacon and strawberry bubble tee.

- Could I eat first and then do the paperwork? - I decided to ask, but my eyes were fixed on the food.

- Pahahahaha...sure. Fed wife, satisfied husband," he laughed as if I had asked a silly question.

Hearing that I could eat, my brain went into standby mode, ceding control of my body to my stomach. Oh... How delicious... and the eggs are fried just the way I like them with a runny yolk so I can dip a sausage or toast in it. And why do I feel like I haven't eaten in a week?

I felt a hand on my hair and looked up at Palan, who was stroking my hair with a gentle smile. I can't even imagine how I look now with my mouth full.

Palan returned to his chair and I continued to hobble. When I stayed at Mr. Chan's hotel, I usually had a simple omelet with rice and a glass of water for breakfast. Why the hell was I out of control and hungry like a wolf today? I'd eaten everything, and I didn't feel full. The only thing left was the bubble tee. And even though I don't like strawberries at all, I don't know why the hell I said to buy it. After tasting it, the bubble tee was tasty after all.

- You full, baby? - When I heard the question, I looked away from the tapioca in my glass and looked up at him and nodded.

- Wasu, I have a meeting in 20 minutes. You can sit at my desk to do the paperwork. I'll try to finish quickly and get back to you," he said and I was well aware that he had work to do.

- Okay, Hia," I agreed as Danai entered the office with a folder.

Palan stood up from his desk, gesturing for me to take his seat. I didn't resist, because the desk was large and the chair looked comfortable. He asked me what I needed, and having received an answer, took out a notebook from the desk drawer and handed it to me. I took a pencil and eraser from the desk to make notes. Telling me that if I needed anything I could ask Joy, Danai's assistant, my Alpha and Danai left the office, leaving me alone with the documents.

- Well... Let's see what a mess of numbers we have here..." I muttered to myself and opened my notebook to a random page to make a note if necessary, but saw an entry.

<Vivian Paravinapol. Good at moaning and sucking.

Underneath the entry was a phone number.

I was upset. With my head, I realize that Palan clearly hasn't been a monk all these years. But the realization that he liked someone else's moan, I felt a pain in my chest.

"Okay... Bao... calm down, the figures are waiting for you. He's with you now, not him." - I soothed myself, shifting my attention to the waybills and the accounting report.

I scrutinized the waybills, making notes on another sheet in my notebook, checking them against the accountant's report. Periodically there was a ringing phone and a woman's voice answering the phone from the reception area. It didn't distract me, but I still listened to the girl's answers and memorized them on automatic.

☎️Трунь trun trun trun

I flinched at the sudden ringing of the phone on my desk and picked it up on automatic.

📞- Nong, why aren't you picking up the phone? I've been calling you for almost an hour now," came the man's grumpy voice and then it came to me that it was Palan calling.

- Uh... sorry, he's in a meeting. When he gets off, I'll tell him you called. Oh, hold on a second, I'll get a post-it, how do I sign you in? - I said, looking around the desk for a post-it.

📞- Who are you and why are you in Palan's office while he's in a meeting? - His voice was more surprised than stern and I decided to answer honestly.

- I'm sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Bao. I-" before I could continue, I was interrupted.

📞- You don't have to continue, Nong Bao. Just tell your brother to call me when he gets back," he said and disconnected.

"Brother... That's what I'll write. "Call my brother back." So... Where am I staying?" - I made a note on a piece of paper in my notes and continued studying the report.

***After a while***

I placed all the suspicious invoices on the desk and walked in circles around it with notebook in hand, report and pencil. Although the air conditioning was working in the office, I couldn't get enough air, so I opened the window.

- So... Where did we make a mistake here..." I muttered to myself, sitting down on the edge of the desk and going through the papers on the table looking for the right invoice.

- No! You can't go into his office! - I heard the girl's stern voice and the man's indignation.

- Khun Palan is in a meeting! You can wait in the reception area," the girl said as the man stubbornly tried to get into my Alpha's office.

Suddenly the door swung open, and all my organized overlays on the table were blown across the floor.

- I told you you can't come in here! - A girl came flying into the office, followed by a handsome man.

- I'm sorry, Khun. I tried to stop him, I'm sorry," she apologized as if I was about to tear her to shreds.

- Who the hell are you? And why are you in my boyfriend's office? - The man asked in a jealous voice and now I realized what Joy was so afraid of.

- P'Joy, your phone's ringing in there. Go on, it's okay, I'll take care of it," I said with a smile and she looked at me incomprehensibly, hesitant to leave.

- Go on, go on. I don't want Hia to scold you for missing an important call," I asked calmly, still smiling.

- But... If Boss finds out that I left you alone with... him, I'm afraid I'll get even more," she said with concern in her voice, glancing at the man.

- What do you mean with him? I'm not a stranger, but who are you, you little brat, I'm very interested! - he took a step toward me, but Joy stood in front of him.

- P'Joy, I told you, I'll handle this myself. Go! - I said in a serious tone and she nodded.

- Pee! Don't distract them from the meeting, okay? - I said in the back of the departing girl, because I knew perfectly well that she, as soon as she went out the door, will begin to write and call Palan or Danai.

The girl stopped at the front door and nodded and walked out. I got off the table, picking up the papers that had fallen to the floor. A man walked up to me and grabbed my arm and lifted me up sharply.

- I asked who you were and what right do you have to be here without the owner of the office? - he bellowed.

- How about you be the representative first, Khun? - I asked, placing the raised papers on the table.

- I'm Palan's boyfriend, Vivian. And you..." he said smugly, but I interrupted him.

- Does Hia know he has a boyfriend? Or is it just in your head? - I asked mockingly and without formality.

"First day in Thailand, and already such adventures... Yeah... Bao, you're lucky." - I thought and looked at the man in front of me with an appraising gaze.

- How dare you talk to me like that, you little brat? - he shouted, squeezing my hand harder.

- Oh, I'm sorry. But even the fact that you suck and moan doesn't make you his boyfriend. Go on, get out of the office and wait in the waiting room. Oh... I'll have to look again..." I said with a smile, pulling my hand out of his grip.

Bah...

I felt a burning sensation on my cheek and my face twitched slightly from his slap.

"Oooh... you're also hysterical... This is going to be fun." - I thought and turned to him.

- What? Are you offended by the truth? - I said with a smile, running my hand over his chest.

- Come on, show me how good you are. Or a pathetic omega like you can't even turn on a simple man? - I continued while he looked at me with a surprised look.

Bang

A second slap and on the same cheek, what a touchy bitch. The feeling is unpleasant, but bearable.

- You're in my man's office, you little brat! Or should I throw you out of here by force? - He grabbed me by the collar of my shirt, pressing my back against the desk.

Arrrrrrr...

There was a long growl, and I knew exactly who the owner was. In a flash, Vivian's hand holding my collar was yanked away, and I heard the crack of bones.

- Ow... It hurts! It hurts! - he shrieked and was pushed away with such force that he fell to the floor almost at the door.

Palan looked at me and I'm sure the slap mark was clearly visible on my face and I could see the waking devil in his eyes. He turned around to Vivian sitting on the floor who was rubbing his injured arm.

- You! You dare hit him?! - Palan almost shouted in a voice full of rage.

- You dare to raise your hand on my treasure? Do you want to die? Don't expect an easy death! - He shouted and moved towards him.

I knew he was capable of anything, so I quickly grabbed his arm. Palan froze and turned to me, his eyes so dark I could see why Vivian was trembling.

I saw Danai in the doorway and nodded to him gently. Oddly enough, he understood me and quietly walked over to Vivian.

- Hia, don't. It's just a slap. I'm fine," I told him affectionately, stroking his hand and looking into his eyes with a pleading look to stop.

I watched Danai lead the man out of the office, closing the door carefully, and now I could breathe a sigh of relief that my Alpha hadn't killed anyone.

I don't know what he saw in my eyes, but Palan walked over to me and gently stroked my burning cheek and asked: - Does it hurt?

I shook my head and put my hand over his. Palan took another step forward and his warm tongue ran across my cheek as if apologizing.

That's it... I'm finally and irrevocably in love....

Chapter 5. The Hidden Truth. Library.