Magnus's life takes a nightmarish turn as he's abducted by human traffickers. After enduring five grueling months of captivity, his fate worsens when he's sold to a sadistic alpha. Over twelve relentless years, Magnus endures the cruel tendencies of...
Magnus adjusted the pillows in their nest, meticulously arranging the blankets one last time until he was unequivocally satisfied. Till every tuck and fold met his high standards. A contented smile spread across his lips as he surveyed his work. Yet, something was still missing—a detail that would perfect the cosy ambience. His gaze wandered around the bedroom until it landed on the missing element hanging on a hook beside the door. Ah, of course...
With gentle hands, Magnus took Alec's hoodie from its place and pressed his face into the soft fabric, faded from many washes and wears. Alec's scent enveloped him like a warm cloak, and his wolf purred contentedly as he lost himself in this familiar aroma. Magnus loved Alec's scent. It carried the freshness of a warm rain shower on a sunny day, underscored by a pleasantly spicy note - simply perfect. Magnus took a final deep breath before placing the hoodie among the other clothes in the nest. It was done. Everything was ready. And, just in time.
The sound of the apartment door opening reached his ears, and the scent of summer rain and green moss became more prominent.
Hastily, Magnus left the bedroom to greet his alpha at the door. Alec had taken the twins to Luke and Maryse's, where they would stay for the coming three to five days until Magnus's heat and Alec's rut were completely over.
His alpha cupped his face in his hands and tenderly brushed his lips against his mouth. It was a gentle kiss that left a tingling sensation on his skin.
"How are you feeling?" Alec inquired.
"A bit restless and sweaty," Magnus replied, nuzzling his face against Alec's neck. The soothing scent of his alpha drifted pleasantly into his nose.
A subtle heat had spread under his skin since the early hours of the morning - a sign that his heat was imminent. It could only be a matter of hours now until it fully unfolded.
Magnus was excited and looking forward to it. It wouldn't be long before he would bear Alec's mark on his neck again. They would renew their bond to its former strength.
"Are you hungry?" Alec asked.
Magnus shook his head. "No."
"Have you had enough to drink?"
Magnus tilted his head back and raised an eyebrow. Alec's concern touched him, even though he felt almost a little too pampered. After all, it wasn't his first heat.
"I've had enough to drink, and the kitchen is stocked with homemade energy bars, some fruit and everything else that we need," Magnus said. He couldn't quite prevent his tone from sounding a bit... well, offended. Magnus grimaced. Uhh... his hormones... They made him and his wolf sensitive during his heat.
Alec wrinkled his nose. "Sorry," he apologized. "I'm a bit nervous."
Magnus could understand that. Apart from the superheat that had driven Alec into a rut over twelve years ago, it was the first time they shared this intimate moment between alpha and omega.
"Me too," Magnus replied sincerely, and he saw Alec relax at his words. Magnus leaned forward and pressed a kiss to Alec's lips.
"What do you think about taking a shower together?" he suggested.
"A perfect idea," Alec murmured against his lips.
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