He could still remember that omega, his soft scent of flowers, in the middle of that dark night and among the trees. How he had held his body, and how that delicate omega had placed his hands on the alpha’s cheeks looking into his eyes.
"I love you, Alexis..." Luka had whispered, looking into his eyes.
Snapping back to reality, coming out of those memories that so disturbed his mind, Alexis looked down in embarrassment. He could remember everything about Luka now, those memories that his mind had so deeply repressed were now clear to Alexis. And in his hands, he could still feel Luka's delicate skin, the taste of his kisses, and that sweet flowery scent that wafted from his body when he released his pheromones. But now Alexis was no longer 17, and he couldn't appreciate the beautiful flower that omega had become, he had lost her chance to make things right with Luka long ago.
"I don't think it's profitable for an omega to drink alcohol" Alexis replied in a serious tone.
Smiling with amusement, Luka asked: "Really? That's funny because I think you had a different perception of drunken omegas a couple of years ago, King Alexis..."
Suddenly, the whole conversation between Alexis and Luka had become very tense, as Luka sounded extremely mysterious with his words, and Alexis was looking paler and paler. And deciding to put an end to this nonsense, which was beginning to change the mood unpleasantly, Alexey Romanov decided to interrupt the talk and ask: "You sound very familiar with my son, Mr. Luka, do you two know each other?"
Then Alexis knew that all was already lost, with that innocent question his father had said, Luka had the chance to start saying the nasty things he had done to him. So for an instant, Alexis thought it was all over for him and his unblemished reputation, not knowing what would really happen.
Taking a moment, Luka replied: "We could say no."
"What do you mean?" Alexey asked increasingly confused.
"The person I am now didn't know your son, but in the past... We both crossed paths briefly during a summer camp" Luka replied smiling.
Hearing such dangerous words, Alexis quickly looked Luka in the eyes, feeling desperate for him to keep his mouth shut, pleading in his mind not to dare say what he was thinking he would say.
But without breaking his smile, Luka found mercy in his heart, and replied: "But I never knew him personally, I just knew he was there, like anyone else in the middle of the camp."
"That makes sense, anywhere omegas and alphas come together there must be a separation, besides my son is popular, surely you knew he was in the same camp as you," Inna said, relaxing completely.
And without taking his eyes off Alexis, Luka replied: "Yes, I knew very well that he was there."
Still sweating from fear, believing he would collapse from what was happening at a moment's notice, Alexis practically dodged a bullet. Not understanding the reason, Luka for some reason had not told the truth, having the opportunity to do so, the omega had simply kept quiet, and preferred to keep the secret they both kept, thus saving Alexis.
"That's very common... All young people always gather in that kind of camp and hear rumors about each other, it's no big deal" Alexey said minimizing the matter: "Did you know that Luka was in that camp, Alexis?"
Trying to make sure no one connected him to Luka, Alexis immediately replied: "No, I never knew him."
And hearing that vile alpha's lie, Luka could only smile, preferring to keep his mouth shut even though he knew he could sink Alexis' life right then and there with just one sentence.
Even though everyone present had doubts regarding the strange talk Luka and Alexis had had a moment ago, wanting to know why Luka had talked about alcohol or seeming to be so close to Alexis, everyone was interrupted when the maids of the house brought dinner, a large feast laid out for such a special night. While everyone present marveled at the various meats that would be served and praised the cook who had made such a feast, Alexis couldn't help but look across the table at Luka, that omega who kept smiling mischievously but kept his gaze down.
The dinner went on as normal, the parents of both fiancés were the ones talking most of the time, as they wanted to ensure the union of their children and create a friendly relationship between them. While Naiya and her fiancé could only look at each other across the table, both looking very shy, and not having crossed words yet. While Maddie and Luka's older brother were trying their best to join in the chatter of the elders, trying to make a good impression of themselves at dinner, and also to continue to relax the strange atmosphere that had been left after the talk between Luka and Alexis.
Sighing softly, Alexis tried to remain calm. Luka was keeping his mouth shut, and talking in whispers only with his fiancé, he seemed oblivious to Alexis and everything that was going on around him, something that suited Alexis very well to keep him from telling the truth. Alexis was barely able to take a bite of that wonderful dinner, since in his mind he could only wish he wanted to finish that ridiculous dinner and get out of there as soon as possible, to think of a solution to all that big problem, and try to keep his image as clean as possible, which was the only thing that mattered to him.
After several minutes that became hours for Alexis, all the dinner guests finished their plates and decided to retire to the living room of the house to chat and toast with the wine that Alexis brought from the city, giving Naiya and her fiancé time to talk a little apart from the others. Alexis' first intention was to leave immediately, as he wanted to keep claiming to be in poor health to leave soon, but he understood that it would be in bad taste to do such a thing, so he decided to go with the other guests to the living room of the house just to toast, and after that to retire to their private rooms to think about the whole mess he had to deal with.
Moving a bit away from everyone else, Naiya finally got a chance to meet her omega fiancé, Sacha Kuznetsov, talking to him alone and finally getting to meet him. It was still early, as it was only their first night together, but Naiya seemed very excited about the omega in front of her and kept smiling happily at the sight of him. While scattered around the room were the other guests, chatting with each other while waiting for the maids to bring the wine. And although many of the guests had approached Alexis to talk to him, he could not pay attention to them, as his gaze was fixed on the other side of the room.
Exactly at the same window where Alexis had seen him when he arrived at the mansion, Luka was standing next to his fiancé, both of them had separated from the other guests, and talking to each other, they looked very happy looking outside and looking very affectionate. Alexis couldn't deny that he felt a little jealous, watching how the rough alpha Estephan took Luka's delicate hands between his own, and how he looked him in the eyes in such an intense way. Even though Alexis wanted to avoid any more misunderstandings or clashes with that omega, he couldn't help but stare at him from afar, wishing he could touch him as well as Estephan did...
"Alex, can I talk to you for a moment?"
Turning around and finally giving Luka out of sight in the distance, Alexis met his mother and replied: "Sure, what do you want to tell me?"
Inna looked extremely worried, and folding her arms in front of her son asked: "You don't have anything to do with Luka Kuznetsov, do you?"
"No, I already told you that."
"Don't lie to me Alex, this is serious, if you really did something with that boy and someone in town knows about it, your reputation will be tarnished forever."
"Tarnished? Why do you say that?" Alexis asked confused.
Sighing, Inna replied: "Well, that's because Luka Kuznetsov, is probably the worst omega I've ever heard of..."
Surprised, Alexis didn't know what to answer, was Luka really that bad? Remembering him with his glasses and that adorable appearance, when he had met him so many years ago and ended up with his purity, that adorable omega, had he become a despicable person? How was it possible?
Keeping silent at his mother's words, feeling very strange for what she had just told him, Alexis replied: "But mother, I don't understand, he is an omega from a very good family, from the family my sister's fiancé belongs to, how could someone like that be such a bad person?"Looking sideways at Alexis accusingly, Inna replied: "Even in good families, there are problems with rebellious children..."Feeling alluded to, Alexis lowered his gaze in shame. He didn't dare to criticize anyone for being rebellious with his parents or for having broken the laws since in his youth Alexis was a rebellious young man, who made his parents suffer a lot with his bad attitudes and bad decisions, so Alexis was the living proof that in the best families there can be bad people."In an alpha, a son being rebellious is not a cause of a big problem, after all, it is attractive to see strong and determined alphas, who do not submit for the laws or their parents, it means stre
Hearing his bold proposal, Alexis doesn't know what to answer him, should he refuse? Should he accept? Luka creates incredible confusion in the alpha's head just with a few simple words, and that's something the omega notices, bursting into laughter as he notices the confusion on the opponent's face."You can dream of doing that..." says Luka, turning back in the direction of the window.Taking courage, Alexis enters the study completely and closes the door behind him, then says: "The guest rooms are on the other side of the mansion down this same hallway, you shouldn't be here.""I'm not stupid, I know this isn't my room, I'm not lost.""Then why are you here?""Is it forbidden? Your mother said that the whole mansion is at my family's disposal, I could come to your room to throw myself on your bed if I feel like it" Luka says without losing his cool: "The right question is: why are you here?""It's my damn house, I'm the one who can be in
With a sigh, Nikolai stepped out of his car in front of the Romanov mansion. He had awakened very early in the morning to an alarming call from his cousin, who had invited him to meet at the family mansion to discuss an 'urgent' matter.Nikolai Romanov was the cousin of the pack's alpha, and the two had a close, but also somewhat complicated relationship. Nikolai was older than Alexis by a couple of months, and being a direct descendant of the family that led the pack, many people from birth wanted Nikolai to take over the pack and replace his cousin; Alexis was a beloved leader, but even beloved leaders have detractors.However Nikolai and his family never had any interest in power, and although it was debatable whether Nikolai was a stronger alpha than Alexis, the second alpha in the pack's line of succession preferred to have his own way. Nikolai aspired to become the general of the pack soldiers, to be the strongest alpha after the leader, and to stand out not only
He opened his eyes lazily, feeling his shoulder being tapped to wake him up. Not wanting to get out of bed, but knowing that he had already prolonged his time to sleep too long, Luka lazily got up, looking straight ahead at one of his servants, who in a smiling manner was trying to wake him up."What time is it Ivan?" asked Luka, stretching his arms and back slightly."Around noon sir, you'll have to hurry so you can leave with your mother and the other omegas to the city," Ivan said, noticing himself somewhat nervous."Hurry up? I don't see the need, let's take everything calmly..."With his usual relaxed and somewhat irresponsible attitude, Luka let his personal servant put a tray next to him on the bed, where he had his breakfast ready, prepared even several hours ago. But still taking it easy, Luka picked up his cup of coffee and took a leisurely sip.Standing by his bedside, not knowing how to rush him even though he had received direct orders
Still holding that image in his mind, that clear picture of those golden eyes, full of fury and resentment, Alexis thought he would die of embarrassment."Okay, enough, let's take a break."Opening his eyes at his cousin's words, Alexis tried to reply, "I'm fine, we can continue."Leaving the documents they were reviewing together at the city hall, Nikolai asked, "Really? Alex, you were falling asleep."No longer able to deny that he was exhausted, stifling a yawn, Alexis replied, "Okay, let's take a break.""It's already noon, let's get something to eat."It didn't matter if Alexis hadn't been able to sleep because of the worry he felt the night before, or if he was so worried that he couldn't stop thinking about Luka, no matter his situation, Alexis had to behave like the leader of the pack, and he had to do his chores around town without stopping.But that morning, because of that insane worry that consumed him, and because of the
Not being able to believe what he just heard, Alexis immediately refused: "I'm not going to do that.""You won't?" Luka asked making a face of slight sadness: "That's a shame... But well, I guess your family is going to enjoy knowing what kind of person you are, Alex.""Listen, what are you trying to get out of all this? If you want to have sex with me just say so, you don't have to go with so much spin if you want it.""Who said anything about sex?"Looking even more confused, Alexis said: "But you just asked me..."Smiling amusedly, Luka stood up from the edge of the window, and with calm steps approached the alpha, starting to walk around him, making Alexis slightly nervous, as if an alpha like him would be afraid of an omega like Luka."I find it funny how... You forget things so easily, how everything you lived by my side, everything you did to me has left your head so quickly" Luka whispered."What?" Alexis asked increasingly co
He could remember Luka clearly... His sweet scent against the alpha's body, feeling Luka's softness against his fingers and hearing his sweet laughter. Losing himself for a moment in his memories, Alexis thought of a specific moment several years ago, when he was lying in a green meadow, feeling the slender body of that little omega against his arms. It was Luka, they had both escaped from their daily activities to spend some time alone together in the middle of the green meadow, sunbathing and lying together."Do you think we can go tomorrow?" Luka asked excitedly, looking into his eyes."I don't know, tonight is that silly activity at the camp pool" Alexis replied, looking disgusted."Silly? I thought you wanted to go?""My friends want to go, I'm not like my friends."Smiling softly, Luka kissed one of Alexis' cheeks and said, "Yeah... I know you're not like them."Was Luka right? Probably, since even from his tender childhood Alexis was
Walking slowly through the museum, Alexis smiled when he saw how one of those present offered him a glass of liquor, which he did not hesitate to take. It was usual that on weekends in the city, cultural places like the art museum or some squares became a place where people of high society gathered to socialize a little. So there were small private parties, where there were appetizers and glasses of liquor, being able to pass the time between the beauty of the works of art and the good company of people of similar social class to his own.Being greeted politely by many of the guests at the venue, Alexis spent most of his time among the various attendees at the event, who obviously wanted to have their time alone with the leader of the pack, showering the alpha with compliments and glowing words. On the other hand, Alexis' parents had taken Kuznetsov with them to show them around and introduce them to their closest friends, thus introducing the family of Naiya's fiancé,