Sorry for the delay in updates. I planned to resume regular updates in September, but more work and personal matters came up. This means a slow/irregular updates for the rest of the year.
I’m committed to both SABL & IMG though!
Thank you all for your patience 🙇♂️
-komorebi
In the middle of the night, the thunder stopped, but the autumn rain persisted. It continued dripping on the window, adding an urgency to people’s dreams.
A hint of sweetness sneaked out in the darkness. At first, it was faint, like freesia mixed with tuberose. With each breath, it gradually swelled in the air, skating over Lu Yunye’s nerves.
He thought he was dreaming, like those countless times before. As if his brain produced some kind of hallucinogen to soothe himself because he missed it too much.
As the smell of omega pheromones gradually grew stronger, Lu Yunye turned over and finally woke up from his sleep. He has already decided to let Little Peach go, so why does this scent still emerge?
His brain is completely awake, but the pheromone tickling his nose has not dissipated.
Lu Yunye seemed to finally realize something as he looked at the person in his arms. Shi Yi still didn’t notice anything as he leaned against his chest, breathing long and steady.
He closed his eyes and carefully discerned the smell in the air. The olfactory nerves of a top alpha were fully mobilized. Shi Yi’s pheromone was not as sweet as the one in his memory, but it gave him an irresistible urge.
Compared with overripe peaches, it is light and floral, like newly ripened fruit. Fresh and tender, ready to burst with juice when touched, making its presence known in the misty cedar backdrop.
Shi Yi’s glands are developing.
Lu Yunye’s eyes darkened. When he succeeds in confessing his love, he will have a pheromone match with Shi Yi. By then, whether his guess is right or wrong, there will be an answer.
No matter what the result is, Shi Yi is his omega. No matter whether his pheromone smells like bitter almond or tuberose, he likes it all.
When Shi Yi woke up the next day, the sky was already bright, and the autumn sun had risen high, lighting up the blue skies.
Shi Yi heard rain all night in his dream, so when he saw the sunshine outside, his mood inevitably rose.
He rubbed his eyes, leaning back into a firm and warm embrace. Lu Yunye, who stayed in bed for once, hugged him tightly, and pressed his lips to the glands on the back of his neck.
Shi Yi’s expression turned unnatural at the feel of scorching heat. Although his glands are not fully developed, the skin on the back of his neck was still sensitive. Especially in the early morning – every touch was clear and distinct.
This position is tempting and dangerous. As long as Lu Yunye opens his mouth, his glands will be branded. Shi Yi could almost imagine that once he was caught, it would be near impossible to escape.
He moved lightly and felt the arms around his waist tighten. Only then did he realize that the person behind him was awake.
“Let go.” Shi Yi said lightly.
He vaguely remembered falling asleep for some reason as he was sulking. Lu Yunye must have used soothing pheromones on him – he didn’t notice when he fell asleep.
“Baby, you’ve grown.”
The hoarse and sandy voice came from behind. Lu Yunye leaned against his ear, and sprayed all his warm breath on the side of his neck. Shi Yi’s face turned red, and just as he was about to lift his leg to kick someone, the opponent grabbed his thigh with great foresight.
Lu Yunye had never called him ‘baby’ when he was sober. What is he trying to do, using such a hoarse and ambiguous tone?
At the same time, Shi Yi smelled a distinctive pheromone in the air, which was sweet and fragrant. After a whole night of fermentation, it became natural and well-balanced.
Is this his pheromone?
Despite his uncertainty, Shi Yi said unhappily, “What does my growth have to do with you?”
“You are my omega, of course it has something to do with me.” Lu Yunye buried his head and sniffed deeply, without hiding his desire at all.
This omega is soft everywhere, except for his mouth, which is extremely hard. He obviously likes him, but is hiding it behind his stubborn and strong temper.
Who made this his omega? President Lu smiled contentedly, feeling the person in his arms tense.
It’s like carrying a flopping little rabbit in one’s arms. It won’t bite even when angry; at most it will stare at you with bright red eyes, looking aggrieved and pitiful.
“Your glands are still maturing.” Lu Yunye stopped teasing him. “Shall we help it develop faster?”
This was the conclusion Lu Yunye came up with after spending the entire night thinking. After everything that happened recently, he forgot that Shi Yi’s glands were still maturing. Once developed, Shi Yi’s physiological symptoms will disappear, not to mention… Only when they are mature can they accept the full mark of alpha and truly make them belong to each other.
Shi Yi also calmed down. Lu Yunye was correct. After they got together, his glands, which had been silent for many years, finally began developing again. The sooner they mature, the sooner he can get rid of those medicines and migraines.
It’s just… he didn’t quite trust the way Lu Yunye said it.
Based on the principle of giving it a try, Shi Yi asked, “What do you want to do?”
“Obviously, prolong our time together as much as possible.” Lu Yunye took the tablet and placed it in front of him. The two of them pressed together and looked at the small screen. It turned out to be a detailed and complete plan.
“I won’t have a job after Lu Jingyan takes over, so I can accompany you.”
Shi Yi didn’t say a word. As he read those black and white words, a blush gradually spread from the base of his neck to his face.
In Lu Yunye’s plan, in addition to regular exercise, they will kiss in the morning and evening, and exercise in bed five times a week. Seeing such things presented in the form of a rigorous report in standard Arial font… who knows how Lu Yunye typed those words out one by one.
“When did you write this?” Shi Yi gritted his teeth.
“Last night,” Lu Yunye replied as a matter of course. “Couldn’t sleep, so I wrote it.”
“Then what does this mean?” Shi Yi pointed to one of the lines and asked.
“Special Service at Noon”.
“I will stay at Feiyi these days,” Lu Yunye explained kindly, “Whenever President Shi wants to relax, I will accompany you.”
Shi Yi pursed his lips. He can’t believe Lu Yunye, this pedantic guy, could spew yellow waste smoothly with a serious face.
The feeling of Lu Yunye being ‘off’ since yesterday reemerged. Shi Yi replied vigilantly: “Let me think about it again.”
“I’m fine,” Lu Yunye said briskly. “It’s just that your glands can’t drag on forever. The doctor also said that close contact with me can accelerate its maturation.”
Shi Yi was conflicted. Everything Lu Yunye said was correct, but he just felt that there was a huge trap hidden underneath, and he would fall in once he agreed.
“Five times is too much, three times.” Shi Yi said.
“My contributions, don’t you think they should be rewarded?” Lu Yunye chuckled. The mellow guttural voice made Shi Yi’s ears itch.
It seems that the innate advantages of top alphas were being used in full.
“Then this plan is out of the question.” Shi Yi replied resolutely.
Knowing that he would bargain, Lu Yunye raised the corners of his lips calmly, pretending to be regretful, and said, “Okay, three times is three times. President Shi has the final say.”
What three times… Wait, why did he agree?
Shi Yi suddenly realized that the wolf with a big tail had a big smile on his face. But he couldn’t go back on what he said, and the development of glands was indeed good for him…
And it is true that Lu Yunye’s contributions are key…
Seeing the other party’s awkward and tangled appearance, Lu Yunye’s heart felt sour. How can he be so easy to deceive when he is cold and shrewd outside? Shi Yi is the kind of person who will help his opponent count money after losing his underwear. After catching him, he must protect and help him stand firmly.
“Okay, I’m going to work.” Shi Yi pushed him away with a straight face, and fled to the bathroom. His cheeks were burning.
It seemed that every time Lu Yunye spoke to him in that deep and gentle voice, he couldn’t refuse. Just like a child patted on the head and praised, he was easily coaxed by the other party in a daze.
He has never received the care of his alpha father since he was a child. In his impression, it should be a kind of family affection that is gentle and strong, justified, and not to be refused.
Shi Yi patted water on his face, trying to calm himself down. He finally walked out of the bathroom after the redness in his eyes had disappeared.
Lu Yunye had already gone downstairs, and was waiting for him while reading the newspaper at the coffee table.
Shi Yi couldn’t help blinking twice. It seemed like he hadn’t experienced such a peaceful breakfast for a long time. After Lu Yunye’s business trip, he had gotten used to eating by himself casually.
“It’s time to eat.” Shi Yi said.
Lu Yunye didn’t move, but looked over the newspaper, “You forgot the plan we just made?”
Kiss before breakfast.
Shi Yi walked over angrily, tore away his newspaper, and carelessly touched Lu Yunye’s lips: “Okay… um!”
The back of the neck was suddenly grabbed, followed by the waist. Shi Yi couldn’t support himself, and half-kneeled on the sofa with one leg.
Lu Yunye was clearly the one below, yet he was still pinned down by the other party and couldn’t move.
There was a fresh mint taste in his mouth from the toothpaste he just used that was slightly sweet. The tip of his tongue was soft and trembling, and his waist went limp when he was licked.
Lu Yunye tasted it all with a sweep, and released him shortly as if he finally finished his appetizer. “Good boy.”
Even though the restraints were released, Shi Yi didn’t have the strength to stand up. He leaned on Lu Yunye’s chest and panted continuously, and his pale skin turned crimson again.
Lu Yunye didn’t look like he was affected. He half-hugged and half-carried him to the dining table, handed buttered bread to his mouth, and said in a businesslike tone: “What’s President Shi’s plan today?”
“You don’t need to worry about it.” Shi Yi lowered his eyes and didn’t look at him.
“But I’m going to Feiyi to apply to be a model today,” Lu Yunye said with a smile in his eyes. “Can President Shi open the back door?”
It was unclear which word stimulated Shi Yi. His hand shook and he dropped the bread onto the plate. All those obscenities Lu Yunye made really affected his mood.
Is Lu Yunye serious? He just threw out those words casually.
Since when did he want to be a model and be groped by a group of designers?
When he thought of the design department under Fang Huiyi’s leadership, and those omegas who became wolves and tigers when passionate, Shi Yi’s unhappiness grew.
In the end, he snorted coldly: “Whatever.”
Jealous Shi Yi. 😊
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