JASONIt was just another boring day in the office. I was deep into my work, the kind of work that seemed to pile up no matter how many hours I spent at my desk. Lines of data blurred into each other, and I was starting to feel like I was going cross-eyed from staring at the screen.“There's just so much to fucking do. I feel exhausted!” I grumbled to myself as I picked up another stack of documents to go through. Just when I was about to cave, that’s when the door swung open. I looked up, expecting it to be my secretary with more paperwork to throw on my already overflowing desk, but instead, I was greeted by the sight of Zara.“What are you doing here?” I exclaimed, shocked. She didn’t even give me a heads-up!Her response was a simple shrug as she sauntered into the room, crossing her legs as she sat down with an air of confidence. “Just got bored living alone at Lyron's place, so I thought I’d drop by.”“You know you should probably call first, right?” I said, trying to conceal my
ZARAI woke up the next morning, sunlight streaming through the curtains, filtering against my eyelids. Slowly, I opened my eyes, trying to piece together the previous night. I stretched lazily, feeling the soft fabric of the sheets against my skin, and then froze as I realized I was wearing something different.Pajamas? Seriously? Disappointment washed over me. I quickly checked to make sure I’d at least managed to put something on before dozing off. I sighed at the thought of what could have happened if only I hadn’t fallen asleep.Just then, the door swung open, and Jason walked in, looking alert. “Hey, you awake?” he asked casually, leaning against the doorframe.“Ugh, I guess? I was just trying to figure out what happened last night,” I replied, trying to hide my embarrassment. “Did we… you know, do anything else last night?”If I had learned anything from the night before, it was that Jason was much more composed than I was. He looked at me for a second, contemplating how to res
ZARAThe morning sun was creeping in through the kitchen window, giving a warm shine on everything as I sat at the table, twirling my fork around the scrambled eggs. Jason was busy flipping pancakes on the stove, and I couldn’t help but smile at how domestic it all felt—like something out of a charming movie. As nice as this was, I still wanted to ask questions on the very same topic he was hell bent on avoiding.“Did you really cook all this?” I asked, breaking the comfortable silence that had settled between us.“Yeah, I did,” he replied, glancing back at me with a hint of pride in his voice.“Wow, I didn’t know you could cook!” I teased, my eyes widening dramatically. “I might just have to keep you around more often!”Jason chuckled and turned back to his cooking. “Don’t get too excited. It’s just breakfast, not a Michelin star meal.”“Still counts!” I shot back with a playful grin. The tension from last night was hanging in the air like a thick blanket, but I was sure as hell goin
LYRONIt had been a few weeks since we had all settled into a new routine, and I felt like things were finally getting better. The tension with Eleo had eased, and with him (and all of us) feeling more comfortable, Amil suggested we take a trip to his vacation house for a weekend getaway. And honestly, I couldn’t pass up a chance to spend time with everyone away from the day-to-day chaos.As we piled into the car, I could feel the excitement buzzing in the air. Eleo was practically bouncing in his seat, bubbling with anticipation. “Are we there yet?” he kept asking, but I couldn’t blame him. Amil’s vacation house was epic, with its sprawling grounds and beach access.“We’re close, buddy! Just hang on a little longer,” I replied, trying to keep my own excitement in check.Zara was next to me, grinning from ear to ear. It had been great to see her in quite a good mood, it definitely had something to do with Jason. Even if they were keeping it a little quiet for now. I knew they had talk
AMIL There’s something about waking up in a vacation house that feels serene and peaceful. Maybe it was the salty breeze wafting in through the open window or the soft sounds of waves crashing outside. Whatever it was, I loved it. I rolled over and glanced at the time—time to wake up and make the most of this day.“Rise and shine, everyone!” I called out, getting up from my bed to knock on the doors in the hallway. “We have a beach day to enjoy!”I heard groans from the other side of the doors, but eventually, everyone shuffled out, bleary-eyed but filled with excitement as soon as Eleo opened his door. He was still in his pajamas, but he was already chattering about what we should do at the beach.“Can we build sandcastles? I want to make the biggest one ever!” Eleo exclaimed, clearly bursting with enthusiasm.“Of course! I’ll help you with that!” I said, ruffling his hair. It felt good to see him so excited.Zara appeared next, yawning and stretching her arms. “What’s on the agenda
LYRON After Amil’s proposal on the beach, we returned to New York City two days later, and my mind was still on the mind blowing proposal which I later found out that Eleo, Jason and Zara had worked to make sure was perfect. The were the sweetest and the thought of them working together just made tears want to rush up to my eyes.It was as if the entire world had shifted into something hazy and perfect, and now, we were back to reality.I could feel the touch of excitement as we entered our apartment—well, Amil’s apartment, considering we’d just gone through a massive change. He turned to me with that hopeful smile and said, “I’ve been thinking… how do you feel about moving in with me?”My heart did a little flip. “Really? You’re okay with that?” I asked, feeling a mix of disbelief and joy.“Of course! I want us to build a life together. It only makes sense, especially since we’re getting married and all,” he replied, giving me that look that made me melt.“Well, then yes! I’d love t
ELEO I felt my annoyance grow but. I smiled at mom and she sang along in the car. Another day, another trip to school. I was slumped in the back of the car, facing the same dreary morning traffic. Honestly, some days, I found it tough to muster the energy to even go. School was just plain boring! But today, I would at least try to survive it. Mom really wanted me to go and I couldn't skip out on school.When I arrived, I spotted Alora and Martins standing by the entrance, chatting away. As soon as I walked over, Alora waved excitedly. “Hey, Eleo!”“Hi,” I replied, already walking past. I hated the small talk, especially in the morning.---Class started, and I tried to stay focused as the teacher droned on. My mind drifted to the latest science fiction novel I’d been reading. But then, Mrs. Thompson called my name.“Eleo, can you tell the class what this theory of relativity means?” she asked, a smile on her face. It was obviously a joke because she was standing besides me and saw wh
ELEO As I stepped through the door of the kitchen I was immediately swept up by the familiar aroma of cookies wafting across the house It felt nice to be back from that place that was a mad house under the guise of a “school”, but I was a mess of nerves. Today had been a whirlwind, and now I faced a dilemma: should I tell mom and dad about the Field Day? I was still uncertain if I wanted them to come along or if they would even have the time.My heart raced as I moved into the living room. Mom spotted me first, his gaze sharpening slightly as he noticed I was a bit off. “Hey, Eleo! You alright? You seem kind of uneasy.”I nodded, but deep down, I wasn’t so sure anymore. “Yeah… just a lot on my mind, I guess.”He took a few steps closer, his expression softening as if he wanted to ease my tension. “What’s going on? You know you can tell me anything.”I hesitated, fiddling with the hem of my shirt. “Well, it’s about the Field Day,” I finally said, glancing up at him. “All the parents
End Note I had assumed I'd write five to ten extra chapters or maybe more but at the last minute, I decided that I shouldn't put angst in the side stories, only fluff. So here's everything that I had intended to write in the side stories but didn't;Lyron asks Amil to mark him which he does. Lyron and Amil have their heat and rut at the same time some months after their wedding and Amil knots him which leads to him getting pregnant.Zara throws a fit when she hears that Lyron is pregnant despite the fact that he's happy about his pregnancy. In truth, getting pregnant is risky for Lyron because of the risk associated with recessive omega births. The issue stems from the fact that a recessive omega can't carry a dominant alpha’s child especially if the child is a dominant alpha/omega.Zara suggests that Lyron gets rid of the baby because his chances of survival were low ( he had also nearly died giving birth to Eleo ) and Amil agrees with it but Lyron refuses and this ca
LYRON Mom stared at me with a blank and dumbfounded expression as we made our way into the hall. She regained her composure as we walked down the aisle. Our silence was comfortable, one that I didn't think I'd share with her. As we approached where Amil stood, I could tell how nervous my mom was. “ You know, you can say what's on your mind,” I said while maintaining the same expression. “ It's just that… seeing you all grown up and even getting married feels like a dream,” she said, her voice shaky. “ I know you wouldn't want to have anything to do with me but I'm happy that you still gave me the chance to walk you down the aisle. This is a moment I won't ever forget,” she smiled at me with tears in her eyes. As much as I've been in denial about how I truly felt about Abigail, one thing was certain, I didn't hate her. Actually, I wished for this moment as a child to have her walk me down the aisle and maybe… just maybe all I've ever wanted was to
LYRONFebruary of the new year I sat down in front of a mirror as the make-up artists touched down on my makeup. “ Isn't this a bit too much?” I would prefer to go out this door without any makeup. “ Yeah, I wish you had said that about the wedding,” Zara pulled on her hair. “ Babe, please don't ruin your hair,” Jason pleaded with her. “ Are you still mad about the wedding date?” She sure could hold a grudge. “ Who wouldn't? Why did your wedding have to happen so quickly? Do you know how important today is supposed to be?” She paced back and forth. She was more nervous than I. “ I don't there's a problem with the wedding date. Besides, it's actually romantic that they fixed the date on Valentine's Day,” Jason shrugged. “ And what would you know about romance?” Zara folded her arms. “ Sometimes, I wonder what you want. Do you prefer me romantic or not? You really have to pick one,” Jason wa
LYRON My eyes widened in surprise. What did he mean by that? His sisters and parents looked just as surprised. “ What do you think you're doing, Amil?” His mother looked at him terrified. “ So now you decide to talk,” he scoffed. “ If you had stood against grandad back then, our family would have been perfect but you couldn't care less what could have happened to me as long as you were secured!” “ A-Amil…” his mom's eyes were teary. “ Just forget about it. I didn't come here to talk about our messed up family,” Amil tried to regain his cool. “ If you won't accept how I feel about Lyron, then it would be in your best interest to find another heir because the moment I'm walking out this door, I'm not longer a Romanov,” Amil wasn't making empty threats. “ Amil,” I whispered. “ Lyron, let's go,” he got to his feet and grabbed me by the hand.“ Amelia, please tell your PA to bring Eleo because we're leaving,” he was really an
LYRON The blonde lady turned out to be Lyron's oldest sister. She finally let go of him and Lyron's other sister came over to meet him. She was the calm one, who seemed to have her feelings put together. “ It's good that you're here. Though, I would have prepared an actual brunch than a judgment table,” she heaved after hugging Amil briefly. “ Amelia, ” their mom called out her name in a reprimanding tone.“ You're going to scare Lyron,” she added. “ But I'm not lying,” she shrugged as she walked back to her seat, followed by Alisa. I, Amil, Eleo and Jason took our seat. “ I did not expect to see the son of McClain family here. What a surprise,” Mr. Charles expressed his surprise. How did he know Jason? “ I'm surprised you know me, sir,” Jason maintained a professional tone. “ Wouldn't it be more surprising if I didn't know members of your family? I've been in this industry for years now, it's only right that I know
LYRON We pulled into one of the largest private estates I've seen… and I've only seen two. I was well aware that Amil came from the wealthiest and most influential family but seeing this display was a reminder of his status. I often forget since he's in the entertainment industry rather than being the pampered heir of the Romanov estate. “ Are you nervous?” Amil asked as he squeezed my hand. “ I wish I could tell you I wasn't,” I kept my eyes on my feet. It wasn't exactly that I lacked self-esteem but that I was becoming awfully aware that I wasn't in Amil's league. “ It's going to be fine so don't worry about how the meet up is going to go. After all, the result would be the same,” he smiled at me. “ I'll try not to think about it too much,” I really needed his reassuring smile. The driver got our door for us and we got down from the car. Eleo who rode in the same car as Jason ran to us. My eyes fell on a stern, middle-aged man who d
LYRON Christmas was soon approaching and as much as I anticipated spending Christmas for the first time with Amil as his partner, I was nervous since we were going to meet his family on Christmas Eve.I forgot to mention that it was Christmas Eve so my nervousness was more than justified. “ You look like you could die at any moment,” Zara sighed as she sat on the bed, watching the maids help me with my outfit for the day. “ You shouldn't be saying such scary things to someone who's already anxious,” I wished she'd stop teasing me. “ That's all the more reason I should tell you how you look because you're too stiff. How are you going to be when you get to his home if you're already this tense?” She got to her feet and walked towards me. She adjusted my tie. “ I knew I should have insisted more or better still forced myself against your will to accompany you both,” she frowned, worried about me. “ I just wanted I and Amil to handle things by o
LYRON “ The question is actually what am I not doing here?” She snapped her fingers confidently. “ I don't think it's weird for me to be in my boyfriend's home,” she beamed. I just knew how much she has been dying to use that. “ That's not even what I meant,” I sighed. I just didn't think he'd come with her or maybe it was more that I had wished he hadn't since I wanted to discuss with him privately. “ Anyway, why are you here late? Did something happen?” She was always so quick to know when something was wrong with me.“ Don't tell me….gasps… did Amil do something?” She hastily assumed. “ I can't believe that's where your mind went first,” I heaved.“ You know he's not like that anymore.” “ Better safe than sorry, you know. You can never be too sure,” she averted her eyes as she said the last part. I knew she meant no harm because it was typical of her to tease and make fun of others but I wasn't exactly in the mood tonight. “ Zar
LYRON “ Are you guys really going to do that? Not to be presumptuous but aren't you worried that his family won't accept you?” Ryan got comfortable in his seat as he sipped from his cup. “ To be honest, I know they won't accept me,” I rested my chin on my hand. “ Are you being for real right now?” Ryan looked more speechless than bothered now. “ It's not like I can lie to myself. Most wealthy families prefer inter-dorminant marriage or whatnot,” I shrugged. “ So what are you going to do if they don't want you with their son? Amil is the heir to the family's wealth so I'm nearly a hundred percent sure that his marriage partner is of relevance to them,” Ryan said. “ If I can't change their mind that I'm the one for their son, then we could just marry anyway without their blessings. Does that count as eloping?” I took my eyes off my drink to ask. “ I don't know how you can be chill about this, not to mention that it's unlike