SSEWC Chapter 20

Shi Shuang felt as if—nailed in place like a specimen— he was a butterfly caught in the vastness of heaven and earth, flapping his wings vigorously, yet utterly unable to speak.

The little lamb finally, willingly ventured into the wolf’s territory…

The bedroom curtains had two layers; the inner layer was sheer, and the outer layer was a thick cotton and linen blend, with a substantial texture and excellent light-blocking. With both layers drawn, almost no light could penetrate into the room—just a faint glimmer.

The villa’s door panels were all crafted from the finest solid wood, and when designing the room structure, soundproofing was taken into consideration. Therefore, at this moment, not a single sound could escape the bedroom.

The rich aroma of strawberries intertwined with the slightly tangy taste of lime, creating a sweet and sour blend that elevated the humidity in the air.

Shi Shuang didn’t expect that He Heng could be so aggressive. The Alpha behind him pressed against his glands with sharp canine teeth, causing a sensation that was both sour and painful.

Due to the potent effect of the forced catalyst, the heat cycle came on fiercely, making it almost impossible for him to maintain a clear consciousness. His body temperature was high, glands were scalding, and his breathing was rapid.

He Heng forcefully grasped his wrist, restraining his waist so much that the Omega’s wrist turned red, pinched and sore.

The gland at the back of his neck ached intensely, densely entwining his nerves. Shi Shuang could do nothing except tremble gently in the other’s embrace, like a little lamb whose neck is held by someone.

But the Alpha behind him was fierce.

“Ugh, please don’t…”

The Omega softly pleaded, hoping that He Heng could hold him gently.

He Heng’s gaze darkened completely upon hearing these words. Clearly, it was the other who initiated the provocation, and now, at this moment, they were saying not to?

In the next moment,

“Don’t what?”

A deep voice resonated by his ear, causing Shi Shuang to instinctively shrink for a moment. He wanted to escape but couldn’t.

Then, the Alpha behind him grabbed his ankle and bit down on his gland.

The Alpha bit too hard, and the Omega couldn’t even make a sound. He instinctively curled into a ball, fingertips tightly gripping the bedding beneath him, the sheets showing signs of strain due to the excessive force.

At the moment when the canine teeth pierced the skin, Shi Shuang’s eyelids were forced open. His beautiful eyes were filled with tears, whimpering. The lime-scented pheromones kept entering his glands, marking the Omega who had never been marked before. His back arched from the intensity.

For most of the night, He Heng repeatedly marked the Omega, using various methods throughout the process.

Eventually,

In Shi Shuang’s gaze, there was only the blurred light and shadow cast by the overhead chandelier. He instinctively reached out with both arms, embracing the Alpha. He barely supported himself from falling, and his nails left faint scratches on the broad back of the other…

The enclosed bedroom, after experiencing the impact of pheromones, was like a lush strawberry field washed by heavy rain. The tempting strawberries were picked, their juice full and sweet.

The quilt on the large bed was tangled into a mess. At the edge of the bed, a slender and fair ankle peeked out, with a faint blush encircling it, appearing particularly alluring in the dim light.

Half of Shi Shuang’s face was buried in the pillow, his raven-like long lashes wet with a strand of tears. The corners of his eyes were slightly red, and his amber, semi-transparent eyes were misty. His lips were rosy, and the gland at the back of his neck was swollen from the bite. He couldn’t muster any strength, and even moving his fingers seemed difficult.

Several times, it felt like he was on the verge of drowning in the sea, only to be rescued at the last moment.

However, the Alpha behind him didn’t seem to have any intention of letting him go like this.

He Heng held him from behind, wrapping the Omega in his arms. He almost whispered into the side of Shi Shuang’s neck, where the blue veins were visible, “Why resort to using such potent heat inducers?”

“Ugh~”

Shi Shuang’s thin lips slightly parted, but his throat was so hoarse that he could barely produce any sound. He instinctively curled up his legs, toes tensed tightly, wrinkling the bedding once again.

Then he felt the arms around his waist tighten once more, and the threatening voice of the Alpha sounded in his ear,

“If you don’t speak, I’ll bite you again.”

The Omega, who had been repeatedly marked, subconsciously shrank at these words, his ears growing even warmer.

Perhaps it was the innate tendencies of destruction and possessiveness at play, reminiscent of those mischievous boys in elementary school who would deliberately pull the braids of the girls they secretly admired to get their attention.

Holding the Omega in his arms, He Heng felt like he had captured a non-resisting little cat. The little cat was soft, defenseless, and willingly showed its furry belly.

He figured that scaring him a bit would make him spill everything.

However, a few moments passed, and He Heng didn’t get any response from Shi Shuang.

Two seconds, three seconds—minutes passed,

Suddenly, the atmosphere quieted down.

A soft sobbing sound reached his ears, and Shi Shuang’s shoulders started trembling. His body shook, and the sobbing was intermittent, very soft, like a little cat whimpering.

He Heng was momentarily stunned; he never expected such a reaction from the other.

At the moment he heard the crying, it felt as if something had fiercely collided with his heart. In an instant, his heart was filled with bewilderment and distress, and his gaze became disoriented.

In the next moment, he turned Shi Shuang’s body around. The pale face of Shi Shuang was now covered with glistening tears, and his eye sockets were red.

Shi Shuang hadn’t eaten anything the whole night, and the side effects of the forced heat inducer were significant. He was already feeling unwell and couldn’t muster any energy. After being tormented by the Alpha for a long time, his complexion appeared very pale. However, his eyes were remarkably red, and his lips were slightly swollen, resembling the appearance of a delicate porcelain doll that had been played with and ruined.

Anyone who saw him couldn’t help but feel a pang of heartache.

“Don’t cry, don’t cry.”

The Alpha, somewhat flustered, wiped away the tears from the corners of Shi Shuang’s eyes with his thumb, his bent finger brushing over the wet lashes.

However, the person in his arms just couldn’t stop crying. His nose kept sniffling, and the tip of his nose turned red from crying.

The previously arrogant He Heng, who had intimidated the other, now found himself in a rather awkward position trying to comfort.

“Don’t cry, don’t cry, awoo.”

He Heng hugged Shi Shuang into his arms, patting his back with one hand and leaning over to kiss the corner of his mouth.

“If you don’t want to talk, then don’t. Really.”

“If that doesn’t work, then just bite me back.” He lifted his head and exposed his own neck.

Seeing this, Shi Shuang also froze. He first widened his eyes, staring blankly at the other, then suddenly pounced into He Heng’s arms, burying his head in his chest, crying even more fiercely. His voice sounded somewhat incoherent,

“I like you, and… ”

Omega finally couldn’t hold back and poured out all the grievances in his heart,

“Even though I’ve been so obvious about it, you seem to not feel anything. You even talked about divorcing me, and you wouldn’t mark me. I’m so sad.”

He Heng didn’t catch the rest of what was said because he only heard the phrase “I like you”.

In that moment, it felt as if fireworks were exploding in his mind.

He leaned in and gently kissed Omega’s lips, whispering, “Good, say it again.”

“I like you.” Shi Shuang had just recovered from the emotional outburst, and his sobbing hadn’t completely stopped. His voice still sounded a bit muffled.

He Heng instinctively raised the corners of his mouth, his eyes filled with an unstoppable sense of satisfaction.

“Say it again.”

“I like you.”

“Say it again.”

“Hiccup—”

Due to crying so hard just now, Shi Shuang stopped abruptly, unexpectedly resulting in a hiccup.

The next moment, he clearly felt the chest of the Alpha holding him tremble violently, followed by the low laughter of the other echoing above.

Shi Shuang’s ears were almost on fire; he wished he could dig a hole and bury himself in it right now. Yet, He Heng continued to laugh.

Annoying!

Thinking of this, Omega’s face turned even redder. He desperately tried to stop himself from hiccuping, but the more he tried, the more it backfired.

“Hiccup.”

He hiccuped again.

The Alpha laughed even harder.

He bit so fiercely when marking him, then after marking, he even teased him. And now, he was laughing.

Suddenly, Shi Shuang felt a surge of frustration. He grabbed a pillow, burying his head underneath, attempting to suffocate himself.

However, “Hiccup—”

Hiccups weren’t something you could stop just by wanting to.

But in the next moment, the pillow was taken away, and the air started to circulate again.

He Heng lifted Shi Shuang’s waist, pulling him into his arms. He gently rubbed his head and kissed his cheeks, whispering softly, “Don’t cry.”

The Alpha’s demeanor softened. His kisses were light and tender. In that moment, Shi Shuang felt as if the previously overwhelming emotions had melted away like frost in spring rain, and his heart came alive again.

Due to just being marked, Omega instinctively sought comfort. Shi Shuang nestled into He Heng’s embrace, burying his head in the man’s chest. Like a little flower cat, he rubbed his head against the man’s chest and asked, “Don’t you like that beta?”

Shi Shuang was momentarily stunned, “Who are you talking about?”

He Heng said, “The one who plays the piano?”

“Ah?” Shi Shuang searched his mind for a while before realizing, “Li Jingze?”

If He Heng hadn’t mentioned the person, he wouldn’t have thought of him at all. Apart from conversations related to communication and piano, he hadn’t said much to Li Jingze.

So, how did He Heng come up with such an idea?

“I don’t like him.” Omega blinked, looked up, and gazed earnestly at the Alpha holding him, “I like you. Hiccup—”

Alpha laughed again.

Shi Shuang was infuriated and felt like hitting someone.

The next moment,

“I’ll make you a warm cup of milk,” He Heng sat up, picked up his shirt from the bed, and started putting it on, “Having some milk will make you feel better.”

However, just as he was getting dressed and ready to stand up, someone suddenly grabbed the cuff of his shirt.

He Heng looked down and saw that Omega had subtly tugged at his sleeve. Then, with a bit of effort, Shi Shuang sat up from the bed, wrapped his arms around He Heng’s waist, buried his head on his shoulder like a little cat, and lazily rubbed his neck,

“Don’t go.”

His voice was very soft,

It was a coquettish tone.

Shi Shuang, still determined, clung to the man’s waist, unwilling to let go, even if he didn’t exert much force.

When an Omega has just been marked, they can become especially dependent on the scent of their Alpha. Shi Shuang was currently in such a state and didn’t want to be apart from He Heng for a moment.

“I’ll be back soon.” He Heng reached out and held the soft waist of the other, smiling helplessly. He then leaned down and kissed the corner of Shi Shuang’s mouth, “Five minutes.”

“Okay.” Hearing this, Shi Shuang reluctantly let go of his hand. He lowered his gaze and muttered softly, “Then you should hurry.”

After soothing Omega, He Heng went to the kitchen to pour a glass of milk and grab some snacks. Even though Shi Shuang didn’t feel hungry, not eating for a long time isn’t good for the body.

When He Heng returned to the bedroom, Omega obediently nestled in his arms. He nibbled on the bread, cheeks bulging with each small bite.

The bread was too dry, and eating too quickly could lead to choking.

Shi Shuang, on the other hand, kept stuffing things into his mouth, eating quickly and eagerly without much chewing. Consequently, he inadvertently hiccuped again.

“Slow down,”

He Heng chuckled, patting his back and feeding him a sip of milk, “There’s no one here to compete with you.”

After a while, Shi Shuang finally stopped hiccuping.

After finishing the food, He Heng took him to the bathroom for a quick wash.

The large glass wall was covered with mist, and Shi Shuang’s hands were pressed against the slightly cool surface.

His wet black hair hung down on his forehead, and his long lashes were adorned with droplets of water.

“Umm~”

Omega couldn’t help but let out a low sigh.

The glistening liquid mixed with clear water flowed down his thighs into the drain. He bit his lower lip tightly, trying to control himself from making any sounds.

However, feeling the rough fingertips, he still furrowed his brows and straightened his back, unconsciously closing his fingertips.

Perhaps this sensation was really too strange, coupled with the fact that Shi Shuang’s heat hadn’t completely subsided; he couldn’t withstand the stimulation.

In the end, Omega couldn’t bear it and chose to open his mouth, biting down on his own wrist.

But the next moment, the Alpha behind him reached out and parted his wrist, revealing a faint pinkish bite mark.

“Umm~”

This time, Shi Shuang couldn’t hold back and made a sound.

He Heng’s fingertips scraped over the damp corner of his mouth. He leaned down and lightly bit Shi Shuang’s jade-white earlobe with his teeth.

The moment it was released, Shi Shuang’s earlobe inevitably dyed with a faint blush, and the back of his neck began to heat up.

The rough touch of fingertips created by a slight callus. Mistiness clouded Omega’s eyes, and his gaze seemed unfocused. He lost control once again.

After a long while of entanglement, when they returned to the bedroom, it was almost dawn.

After He Heng helped Shi Shuang blow-dry his hair, he casually placed the hairdryer on the bedside table. Meanwhile, Omega in his arms still maintained the posture from the hair-drying session. He reached out, encircling He Heng’s waist and leaning against his chest, his long lashes fluttering. Despite being exhausted and on the verge of falling asleep, he stubbornly held onto He Heng and didn’t want to let go.

“Good, sleepyhead, go to sleep.”

“Mmm.” Shi Shuang’s voice carried a trace of drowsiness, producing only faint sounds of breath. Nevertheless, he exerted effort to blink and looked up at He Heng. “Do you still want to divorce me?”

His voice sounded somewhat aggrieved.

“What are you thinking?” He Heng chuckled, pinching Shi Shuang’s nape. Post-shower, Omega was warm all over, emitting a faint strawberry fragrance. His fair skin bore ambiguous red marks under the light.

He Heng adjusted the slipping blanket on Shi Shuang’s shoulders. “No, I won’t.”

“Actually, I was thinking…”

“Hmm?” Shi Shuang was on the verge of falling asleep, but upon hearing He Heng’s words, his eyelids trembled, and he summoned the strength to respond to Alpha.

He Heng continued, “Let’s have another wedding.”

When the original owner married Shi Shuang, there were no formal ceremonies, as it was mainly for business interests. He had planned to hold a ceremony after getting the certificate, just for appearances, but unfortunately, urgent work matters came up at that time, and the subsequent plans were abandoned.

Now, He Heng wanted to start everything anew. At this moment, he lowered his head, looking into Shi Shuang’s eyes with sincerity.

“Do you want to?” he asked.

“I do.”

The drowsiness in Omega dissipated in an instant. Shi Shuang excitedly reached up, his hand grabbing onto He Heng’s neck as he pounced into his arms.

His response was clear and powerful.

Their chests were very close, and at this distance, they could even distinctly feel each other’s heartbeat.

“Boom! Boom! Boom!”

The same intense and fervent beats.

 

 

 

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