Chapter 292: 292 — Only If You’re Willing [18+]

Content Warning: 18+

"Just relax," Zayden murmured, his thumb brushing a strand of silver hair behind Ren’s ear. "I will be careful not to hurt you in any way. Don’t be scared."

Ren met Zayden’s gaze—the warmth in those crimson eyes quickened his pulse.

"Look at you... No. Y-You are making it... really hard to stay calm," Ren said, his voice barely above a whisper.

Zayden chuckled, leaning even closer until their foreheads almost touched.

"Guess what? That’s the point. I like seeing you alllll flustered at the sight of me. Although it makes me wish I was... makes me want to ravage you," he whispered beneath his breath.

Ren groaned softly, partly exasperated and helpless.

"A-Are you into violence?! H-How can you say this just like that?" His mouth opened widely, trying to register the alpha’s flirty way of speaking.

"I would never hurt you. It’s just... you are truthfully, breathtakingly beautiful," Zayden teased, opening the nipple rings already on Ren’s pinkish areolas.

The omega flinched and let out faint moans every time Zayden’s nails scratched his skin.

Once he had removed the rings, the alpha’s lips curled into a smirk, proud of himself for not having hurt the omega and for keeping his words in check.

"Wait," he stopped before doing anything else. "Let me disinfect my hands and the ring properly," he said, quickly getting off the bed.

Ren remained seated, confused. The people at the Temple didn’t bother doing anything like that. They simply pierced and inserted the rings without washing their hands or the jewelry.

He let out a soft laugh; to him, it was a rather peculiar idea.

After stepping out of the washroom, Zayden lowered himself onto the bed. Then, he slid the bar gently into place.

Ren winced slightly as the cold metal touched his skin, but the sensation was fleeting. Zayden’s careful hands adjusted it, securing it with an ease that made the omega’s pulse quicken even more.

"There," Zayden said, pulling back a little to admire his work, though his eyes never left Ren. "Much better than those rings, right?"

Ren ran a trembling hand over the new jewelry, feeling the smooth gold and the tiny diamond. A warmth spread through him, a mix of relief and comfort.

"You... you really didn’t have to do this," he murmured, his voice soft.

Zayden grinned, brushing a thumb over Ren’s cheek.

"But I wanted to. It’s like a temporary mark. And I don’t want anyone to think they can mark you."

Ren’s chest tightened, and he let out a shaky laugh, half embarrassment, half excitement.

"You are being ridiculous. No one would see this."

"You are right. No one should see this. I would gouge out anyone’s eyes if they dared to see your naked body," Zayden murmured, leaning down to press a soft, lingering kiss to Ren’s lips.

Ren’s hands trembled slightly as he returned the gesture, his body already responding to the alpha’s proximity.

Zayden’s hands slid deliberately down to Ren’s pants, fingers brushing over sensitive skin, and the omega’s breath hitched. He understood immediately—this was more than a kiss.

Perhaps this gift had been a prelude, a way to set the mood for what they couldn’t finish at the castle.

A soft, almost desperate smile formed on Ren’s lips. He didn’t resist—he had been yearning for Zayden’s touch as much as Zayden had been for his.

"B-But my heat... it’s supposed to be tomorrow," Ren stammered, cheeks flushing. "It’s been... regular lately, so..."

Zayden’s eyes darkened with something predatory, a gleam of excitement and dominance.

"Perfect. Spend it with me." He moved closer as he began to undress the silver-haired omega, fingers grazing every inch of exposed skin, teasing and igniting fire wherever they touched.

Ren parted his lips slightly, only to close them again, nodding.

He simply couldn’t—wouldn’t—refuse.

Spending his heats alone had been a torment, a burning sensation that had only worsened once he stopped taking his suppressants.

The need for an alpha—this alpha—became a dangerous need he couldn’t resist.

The room soon filled with the mix of the two men’s pheromones. Every time Ren inhaled the alpha’s scent, his body burned, white slick dripping down his hole.

It didn’t take Zayden long to have Ren completely naked. He admired the omega’s body, his gaze twinkling as if he had seen the sea for the first time.

"I think no matter how many times I see you, I will never get enough," he whispered, pulling Ren into his arms. Their bodies brushed together, their heat igniting the other’s skin.

Ren reached for the alpha’s swollen cock. As soon as his cold fingertips rested on it, Zayden flinched.

"S-Sorry. My hands are too cold..." he mumbled, lowering his head.

Zayden smiled, lifting the omega’s face by brushing his thumb under his chin.

"I know something warm... only if you’re willing."

A bright smirk lit his face, eyes filled with anticipation, cheeks flushed.

"What is it?" Ren asked.

Zayden shifted slightly back, almost to the edge of the bed, and gestured with his hand for Ren to approach.

The omega crawled to him, hands deliberate with each slow motion.

The alpha’s eyes narrowed.

"Where did you learn to do that?" he demanded, voice sharp.

"I... read it somewhere," Ren muttered.

Zayden exhaled sharply, pulling Ren’s face between his legs.

"Use your mouth. It’s warm," he instructed.

Ren nodded curtly, slowly parting his lips. With his hand guiding, he pushed Zayden inside.

The alpha grunted, a deeper sound than Ren had expected. His warm fingers ran through the omega’s silver hair, pulling him closer, then pushing him back as needed.

When he suddenly felt a cold, hard tap of teeth against his skin, he flinched.

"W-Wait, Ren. Careful with your teeth," he instructed, gently pulling the omega away.

Ren didn’t respond, returning immediately to his task, body burning with need. He reached for Zayden’s hand, guiding it to his shoulder, then his muscular abs, and finally down to his cock.

Zayden smirked, wrapping his hand around the omega’s shaft and motioning it up and down. The movements were slow, teasing, forcing Ren to pull away slightly.

"P-Please... stop teasing me," he pleaded, tears glistening at the corners of his eyes.

The alpha gasped, quickly pulling Ren onto his lap, sitting him on his boner.

"Don’t cry," he whispered, pressing gentle kisses all over Ren’s face, trying to calm him. "Did I hurt you?"

Ren shook his head.

"I-It feels... weird when you move slowly."

"Why? Have you always done it roughly?" Zayden asked, raising an eyebrow.

Ren nodded, lowering his head slightly.

"But it’s more fun if you do it slowly."

"Really?"

The alpha nodded, grinning widely.

"We shouldn’t rush it. It’s our first time doing it, right?" He kissed the omega’s lips, deepening the kiss.