Page 77 of Sweet Omega
It was ridiculous, unthinkable, but Ludiin believed he could do it.
When he’d made that promise to Luci years ago, he’d had no intention of keeping it because he was on a mission to make his own alpha.
He’d sold so many pleasuring bots in his effort to buy the most expensive materials and advanced tech, so he could make it. People called him the youngest inventor of the century, but if they knew the truth, they’d laugh. His title, his fame, his accolades—none of it meant anything. All he wanted was to craft an alpha of his own.
An alpha like…
His chest tightened. Ludiin closed his eyes as Tarymn’s face came unbidden.
It still hurt even after all this time. The wanting hadn’t gone away. The tea only dulled it, making the longing for the alpha more bearable.
But …. Ludiin still wanted him.
“Should I tell him we’ll meet at Veal?” Luci’s voice cut through the thick silence.
Ludiin blinked, confused.
“What?” he asked.
“We were just talking. Did you shut me out already?” Luci huffed. “We’re meeting Baron and his friends at Veal.”
“When did I say yes to that?” Ludiin asked, already turning back to his workbench.
“You didn’t.”
“Okay then.”
“But you’re going.”
“I’m not.”
“You promised.”
Ludiin clenched his jaw, his molars grinding as he forced out. “I need more time.”
“No.”
“Please.” His voice dipped, almost breaking
“It’s been five years.”
“I’m not ready.”
“Ludiin, fuck…” Luci’s voice sharpened. “You can’t do this. You’ve had enough time to deal with your feelings and fears. You’re an adult now. You need to get bonded, start building a real life.”
“I’m never getting bonded.”
There was a beat of stunned silence. “What?”
“I don’t want to. Ever.” Ludiin said plainly. “Give me the tea and forget about everything.”
“What the hell are you going to do then? You can’t live like this forever unless you want to end up in some commune house.”
“Why would I do that?” Ludiin shrugged. “Tarymn said we could stay here. With him. We’re safe from the council of alphas and their stupid laws.”
“Yeah, and when he gets bonded?” Luci shot back. “You think his omega’s gonna be thrilled about his quiet, brooding stepbrother lurking in his house?”
That stopped him cold.
