The photo posted on the forum appeared to be taken from a CCTV camera, and the uploader simply took a picture of it through the camera.It was blurry, but the lower parts of the two people entangled in the sheets were noticeably blurrier, as if the person who posted the photo did so on purpose. But even if the photo was blurry, there was still no way anyone who had seen it wouldn't know what the two naked people in the photo were doing.They were clearly having sex. It could be clearly seen on the photo as well that the larger man was biting the smaller man’s nape, which only meant one thing—the larger man was marking the smaller man, and the only people capable of doing that were alphas and omegas. And to make matters worse, the uploader mentioned the names of the two naked people in the photo.Maverick Garcia and Ciel Dominguez.Their names were in bold and capital letters, as if the uploader wanted everyone who saw his post to take notice of the names right away. And it worked. It
Maverick took a glance at Ciel. “He seemed to have caught my feelings for you. And so he used you.” And then he turned his gaze to the park again and continued speaking. “He knew I have feelings for you, that I am longing and desperate for you, which was why he came up with that plan. He drugged you and purposely told me to go to his room and get us locked in, forcing us with nowhere to run and can’t do anything but give in to our instincts. Since he knew that you despise alphas, he thought that by doing that, you would end up hating me more than you already are and that it would make me feel miserable. After all, there’s nothing in this world that he wanted to see the most than the day where I would crumble in despair, and he was waiting so much for that day to come. But doing that wasn’t enough for him. He wanted more. He wanted to drag me and my family’s name to dirt. He wanted to humiliate me. And decided to use you again, as he knew that would double the pain and the miserability
Ciel's eyes were filled with disbelief as he looked at Maverick, who had a very serious look in his eyes as if it were telling him how Maverick meant every single word he said."You're fine with dying?" he asked in bewilderment."If that's what you want as a punishment, then I won't refuse," Maverick answered right away, completely unfazed by the little omega's question."You're crazy..."Maverick shrugged. "For you? Yes, I am.""And you're shameless too.""That I am.""An idiot, if I may add.""Ye—wait, what? Did you call me an idiot? Me? An idiot?" Maverick even pointed himself with his fingers as he couldn't believe he just got called an idiot."Is there anyone else am I talking to right now? It's just you, right? So yes. It's you I am calling an idiot. You are an idiot. A crazy, shameless idiot. That's what you are."It was Maverick’s turn to be shocked. Like what happened to Ciel a few moments ago, disbelief started filling his face. His mouth agape as his mind was still processi
Ciel made a look of disfavor. “And how did you come up with that conclusion? You know that will only trigger more hostility towards me. Besides, doing that is just like announcing to everyone that the post about us is true.”“But it is the truth, Ciel,” Maverick quickly responded. “It’s true that we are bonded. Even if we try to deny it or make up reasons such as the photo was edited, people won’t still buy that. Since the photo has been publicized, the news of me carrying you towards Andrew’s bedroom has been spreading like wildfire as well. People are not dumb enough to not know how to connect the dots, Ciel. As for how I came up with the conclusion of not leaving your side, that’s because I know that as much as they adore me, they also fear me. Just like Andrew and his minions. If I am on your side, and if they know that you are under my care and protection, they will never do anything to you. Just as I said, they are not dumb, so I am pretty sure that messing with me and the peopl
“Holy fuck!” were the only words Ciel was capable of saying after a couple of minutes of just being speechless.“I don’t agree with referring fucking as holy, but I understand where you’re coming from,” Maverick said, trying to lighten the situation, but it didn’t work, and instead, it only irritated the little omega.“This is not the time for you to act as a smartass, Maverick,” Ciel growled. He finally had stopped being shocked. Damn, he can’t count anymore how many times he had been shocked. At that point in his life, it wouldn’t be even surprising anymore if the little Omega suddenly experiences a heart attack, which thankfully hasn’t happened yet, and hopefully it really wouldn’t happen. “Did you really just say that your family has already been made aware of what’s happening and that they already knew we’re bonded?”“Yes,” Maverick answered curtly.“How? Was it you who told them?”“No. I kept my promise of never telling anyone about our secret, even to my parents. It was the head
Ciel couldn't remember anymore how he ended up in the middle of the living room of the majestic ancestral house of the famously-known Garcia Family.The last thing he remembered was telling Maverick to fuck himself, and after that, he had already found himself standing in front of the mansion of the Garcia Family and was being welcomed by Maverick’s parents. He also couldn’t clearly remember anymore what Maverick’s parents told him as he was being led by them towards the living room, where the head and the other members of their clan were gathered.God knows how nervous Ciel was the moment he saw the other members of the Garcia family, especially the well-known head of their clan, Maverick’s grandfather, Marcus Garcia. They were all staring at him with curiosity, which prompted Ciel to think that he was being watched in a negative way, as he was fully aware that he definitely does not look like someone worthy to be with them. But that was just Ciel’s own perception. Because he was too
As the members of Maverick’s family continued to tease Maverick, Ciel remained looking clueless as his brain was still processing what was happening and the chaos he was seeing. But the processing of things he was doing was put to a halt when a loud and authoritative voice suddenly echoed across the whole living room.“Be quiet!”And with just those two words, the chaos ended instantly, and everyone became quiet as they slowly went back to their positions.The person who made everyone quiet, Marcus Garcia, looked at each of the members of his family as if he were giving each of them his warning glare before he set his gaze to Ciel once more. The little omega couldn’t help but flinch the moment he met the eyes of Marcus Garcia.Even without speaking, the head of the Garcia family was already looking so dominating, commanding, powerful, and conspicuous. His presence was so strong that Ciel could already feel it by just staring at him, and it scared him.He was already used to being loo
Everyone turned to Ciel that moment he started speaking up, making the little omega even more nervous. But since he had already decided to speak up, then there’s no point in chickening out anymore. He will make sure that the Garcias will see his affirmation and hear his resolve.“We will,” Marcus Garcia answered. The smile on the old man’s lips did not cease at all, slowly making him look kind and approachable in Ciel’s face. And because of that, the fear and nervousness Ciel was feeling has somehow toned down a little, making it easier for the words to flow out of his mouth.“Will you answer all of my questions too?” He asked again, to which Marcus Garcia quickly answered.“As long as it’s a question that we know the answer to, then yes. We will.”“Alright.” Ciel paused for a minute to take a deep breath before starting to speak again. “Then, did you really tell Maverick that you would forcefully come to me if I did not come with him here today?”“Yes,” Marcus answered right away, as
As always, Maverick's face and voice were filled with so much sincerity, making it hard for him to not believe him—not that he's doubting him; he couldn't even remember when was the last time he doubted him. It's just that it always amazes him whenever Maverick says something with all sincerity. Well, it wasn't just amazement or happiness anymore. Ciel was already feeling something more, such as lust...?Ciel laughed inwardly. He never thought he would be feeling lust or get turned on simply because Maverick was being sincere. But damn, he really wanted to do it with Maverick. And well, he was also thinking that having sex with Maverick would help him forget everything he was feeling. The anger, the frustration, and the sadness—he didn't want to feel all of that. And what's the best way to not feel anything besides those said emotions? Of course it's sex."Wanna have sex?" Ciel asked even before he could think of what he just said. Still, he didn't want to take it back.Maverick looke
Ciel did not say anything for a while and just stared at Maverick. It was obvious that he was contemplating whether he should do what Maverick advised him to do or not. But after a few more moments, he finally decided on what to do.Ciel rose from his lying position and sat down, grabbing his phone off the table in front of the couch. While he was tapping on his phone for Raffy's number, Maverick sat down and snuggled closer to Ciel, wrapping his arms around Ciel's waist once more.Ciel dialed Raffy's number, turned on the loudspeaker of his phone, then leaned his body against Maverick while waiting for his best friend to answer the call.It took more than three rings before Raffy answered his call."Hey!" Raffy said."Hey," Ciel said right back, sounding a little unsure."Did you forget something in my car? I am still quite near Maverick's house, so I can turn back if you want.""No. That's not it," Ciel responded before sighing. "Can you stop driving for a while and park somewhere s
Raffy stopped his car right in front of Maverick's house. Ciel unfastened his seatbelt and grabbed his wallet and his phone from the dashboard.Ciel should be getting out of the car already, but he couldn't as he still wanted to ask Raffy something. The problem was, he wasn't sure if it would be a good question. He doesn't want Raffy to be mad anymore, especially since their relationship was already back to how it was before and also because he will be leaving. He didn't want Raffy to leave the country with their friendship in shambles again.As if the beta had sensed that something was troubling him, Raffy chuckled and said, "Just say what you want to say, Ciel."As if that was all Ciel was waiting for, he fully faced Raffy and said, "I know I already asked you about this, and you might get annoyed already, but I need to be really sure. Is your decision really final? Is there nothing that could really change your mind about going to the US and being with that asshole?"Raffy smiled.
"Maverick."The way Maverick clasped his hand went tighter, and his jaws were clenching."Maverick."His icy cold gaze has turned fiery, and his strong, heavy, and uncontrolled pheromones started to spread, making the three people in front of him go breathless despite being betas. But Maverick didn't care about them. He was already consumed with so much anger that he stopped caring about his surroundings."Maverick!"Ah, he really wanted to beat them up or kill them. He wanted them to experience what Ciel had been through, or make them go through worse. And he was very close to actually doing that as his patience was already very close to splitting. But just when that patience was about to split, he felt a heavy and very strong blow on his face that made him lose his balance. And the next thing he knew, he was already on the floor with an aching and throbbing cheek.As if he had just woken up from a trance, he looked at his father, who was standing right in front of him and was breath
"Can I handle this?" Maverick asked his father and grandfather when the two were about to move towards the chairs in front of the three people that were tied in their own seats.Marcus and Matthew looked at him for a while, and in that duration, only seriousness but calmness at the same time could be seen in Maverick's face, as if he was telling his father and grandfather that he was angry at the sight of the three people but not angry enough for him to lose his mind and start committing murder."Alright," Marcus said. "But we will stay just to be sure you won't lose control.""I won't, but suit yourselves," Maverick answered before taking the seat in the center, not waiting for his father and grandfather anymore.Marcus and Matthew said nothing and just followed Maverick, taking the seats that were situated on each side of the seat Maverick was sitting on.Maverick intently stared at the three people in front of him. He was staring at the three people as if he wanted to see even the
Maverick's face was dark as he walked across the hallway of the abandoned warehouse that his grandfather owns. He was on his way to the office room, where his grandfather and father were waiting for him.The moment he reached the front of the closed door of the office, he only knocked once just to let the two be aware of his presence, and after that, he pushed the door open, gathering the attention of his grandfather, who was, of course, sitting behind his office table, and his father, who was sitting in the chair that was in front of the office table."Hi, Dad," he said as he went inside and closed the door, then looked at his grandfather and nodded. "Grandpa.""You are a couple of minutes late, Maverick," Matthew strictly said. One of the many things Matthew hates is tardiness, which was why Maverick could understand why his father was giving him the stinky eyes. He just ignored it, though, as he took the seat across from Matthew."I had to make sure Ciel was safe first before I cam
"Are you sure you'll be fine by yourself?"Ciel couldn't help but roll his eyes at the alpha's eighth time of asking him the same question.After tying his shoes, Ciel finally stood again and made his way towards Maverick. He put his hands on the alpha's shoulders and then said in a firm voice. "To answer your question for the eighth time, yes, I am going to be fine.""But—""It's Raffy I am going to meet, Maverick. Not my parents, my brothers, not Andrew, or some creepy asshole. It's just my best friend, Raffy. So, stop worrying now, okay?""Yeah, but the news about you and your family is all over town, baby. What if people see you and recognize you? What if they start mobbing or attacking you, or something? What if you get hurt—hmp!Maverick's eyes widened due to utter surprise at Ciel's sudden attack on his lips. But as always, the surprise didn't last, and before he knew it, he was already kissing Ciel back with his arms wrapped around the little omega while slowly grinding his ha
It was quite a while before Ciel spoke again, and when he did, what he asked was, "Did you put something in my heart or in my brain?"Maverick looked confused. "What?""Like a listening device? Or maybe you're using an EQ-radio? A sensor or something else?"Maverick looked flabbergasted this time. "What? I... I don't understand what you're talking about. Why would I use those on you?""Then can you explain to me how you can easily tell what's on my mind or what I am feeling?" Ciel asked in a serious voice.Maverick continued to look confused until a few moments later. A laugh escaped his mouth as he pressed his forehead against Ciel, and then he whispered, "That's because I love you." His voice was filled with nothing but tenderness, making Ciel feel how much he meant every single word.Ciel wanted to suppress his smile, but in the end, he couldn't. Maverick just responded to his question with "I love you," and yet that seemed to be enough, or maybe more than sufficient enough, as an
"Coffee, juice, or cola?""Coffee.""With rice or without rice?""With rice.""Reading or watching?""Reading.""Studying or partying?"Ciel rolled his eyes. "Do you really still need to ask me that? Of course, studying!""Still studying?" Maverick asked in disappointment. "And here I thought that bringing you to a bar would somehow make you change your mind.""No matter how many times you take me into a bar, I will still choose studying. Bar hopping and partying won't secure my future, dude.""But being with me would secure your future.""So you're going to be like my sugar daddy?""Sugar daddy? I'm not that old to be called a sugar daddy. A sponsor would be the appropriate word, I think."Ciel shook his head before gazing at the ceiling with a small smile on his lips. "Whatever, Maverick.""But you're not opposed to the idea of being with me, huh?"Ciel frowned and looked at the dominant alpha again. "What?""You did not deny it when I said your future would be secured if you're wit