CHAPTER 28

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As the new month began, things seemed to settle into a rhythm, though the scent of spring still lingered in the air.

While many omegas were still recuperating, a few were well enough to resume work, their distinctive scents drifting in the spaces they occupied. The subtle yet intoxicating aroma was a constant reminder of their presence, impossible to ignore.


Harin had grown increasingly comfortable in Jeno's workroom. It was almost a second home now, given how often she was there. Their encounters varied—sometimes intense and primal, other times languid and teasing. On busier days, they stole moments for heated make-out sessions or quick bursts of passion, driven by mutual need and an unspoken understanding.

By now, their connection had transcended words. It was as though their bodies communicated on a primal level, responding instinctively to each other's desires.


"I miss you!"


A familiar voice pierced through Harin's thoughts as a sudden weight fell on her. She yelped, startled but quickly relaxed when a pair of arms wrapped her in a tight hug.


"I could've come back last week, but I figured I'd take the chance to slack off while I could. So here I am—after a whole month!" Jaemin beamed, his smile radiant and infectious. "Did you miss me too?"

Harin chuckled softly, her mood instantly lifted by the omega's boundless energy. "I did, Jaemin. It's good to see you again."


Jaemin spent the entire day buzzing with excitement, peppering Harin with affectionate gestures—a hand on her shoulder, a playful poke, or a contented purr when they sat close. He only stopped whenever Jeno appeared, his usual exuberance tempered in the pureblood alpha's presence.

Poor Jeno bore the brunt of Jaemin's energy, constantly keeping an eye on him. More than once, Jeno had to step in, catching Jaemin before he tripped on stairs or collided with a swinging door.

Despite the chaos, there was a peculiar magic in the air that day. Jaemin's presence had a way of breaking the tension, easing everyone around him. The three of them spent the day together, sharing meals and laughter as if the weight of their responsibilities had been temporarily lifted.





As the evening spun into night, Harin treated Jeno's unit like her own. To an outsider, they might easily be mistaken for a couple—or even live-in partners. Her clothes had already claimed a corner of his space, a suggestion Jeno had made to ensure her comfort after their exhausting encounters.

The apartment had become a sanctuary for them. Two rooms divided their evenings—the bedroom and Jeno's broadcast room, where he spent hours preparing for his live streams.


Jeno was setting up his equipment, adjusting the camera angles and running final checks on his channel when the door creaked open. He caught the familiar scent of Harin mixed with traces of his body wash, a combination that never failed to stir something primal in him.


He turned, his lips curling into a grin. "Do you have an exclusive pass to wander in, sweetheart?"

"I'm just here to check if you've worked up an appetite for dinner."

"After this stream," he replied, his focus briefly returning to the screen before flicking back to her.

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