By Zephyria A look of bewilderment crossed Tae-jun’s face. Tae-jun shot up and went to Yumin’s side, pulling him into a tight embrace. Yumin struggled to break free from Tae-jun’s arms, but he was no match for his strength. In the end, he had no choice but to sob out all his tears and snot while held in Tae-jun’s arms.
“Yumin-ah.”
Once his tears subsided, Tae-jun called out in a gentle voice. But Yumin didn’t answer the call.
“Look at me.”
“Hmph….”
Still, feeling Tae-jun’s warm body eased Yumin’s heart a little. Reluctantly, Yumin lifted his head and looked up at Tae-jun, surprised. His eyes held a mixture of tenderness and concern he’d never seen before.
“I’m not doing this for no reason.”
“Doing what for no reason?”
“You know. I want to sleep with you too.”
As he said that, Tae-jun gently stroked Yumin’s back. The touch held more of a comforting meaning than a sexual one. Being patted like one would soothe a child, Yumin’s feelings of injustice began to calm more than before.
“Then why do you keep doing this?”
Yumin asked, looking directly into Tae-jun’s eyes. Meeting those eyes, which seemed innocent and pure, Tae-jun was momentarily lost for words. He didn’t know where to begin explaining. Yet, he couldn’t avoid the situation forever. If he didn’t talk about it properly this time, the issue would resurface again.
“Hoo…”
Tae-jun let out a sigh and slowly began to speak, still holding Yumin.
“I told you I have the blood of the Tiger God.”
“Yeah.”
“So there’s something different about me compared to cat… no, wildcat beastmen like your family.”
“What is it?”
Tae-jun paused before continuing.
“Heat Cycle.”
“…We have that too.”
Yumin waited, wondering what he was going to say, but the answer that came from Tae-jun was somewhat absurd. For ordinary Beastmen like Yumin, they experience a Heat Cycle periodically to conceive offspring. While pregnancy is possible outside of the Heat Cycle, the probability is extremely low compared to during the cycle.
Yumin had unexpectedly experienced a Heat Cycle thanks to the mysterious medicine Tae-jun had brought and his exposure to strong pheromones, after self-administering the herbal medicine prescribed by his maternal cousin. As a result, a precious life now resided in his belly. Knowing well about Heat Cycles, Yumin couldn’t understand why Tae-jun was insisting on saying this.
“That’s right. But ours is a bit different.”
Tae-jun continued his story slowly.
“Basically, it’ll be similar. I did some research. But ours is much more, how should I put it… violent.”
“How violent?”
“To the point of losing reason.”
Tae-jun’s words didn’t resonate with Yumin. Isn’t it natural to lose some reason during a Heat Cycle? Yet, Tae-jun’s eyes were serious. Before Yumin could respond, Tae-jun continued.
“I might hurt you. And our child too.”
“Tae-jun-ah.”
“I’m not joking. I don’t want to make things difficult for you.”
It wasn’t entirely convincing. Above all, the danger Tae-jun spoke of didn’t quite sink in. Tae-jun’s sexual style was never exactly gentle. Although Yumin had no sexual experience other than with Tae-jun, he had encountered plenty of texts and videos, allowing him to make a rough judgment.
A moment of silence passed between them. Yumin didn’t know how to react to the rather sudden explanation Tae-jun had offered. Tae-jun wasn’t the type to lie. If he warned of danger, it was real.
However, his body’s desires remained, unlike his reason. His body, untouched by anyone else, specifically Tae-jun’s hands, for a long time, was still hungry.
“Okay. No, honestly, I don’t really get it… but I know you’re worried about me.”
“Yumin-ah.”
“But I’m still a little disappointed.”
“I know, I’m sorry.”
Tae-jun pulled Yumin closer, close enough to feel each other’s heartbeats. Yumin, who had been nestled quietly in his arms, lifted his head to look at Tae-jun and asked.
“So how long do I have to wait?”
“Hm?”
“The Heat Cycle. It’ll end someday, right?”
“It will. So, I was thinking, maybe we could go to a pension for a while.”
“Why?”
Yumin was surprised by Tae-jun’s sudden suggestion.
“I won’t be gone long. A day or two should be enough.”
Tae-jun meant to stay away from Yumin during the most intense part of his Heat Cycle. Given the current trend, a strong Heat Cycle would arrive soon. He was trying to be considerate, not wanting to lose control and hurt Yumin.
However, Yumin thought differently. After a moment of silence, Yumin seemed to have made up his mind and declared in a clear voice, as if making a pronouncement.
“No.”
“Huh?”
“I said no. Leaving my side.”
“Yumin-ah.”
“Listen. You and I are getting married soon. Right?”
“Right.”
Yumin, who had been restless with desire just moments ago, was different now. While he had his clumsy and naive sides, Yumin was fundamentally strong-willed and resolute. Once he made up his mind, he never looked back. That was why he had come to Seoul alone to find his mate, and since deciding Tae-jun was his mate, he had given his all. He never backed down.
And it was the same now. Tae-jun, uncharacteristically, was trying to step back, but Yumin chose to step forward.
“I know what you’re afraid of. But that doesn’t mean I can let you suffer alone like this.”
“Yumin-ah, no.”
“There’s no such thing as ‘no’.”
Yumin’s eyes shone brightly. To an outsider, Yumin’s stance might have been misunderstood, so resolute was he.
Breaking free from Tae-jun’s embrace, Yumin crossed his arms and declared.
“I’m going to sleep with you. And as far as I know…”
“As far as you know?”
Countless explicit images flashed through Yumin’s mind.
‘Indeed, one must study.’
Perhaps all the preparation and review he had done was for this very day. Yumin selected a few from the myriad of explicit images that came to mind. Perhaps these could satisfy Yumin’s pent-up desire.
Even so, it was embarrassing to actually say them out loud. But now was the time to be brave. Yumin stood on his tiptoes, placed his hands on Tae-jun’s shoulders, and whispered in his ear. Tae-jun, listening with an intrigued expression, burst into laughter.
“You’re laughing?”
“Ah, no. Don’t misunderstand. I laughed because I was happy.”
The tips of Yumin’s ears were flushed red.
How could his mate be so adorable? Tae-jun marveled anew. The content Yumin had shared secretly, as if introducing him to an adult world Tae-jun didn’t know, was something Tae-jun was already well aware of. Of course, Tae-jun had never engaged in such acts with anyone other than Yumin. He had simply been exposed to a more open world than Yumin, who had grown up in the mountains.
Most importantly, he was happy that Yumin was taking the initiative. He was glad that Yumin wanted him too and wasn’t hiding it.
Tae-jun kissed Yumin’s slightly pouting cheek. It was a soft, warm touch he hadn’t felt in a long time. Without giving Yumin a chance to respond, he swept him up and headed towards the inner room.
Entering the room, Tae-jun placed Yumin on the bed, saying he would wash his hands.
Though he had boldly tried to seduce Tae-jun, Yumin felt somewhat awkward now that they were heading to the bedroom. Sitting idly and waiting for Tae-jun felt embarrassing, so Yumin wandered around the room, looking at things.
The Love Nest was decorated fittingly with a cozy nest concept. There was a bed suitable for two adults, and a small table with two chairs at its foot. On the bedside table was a guide, mostly detailing how to tidy up after use.
Yumin carefully read the precautions. The main points were about tidying the bedding after use for the next guests. What caught his eye was the explanation about adult toys. There were various, tantalizing shapes of toys he had only encountered in videos and photos. Yumin’s heart pounded.
He had never used toys during sex with Tae-jun. It wasn’t Tae-jun’s preference, after all. But Yumin felt a flicker of curiosity. He brought his nose close to the paper, reading the descriptions like a child secretly looking at something lewd, when he heard the bathroom door open. Startled, Yumin yelped and threw the instruction manual upwards.
“What are you doing?”
“Ah, nothing.”
“What’s this? A Love Nest user manual?”
“You don’t need to know!”
Yumin darted forward and snatched the manual from Tae-jun. It was with incredible speed, like when he transformed into a wildcat. While Tae-jun looked on, bewildered by the sudden force, Yumin tossed the manual under the bed.
“What are you hiding so much?”
“I told you, it’s nothing!”
“That just makes me more curious.”
Tae-jun approached Yumin with a playful smile. Yumin fidgeted, his eyes darting around. Tae-jun, finding him so cute and endearing, couldn’t resist kissing him.
Yumin wrapped his arms around Tae-jun’s neck and responded to the kiss enthusiastically. Their lips, touching after so long, tasted thrilling and sweet.
“Mmm…”
He hadn’t forgotten how to kiss, yet Yumin gasped for breath, his breathing growing heavy. But Tae-jun didn’t give him a moment to breathe. With his tongue, he licked Yumin’s lips, tangled their tongues, sucked deeply, and explored the roof of his mouth with a kiss so profound it made Yumin’s legs go weak.
“Tae-jun-ah…”
Yumin panted, catching his breath in the brief moment their lips parted. Tae-jun’s eyes held a light Yumin had never seen before, filled with a lust that seemed to want to devour Yumin whole, from head to toe. Yumin felt a shiver run down his spine. It was fortunate that all misunderstandings were cleared up now; otherwise, those eyes could easily make him think Tae-jun intended to devour him entirely.
Tae-jun pushed Yumin onto the bed. His hands, hastily undressing Yumin, were filled with impatience. Yumin didn’t want to just lie there either. With clumsy hands, he began to remove Tae-jun’s shirt, revealing his well-developed shoulders. The naked body he had seen in the forest flashed before his eyes, and his mouth grew dry.
In an instant, Yumin’s clothes were shed. In contrast, Tae-jun had only removed his shirt. Without a word, Tae-jun positioned himself between Yumin’s legs, grabbed his ankles, and spread his legs wide open. Yumin’s lower abdomen tightened at the gaze that unreservedly swept over his exposed rear. He longed to receive Tae-jun’s thick, long member inside him, to have him ravage him without mercy.
But Tae-jun didn’t do that. Despite being close to his Heat Cycle, he was showing remarkable restraint. He bent down and licked and bit the inside of Yumin’s thighs, leaving many red marks on his pale skin. Then, he slowly licked Yumin’s hole.
“Hngk, Tae, Tae-jun-ah!”
“Stay still.”
Startled, Yumin tried to twist away, arching his back, but was instantly subdued. Tae-jun licked Yumin’s hole as if tapping it with his tongue. An incredibly pleasant sensation coursed through Yumin’s entire body. As he arched his back, gasping for breath, Tae-jun’s tongue entered Yumin’s hole.
“Ah…!”
It was a different sensation from Tae-jun’s penis. It was nothing like the thick, relentless thrusting and pounding. The tongue licked the inside of the hole with a subtle, persistent rhythm. Though shorter and thinner than a penis, it provided a different kind of stimulation.
Tae-jun’s hand overlapped Yumin’s, which was gripping the bedsheets tightly. With his other hand, he held Yumin’s thighs firmly so they wouldn’t close, and Tae-jun moved his tongue as if thrusting. With every deep in and out of his tongue, Yumin couldn’t help but let out a moan.
In that moment, Yumin could think of nothing. He couldn’t think of where he was, or even who he was.
“You’re wet.”
Tae-jun said teasingly, without lifting his head, after withdrawing his tongue from his hole. As a flustered Yumin was about to retort, Tae-jun’s long fingers entered Yumin.
“Hngk!”
This, too, provided a pleasure different from his penis or tongue. His fingers, accurately hitting Yumin’s sensitive spot, soon became two. In proportion, the wet squelching sound from his hole grew louder.
“Ah, ah!”
“Yumin-ah…”
Tae-jun’s breathing had become rough. Alternating his gaze between Yumin’s hole and his flushed face, Tae-jun increased his speed. Drenched in ecstasy, Yumin didn’t even notice when a third finger joined the others. He only felt an increased pressure.
The wrist movements, which had been steady, suddenly stopped. Yumin, who had been shaking uncontrollably, opened his eyes, feeling a void. Then, Tae-jun started moving his hands again. As the pleasure coursed through his spine once more, Yumin couldn’t help but moan. When Tae-jun spread his fingers inside his hole, it felt as if he were being penetrated by a penis.
As he lay with his legs spread wide, receiving Tae-jun’s fingers, a strange feeling enveloped Yumin. He felt like he had become Tae-jun’s sex toy. But it wasn’t an unpleasant feeling. Instead, he felt a strange desire to be treated more roughly, to be treated as a mere plaything with no regard for his personhood.
The continuous stimulation tensed Yumin’s entire body. His nipples stood erect, as if crying out to be brought to the peak of pleasure quickly.
As if reading Yumin’s thoughts, Tae-jun leaned down and touched his chest. He licked Yumin’s nipple with his rough tongue, then bit it lightly with his front teeth, and teased it with his tongue between them. Yumin’s back began to arch slightly.
Tae-jun realized Yumin was on the verge of climax. He could tell from the tightening of Yumin’s inner walls around his fingers, and his thighs, tense and trembling.
He made his final sprint. With one hand, he bound Yumin’s wrists above his head to prevent him from moving, then knelt between Yumin’s legs and thrust his hips as if penetrating him. Meanwhile, his fingers continued to ravage Yumin’s hole.
To an outsider, it might have looked like Tae-jun was forcefully assaulting Yumin, as he held Yumin still without a word and savored him to his heart’s content. A tear trickled down Yumin’s cheek. Even that stimulated a strange sadism in him.
“I, I think I’m going to cum.”
Yumin said, barely opening his eyes, as if pleading. But Tae-jun offered no reply. He simply moved his hips, thrusting his fully erect penis inside Yumin’s hole.
Looking up from below, Tae-jun’s eyes shone intensely. The illusion of being truly penetrated by a penis sent pleasure surging to the top of Yumin’s head. He couldn’t bear it any longer.
The squelching sound from his hole, the sensation like bubbling foam, was delivered with chilling vividness. Yumin stuck out his tongue, licked his lips, and squeezed his hole tightly. At the same time, an intense pleasure erupted from his lower abdomen.