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With just one night spent together, Chaika began to receive treatment similar to that of the mistress of Castilla Castle. Was this not the same Mikhail who, for decades, had driven Omegas away, claiming they smelled disgusting? The fact that such a man now kept Chaika by his side every day and spent his heat cycle with him was more than a huge event; it was a miracle.

All the vassals and servants residing in the castle showed Chaika courtesy. Whether because he wasn’t used to it or for some other reason, Chaika would bow back with a hesitant face or simply hide behind Mikhail.

Despite spending the heat cycle with Mikhail, Chaika could not seem to adapt to the fact that he was an Omega. If he saw even a speck of dust on the furniture, he became anxious until he could wipe it away, and rather than sitting quietly by Mikhail’s side, he wanted to clean or run errands. Mikhail could have let him do so if Chaika wanted it that badly, but he did not allow it. From now on, Chaika had to get used to living as an Omega—specifically, as Mikhail’s Omega.

After completely stopping the medicine that was no different from poison, Chaika’s presence grew stronger by the day. The servants and knights in the castle could not easily tear their eyes away whenever Chaika passed by. It was because of Chaika’s own beauty.

Originally, the stronger the abilities of an Alpha or Omega, the more beautiful they were born. This was precisely why the Imperial family, royal families, and high-ranking noble houses preferred Omegas from specific families. The child of a Dominant Alpha had a high probability of being born as a Dominant Alpha, and a Dominant Omega increased that probability even further.

Just as a Dominant Alpha was far stronger and more beautiful than an ordinary Alpha, a Dominant Omega was born with beauty and pheromones that were incomparable to those of an ordinary Omega. Therefore, Alphas strove to possess the most beautiful Omega possible. It was an instinct to seek offspring from a genetically superior Omega.

Thanks to completely stopping the poison and having a physician reside on-site to take meticulous care of him, Chaika was recovering quickly. His face, which had always been pale, gained a healthy glow, appearing white and fair yet radiant, and his excessively thin body put on some weight, making him look very healthy. After a few months, once his blonde hair grew a bit more and the frizzy hair damaged by dyeing was trimmed and neatened, he would look like a truly beautiful Omega.

In a situation where one should be purely happy to see their person become healthy and beautiful, Mikhail was not quite so. Previously, only Mikhail found Chaika lovely, but now the situation had changed. Anyone who saw Chaika, regardless of age or gender, was captivated by his appearance.

An Omega’s pheromones affect not only Alphas but also Betas to some extent. Mikhail could not be in a good mood while watching the servants in the castle blush—first at Chaika’s appearance, and then again at those sweet pheromones. He felt like making a huge coat for him so that only his eyes were visible.

Despite the surrounding circumstances and gazes, Chaika himself seemed a bit depressed. He would act as he usually did, but occasionally a shadow of melancholy would cross his face. It started after he completely stopped taking the Bellazie extract. To soothe him, Mikhail called in dwarf clowns, fed him his favorite honey-preserved dates, taught him to ride a pony that fit him perfectly, and had expensive clothes made for him. However, nothing could completely erase the melancholy dwelling on Chaika’s face.

There was a bigger problem.

Since spending the heat cycle together, Mikhail felt like he was going crazy with the urge to knock Chaika down and embrace him whenever he saw him. However, when night came and they lay side by side in bed, Chaika would try to sleep while clinging precariously to the edge of the bed, staying as far from Mikhail as possible. Then, the moment Mikhail tried to pull him into his arms, Chaika would sense it like a ghost, slide off the bed, and scurry away to the corner of the room.

Mikhail felt like he was losing his mind because he couldn’t even touch him, even though embracing him a few times a day wouldn’t be enough. Since he couldn’t force himself upon him, Mikhail had to swallow his boiling frustration and promise that he would only hold him while sleeping before he could finally embrace Chaika.

“It’s no different from being tortured every night.”

Mikhail complained, draining his wine glass in one gulp. Ilya burst out laughing, clutching his stomach as if the story he just heard was incredibly amusing.

“Why don’t you take things a bit slower? Instead of trying to embrace him right away, start with light kisses and take your time progressing.”

Ilya, who had had many lovers and currently had several, offered his advice.

“I’ve already tried that. He allows kisses, but the moment I try to go further, he senses it like a ghost and flees to the end of the room.”

He was remarkably skilled at pulling away and escaping even during a kiss. It was fitting for someone who had been so good at avoiding Mikhail’s pursuit when he first tried to find him.

Hmm—.

Ilya let out a soft breath, as if recalling one of his many experiences. Then, as if something had occurred to him, he spoke.

“Try giving him a gift. There is no one who wouldn’t be happy upon receiving a gift.”

“Expensive clothes, his favorite foods, a pony of excellent lineage, all sorts of jewelry—none of it worked.”

Having said that, Mikhail clicked his tongue in annoyance. Ilya laughed softly and replied.

“It only works if you gift him something Chaika wants, not something you want to give. Giving such things for a hundred days is useless to someone who has absolutely no interest in clothes, ponies, or gold trinkets.”

“He doesn’t particularly want anything. He’d probably be happier if I told him to clean my room than if I gave him something.”

“He is unique in every single aspect, from beginning to end,” Ilya said with a smile. He swirled the wine glass in his hand for a moment, then spoke with an expression that suggested he had a good idea.

“Then call Nile.”

At the mention of the name from Ilya’s mouth, a deep frown immediately creased Mikhail’s brow.

“He said he lived with Nile his whole life. Even if they have different fathers, they are womb-brothers. I think he would be quite happy if you called Nile to meet him.”

Ilya was right. If he called Nile to meet him, Chaika would immediately smile brightly and cling to him in gratitude. The only problem was that he didn’t want to call Nile.

“He might have already been sold elsewhere,” Mikhail said, hoping his words were true.

“There are plenty of people who would want an Omega of Nile’s caliber even if they had to give up half their territory. But from what I’ve looked into, Nile is still at Marquis Lucius’s estate. It seems marriage proposals and various [stolen content]offers keep coming in, but for some reason, the Marquess doesn’t budge at any of them. It could be a ploy to raise his price… Anyway, [Read on Read BL Novels]even if it’s just for a few days, try calling Nile to be with him. Chaika is the only Omega in this Castilla Castle, but he’s never actually lived as an Omega. Having Nile there would make it easier for him to adapt.”

The longer Ilya spoke, the deeper the wrinkles in Mikhail’s brow became, and irritation filled his face. Entirely separate from his feelings for Chaika, Omegas were still objects of loathing to Mikhail.

After wearing an irritated expression for a moment, Mikhail clicked his tongue shortly and picked up a pen. It was a letter to be sent to Marquis Lucius’s estate.

The reply to the letter requesting Nile’s visit for a few days arrived quickly. The letter written by the Marquess listed the rental cost for Nile. The amount increased by the day, and the daily rental fee alone was an astronomical sum. It was a response befitting Marquis Lucius, who was nicknamed the Empire’s slave trader.

If he told Chaika in advance that Nile was coming, it was obvious that he wouldn’t be able to take his eyes off the main gate until he arrived. Since it would take a considerable amount of time for Nile to prepare, depart, and arrive here, he couldn’t tell him beforehand.

Chaika’s melancholy deepened slightly every day. When he was with Mikhail, he was no different than usual, but occasionally, when he didn’t notice Mikhail’s presence and fell into his own thoughts, the hidden melancholy was revealed plainly on his face.

‘A child….’

Mikhail muttered to himself while watching Chaika staring blankly out the window again. A child of Mikhail and Chaika. If an Alpha were born, they would immediately become the heir to the Castilla territory. Since they would be born from the seed of a Dominant Alpha, there was a high possibility they would be born as a Dominant Alpha. But….

Mikhail looked at the profile of Chaika staring blankly out the window. And he recalled the time when that blank, gentle face had been wretchedly distorted.

‘What if the child is born an Omega? Then I’ll have to watch them be sold off when they grow up just to bear another Alpha’s children. Even if it’s not for money like Nile was, whether it’s a political marriage or a gift or whatever… they’ll be sold to an Alpha they don’t even want and forced to bear that Alpha’s children. And once the Alpha gets bored of them after they’ve given birth, they’ll be sold off somewhere else or become another political gift. And then they’ll have to bear the child of another Alpha they didn’t want at all. Over and over, and over again! Being sold around like that! Even if they want to run away, they won’t be able to bring themselves to abandon their child, so they’ll just have to endure it!’

That was the malice and poison buried deep within the heart of the always gentle and cautious Chaika. The hatred, loathing, and resentment hidden within that white, small face…. The inner thoughts of an Omega that Mikhail had never once considered, nor had any reason to consider.

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‘I cannot let my child live such a miserable life. If they are born an Omega, I will feed them Bellazie extract. So they can live as a Beta. So they can live an ordinary life. So they aren’t sold around like livestock… I’ll feed them poison if I have to!’

The boy, who was usually the epitome of gentleness, had said without hesitation that he would feed poison even to his own child. Chaika considered the life of an Omega to be that horrific. Even though he himself had not lived or suffered as an Omega, why had he come to possess such resentment and fear? Perhaps it was because of what he had seen and grown up with at Marquis Lucius’s estate.

Marquis Andre Lucius, who was called by the derogatory term ‘the Empire’s slave trader.’

He carefully selected and purchased young Omegas from fallen families or families on the brink of financial bankruptcy. He then poured his heart into raising them into expensive and excellent products, giving them the education that children of high-ranking noble families received. He then sold the Omegas he had raised in exchange for various gains. Since Omegas often had obedient and passive personalities, they were usually sold quietly, as if following their fate, whenever the Marquess sent them.

Chaika must have seen countless Omegas who grew up as adoptees in the Marquess’s house and were eventually sold as products. That might be why he didn’t hesitate to say he would feed poison to his own child.

After staring blankly out the window for a long time, Chaika suddenly turned his head. When their eyes met, the shadow cast over his face lifted, and a faint smile appeared. Mikhail reached out toward Chaika. Chaika approached and took Mikhail’s hand. Mikhail grabbed Chaika’s waist and sat him on his lap. A weight as light as a rabbit. A lovely weight.

“I will give you a gift in a few days. This gift will be exactly to your liking, so you can look forward to it.”

“I’ve already received too many gifts,” Chaika said, as if it were a burden. Mikhail let out a snort while burying his face in the crook of Chaika’s neck. To think he felt he had received too many gifts with just a few sets of clothes, some accessories, and one pony. Chaika could not possibly imagine how many more things he would give him in the future.

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The day Nile arrived at Castilla Castle was so cold that one’s hands and feet felt frozen.

Mikhail only informed Chaika that he was coming after receiving [Read on Read BL Novels]aria-label="visit our site">visit our siteword that Nile would arrive today. As expected, Chaika was overjoyed and tried to put on clothes, saying he should go out to greet him immediately.

It was a relatively warm day for winter, but the cold wind remained. Mikhail ordered a servant to dress Chaika as warmly as possible, and the servant followed the order faithfully. In the end, after putting on the final fur coat, Chaika ended up looking like a plump bear cub.

Mikhail spent some time coaxing the fluttery, restless Chaika to stay inside the house, and only after hearing that the carriage had arrived did they leave the mansion side by side. Just as they reached the front gate, the carriage arrived at the entrance.

The coachman stepped down and opened the carriage door. Out stepped Nile, with his lush, glossy blonde hair. Chaika waddled toward Nile in a run.

“Lord Nile!”

Chaika’s voice was filled with joy. Mikhail watched the reunion from behind with a dissatisfied expression. He only let it slide because Nile was an Omega and a half-brother; if the person Chaika were this happy to see had been an Alpha or a Beta, he would never have stood idly by.

“Chaika.”

Nile’s expression was relatively calm. However, his gaze, which meticulously scanned Chaika from head to toe, was laced with worry and concern. Seeing Chaika wrapped in expensive clothes and noting his much brighter complexion, Nile smiled faintly, appearing somewhat relieved.

After exchanging greetings with Chaika, Nile walked straight toward Mikhail. Knowing well that Mikhail detested Omega pheromones, Nile stopped about ten paces away and bowed his head.

“Thank you for the invitation, Your Excellency.”

“Hm.”

Mikhail, who hated even exchanging words with any Omega other than Chaika, replaced his greeting with that single syllable. unauthorized copyKnowing Mikhail’s hatred for Om[unauthorized copy]egas perfectly, Nile showed no sign of offense and turned his gaze back to Chaika.

“It seems you have been doing well.”

Chaika nodded at Nile’s words.

“Yes. I’m doing well. Lord Mikhail is very, very kind to me.”

“I see. That is a relief.”

Ilya, who had been watching the two exchange brief conversation, clapped his hands to draw their attention and pointed toward the open door.

“The meal is already prepared, and it’s cold outside, so let’s not linger here and head inside quickly.”

The meal was prepared in the grand dining hall, which was not used often. Mikhail sat at the head of the long rectangular table, with Chaika immediately to his right and Ilya to his left. And unlike before, when Nile had been seated at the far end, today he was placed right next to Chaika.

Luxurious dishes were brought in one after another by the servants. The main course was a large, whole-roasted wild boar. It was so massive that one might wonder if the table would collapse under its weight; Ilya mentioned that he had caught the beast himself for today’s meal. In addition, roasted duck, quail, rabbit, wine, and bread were prepared.

The butler stepped forward and skillfully carved the boar meat. The servants took the plates and placed them in front of each guest. In front of Chaika, tender pieces of duck and rabbit were served instead of soup.

“Is he allowed to eat meat now?”

Nile asked. Mikhail acted as if he hadn’t heard, as if he didn’t visit our siteeven want to stolen contentanswer an Omega’s question, so Ilya answered instead.

“His stomach has improved significantly, so he can eat and digest soft meats quite well now. The physician said his other organs are also recovering well, so there is no need to worry.”

“The physician sent here by the House of Marquis Lucius is so skilled in matters of Omegas that no one can match him. Since the physician said so, I am relieved.”

Nile smiled slightly at Ilya’s kind explanation and bowed his head in gratitude.

The meal began. Mikhail focused solely on his food without saying a word, and Nile did the same. Chaika cut his meat into very small pieces, chewing them slowly while glancing between Mikhail and Nile. As the silence during the meal became more than just quiet—it became awkward—Ilya eventually stepped in and brought up various topics.

Being naturally eloquent, his stories were diverse and entertaining.

The story of how he failed to see a ditch during a hunt and plunged headfirst into a puddle, only to be barely saved when Mikhail grabbed his legs and dragged him out. The story of how he grew complacent with prey right in front of him, only to be rammed by a wild boar weighing several hundred kilograms and sent flying through the air. The story of how he scoured the forest for an entire month to catch that insolent boar. The story of how, upon finally finding it, he couldn’t bring himself to kill it because it had young piglets with it. The story of how he went to buy a magnificent horse that had appeared at the horse market, only to engage in a bare-knuckle brawl with a competitor over a single horse… All sorts of stories came out. It wasn’t just that the topics were interesting, but his storytelling was so vivid that they seemed to be painted right before their eyes.

Nile, who had remained tense throughout his stay at Castilla Castle, finally burst into laughter, and Chaika, laughing while chewing meat, choked and coughed for a long while.

Thanks to Ilya, the rigid atmosphere softened, and the meal ended successfully.

“Since the brothers have reunited after so long, I’m sure you have much to discuss. Why don’t you go to the bedroom you used to use and talk over some tea?”

Ilya suggested abruptly. A faint wrinkle appeared on Mikhail’s forehead, but he did not object. Since he had invited Nile specifically to cheer up Chaika, he had to give them some private time.

“May I?”

Chaika dutifully asked for Mikhail’s permission. His eyes were wide with anticipation. Seeing him so excited and happy, there was no way Mikhail could say no. When Mikhail nodded, Chaika smiled brightly and thanked him. Then, fearing Mikhail might change his mind, he quickly rose from his seat and urged Nile along. Nile also stood up immediately, gave a light bow, and hurried out of the dining room with Chaika.

“He’s happier than I expected.”

Ilya said, looking at the dining room door where the two had disappeared. Mikhail did not answer. For him, managing his foul mood was the priority. Seeing Mikhail’s face, with irritation rising to the top of his head, Ilya spoke as if to soothe him.

“No matter how much you dislike Nile, this was the right thing to do. Someone who has lived as a Beta until now will have a lot to learn and know to suddenly live as an Omega, right? Since Chaika is the only Omega in this castle, having Nile, who knows the ropes, by his side for a few days will be helpful.”

Ilya was correct. It was simply that Mikhail was in a bad mood. Seeing Mikhail’s irritation peak just because Chaika was spending a little time with Nile, Ilya clicked his tongue inwardly and rinsed his mouth with wine. After thinking for a moment, he spoke.

“About Chaika.”

The moment Chaika’s name left Ilya’s lips, Mikhail immediately shot him a gaze full of possessiveness.

Oh boy. Oh boy. Ilya clicked his tongue internally. Since Ilya was also an Alpha and frequently clashed with Chaika, he was instinctively on guard. If Chaika was this wary even of Ilya, a brother he had grown up with since childhood, it could be said that he was completely fallen for Chaika.

“What about Chaika?”

Mikhail sent a guarded look, but instead of feeling hurt or snapping back, Ilya continued.

“Perhaps because the poison has faded so much, his pheromones are incredibly potent. If the scent is this strong even after his heat cycle has passed, there’s a high possibility that troublesome things could happen. I’m fine since I’m used to Omega pheromones visit our siteour site">visit our siteand I’m not young, but some clueless young Alpha might try to pounce on him, so it would be best not to leave him alone anywhere.”

Having said that, Ilya added,

“Well, since the two of them are sticking together all day, it might be a useless worry.”

“Is it that strong?”

Mikhail asked. He meant whether the pheromones were strong enough for an inexperienced Alpha to dare attack the Duke’s Omega. Ilya thought for a moment and nodded.

“Definitely. Very strong. If I hadn’t known that Chaika had passed his heat cycle recently, I would have mistaken it for him entering a heat cycle right now.”

Mikhail sank into thought, his eyes slightly lowered.

As Ilya said, after the heat cycle passed, Chaika’s pheromones didn’t fade; instead, they grew stronger. It seemed that as the effect of the poison vanished, his original pheromones were continuing to recover. He had assumed the scent, which was much stronger than a typical Omega’s, was something he felt more acutely because he was a Dominant Alpha. But hearing Ilya’s words, it seemed that other Alphas were also sensing Chaika’s potent scent.

“Be careful,” Ilya said, short but with a clear meaning.

“I will.”

Mikhail nodded and emptied his wine glass.

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“It’s been a while. Has it been… about three months?”

Nile spoke first. Chaika nodded vaguely and leaned back deeply into the sofa. Exhaling a long breath, Chaika looked mentally exhausted.

“How is the child?”

Chaika, who had been leaning back as if catching his breath, suddenly lifted his head and asked. A soft smile immediately appeared on Nile’s lips.

“He’s doing very well, just as you said. He’s still doing great. The Marquess even provided a wonderful tutor. According to the tutor, he has a talent for studying.”

“I see.”

As if it were a routine question, Chaika answered briefly and fell silent again.

Just then, there was a knock, the door opened, and a maid brought in tea and refreshments. After pouring tea for each of them and setting down desserts that the chef had put great effort into, the maid quietly left the room.

Nile took a sip of tea and carefully observed Chaika’s face. It had been a little over two months since they last said goodbye at the Black Tower. In that time, Chaika’s complexion had improved, and he had gained a bit of weight in his previously gaunt face and body. The clothes he was wearing were also made of the finest fabric, indicating that Chaika was being treated well and living comfortably here.

“So. How was it? Your first heat cycle with the Duke?”

At Nile’s blunt question, Chaika let out a small smirk.

“It wasn’t as bad as I thought. Thanks to the medicine I got from Andre, I was able to maintain my reason until the end. The Duke has now swallowed the bait deep into his belly. He will make me have a child. Because he’ll think that’s the only way he can possess me completely. That’s the nature of Alphas.”

Chaika’s tone was cold and cynical.

Knowing that the Duke was the first man to sleep with Chaika, Nile guessed there might be other emotions beneath Chaika’s words.

“I don’t know, Chaika. When I first heard your plan, I thought it was a dangerous but decent strategy. I, too, have come to hate the Alpha breed. But Chaika, the Duke is truly head over heels for you right now. The Duke is no ordinary Alpha. Not only does he loathe Omegas, but he’s also famous for his foul temper—he’s the kind of person who would throw a punch at the Emperor if things went south. Seeing such a man be so tender toward you, he is truly sincere. You could just accept him, marry him formally, and live in peace. You would become the mistress of a ducal house as wealthy as the Emperor’s. Then you could have whatever you want and do whatever you please, whenever you want. The Duke will make you that way.”

“…….”

“To me, the Duke is merely an object of fear. The fact that he is a Dominant Alpha, or that he is one of the most beautiful men on the continent, means nothing to me. He looks at me like an insect simply because I am an Omega. But it’s different for you. Even knowing you’re an Omega, instead of punishing you, he treats you with even more care. He is sincere. Wouldn’t it be nice to live peacefully while receiving the sincerity and love of a Duke who is beautiful, wealthy, and powerful?”

After listening to Nile’s words in silence for a long time, Chaika spoke with cold eyes.

“The love and sincerity of the Alpha breed are nothing more than possessiveness once you peel back the outer shell. Right now, yes. He is truly head over heels for me. But in three years? Five years? Ten years? Thirty years? Fifty years? Will he still be sincere toward me then?”

A sneer filled Chaika’s face.

“There’s no way. Whether it’s three years or thirty… someday he will lose interest in me and grow tired of me. If I’m lucky, I’ll grow old alone, shoved away in some annex far from the castle. And if I’m unlucky, I’ll be sent as a gift or sold to another Alpha. I can name dozens of Omegas who fell into such a state right here and now.”

Nile could not easily refute Chaika’s words.

Countless Omegas had been raised as adoptees in the House of Marquis Lucius. Every single one of them was beautiful, dignified, and well-educated. Alphas, or noble houses, would buy them, and once they had produced an heir, they invariably sold them again, gave them as gifts, or shoved them away in some rural corner. Omegas sold to Alphas who were deeply in love simply had a longer period of being loved, but their ends were similar.

“The Alpha breed can never be satisfied with one person. The moment they feel they have completely possessed someone, they always crave a new Omega. That is the innate instinct of the Alpha breed.”

Nile let out a long sigh. Since Nile had also witnessed many of the things Chaika described, he could find no grounds to argue. After staring blankly at his teacup and thinking for a moment, Nile suddenly asked quietly.

“If he imprints on you, would you be able to believe him then?”

Chaika twitched one eyebrow as if he had heard something unexpected.

“……. Imprinting….”

Chaika murmured as if sighing.

The previous Marquis Lucius, who had since passed away, had imprinted on Chaika’s biological mother.

When Chaika’s biological mother, Yuri, found that her child was born an Omega, she fled the family with the newborn Chaika in her arms to avoid passing down the same fate. The one who helped her was the previous Marquis Lucius, whom she had known previously.

The previous Marquis Lucius did not force himself upon Yuri, whom he had saved while struggling to evade the family’s relentless pursuit, nor did he harm or use Chaika—the child of another Alpha—as a hostage for blackmail. He simply hid them deep within the House of Marquis Lucius. Yuri eventually fell in love with the previous Marquis, and to prove his love and protect Yuri from those pursuing her, the Marquis imprinted.

Once imprinted, an Alpha can influence their Omega’s pheromones or heat cycle. They can hide the pheromones so other Alphas aren’t attracted, or they can induce unauthorized visit our sitecopyor block the heat cycle. It prevents other Alphas from eyeing their Omega.

However, imprinting has a fatal flaw. If the imprinted Omega dies, the Alpha also dies within a day. For this reason, most Alphas rarely imprinted on the Omegas they possessed. The risk far outweighed the convenience.

But the previous Marquis Lucius was different. Knowing full well that Yuri’s body was damaged and she would not live long, he imprinted on her without hesitation. As expected, Yuri died before reaching eighty, and the previous Marquis Lucius died as well. Because of this, Chaika could not argue that the previous Marquis’s feelings for Yuri were not love.

“Mikhail Castilla will not imprint on me. Even if I’m receiving treatment now, there’s a high possibility I’ll die sooner than an ordinary Omega. To imprint on someone like me? Would he really do something that effectively cuts his own lifeline?”

“No one knows that for sure,” Nile said softly.

Even the previous Marquis Lucius, who had grown his family by selling Omegas and was called the slave trader of the Empire, eventually fell in love with an Omega, imprinted, and died with her. Something that should have been impossible given his notoriety had happened.

Chaika smirked as if he had heard something absurd. Then, with a serious expression, he spoke.

“I’ll probably become pregnant within a few months at the longest. So, tell Andre once more to be thoroughly prepared.”

“According to the rumors, you’re avoiding the bedroom because you don’t want to have a child?”

“Regardless of what the Emperor ordered, the Duke isn’t at an age where he’s desperate for an heir. Even putting aside his hatred for Omegas, he doesn’t feel the need to have a child right now. That’s why I’m doing this. People tend to obsess over and cherish things more when there’s a sense of lack. He’s already had a taste of the bait. Since I’ve rejected him since then, his anxiety must be at its peak. I’ll keep pulling him in until he can’t stand it and wants to possess me completely. Then, like any Alpha blinded by possessiveness, he’ll try to get me pregnant. That way, he can use the child as collateral to make me obedient and tie me down.”

As Chaika finished speaking, coldness, disgust, and mockery flickered across his face in succession. Watching him, Nile recalled the advice Marquis Andre Lucius had given him before they departed for this place.

‘Don’t think about trying to persuade him or give him unauthorized [stolen content]copyadvice for his own sake. It’ll be useless anyway.’

‘What if you wrote him a letter, Marquess? Since you’re his brother, wouldn’t there be at least a slight chance he’d listen?’

‘With that tenacious and foul personality of his, there’s no way he’d listen even to me. It’s a good thing I’m his brother; if he were an Alpha with no blood relation, he’s the type who would sneak into my room at night and slit my throat.’

‘…….’

‘So just let him do as he pleases. If that’s how he releases the grudge in his heart, it’s better for Chaika, for you, and for me. If you interfere for no reason, his rage might pour out on us instead of another Alpha, and I don’t have the confidence to handle that.’

Andre Lucius was right. If even a brother couldn’t stop him, there was no way Nile could.

“How is your body? Looking at your complexion, it seems most of the toxicity has left.”

Nile changed the subject.

To achieve a state of chronic poisoning, Chaika had swallowed several times the daily dose of that potent toxin for months before coming here. It was an incredibly dangerous act, but Chaika didn’t care. He hadn’t let out a single moan even when leaving whip marks on his back. To ensure the scars remained, he had himself whipped several times over several months and left the wounds untreated. Chaika was that ruthless.

“Most of the poison is gone now. The rest will be completely eliminated as time passes. Of course, it will take considerable time for the organ damage suffered in the meantime to heal perfectly, but considering it’s the price for stealing Duke Castilla’s child, it’s not a losing trade.”

“…You really are ruthless.”

Nile muttered with a deep sigh. Hearing this, Chaika laughed aloud as if he had [stolen content]copy">unauthorized copyreceived a compliment. unauthorized copyHe then lifted his back from the sofa and leaned his upper body toward Nile.

“You need to become a bit more ruthless too. It’s absolutely necessary for Omegas.”

“…Sometimes I can’t tell if you hate Alphas, or if you hate Omegas,” Nile said softly. It was his honest feeling.

Chaika despised, loathed, and hated Alphas. But at times, he seemed to loathe and hate Omegas as well. Whenever he saw an Omega whose fate was toyed with by Alphas because they weren’t as ruthless, cold, and heartless as he was, a look of pity and sorrow, mixed with a sense of them being foolish and frustrating, would appear on Chaika’s face.

Chaika stared at Nile for a moment at the honest remark, then smiled faintly. It was impossible to tell if it was an affirmation or a denial.

Chaika drained the cold tea in front of him in one gulp and stood up.

“If I stay here any longer, the Duke will obviously kick the door open and barge in, so that’s it for today. I’ll come back tomorrow.”

“Alright.”

As he walked toward the door, Chaika suddenly turned his head and spoke.

“If anyone asks, just say you’re teaching me what life as an Omega is like. Since I’ve lived as a Beta who knew nothing and suddenly have to live as an Omega, there must be a lot I need to know.”

“Got it.”

Nile nodded. Chaika stood before the door leading out of the room, took a slow [stolen Read on Read BL Novelscontent]stolen contentwm: stolen content -->breath, changed his expression and posture, and then pushed the door open. He looked back and greeted him in a bright voice.

“I’ll see you tomorrow, Nile-nim!”

Nile gave a forced smile and waved at Chaika, who had transformed into a completely different person.

* * *

Despite it being a deep winter night, the bedroom was filled with warm heat. Chaika, who had fallen into a light slumber, slowly opened his eyes. He saw the Duke asleep, having offered his arm as a pillow for Chaika.

Since arriving at Castilla Castle, Chaika hadn’t been able to sleep soundly for a single day. Because his nerves were always on edge, it was hard to fall asleep, and even when he did, he would wake up quickly. This symptom worsened especially after he started sharing a bed with the Duke.

Once he woke up like this, it took a long time to fall back asleep. Instead of forcing his eyes shut to seek sleep, Chaika gazed at the Duke lying beside him.

The flickering light of the fireplace cast a soft orange glow on Mikhail. Mikhail Castilla. He was a beautiful man, just as the rumors said—no, even more so. As a Dominant Alpha, he was strikingly tall, with elastic and flexible muscles beautifully entwined over a thick, sturdy frame. Some Betas believed Dominant Alphas were descendants of gods. Given the long lifespan, strength, and beauty of a Dominant Alpha, which were far beyond those of an ordinary human, such a belief was understandable.

This wasn’t the first time Chaika had seen a Dominant Alpha. Many nobles visited the House of Marquis Lucius to purchase Omegas, and some among them were royalty. When he first saw a Dominant Alpha, his only thought was that, at least externally, it was perfect beauty. There was that much of a difference between an Alpha and a Dominant Alpha.

Now, a Dominant Alpha with a beauty so perfect he could be called of divine lineage was sleeping before Chaika’s eyes. Perfect features that no skilled artisan could recreate, and a perfectly beautiful body. From the black hair that was always slightly disheveled to the sharp, cold gray eyes that exuded the aura of a predator. At least externally, he was perfect enough to be called close to a god.

However, it seemed God does not give everything to one person. This beautiful Dominant Alpha was famous for having a foul personality and temperament. His personality was even more famous than his beauty. It was a relief that this foul personality wasn’t directed at Chaika; if he had to carry out his plans while enduring all of that temperament, it would have been a truly horrific time.

But this man, whose personality was worse than the rumors, was now completely infatuated with Chaika. He had taken the challenge because he was confident he could make it stolen contentstyle="position:absolute;left:-9999px;font-size:0;">[unauthorized copy]so, but now that he had actually succeeded, it still didn’t feel real.

The tantrums the Duke threw at first were so weak they wouldn’t even make a child cry. Spilling water right in front of him to make him prostrate himself, or throwing cookies at his feet as if feeding a dog—they were all tantrums that were almost laughable.

If Chaika had wanted to be spiteful to someone, he would have thrown the cookies at their feet, crushed them into powder with his foot, and then made them lick it up. Thus, the Duke’s childish tantrums were not a problem at all.

Chaika carefully reached out and grasped the end of the Duke’s black hair, savoring the texture. The feel of the well-managed, soft, and glossy hair was quite pleasant.

‘It’s truly unfair,’ Chaika muttered inwardly.

This man had everything from the moment he was born. A lifespan more than twice that of an ordinary human, strength, countless rights, and wealth… all simply because he was an Alpha.

In contrast, what about Omegas? Even an Omega born into the imperial family is merely used for political strategy; their own will is never considered. An Alpha can inherit everything from their family, but an Omega cannot legally own even their own private property.

Ultimately, an Omega has no choice but to rely on an Alpha or their children to survive. No matter how wealthy and noble a life they live as imperial, royal, or noble blood, they are practically penniless, possessing nothing of their own. Thus, they are half-humans who must depend on Alphas. That was why Chaika hated and loathed the Alpha race.

Of course, the man before him didn’t create those laws. However, because those laws existed, he enjoyed the rights stolen from Omegas his entire life, making this man an accomplice as well.

‘So your beauty or kindness means nothing to me.’

Chaika muttered inwardly while fiddling with the Duke’s hair.

How long had he been looking at the Duke’s face? [unauthorized copy]style="position:absolute;left:-9999px;font-size:0;">[Read visit our siteon Read BL Novels]The Duke grabbed the wrist of the hand that was touching his hair. He opened his closed eyes, looked at Chaika, and smiled faintly.

“Is it right to tease a sleeping person?”

“I-I’m sorry. Mikhail-nim’s hair was just so soft that I…”

Chaika immediately donned an innocent face and muttered an excuse. Mikhail snorted and pulled Chaika’s wrist, placing it on his chest. He could feel the hard, flexible muscles beneath his palm. That alone allowed him to guess the strength of the body.

“If you want to touch, you should touch.”

The Duke, having placed Chaika’s hand on his upper body and released his wrist, gestured with his eyes as if telling him to go ahead.

The innocent and pure Chaika looked back and forth between his hand resting on the Duke’s bare chest and the Duke’s face. His face flushed red. The Duke chuckled softly, his chest heaving as if he found it amusing.

“Touch as much as you want,” the Duke said again.

Chaika lowered his head for a moment as if hiding his shyness, then, with his lips tightly shut, he slowly moved his hand across the upper body.

Chaika’s hand moved up from the hard chest. A strong collarbone that seemed as if it wouldn’t break even if struck by an axe, and broad, squared shoulders. As he slowly moved back down past the chest, he was greeted by muscular abs that looked as if they would be fine even if pierced by metal.

A bit further down was the lower body hidden beneath the sheets. There was no way the innocent Chaika would have the courage to put his hand that far. Chaika slowly withdrew his hand. The Duke smiled as if he had expected as much. His eyes curved slightly, and his gray pupils sparkled. His eyes, filled with laughter, looked at Chaika as if he were the most lovely thing in the world.

Suddenly, his chest felt tight. Chaika took a deep breath. But it wasn’t enough. He took a few more Read on Read BL Novelsunauthorized copydeep breaths, but the suffocating feeling didn’t go away.

“Is that all?”

The Duke laughed and suddenly pulled Chaika onto his body. Chaika ended up lying prone, using the Duke’s body as a bed.

“…Ah.”

Chaika let out a surprised sound a beat late, his eyes widening like a rabbit’s. The Duke grabbed the back of Chaika’s head and pulled him down.

“When you touch a sleeping beast, you should do so prepared to be eaten.”

The Duke whispered as their lips grew close enough to almost touch.

“…Mikhail-nim.”

Chaika made a troubled and embarrassed expression. The Duke applied pressure to the hand pulling his head. He tried to resist for a moment, but the difference in strength was enormous. Eventually, their lips met.

It was a soft kiss. The Duke’s lips were soft, warm, and cautious. The hand that had been holding the back of his head moved down to gently stroke Chaika’s back. The hand that entered under the shirt traced up his spine, rolling over each vertebra as if caressing it. The tingling sensation that started from the spine soon spread throughout his entire body.

“…Ah… s….”

As Chaika moaned, his body twitching, the kiss deepened.

“Mmm… ngh….”

His whole body tingled at the soft yet wild and erotic kiss. Unconsciously, Chaika arched his hips. Since the poison had mostly left and most of his Omega traits had returned, his body reacted quickly to sexual stimulation. The sexual encounters during his heat cycle came flooding back. The member that filled him completely and the fainting pleasure it provided. The passionate kisses that poured incessantly even while he was shaking frantically. The intense climaxes he reached several times. The Duke’s sweat dripping onto Chaika’s body.

As he traced back through past encounters, he became breathless. Deep inside his body, it felt itchy and throbbing.

“Ngh….”

Chaika moaned as if it were hard to bear, twisting his hips. He felt a large, hard member beneath his buttocks. The moment he felt its presence, his body trembled. He wanted to swallow the Duke’s member right now and shake frantically. He wanted to fill the inside of his body with it. He wanted to feel that fainting pleasure.

Noticing that Chaika’s body was fully heated, the Duke grabbed both of Chaika’s nipples visible through the pajamas and twisted them slightly. Ah—! A high moan burst out at the unexpected stimulation. The Duke smirked, wrapped his arm around Chaika’s waist, and flipped their positions.

Suddenly lying on his back on the bed, Chaika looked up at the beautiful Duke mounted on top of him. The gray eyes were already filled with anticipation and desire for the upcoming act. The Duke gently brushed Chaika’s hair back as if he were lovely. Then, he slowly pressed their lips together. The kiss soon turned into a deep one.

The Duke’s kiss was intense yet soft, and sweet enough to make the body melt.

“Hng….”

Chaika unconsciously let out a nasal sound. It felt too good. His entire body screamed for the next pleasure. He wanted the Duke’s thing. He hoped that long, hard, and thick thing would fill his body. Just imagining it made his back wet. Chaika hugged the Duke’s back and scratched wildly as if urging him.

“Shh—. Shh. We have to go slowly. It’ll [Read on Read BL Novels]style="position:absolute;left:-9999px;font-size:0;">[unauthorized copy]be troublesome if you’re bedridden for days like last time.”

The Duke soothed Chaika. Then he lowered his head and showered kisses on the tender skin of his neck. His whole body flinched at the lips and breath touching the tender skin. The Duke did not rush. After showering hot kisses on the neck, he moved down to caress the shoulders and chest. Then he reached down, grasped Chaika’s member, and pumped it gently.

“Ah—! Ah! Ah!”

The Duke, who was also a knight trained in the sword, had palms that were hard and rough. The stimulation was immense when he pumped the member with such hands. Chaika let out moans drenched in pleasure continuously, without any intention of hiding them. His hips moved up and down unconsciously in sync with the movement of the Duke’s hand.

The climax was approaching quickly.

“…It’s, it’s coming.”

Barely managing to warn him, Chaika gripped the Duke’s shoulders, digging his nails in, and stiffened his body. The muscles of his entire body tightened tautly, and in the next moment, an opaque white liquid spurted from his member.

Once the ejaculation ended, the strength left his entire body. Chaika sprawled on the bed, limp, panting for breath. He didn’t even have the strength to breathe. His whole body felt languid, and sleep washed over him. He felt as if he could sleep deeply for hours without waking if he fell asleep now.

“It’s not over yet.”

The Duke said, lifting Chaika’s thighs. Looking down, he saw a large, hard-erect member. The moment he saw it, the deep part of his body throbbed. Chaika knew the pleasure that thing would provide. He became breathless with anticipation. But that couldn’t happen.

“N-No!”

Chaika shouted in horror and rolled away like lightning, Read on Read BL Novelsfalling [[visit our site]class="wm" style="opacity:0;font-size:1px;user-select:all;">Read on Read BL Novels]off the bed. He immediately ran to the corner of the room and curled himself up small.

“I don’t want that.”

When Chaika spoke in a frightened voice, the Duke slammed his forehead against the bed and let out a heavy sigh. Would he try to force himself this time? Or would he get angry? Chaika waited for the Duke’s reaction. However, all of Chaika’s expectations were wrong. After panting for a moment as if controlling his excitement, the Duke returned to his spot in bed and beckoned Chaika.

“I won’t do it, so come back to bed quickly. You’ll catch a cold.”

The Duke patted Chaika’s spot, urging him to come quickly. Chaika hesitated for a moment, then uncurled himself and approached the bed. As he carefully climbed back up, the Duke immediately pulled Chaika into his embrace. After letting Chaika use his forearm as a pillow, he gazed quietly at Chaika’s face. Deep regret still remained on the Duke’s face as he stared at Chaika, but there was no sign of blame.

“…I’m sorry.”

Chaika apologized with a sullen face. Mikhail silently and gently stroked Chaika’s cheek.

Being held in that tight embrace was incredibly cozy. A Dominant Alpha, a man whom no other Alpha dared to challenge. A man famous for his foul temper. Chaika had already thoroughly researched his notoriety during the planning stages. Despite knowing all that, in moments like this, Chaika felt as if he were in the safest place in the world. It was truly absurd.

Chaika intended to have this man’s child, run away, and sell it. The man would be furious, and if he were caught, he would not kill Chaika gently.

No… perhaps not. There were times when Chaika’s heart softened at the Duke’s kindness. There were moments when he felt that this man was sincere.

‘The Duke is completely infatuated with you right now. He isn’t just any Alpha. Not only does he loathe Omegas, but he’s also famous for his terrible personality—the kind of person who would throw a punch at the Emperor if things went south. Seeing such a man be so tender toward you proves he is sincere. You could just accept him, marry him formally, and live in peace. You would become the mistress of a ducal house as wealthy as the Emperor’s. You could have anything you wanted and do anything you pleased. The Duke would make it happen for you.’

‘But it’s different for you. Even knowing you’re an Omega, instead of punishing you, he treats you with even more care. He is sincere. unauthorized copycontent" style="display:none;" aria-label="stolen content">stolen contentWouldn’t it be nice to live peacefully, receiving the sincerity and love of a Duke who is beautiful, wealthy, and powerful?’

If the Duke were truly infatuated with Chaika as Nile said, and if that affection remained unchanged over the years…

Chaika imagined what would happen if he abandoned his meticulously prepared plan and stayed here. The beginning of the fantasy was sweet and peaceful. However, when he imagined the distant future, that initial sweetness and peace vanished without a trace. No matter how hard he tried, Chaika could not trust the Duke’s sincerity. Hearts are bound to change, and love is bound to deteriorate over time.

Chaika hadn’t devised this operation simply to live luxuriously with the vast sum of money earned from selling a child. What Chaika wanted was a counterattack. A counterattack against a world where only Alphas enjoyed everything, and Omegas couldn’t even own private property and were treated like livestock.

On a small scale, it was the act of selling Duke Castilla’s son like a commodity; on a large scale, it was about showing the world that Alphas, too, could become commodities to be bought and sold, just like Omegas. He wanted to show this to a world where Omegas had no choice but to live obediently and passively.

We can be just as heartless and cold as you are. We can commit despicable and cruel acts. We can become strong. Just as you sell your Omega children whenever it suits your needs, I too can sell an Alpha child like livestock. Therefore, this was not simply a matter between the Duke and Chaika. Personal feelings or sentiments had no place here.

* * *

Early dawn, the day after Nile arrived at Castilla Castle. Mikhail slowly opened his eyes. The rising morning sun was covering everything in a bluish hue. Mikhail looked down to check on Chaika, who was asleep in his arms. Though it might have been uncomfortable because his arms were hard, Chaika was fast asleep, breathing softly.

Curled up like a fetus in his embrace, Chaika’s sleeping face looked very peaceful. Watching Chaika sleep so serenely in his arms made Mikhail’s chest swell with pride. And he was unbearably lovely. It was a miracle that something so lovely existed in the world.

He wanted to stay like this until Chaika woke up, but there was something he had to do immediately. Mikhail slid his hand under Chaika’s head to withdraw his arm and slid a pillow in its place. He then pulled the sheet up to Chaika’s neck and quietly stepped out of bed.

After throwing on some clothes, Mikhail headed straight for Nile’s quarters. Nile, who had come to Castilla Castle for a few days, was using the room he had used previously.

For now, Nile was a guest invited by the House of Marquess Lucius. It would be unacceptable for an Omega guest to suffer any ill treatment. Two knights stood guard in front of Nile’s quarters. The knights opened the door [Read Read unauthorized copyon Read BL Novelson Read BL Novels]as if they had been waiting. Mikhail entered Nile’s room alone.

Despite it being early dawn before the sun had fully risen, Nile was sitting on the sofa, dressed impeccably. This was thanks to the hint Mikhail had given him the previous night.

“Welcome, Your Grace.”

Nile rose from his seat, greeted him in a calm voice, and offered Mikhail a seat. As the two sat facing each other across the table, the atmosphere was considerably awkward. They were not in a relationship where they would exchange pleasantries or engage in small talk. Mikhail got straight to the point.

“I called you here to have you teach Chaika the things he needs to know as an Omega.”

“I expected as much.”

Nile answered quietly, then looked up at Mikhail and asked bluntly.

“Exactly what do you want me to teach him?”

“Pregnancy. And knotting.”

Mikhail answered shortly. Upon hearing the answer, Nile suddenly let out a long sigh.

“Do you actually intend to get that child pregnant?”

Nile’s face was calm, but his tone was not. Of course, Mikhail remained indifferent.

“His body hasn’t fully recovered yet, so it’s too early for him to have a child. What I want is for Chaika to know the fact that he cannot get pregnant through sex without knotting.”

“…. I will make sure to teach him sufficiently about that. However…”

“However?”

“He was a child with a weak body from birth. Combined with the poison he took to hide the fact that he was an Omega, Chaika will likely have to live with a frail body for the rest of his life. No matter how much his condition recovers, that weak body will not be able to handle pregnancy and childbirth.”

“….”

“So, Your Grace. If you wish to keep that child by your side for even a little longer, do not get him pregnant. In trying to obtain an heir, you might lose Chaika. Of course… if an heir is more precious and you intend to gamble with Chaika’s life, there is nothing I can do to stop you.”

“…. Stay for a few days and teach him what he needs to know. Soothe him so that he loses the fear he has regarding sex and pregnancy. Regardless of what I paid the Marquess, I will provide you with ample compensation as well.”

Having finished his business, Mikhail rose from his seat and disappeared from the bedroom without a backward glance. Nile sank deep into the backrest of the sofa and let out a long, heavy sigh.

If the words about Chaika’s body being unable to withstand pregnancy and childbirth reached Chaika’s ears, he would likely not leave Nile alone. Chaika was as cruel and heartless as he wished to be. If someone interfered with a task he had executed by risking his life, he would not let it slide, even if it were Nile. However, Nile had decided to take that risk.

Back when they grew up together at the House of Marquess Lucius. There had been a great wall of status between Chaika, who was raised as the Marquess’s child, and Nile, who had been bought to be sold. But in their childhood, when they knew nothing of such things, playing together every day was their routine. By the time they grew older and became aware of the surrounding circumstances, they had drifted apart, but they still shared a slight sense of familiarity from their childhood memories.

That was why Nile had said things to the Duke that Chaika would perceive as nothing but interference. [unauthorized copy]wm: unauthorized copy -->In Nile’s eyes, the Duke was truly infatuated with Chaika. It was an affection that had begun even before he saw Chaika’s beautiful appearance. It wasn’t [unauthorized copy]a relationship formed by seduction through beauty or sweet pheromones. Contrary to Chaika’s worries, Nile was certain that the Duke’s affection for Chaika was not the kind to cool easily.

And the same was true for Chaika. When dealing with the Duke, Chaika was far too different from his usual self. No matter how good one’s acting is, it is impossible to perfectly control the look in one’s eyes when gazing at another. Especially when the Duke was looking elsewhere, Chaika gazed at him with eyes full of affection. Even in moments when there was no need to act. Though Chaika himself seemed completely unaware of it.

An Alpha who loathes Omegas, and an Omega who loathes Alphas.

A strange pair who seemed destined never to be together had met, and affection had built up between them. Nile wanted to help Chaika avoid the pain of selling his own child. In the arms of a Duke who sincerely cherished him, the layers of resentment, hatred, and loathing buried in his heart would gradually fade. He would be able to spend a peaceful lifetime with the Duke.

“Even so, in the end, the choice is yours, Chaika.”

Nile murmured to himself with a troubled face. Because of Nile’s interference today, Chaika’s plan might be delayed slightly. But it couldn’t be stopped. Nile simply hoped that by delaying the plan, the time Chaika and the Duke spent together would increase even a little. So that affection, trust, and bond could build up, allowing him to decide to stay by Mikhail’s side of his own accord.

* * *

After Nile, who had stayed for three days, departed, Castilla Castle returned to its daily routine.

Perhaps because Nile had spoken to him well, Chaika no longer recoiled in horror and ran away from Mikhail’s touch. However, as if he still had no intention of being passively embraced, he would subtly pull away whenever things seemed to progress. Mikhail could have forced him if he wanted to, but he exercised superhuman patience. In any case, since the fear of pregnancy had vanished, he could just take things slow.

Though not much time had passed, Chaika had already changed a lot. The blonde hair growing from the roots had become quite long, and his body was no longer pitifully thin. He had put on some weight in his face, making his cheeks perfect for pinching.

Most of all, his attitude toward Mikhail had changed. The eyes with which Chaika looked at Mikhail contained familiarity, trust, and affection. His expression brightened, and he became more talkative. Occasionally, he even learned how to demand things he wanted. Watching him recover his body and mind step by step and become healthy was Mikhail’s only joy these days.

“Mikhail-nim. I have many clothes made previously, so I don’t need new ones.”

While the tailor was taking measurements here and there, Chaika spoke with a troubled face. However, the tailor acted as if he hadn’t heard, meticulously measuring Chaika’s arms, lifting them this way and that. Mikhail watched the scene while sitting with his legs crossed in a chair.

“I am finished.”

The tailor told Chaika. Then he turned and informed Mikhail.

“His measurements have indeed increased slightly compared to before. I will make several sets of clothes that fit his current body perfectly.”

Mikhail nodded silently and gestured for the tailor to leave. The tailor withdrew with a wide smile on his face.

“I’ve gained some weight, but the clothes I’m wearing now fit well enough.”

Chaika said, examining his own body. Mikhail beckoned Chaika over. Then he felt around Chaika’s body.

“Clothes should be comfortable and look sharp when worn. If there are tight spots like this, the overall fit of the garment is ruined.”

“I don’t really know about that.”

“You don’t need to know. Just wear what I tell you to.”

“But… it’s such a waste…”

Chaika couldn’t give up easily and muttered with a pout. When Mikhail firmly gripped the protruding lips, Chaika let out a strange “eub-eub” sound. Mikhail snorted and scooped Chaika up, sitting him on his lap. Because he had developed the habit of keeping him on his lap so often, Chaika was no longer horrified by it.

While Mikhail read and processed reports on important matters that had reached him, Chaika sat sideways on Mikhail’s thighs, leaning comfortably against him and looking out the window. There wasn’t much to see, but the castle towers standing tall in a line against the gray sky were quite a sight. Chaika would watch the sky or the towers, and when he grew bored, he would close his eyes and doze off. When he woke up again, he would eat the biscuits or honey-glazed dates that Mikhail popped into his mouth.

It was around the time Mikhail’s work was nearing its end. Chaika, who had been leaning quietly in his arms, suddenly bolted upright and shouted.

“It’s snowing!”

When Mikhail turned his head, indeed, small snowflakes were falling from the gray sky.

“It’s snowing! Snow!”

Chaika jumped down from Mikhail’s lap and ran excitedly to the window. He flung the window open. The cold winter wind rushed in, but Chaika reached his hand out the window to try and catch the snow.

“You’re not a child, yet you’re making a fuss over snow.”

Mikhail clicked his tongue, but a cute smile played on his lips.

“Ah! I caught one!”

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“I caught snow.”

Joy was brimming in Chaika’s eyes. But the moment he looked at his open palm, disappointment spread across his face. The snow on his palm had already turned into a water droplet.

Mikhail rose from his seat and closed the window. A frail thing like him shouldn’t be exposed to the winter wind while wearing only indoor clothes. Chaika returned to the window, pressing his face close to the glass, watching with sparkling eyes as the snowflakes grew larger and more numerous.

“Did it not snow at the Marquess’s estate?”

No matter how innocent he was, acting like a child over snow was strange. When Mikhail asked, Chaika quickly nodded.

“Yes. It’s in the south, so it’s warm, and it hardly ever snows. Sometimes it snows in the dead of winter, but it comes as a mix of snow and rain and eventually turns into rain. This is almost the first time I’ve seen it snow so cleanly.”

Even in the short time Chaika was speaking, the falling snowflakes became larger and more frequent. Surprise appeared on Chaika’s face. Mikhail opened the window slightly, reached his arm out, and showed Chaika a few large snowflakes gathered in his palm. The large snowflakes slowly melted into water before Chaika’s eyes.

“It’s pretty.”

Chaika said, his eyes curving into a smile.

“You are much prettier.”

At Mikhail’s words, Chaika made a strange “ek” sound and soon blushed.

“If you say things like that… I get too embarrassed. You are much prettier than I am, Mikhail-nim… and more beautiful…”

Chaika murmured with his head slightly bowed. Mikhail took hold of Chaika’s chin. His cheeks were flushed red with embarrassment, and his purple eyes were moist. The sweet scent gradually intensified, becoming as lavish as a flower in full bloom. Chaika was instinctively seducing Mikhail. If any other Omega had done such a thing, Mikhail would have covered his nose and bolted outside immediately. But Chaika was different. This creature was his.

“Mikhail-nim…”

Chaika lightly tugged at the fabric of Mikhail’s chest with both hands. There was no way such a small amount of force could pull his upper body, yet Mikhail leaned down, and his face followed. As Mikhail obediently lowered his head, Chaika hesitated for a moment and then very cautiously kissed him. It was a shy kiss, like a snowflake that would melt away the moment it touched a body.

After pulling his lips away, Chaika kissed him lightly again, and as Mikhail remained still, he kissed him once more. Chu, chu, chu. After kissing him three times in a row, Chaika’s face became even redder. His purple pupils were searching for Mikhail’s reaction. When the kissing ended and Mikhail showed no reaction, a hint of anxiety appeared in Chaika’s eyes.

“…. I did something unnecessary…”

Did he think Mikhail disliked the kiss? Chaika mumbled and hung his head low. Only then did Mikhail chuckle, snatch Chaika by the waist, and hoist him onto his shoulder in one motion.

“Uwaah!!”

Chaika, suddenly floating in the air and dangling on the shoulder, let out a short scream. Mikhail left the office as if returning with captured prey. The butler and servants waiting outside the office quickly averted their eyes. Throughout the walk to the bedroom, the servants retreated to the ends of the hallway to make way. Having experienced this more than once or twice, Chaika didn’t ask to be put down, but instead covered his face with both hands.

“Uwat!”

Entering the bedroom, Mikhail immediately dropped Chaika onto the bed as if throwing him. The plush mattress caught Chaika’s body softly. As if knowing what would happen next, Chaika began to shuffle backward. Throwing his [Read on Read BL Novelsclass="wm" style="opacity:0;font-size:1px;user-select:all;">unauthorized copy]patience aside, Mikhail climbed on top of Chaika and swallowed his flushed lips.

“Nng…”

Chaika immediately wrapped his arms around Mikhail’s neck, responding to the kiss. To avoid crushing Chaika, Mikhail braced himself with his forearms on the bed, pouring out deep, intense kisses. Having gained some experience, Chaika was following Mikhail’s lead quite well.

“Nng, nh.”

Mikhail tasted the small mouth, the small lips, and the soft, squishy tongue to his heart’s content. He nibbled on the lips before sucking them, then sucked and licked the tongue. Between kisses, Chaika gasped for breath.

“Haa… Lord Mikhail…”

Chaika whispered during a brief break between their lips. The whisper was steeped in urgency and anticipation. Mikhail ripped Chaika’s outer garment wide open on both sides. He tore the shirt underneath in the same manner. As the expensive clothes ripped and buttons flew everywhere, Chaika looked surprised.

“What a waste…!”

“You’re going to get new ones anyway.”

To divert Chaika’s attention from the torn clothes, Mikhail swallowed his lips again. He then caressed the exposed upper body and pinched his nipples.

“Hng—.”

Chaika twisted his waist. He had a body that was very sensitive to pleasure. As if unsatisfied, stolen contentstyle="font-size:0;position:absolute;left:-9999px;">[Read on Read BL Novels[stolen content]9px;">]Mikhail gave the lips one strong suck before lowering his head to bite down on a nipple.

“Ah!”

Chaika’s body stiffened. As Mikhail sucked the nipple—which was as small as Chaika himself—and nibbled it with his teeth, Chaika nearly came undone. When Mikhail rubbed the other one with his fingertip and rolled it between his fingers, the moans from Chaika’s mouth were incessant.

While sucking the nipple, Mikhail stripped off Chaika’s pants and underwear. No, it would be more accurate to say he nearly tore them off. Now completely naked, Chaika curled up shyly. Mikhail gripped both of Chaika’s thighs and lifted them into the air. The private parts between his legs were revealed clearly in Mikhail’s sight.

“I’m embarrassed,” Chaika said, covering his face with both hands.

Mikhail scanned the exposed area thoroughly. The genitals amidst the golden thicket were hard and erect, and the tip was already beaded with sticky fluid. The entrance that would receive Mikhail was also drenched and slick with lubrication. The thought that Chaika’s body wanted him made Mikhail’s own erection, already strong, harden even further. Mikhail swallowed Chaika’s lovelily erect member in one mouthful.

“Aah—!”

Chaika let out a high-pitched moan. As Mikhail sucked the length and caressed it with his tongue, Chaika’s hips bucked, aiding the movement.

“Ahng. Ut. It’s… it’s strange. It’s strange, Lord Mikhail. Aah!”

Chaika groaned repeatedly, clutching Mikhail’s black hair as he sucked. It seemed the pleasure, which he hadn’t experienced often, was so intense it felt almost painful.

“Ah… I… I think I’m going to come.”

Before long, Chaika signaled his climax. Mikhail reached up to squeeze one nipple tightly between his fingers while simultaRead on Read BL Novels[stolen content]>neously sucking the member hard.

“…Aaaah!!”

Chaika’s waist arched into the air. While his entire body trembled with rigid muscles, a sweet-smelling fluid erupted from his member. Mikhail swallowed Chaika’s release. Then, gripping the thighs of the panting Chaika, who was limp from the post-orgasmic exhaustion, he spread them wide.

“Chaika?”

At Mikhail’s call, Chaika sent him a dazed look. Maintaining eye contact, Mikhail pressed his own member against the slickly wet entrance. As he rubbed the glans against the opening, the hole twitched in response.

Instead of inserting it immediately, Mikhail stared at Chaika while slowly rubbing the entrance. Chaika’s expression, which was frightened at first, gradually changed. Trust and affection for Mikhail surfaced on his face. Finally, Chaika nodded as if giving permission. Mikhail leaned down to give Chaika a deep kiss and inserted his member.

“Ah-ut.”

Despite only being inserted slightly, a moan of pain escaped Chaika’s lips. Mikhail pulled back and pushed in gently again, but the entrance still did not open easily. It was different from during a heat cycle. Eventually, Mikhail slowly released the pheromones he had been holding back.

“…Ah—…”

At the Dominant Alpha’s pheromones, Chaika’s expression became vacant. Since he had no intention of taking Chaika while he had lost his reason, Mikhail adjusted the pheromones appropriately. When he pushed in once more, the tightly closed entrance softly accepted Mikhail.

“Ah, aaah—.”

The long, thick member was slowly buried inside his body. Chaika’s body trembled. Mikhail watched unauthorized copyChaika’s face closely, releasing a bit more pheromones [visit our site]whenever a hint of pain appeared. Finally, the member was buried deep within Chaika’s body, and their two bodies were completely flush.

Instead of moving immediately, Mikhail embraced Chaika. Chaika’s arms wrapped around Mikhail in return. Being buried in a hot, soft interior was a supreme pleasure in itself.

“Lord Mikhail…”

Chaika whispered in his ear. With just that small call, the member buried deep inside twitched in response. Chaika’s waist twisted slightly.

“Uuuung…”

A pleasure-filled nasal sound escaped. Mikhail began a very shallow and slow piston motion while kissing Chaika. Chaika clung to Mikhail’s neck, responding fervently to the kiss.

The shallow, slow thrusts gradually became deeper, faster, and stronger. Chaika was clearly feeling pleasure, as the lubrication from below was secreted enough to make a squelching sound.

“Ah! Ah! Ah… ngh…!”

Every time Mikhail pulled back and drove back in, a moan of pleasure erupted from Chaika. Confirming that Chaika was feeling it, Mikhail gradually increased the speed and intensity. Chaika’s hot, wet, and soft body sucked Mikhail in. Chaika’s waist bucked clumsily in time with Mikhail’s movements. Mikhail had to struggle to use only as much strength as necessary to avoid hurting Chaika.

Lifting his upper body by removing the arms that had been bracing the bed, Mikhail grabbed Chaika’s waist and lifted him into the air. Now in a position where only his lower body was suspended, Chaika looked at Mikhail with eyes flushed red. Mikhail pulled his waist back and inserted his member in one swift motion.

As the member was inserted from a different angle than before, Chaika suddenly widened his eyes and let out a sharp, piercing moan. Chaika’s body convulsed. It was not from pain. Mikhail inserted himself deeply once more exactly as he had just done, and Chaika came undone again.

“N-no. It’s too strange. Lord Mikhail. That’s too strange.”

Chaika pleaded, shaking his head. He couldn’t handle the excessive pleasure. But Mikhail had no intention of stopping. He only thought of giving him a pleasure so intense his whole body would melt.

“N-no…!!”

Mikhail gripped Chaika’s waist firmly and began thrusting in earnest. The small, petite body admirably swallowed Mikhail’s long, thick member perfectly.

“Ah-ut! Ut! Ut! Ah!”

Every time the hard, erect member hit a certain spot inside, moans continuously erupted from Chaika. As the speed and intensity increased, Chaika gasped for air. Every time that spot was hit, semen leaked out in droplets from the member hidden among the golden thicket.

“Lord Mikhail. Please, stop now…”

Chaika pleaded tearfully. His face looked truly exhausted from enduring the intense pleasure.

“Shh—good boy.”

Mikhail stopped for a moment, gently brushing back Chaika’s sweat-soaked hair to soothe him. Chaika looked relieved. However, while keeping his member inserted, Mikhail turned Chaika’s body to make him lie face down, grabbed his pelvis, and began moving in earnest.

“Ah! At! At! At! Ng! Ut! Ha-ut! Ut!”

Small moans erupted continuously every time Mikhail hammered into him, controlling his strength so as not to hurt him. While unauthorized copyChaika was struggling, [visit our site]his body was different. Chaika’s body relaxed to accept Mikhail’s member to the end as it entered, and as it withdrew, it tightened as if to swallow him, giving Mikhail immense pleasure. Ut. Mikhail had to grit his teeth to keep from moaning.

He was so immersed that droplets of sweat fell from his chin onto Chaika’s back. The sweat trickled down the dip of the spine on the white back. A powerful urge surged within him to pour plenty of seed into this body and make him pregnant.

Gritting his teeth, Mikhail leaned his upper body over the prone Chaika. He overlapped his hands over Chaika’s hands, which were gripping the sheets. As he kissed the back of Chaika’s neck, Chaika’s rear tightened. Ut. Mikhail let out a small moan and increased the final pace. The sticky lubrication made lewd, slapping sounds every time their bodies collided.

Mikhail moved his hips almost in a trance. Chaika’s faint moans of exhaustion, Chaika’s scent, the hot, wet, and soft interior, and the way he gripped the member tightly… everything became a stimulus that led Mikhail to his climax.

Biting Chaika’s shoulder, Mikhail pressed his member into the deepest part of the body.

“Hee-ut…!”

Chaika, whose pleasure point was strongly stimulated, trembled violently. Just before reaching his peak, Mikhail reached down and pumped Chaika’s member strongly. Then, the two reached climax almost simultaneously.

Despite his efforts to regulate, it seemed it was too much for Chaika’s stamina to handle. After climaxing together, Chaika fell into a deep sleep as if fainting. Even when woken occasionally to drink water or soup, he could barely keep his senses and kept nodding off. Mikhail thought that he must make Chaika very healthy, by any means necessary.

Having fallen asleep in the afternoon, Chaika did not open his eyes until night. He didn’t wake even when the servants changed the sheets and wiped his body. Mikhail lay on the tidied bed, where the traces of their lovemaking had vanished, and gazed at Chaika endlessly. Even though he was just looking at one person, he never grew bored.

With his fingertips, he slowly traced the contour from the forehead to the chin and savored the texture of the blonde hair that had grown a few centimeters. He slid his hand under the sheets to toy with the nipples and enjoyed the feel of the golden thicket of the lower body. Occasionally, Chaika would open his eyes and give him a sleep-dazed look. Mikhail would lightly kiss Chaika’s forehead and lips. Then, with a face that looked relieved, Chaika would fall back into a deep sleep.

“To think he can’t regain his senses for over half a day after just one time…”

Mikhail clicked his tongue with a disappointed face. [visit our site[stolen content]style="font-size:0;position:absolute;left:-9999px;">]At this rate, how could he embrace Chaika to his heart’s content?

Eventually, the time Chaika regained his senses and opened his eyes was when the night had completely passed and the morning sun had risen. When their eyes met upon waking, Chaika’s face suddenly turned bright red, and he pulled the sheets over his head.

“What are you doing?”

When Mikhail asked, tapping on the sheet, Chaika mumbled while curled up inside.

“…It’s embarrassing.”

Mikhail chuckled at the mumble so small he had to strain his ears to hear it. Hearing Mikhail’s laughter, Chaika poked his head out from under the sheet, looked at Mikhail, and pouted.

“It’s not your first time, so what’s so embarrassing?”

At Mikhail’s words, Chaika started to say something indignantly but then shut his mouth tight. Mikhail poked Chaika’s side, urging an answer.

“What’s so embarrassing?”

“……. That…”

“That?”

“…That… the position…”

“Which position?”

Mikhail was starting to get a hint, but he continued to ask with an expression that looked as if he didn’t understand at all. Perhaps remembering yesterday’s hot lovemaking, Chaika’s face flushed.

“That… the prone position.”

“Why that?”

When Mikhail asked with a still clueless face, Chaika chewed his lower lip before finally spitting out the words.

“Doing it like that… it’s just like how dogs do it.”

Mikhail finally couldn’t hold it back and burst out laughing.

“Don’t laugh! I’ve seen things like that. When dogs do it, from behind… that… doing that…”

Having said that much, Chaika wrapped the sheet over his head again. Mikhail climbed on top of the prone, sheet-wrapped Chaika, overlapping their bodies just like yesterday. Then, he whispered into Chaika’s ear under the sheet.

“This position?”

Chaika’s body stiffened. When [unauthorized visit our sitevisit our sitecopy]Mikhail laughed in his ear, the tension slowly left Chaika’s body.

“…You’re mean. Really.”

Chaika grumbled under the sheet. Mikhail ripped the sheet away and lifted Chaika up in his arms. Before Chaika could struggle, he walked toward the window.

“…Ah?!”

Looking out the window, Chaika widened his eyes and let out an exclamation of admiration. The snow that had fallen throughout the night had piled up white. The whole world was white. Wonder appeared in Chaika’s eyes as he looked at the white world.

“It’s so beautiful,” Chaika marveled.

“Shall we go out?”

At Mikhail’s suggestion, Chaika nodded vigorously. Anticipation and joy bloomed on his face. Mikhail ordered the servants to prepare warm clothes and, soothing the overly excited Chaika, fed him a light soup and warm tea.

At the mention of going out with Chaika, the servants skillfully brought out and dressed him in outing clothes. Those who had become accustomed to Chaika’s presence dressed him in layers, starting from a thin undershirt, so that not a single breath of cold wind could enter. When Mikhail draped a fox fur coat he had worn as a child over him, he truly looked like a baby duck. Unlike Chaika, Mikhail’s attire was simple. For a Dominant Alpha’s body, this level of cold was nothing.

“Let’s go. Hurry.”

Once fully dressed, Chaika urged Mikhail. The sight of his back, waddling yet trying to walk as fast as possible, was incredibly funny and cute. The servants must have seen it the same way, as they subtly turned their heads or covered their mouths to hide their smiles.

At the rate he waddled, it was unclear when they would reach the outside. [visit Read on Read BL Novelsour site]style="position:absolute;left:-9999px;font-size:0;">[visit our site]Mikhail eventually picked Chaika up in his arms. Perhaps because his desire to go to the snowfield was so great, Chaika stayed quietly in his arms this time.

The main gate opened, and a white world unfolded. The trees of the beautifully manicured garden were all wearing white snow hats, and the ground was entirely white, like a piece of paper that had never been used.

Stepping down from Mikhail’s arms, Chaika looked with curiosity at the footprints created with every step he took. Then, he waddled over there and waddled over here, carving his footprints upon the white snowfield.

“Eh?”

Chaika suddenly sounded puzzled, then waved his hand toward Mikhail.

“Lord Mikhail. Look at this!”

As Mikhail approached, Chaika pointed to a corner of the garden. There, snowmen of various sizes had been made. The servants had likely made them for fun.

“What is this?”

Chaika, seeing a snowman for the first time, asked. Mikhail gave a silent grin, knelt on the spot, and began gathering and clumping the snow.

A round snowball was quickly formed in Mikhail’s large hands. Mikhail rolled the snowball here and there across the snowfield. Watching the snowball grow in size, Chaika’s eyes sparkled with curiosity. Mikhail made two snowballs, placing the large one on the bottom and the small one on top.

“It’s called a snowman.”

At Mikhail’s words, Chaika nodded as if he finally [visit our site]understood. [Read [visit our site]on Read BL Novels]Mikhail broke nearby twigs to give the snowman arms, eyes, a nose, and a mouth.

“Ooh!”

Chaika clapped.

“I want to try too.”

Chaika crouched down and gathered snow. Then, just as Mikhail had done, he clumped a snowball and rolled it around. But strangely, the shape wasn’t round and kept turning into something odd. A frown appeared between Chaika’s brows. Mikhail thought about helping, but Chaika’s gaze was so serious. Mikhail watched as Chaika, after several failures, finally managed to make one small snowman.

“I made one too,” Chaika said with a smile.

Chaika’s cheeks were flushed bright red. It was because he had been exposed to the cold wind for too long.

“You’ve played enough, so let’s go back inside now.”

Before Chaika could even answer, Mikhail scooped him up and headed toward the mansion. Chaika couldn’t take his eyes off the snowman, staring at it until the main gates closed.

After stripping off the layers of clothing and seating him in front of the fireplace, Chaika soon began to nod off.

“Your stamina is far too weak.”

Mikhail clicked his tongue and made a plush bed for him right in front of the [unauthorized visit our sitecopy]fire. In the meantime, Chaika woke from his slumber and smiled, his eyes curving.

“It was so much fun.”

“It might be fun for a while, but you’ll get bored of that eventually. Once the snow starts to melt, the ground turns into a complete mud pit.”

“That’s such a waste. It’s so pretty.”

Chaika’s face fell. Mikhail stroked Chaika’s cheek, and a faint smile returned to the sulking face. Gazing at Chaika, Mikhail leaned down and gave him a light kiss. Chaika wrapped his arms around Mikhail’s neck and met his gaze. His amber eyes shimmered with a deep intensity. Chaika slowly closed his eyes, and the two shared a deep, passionate kiss in front of the fireplace.