KaidenIn the lecture hall, the faint scent of lavender and cedar lingered, a scent I couldn’t ignore even if I tried. It was Sage’s scent, soft, alluring and a whisper of the beta’s presence that made my wolf stir beneath his skin. Sage didn’t know his own allure, oblivious to the ripple of interest he left behind everywhere he went. But I knew. I had always known.From the moment we met, I had vowed to protect Sage from everything, including himself. Alphas were predators by nature, drawn to the innocence and vulnerability of a beta like Sage. He wasn’t an omega yet he possessed qualities like one.But I wasn’t an alpha, although I was possessive, territorial, and deeply aware of how much control it took to keep myself from claiming Sage outright.The problem was, Sage didn’t belong to me. Not yet.Sage was sitting in the front row, furiously jotting down notes as Professor River droned on about some engineering stuff. His deep voice was smooth as honey, laced with that Alpha autho
SageI was a failure as a man.All through my Twenty five years, I could count the number of times I have spoken to the member of the opposite sex except asking for directions. I was inept when it came to talking to women and for some reason, Kaiden thought he could help me.The low hum of conversations buzzed in the background as I sipped my black coffee. The window seat was my favorite spot, close enough to people-watch but far enough to feel removed from the crowd. I couldn’t focus today, though. My eyes kept darting toward the door every time it opened. I don’t even know why. Maybe I was hoping for some sign that the universe didn’t hate me.“You’re brooding again,” Kaiden’s voice cut through my thoughts. He wasn’t even looking at me, just scrolling through his phone as his hands tapped absently on the table, like he was the most confident person in the room.I gave a half-hearted chuckle. “Just thinking.”Kaiden raised an eyebrow without looking up. “About?”“Nothing important.”
By the time we got to Kaiden’s apartment, my nerves were frayed. I trailed behind him, my steps slow and hesitant. What the fuck had I just agreed to? My mind kept replaying the conversation at the coffee shop. The idea of “training” with Kaiden had seemed ridiculous at first. But now, standing in his apartment, it felt real and terrifying.Kaiden unlocked the door and walked in like it was just another normal evening. He tossed his keys onto the counter and kicked off his shoes without a care in the world. Meanwhile, I hesitated in the doorway, my hands stuffed deep in my pockets, the air feeling way too heavy.“Relax,” Kaiden said, flashing me a grin as he shrugged off his jacket. “I’m not gonna bite.”I tried to laugh, but it came out strained. “Right. I know.”Kaiden leaned against the kitchen counter, crossing his arms as he looked at me. His gaze wasn’t judgmental, more amused, like he was waiting for me to settle down.“You’re making this a bigger deal than it is,” he said af
SageI blinked slowly at the command, and gulped when I saw the precum leaking from his cock.I licked my and shaped them into an 'o'. My hands reached out to grab the base of his cock and Kaiden flinched, the desire in his eyes growing by the second. “L…like this?” I asked, unsure if I was doing the right thing.Kaiden nodded.I tightened my fists around the cock with my heart pounding so hard in my chest. I felt a stirring in me that I have never before, I found myself wanting to please Kaiden.I leaned forward before I could stop myself with my tongue darted out to lick the precum,“Jesus,” Kaiden swore, his hand coming down on my head to grab a fistful of hair. He guided my head to his dick.“Open your mouth,” he ordered.I did as he said as he guided my mouth to it, the taste of him filled my senses. The mixture of salt and something masculine made my mouth water.My tongue darted out to lick it when Kaiden’s hand tightened on my hair, I let out a groan and looked up, that same
KaidenMy eyes narrowed as soon as I entered the bar, right there in front of me was Sage with his head on someone’s shoulders.A male, a male that wasn't me.I was pissed off, when the call came from Sage that he was going to hang out with friends on a school night, I immediately discouraged it.I didn’t want anyone having Sage’s attention and I certainly didn’t want them hitting on Sage. Only I knew how beautiful Sage was, and with his kind of body, everybody wanted a piece of him but the little shit didn’t know it.He was naive and oblivious to everything and everyone around him, that made him an easy target but I wasn’t happy with that because I was the only one allowed to manipulate Sage.My fists clenched involuntarily when Sage’s course mate leaned in and whispered something in his ear, and Sage laughed.The little shit actually laughed like he was being entertained by a comedian and that made me pissed because Sage was supposed to be pushing them away and not laughing at their
SageKaiden kissed his way down to my belt and unbuckled it, he pulled off my pants and I hurriedly kicked them off. My whole body was on fire.Kaiden went back to kissing me while I fought with myself, I was experiencing something foreign, a feeling that was completely new to me. There was excitement brewing inside of me, a need I was desperate to satiate.Kaiden went feral when I licked my lips, his tongue swirled around mine stripping me of every control I thought I had. I moaned into the kiss as he dug his hand into my briefs. He bit a part of my lower lip.He pulled away from the kiss and a sound of disappointment left my lips, he kept his eyes pinned on me, I felt like he could see the dark desires I was struggling to keep hidden in my eyes. He trailed kisses accompanied with his tongue sliding down to my boxer band. I closed my eyes as the pleasure zapped through my spine and tingled all the way down to my toes.Kaiden smirked at the bulge in my briefs before tugging it down
SageWe both looked down at the phone that was laying on the table buzzing.The name “Lisa💋” flashed across the screen. Before Kaiden could react, it went to voicemail, and the audio played out loud.“Hey, baby. It’s me,” a syrupy voice cooed. “Last time was amazing. You’re incredible, you know that? I’d love a repeat. I would like to feel your thick cock inside of me, I can’t stop thinking about you, call me.”The words hung in the air like poison.I stiffened, every muscle in my body locking up. My jaw clenched so tightly it hurt, and I could feel my face heat up with a mix of embarrassment and something darker, jealousy. Not that I’d admit that.Kaiden’s smirk vanished. “Sage, it’s not—”I cut him off, shoving him abruptly. “Save it. I don’t care what you do with your conquests.” My voice was sharp, colder than I intended.Damn it.I started gathering my clothes on the floor, struggling to put them on.He reached out, grabbing my wrist. “Sage, don’t. Listen to me—”I yanked my arm
SageI struggled with him till we got to his car.“Get in,” he ordered.I glared at him. Who was he to order me around? I crossed my arms,“Or what? You would drag me around like you just did? What’s the difference between you and those back there,”His vein threatened to burst on his forehead as he clenched his jaw, “Damn it, Sage! Do not compare me to those little bullies,”“Why not?” I raised a brow, “You are exactly like them. I just said I don’t want to go with you and you are dragging me like I have no choice?” I snapped.He was startled and I took deep satisfaction in knowing I caused that.“Just get in the car, please,” he mumbled as an afterthought.I glared again and reluctantly got in.The car ride was tense, the kind of silence that presses down on you, making every passing second heavier as it goes by. Kaiden’s hands gripped the steering wheel, his knuckles white as he glanced at me from time to time, but I refused to meet his gaze. My arms were crossed, my eyes fixed on
RiverThey say the way to a man’s heart was through his stomach.But that wasn’t the same for the beautiful boy under me. He liked sex so much that you would think he makes money from it. Lifting him off my dick, I moved my hips, spreading my legs while he knelt in between, slumping against my leg with a tired sigh."Why'd you stop..?" He pouted, and it was as sexy as it is adorable.I ignored him."Put your cock in me." He breathed out the words in a rush, grabbing the lube and stroking some quickly onto my dick, magnified in its state of tumescence. The thing is fucking huge right now, and rock solid, which has me quivering below the waist.I was trying so hard not to unload on him.He bit his lip, scooting in closer while I aimed my cock between his ass. He wiggled his ass and lined it up in front of my cock, he pushed it in, and we both groaned out loud."Fuck me..." he hissed, but I was already doing it, pumping into him with his palms on my chest. "Harder... faster... deeper, l
SageKaiden left after making sure I had eaten and wasn’t going to drown myself in my own misery. He didn’t say much about why he was leaving, just something about giving me space. I appreciated that. For all our unresolved issues, he still understood me better than most.But even after he left, I didn’t feel better.I couldn’t stop thinking about what happened in that boardroom. The professor’s words echoed in my head, over and over again, like a curse I couldn’t shake.A mere student.I knew he had to say something to protect himself. I knew he was trying to get us out of trouble. But the way he said it, like I was nothing, like I didn’t matter…I couldn’t let it go.I needed to see him.Even if I wasn’t sure what I would do when I got there.The drive to his place was a blur andI knew I was running on pure emotion, but I didn’t care. I needed to get this out of my system.When I arrived, I barely had time to knock before the door swung open.He stood there, looking at me like he al
KaidenThere are many ways to describe emotions, words crafted to fit fleeting, intangible feelings. Some people might call it satisfaction, others contentment. But the specific emotion I was feeling right now? Bliss.The kind of bliss that came when everything was finally going my way.I have never felt this before even when I first landed my modeling job, all I felt was courage to pursue my dreams.I ran a hand through Sage’s hair, careful not to wake him. His breathing was steady, his face relaxed in sleep, unaware of the chaos I had carefully set in motion.There was only one way he would let me back into his life, if he needed me so I made him need me.Yes, I sent the picture to the school board.I am not proud of myself.Okay, yes I was. I was damn proud of myself to have thought of it.I hadn’t expected things to escalate so quickly. I thought the board would at least investigate, maybe suspend the professor, but no. He was a slippery bastard, wiggling out of it with some ridi
SageI barely registered the professor tapping me on the shoulder. My mind was too tangled in his words, the word, mere student still bouncing off the walls of my head."Sage." His voice was quieter than usual.I blinked, forcing myself out of my thoughts, and turned to look at him. "What?" My voice came out flat, emotionless."We should go."I nodded, falling into step beside him. Us going means everything has been resolved but has everything really been resolved. I cannot believe I was tagged mere after everything we have shared.I should thank him for saving my behind but my mind was elsewhere. My feet moved on autopilot, and the world around me felt distant, like I was watching everything unfold through a foggy glass.He must have noticed."Is everything okay?" he asked.I gave a small nod.He stopped walking. I didn’t notice at first, I kept going until I heard him sigh. When I turned, he was standing there, arms crossed, watching me carefully."Your expression doesn’t look plea
SageThe walk to the conference room felt like the longest of my life. My hands were clammy, my heartbeat erratic, and my stomach twisted in knots so tight I felt like I might be sick.I had never been in trouble before, not in high school, not in college. I was the kind of student teachers trusted, the kind that never caused problems. So why the hell was I walking toward a meeting with the board like some kind of delinquent?The admin refused to give me any information when I asked. I’d tried pressing her for details, but all she offered was a polite, tight-lipped smile before gesturing for us to continue walking.The professor, on the other hand, walked ahead like he had nothing to fear. No tension in his shoulders. No panic in his stride. Just complete and utter composure.I wished I could say that calmed me, but it only made me feel worse.Was I the only one freaking out here?Does he have a plan?Why were we even in trouble?By the time we reached the waiting area, my hands were
SageThe moment we pulled into the school parking lot, I yanked the door open and slipped out of his car without so much as a backward glance. No goodbye, no small talk. Nothing. I needed space, time to shake off the unsettling feeling in my chest.What does he mean he couldn’t get jealous? Does he feel anything for me at all?Were we just playing a game of cat and mouse till we were both tired? The whole thing just ruined my mood for the day, I couldn’t even force a smile right now.As I hurried toward my first class, my phone buzzed in my pocket. With a sigh, I pulled it out and glanced at the screen.A text from him."You didn’t kiss me goodbye."I stopped walking for a second, my lips parting in disbelief.Why should I?He said he didn’t get jealous. He acted like nothing bothered him, like nothing could shake his unbothered existence. So why was he suddenly playing the part of a neglected lover?Or was he just toying with me?My fingers hovered over the screen, a sarcastic reply
SageThe car was silent, save for the hum of the engine as we drove down the familiar road to campus. I didn’t think much of it at first, I was too wrapped up in my own thoughts, still reeling from Kaiden’s unexpected return. My anger has subsided, thanks to whatever the professor was doing to me so I was no longer angry but indifferent to my friend.But the longer the silence stretched, the more I became aware of the tension in the air.The professor wasn’t just quiet. He was brooding.I glanced at him from the corner of my eye. His hands gripped the steering wheel a little tighter than usual, his jaw locked in place. His entire posture screamed restrained irritation, but I wasn’t sure why.It wasn’t until I lifted a hand to turn on the radio, anything to break the awkward quiet that he finally spoke."What was he doing at your house?" His voice was calm, almost too calm. "Did he sleep over?"I jerked in my seat, completely thrown off by the question."What? No!" I shouted, my react
SageI was still riding the high of my victory over my bullies. If I could stand my ground against them, then I could handle anything. The power, the confidence it gave me, it thrummed beneath my skin like an untamed current. I went to bed feeling invincible, convinced that things were finally turning in my favor. So much that I forgot about texting the professor that I was going to bed. I figured he was so busy that he couldn’t be bothered with what I was doing.But still, standing up for the first time in my life made me feel more alive than I could have hoped. All my life I have been put down and mocked for how I looked or something they just weren’t happy with. They constantly used me as punching bags to make themselves feel better and I took it because I was weaker than them.But today, I wasn’t weak. I had power over them and I protected what I love. It made me extremely happy.That feeling lasted until the morning.A sharp knock jolted me awake, and I groggily sat up, glancing
KaidenThe camera flashes faded as the photographer called for a break. My jaw was clenched tight, my entire body taut from holding poses for hours. I grabbed a bottle of water from the nearby table and took a long drink, letting the cool liquid soothe my parched throat.That was when my phone vibrated.I pulled it out of my pocket and unlocked the screen, my eyes narrowing at the message from my PA. There were pictures attached, multiple ones.I clicked on them.The first image was of Sage getting into a familiar black car. I swiped. Another photo.Sage laughing in a coffee shop, sitting across from the professor. Next. A picture of them walking side by side on campus, too damn close. My fingers tightened around the phone as I scrolled through the series, each image making my blood boil.And then the final picture.Sage, stepping into the professor’s apartment building with an overnight bag.I exhaled sharply through my nose, gripping my phone so tightly I thought it might snap in h