Chapter 38: Mixed Emotions Kim: As soon as Charan Ayutthaya left the manor with a disappointed expression, rushing his steps as he made it to his awaiting car in record time and sped out of the driveway, Kim and Kla both turned to Kanya, who had been sitting quietly all this time, knowing what was coming as soon as the cost was clear. “Kaya…” Kim’s voice was harsh, almost a warning as he narrowed his eyes at the woman who he called his best friend. “What exactly were you thinking when you spoke to Khun Lung?” “I wasn’t thinking, that’s the problem.” Kanya answered with a sigh, looking down at her hands on her lap. “I just knew that I didn’t want that man to pressure you into doing something that you didn’t want to do. That’s why I choose to step in…but now that I think about it, maybe this is the best way for all of us.” Kim’s eyebrows shot up at that statement. “Do elaborate.” He spoke, a touch of sarcasm in his voice. Kanya instantly knew that he was angry, because Kim only sou
Chapter 39: Unexpected PromisesKit:Kit looked up at the apartment building that the car had stopped under, before P’Kim held the door open for him so he could get out of the car.It was that same apartment at the fourteenth floor that they had made love in for the second time. To think that it was only a couple days since that incident and yet, P’Kim had been through so much in such a short span of time…P’Kim took his hand as he led him back up to that apartment and all the while, he could feel his heart hammer inside his chest as his mind played all the events that all led to this moment in time.As they reached the designated floor and entered the familiar apartment, Kit once again found himself being pushed against the wall before P’Kim’s lips descended upon his, his hands winding itself in his hair.“P’Kim…” Kit pushed him back reluctantly; licking his lips to get rid of the sensation that slowing started to flood his veins. “Can we please talk first?”“What’s there to talk abo
Chapter 40: All to MyselfKim:“I promise.”Kim had hoped that Kit would change his mind, but watching the resolve in the kid’s eyes made him believe that maybe, he might be able to go through with all of this after all.It’s not that he hadn't considered this possibility before; he knew he had to produce an heir because that had been his family’s legacy even before he took over from his father. The next generation of Jao por had to produce an heir as soon as they came to power.It was done to safeguard the rule and to ensure that the next generation was ready to take over in case the previous generation suffered an untimely death.But he was different, not like the previous dons who had ruled over the Ayutthaya family with an iron fist. He liked men…and now, he liked this nong who seemed to test his patience at every turn. But try as he might, he couldn’t give up on him. He was in love with Kit.It was a realization he had had the instant he had been hit by that bullet and the last t
Chapter 41: Away from Prying Eyes Kit: “Aahh! P’Kim!” Kit bit down hard on his lips, his eyes tainted on the people passing by outside as he tried to control his moans. “S-someone might see…” “If you don’t stop talking, I will pull down the windows!” Kim grumbled in Kit’s ears, raising his head from his nipple as he moved his hips, his cock throbbing inside Kit’s tight channel, squeezing him like a glove. “Ah…yes…so tight…” Kit bit down harder on his lips, his fingers tangling into Kim’s dark hair as he moved in tune with every thrust, riding P’Kim’s cock as he felt his whole body tremble with sensations he had no control over. When he had agreed to Kim’s condition of letting him have Kit whenever he wanted, he hadn't exactly expected it would include car sex right outside his university gates as several students watched the black car stand still for the last ten minutes, it’s tinted windows the only reassurance that people wouldn’t know what was going on inside the car. Kim thre
Chapter 42: Unexpected StubbornnessKit:“How long have you been here?”Kit swallowed, trying to find an excuse as to what he would tell his friend, but in the end, he decided to go with the truth. “Ever since you switched off your phone.”Prem ran a hand through his hair nervously, messing it up even further. “So…like…ho-how did you even know I was here?”“Woah, Prem, relax.” Kit held up his hands in surrender. “I didn’t mean to eavesdrop. I just heard your phone ringing when I called you and followed it here. It was all a coincidence, I swear.”“Shia…” Prem swore, running a hand through his hair. From the way Kit could see, it looked like Prem hadn't been doing well lately. His usually tidy hair was a mess all because he kept running his hands through them. He also had dark bags under his eyes and if he wasn’t mistaken, Prem seems to have lost some weight as well.“Prem…what’s wrong?” Kit asked hesitantly. “You know you can always talk to me, right?”Prem looked down at Kit, his fac
Chapter 43: Comfort and GratitudeKit:Against his better judgment, Kit went to the fertility clinic with both P’Kanya and P’Kim. Of course he was happy that they were going through such an important moment in their lives, and he didn’t want to be a pessimistic about the whole deal, but he couldn’t help it—his heart felt as heavy as lead.Not once had he ever doubted P’Kim’s feelings for him, but still… part of him felt envious. His sister could give his lover something he himself could never give. Immediately after thinking that, he felt awful. He shook his head in annoyance at his own thoughts; he should be happy for them, not feeling sorry for himself.He watched as P’Kim guided P’Kanya to the operating room in a wheelchair. He had wanted to go behind them, but he hadn't been able to. His feet had felt glued to the ground and he hadn't been able to follow behind them into the room.Kit stood back to wait in the lobby, swaying his weight from the balls of his feet to his heels. He p
Chapter 44: UneasyKit:Kit had always known about this part of the story, however, today, he felt like there was another side to it that no one knew about, a side that the P’Kim and his family didn’t always talk about.And even though he had a feeling that he may be overstepping his bounds…he felt like he had to know the whole truth. It was the only way to getting to know P’Kla better, so that he could help him and P’Kanya build a future together, after this was all over.“What made P’Kla change his mind?” He asked, a bit hesitantly. “Why did he venture away from his initial plans? It sounds quite serious.”But P’Kim shrugged, seemingly uncertain of the answer himself. “To be honest, I hadn’t really talked to him in depth about that matter, but if you ask me, I believe it may have something to do with the gruesome nature of our father’s death.” He breathed in deeply, as though he was remembering memories he would have preferred not to remember.His eyebrows were furrowed so closely t
Chapter 45: Not the EndKit:Gently, both Kit and Kim helped Kanya get settled inside the car, ready to go home. Kit followed shortly into the seat next to her, but just as P’Kim opened the passenger door, his phone rang.He answered the call a few steps away from the car, just out of earshot. Kit was curious; P’Kim didn’t shout, nor did he look angry, but the call looked intense. When he walked back to the car, he closed the waiting passenger door and said to Kit and Kanya, “I have to go somewhere else. There has been an emergency.”Emergency? This worried Kit, especially after what they had been talking about earlier. “What happened?” he asked P’Kim, even though he had said earlier that he didn’t want to get involved with his business.Kit thought P’Kim would at least give some context as assurance, but all he said was, “It’s work-related.” He wanted to ask more, but seeing as P’Kim’s eyebrows were starting to furrow tightly again, he decided to drop it.And so the leader of the Ayu
Chapter 90: Unexpected NewsKit:Kit stood in his room, clothes, and essentials sprawled out over the bed. Packing had started casually enough—he’d just been grabbing a few shirts and some toiletries, tossing items from his closet onto the mattress. But as his suitcase began to fill, the reality of the trip hit him hard.What was supposed to be a light-hearted vacation to celebrate finishing his second year of college had taken a dark turn. He was going to Chiang Mai, but it wasn't just for the sights or the fun. It was to find his father, the man he once looked up to but now blamed for everything that had gone wrong in their family.Kit’s fingers paused over a stack of neatly folded shirts, and his mind started spiraling. How was he supposed to confront the man who had caused so much pain? The thought twisted his stomach, and he realized he hadn’t taken a full breath in a while. Slowly, he forced himself to inhale and exhale, trying to shake off the anxiety that was creeping up on hi
Kit:Kit could only nod, agreeing with Ben’s words, even though a part of him still ached. Knowing now that Ben had carried these feelings silently for so long — all those years of friendship, support, and sacrifices — it weighed heavily on Kit. The guilt flared at him, and before he could stop himself, he reached forward and wrapped his arms around Ben in a tight hug.“I’m so sorry, Ben,” he whispered. “I had no idea… everything you’ve done, the sacrifices you’ve made… even dealing with P’First for my sake. You didn’t have to do that.”Ben chuckled softly, his arms resting comfortably around Kit as he returned the hug. “It’s true that, back then, when I volunteered to stay with P’First that night, it was because I wanted to protect you. I thought it’d keep you safe, and I’d have done anything for that.” He pulled back slightly, a gentle smile on his face. “But now, I don’t regret it. I made my choices, Kit, and I don’t feel sorry for them.”Kit studied Ben’s face, the steady warmth i
Chapter 88: Didn’t Want to Change AnythingKit:Kit adjusted the strap of his vest, the unfamiliar weight pressing down on his shoulders as he stood in the shooting range. The gear felt strange, heavy, and bulky, but he forced himself to get used to it. Ben was by his side, moving around to check on his positioning, adjusting Kit’s stance and lightly pressing his shoulder to correct his posture.Any other time, it would’ve been calming, having Ben here. But, now there was an unspoken tension that Kit needed to sort out. Ben seemed to take everything in stride, unbothered by the pressure that Kit constantly felt bearing down on him."Relax, Kit," Ben murmured, stepping back and giving a warm smile. "You’re too tense. You need to be steady before you can shoot."Kit nodded, swallowing hard as he fixed his eyes on the target. He tried to breathe slowly, following Ben’s instructions, but every time he saw Ben’s easy grin or heard his laugh as he explained something new, an odd feeling set
Chapter 87: Hitting Two Birds With One StoneKit:P’Kim was sitting next to Kit in the back seat as P’David drove them back to the mansion. His mind was still stuck on the events that had happened earlier. He was no longer afraid because the moment had long since come and gone, but now, he could only think about how… inhumane his father had been.It seemed that he truly had no love of any kind for his own family. He was way too eager in threatening his life, as if he was not Kit’s father, and much more invested in what he wanted to get from Kit rather than listen to what Kit had pleaded for.And he even had the balls to threaten his pregnant daughter!Well, truth be told, Kit didn’t expect anything from him, so he was not hurt. Rather, he was just… surprised that any normal human being could do something as heartless as what his father had done. Then again, clearly his father wasn’t just any normal human being. Perhaps he was not even human anymore…“You did a great job,” P’Kim said t
Chapter 86: Unwanted ConfrontationKit:In the couple of days that followed, Kit did not dare let P’Kim out of his sight; he stuck to his lover like a shadow. He feared that if he looked away for even a second, something might happen to him or everyone else.Even though he had managed to talk himself out of being convinced his nightmare was a premonition, the fear was still there.When P’Kim had to go out for work, Kit would usually stay in the living room or his own bedroom and refused to leave the mansion. He wasn’t foolish enough to keep following P’Kim around, of course. He was satisfied with keeping his eyes on him while they were at home, but the outside world was a different story.Kit had called and talked to Earth later on. Their conversation had not been anything out of the ordinary as they hadn’t fallen out or anything, and in a matter of a few exchanges, they had already sorted out whatever differences they might have had the last time they met.But Ben… He was a different
Chapter 85: Use It Against HimKit:Kit stopped himself from spilling more of the truth to P’Kim. He shook hishead vigorously—he could not. If he slipped up more than he already has…god only knew what would happen next.“Ah, actually I couldn’t see their face,” he blurted out dishonestly. “Y-you know how dreams are, your brain either shows you a blurred figure, or some guy you saw briefly at the grocery three weeks ago.” Kit hoped it was a convincing lie, but he couldn’t meet P’Kim’s eyes, fearing they might give him away.“And… and anyway, you were right. It’s just a nightmare. It doesn’t matter anymore.”Kit released a deep exhale, before trying to return to the solace of his covers, only to be stopped by P’Kim, who held him by the shoulders, his hands firm and demanding not to be crossed.“Kit.”It was one single word. His name. And yet, his entire body became rigid.“Listen…” Kit started to say, “I’m really tired, so I should go back to sleep…”But P’Kim wasn’t listening. Instead
Chapter 84: A Terror in the NightKit:Kit was screaming before he even woke up, and by the time his consciousness took hold, his voice was hoarse, but he could not stop. He rose quickly from the bed, heart pounding frantically as though he had been running a marathon.He frantically looked around, searching for any signs of life. The room was dark, but the sound of shuffling footsteps outside and the low hum of murmurs was unmistakable.Relief and desperation washed over him in waves, and it was all that had been holding him back from crumbling right then and there. Curling in on himself, Kit let the tears fall, unable to stop the cries that left his lips, as if it would ease the pain in his chest.Even P’Kim’s immediate presence next to him couldn’t calm him down. He put a comforting hand on Kit’s back, pulling him into his embrace. “Hey, it’s alright. I’m right here. It was just a bad dream…”When Kit still wouldn’t look up from hiding his face in his hands, Kim went to give him a
Chapter 83: An Eerie SilenceKit:Kit woke up with a gasp, cold sweat dripping down his back. He had been trapped in eternal darkness, as though he was drowning and suddenly being pulled out of the water Ironically, even though he had woken up, he still felt like he was being suffocated even though he just escaped the hell of his subconscious.Cold sweat dripped down the side of his face. He looked around his room, trying to have his bearings back. It took a while for his disorientation to wear off. His head was spinning, and his heart refused to settle to a steady rhythm.“It was just a dream,” he whispered to himself, hearing his voice echo around him as though he was in a cave, but also muffled like he was underwater or hearing himself talk from a different room. “You’re fine.”But as much as his ears strained to listen to himself, his heart just wouldn’t cooperate. Still, it didn’t seem to matter because he was slowly starting to lose the dizziness that had held him hostage earli
Chapter 82: Now More Than EverKim:As Kim went back to the main mansion, he let his feet move on autopilot, his mind wandering and wondering how best to handle the situation and produce the most favorable outcome.While he didn’t feel bad about the subtle deception he performed to get to the truth of it all, he was very much bothered about Kit’s entire situation. He was worried about his teerak—it was clear he was going through a lot, burdened with the fact that his father was threatening him and all his loved ones.What’s worse was that he was also forced to endure a severe scarcity of confidants, so much that he resorted to seeking the help of the person he was least comfortable with.Kim couldn’t help but feel partially responsible for bringing Kit into the dangers of this world. If he hadn’t dragged Kit and his sister to this life, would they have been safer now? Would they have been happier?But then he started to rethink these notions. If he hadn’t taken them under his wing, Ay