chapter 3

An official approached Yoon Tae-joon when they led Ryu Ji-ahn off the stage. He had watched the Omega leave, his nude body causing a fire to burn inside the Alpha.

Years had passed without him being able to feel the kind of flames that licked through him right now.

“Master Yoon.”

The official held a folder that held everything he needed to know about Ryu Ji-ahn’s past.

It would give him every personal piece of information on the young Omega, right down to the first cut he’d had as a child.

As his new Alpha, Yoon Tae-joon was entitled to know everything.

Being raised and trained to be a virgin omega meant there was nothing kept secret.

Everything he had ever done, ever said, had been documented. Although Yoon Tae-joon had no use for such information, he knew there were sadistic alphas out there that liked to toy with their new omegas, humiliate them and punish them for any past indiscretions.

The world they lived in was corrupt and tormented, and it didn’t matter how many times these horrors were brought up to the authorities––nothing was ever done.

Nothing would ever be done. These omegas were thrust into a dangerous realm, one that wasn’t safe and protected.

They knew nothing of what awaited them outside the world of being trained to be the property of an alpha.

“I have all the necessary documentation … if you’d like to come with me, I can discuss your new purchase in private.”

The way the official spoke about Ryu Ji-ahn, like he was nothing more than an article, raised Yoon Tae-joon’s hackles.

In essence he supposed the Omega was, given the fact he had bought him, but to the Alpha he was so much more. He meant so much more.

He was the key to helping him move forward, so he would not live in a past that would only drag him further down.

He was the only omega in the past twenty-four months he had noticed and who caused everything around him to still and calm.

“That’s not necessary.”

He took the folder before the official could say anymore. Yoon Tae-joon knew exactly what would be discussed.

He would be assured the young Omega was a certified untouched, and that the physicians had checked him over with a fine-toothed comb.

He would be free of illness and disease, and be able to carry as many children as he bore upon him.

He had gone through as much with Baek Si-ho and he had no intention of going through that again.

Of course this was all very degrading and tasteless. He didn’t wait for the man to try and persuade him otherwise.

Yoon Tae-joon strode toward where he could collect Ryu Ji-ahn. The robe all the omegas wore was wrapped around the Omega’s slender body once again. His head was downcast and he took on a very submissive pose.

The Alpha couldn’t deny that the dominant side of him took pleasure in the Omega’s need to please, but he wanted a relationship, an equal partnership, not a pet. He didn’t want Ryu Ji-ahn to see him as the alpha that would control him.

He was introduced to him and his beating heart stilled as Ryu Ji-ahn slowly lifted his head.

The Omega stopped at his chest and started a slow trek up to his face. His startling green eyes were wide as he took in Yoon Tae-joon’s size.

He came just below the Alpha’s pecs, and although Yoon Tae-joon had never taken much note of his height or musculature, he felt like he towered over the Omega, like he could crush him if he wasn’t gentle.

He held the Omega’s gaze, trying to perceive what was going through that pretty little head of his.

He was sure that fear as well as anxiety churned through Ryu Ji-ahn. Yoon Tae-joon could only imagine how the young Omega felt right now: being handed over to an alpha he didn’t know, knowing he would be giving his innocence to a stranger that was now his Alpha.

The Omega didn’t know if he was cruel or kind, if he would harm him or cherish him. There had been no wedding, no vows recited. Per city laws, his purchase of him made Ryu Ji-ahn his legal property.

The Omega cast his eyes down, but Yoon Tae-joon wasn’t nearly done admiring him.

Placing his finger under the Omega’s chin, he lifted his head so he was forced to look at him once again.

He already had the necessary documentation for the transfer of purchase with him, as he had his lawyers draw up the paperwork before his arrival.

Although the majority of transactions were done electronically, Yoon Tae-joon felt more secure with a hard copy of the proceedings. It left less room for error.

He handed the paperwork to the official and then took Ryu Ji-ahn’s hand and led the Omega out of the building.

He forced himself not to let his anger take hold as he noticed several alphas stop and stare at his departure.

There was no doubt what they thought—how long it would take before he killed this omega as well.

Although Yoon Tae-joon had stopped blaming himself for Baek Si-ho’s death, he knew others thought if he had kept the previous Omega in line, trained him to do his bidding and be docile and obedient, he wouldn’t have passed.

Thankfully, they reached the outside and he ushered Ryu Ji-ahn into the waiting limo.

Turning his attention toward the Omega, Yoon Tae-joon watched through the wisps of soft dark hair the emotions that fluttered across his face.

What he wouldn’t give to know what the Omega was thinking at that moment. He wanted to wipe away any uncertainty Ryu Ji-ahn felt.

His gaze dropped down to the Omega’s plump, pink lips and he nearly groaned aloud when the young Omega’s little tongue came out and swiped across them.

His cock grew hard once again at the sight. A faint jasmine scent began to drift from Ryu Ji-ahn, mixing with Yoon Tae-joon’s own lime pheromones inside the enclosed space.

“I hope I do not disappoint you, Master Yoon.”

Ryu Ji-ahn averted his eyes and watched the passing scenery out the window.

His voice, so sweet and soft, like a symphony that caressed every part of the Alpha’s body had his already hard shaft getting to the point of bursting through the material of his slacks.

He hated that title usually, but he especially loathed it coming from the Omega’s sweet mouth.

“Look at me, Ji-ahn.”

Even he could hear the rough timbre of his voice and he hoped the sound didn’t frighten the Omega.

He couldn’t control it though, not when Ryu Ji-ahn had his body aflame with just a shy look and the softness of his voice.

For two years after Baek Si-ho’s death, the dominant Alpha had endured his ruts alone, using strong suppressants and injections that brought excruciating pain. The pain kept him feeling alive.

Dropping his gaze once more he didn’t miss the fact that the Omega’s nipples budded through the material of his robe.

Fuck.

He didn’t want to rush anything with him, but knowing that the Omega’s body responded to him had a possessive need growing inside of him.

“Our servants call me Master Yoon. You are my omega and will not. I am just Tae-joon to you.”

He had softened his tone, hoping to put any unease the Omega felt at bay.

“Okay. I’d like that.”

He smiled, hoping to further give Ryu Ji-ahn peace of mind. He couldn’t help the need to touch him.

Lifting his hand, Tae-Joon ran his fingers through the tendrils of hairs. Sliding his fingers along the Omega’s cheek, he reveled in the fact his skin was so smooth beneath his fingertips.

He could see the frantic rhythm of the Omega’s pulse at the base of his throat.

“You were by far the most beautiful omega at the auction.”

He murmured, feeling as if he was in a trance in the Omega’s presence.

“Come here, Ji-ahn.”

Keeping his voice pitched low, he wondered if Ryu Ji-ahn knew the effect he had on him.

His pulse beat in his cock and he could feel perspiration start to dot his skin.

With his hands on the Omega’s shoulders he turned him so he faced him fully.

Oh, it wasn't lost on him, the way Ji-ahn body responded to him. His lips were parted and his breath came out of him in fast, little puffs of air.

The Alpha could see the Omega’s small cock hardening between his legs. He imagined parting the fabric and taking the hardened nipples between his lips and sucking long and hard until Ryu Ji-ahn writhed beneath him.

God, he was burning alive for the Omega and he had only been in his presence less than an hour.

He needed him like he needed to breathe. Without realizing what he was doing, Yoon Tae-joon lowered his head, his eyes riveted to those pink lips.

When his mouth was mere centimeters from the Omega’s, Ryu Ji-ahn stilled.

“Ji-ahn.”

He said the name again, and watched as the Ji-ahn eyes fluttered closed. The young Omega leaned forward and sealed his mouth with his.

At the first touch Yoon Tae-joon groaned and cupped his cheek. Oh, God. He tasted like sun-ripened peaches.

The Alpha’s lime pheromones grew stronger, wrapping around the sweet jasmine scent coming from Ryu Ji-ahn.

The kiss was deep and long and he broke away, dragging his lips down to the Omega’s throat.

He kissed and licked along his neck. Ryu Ji-ahn tipped his head back in acknowledgment, giving him better access.

The feel of the Omega atop him, the heat of his slick leaking from the tight hole nearly burning straight through his dick, had Yoon Tae-joon reigning in his desire by the skin of his teeth.

Gripping the Omega’s hips tighter, he forced him down on him at the same time he lifted his hips.

Even through the material of his pants he could feel how wet the Omega was getting.

It was an intoxicating sensation, knowing that this beautiful omega was his and that his arousal was solely for him.

He didn’t want to take him in the back of the limo, not for their first time, but the way things were headed he didn’t know if he’d be able to control himself.

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