unbreakable bonds

ch. 15

The night was quiet, the air thick with anticipation as Zee and Nunew sat together in the dimly lit room. It wasn’t the first time they had spent the night this way—wrapped up in each other’s presence—but tonight felt different. There was a sense of finality in the air, the promise of something permanent and unbreakable.

Zee's heart beat steadily as he watched Nunew, the omega sitting close to him, his eyes filled with trust and love. They had talked about this moment, about the mark that would bind them together for life, but now that it was here, the gravity of it hung between them. Zee wanted to be sure Nunew felt the same calm certainty he did.

“Nhu,” Zee whispered softly, his hand gently caressing Nunew’s cheek. “Are you sure you want this? If there’s any doubt—”

“There’s no doubt, Hia,” Nunew interrupted gently, his voice steady, yet soft. “I want this. I want to be yours, completely. I’ve never been more sure of anything.”

The conviction in Nunew’s voice sent warmth rushing through Zee. He leaned forward, resting his forehead against Nunew’s, letting their breaths mingle as the intimacy of the moment wrapped around them. Zee could feel Nunew’s heartbeat, fast but steady, as if it were echoing his own.

With a deep breath, Zee whispered, “This mark will make you mine in every way. Are you ready, Nhu?”

Nunew nodded, his eyes never leaving Zee’s. “I’m ready, Hia.”

Zee’s gaze softened, filled with love and devotion as he gently tilted Nunew’s head to the side, exposing the pale skin of his neck. His alpha instincts surged to the surface, but he kept his movements slow and gentle, making sure that Nunew felt safe and comfortable.

Nunew’s breath hitched slightly as Zee’s lips brushed his skin, the warmth of his alpha’s breath sending a shiver down his spine. But it wasn’t fear that made his heart race—it was anticipation, the knowledge that after this, they would be bound together forever.

Zee’s teeth grazed the sensitive skin of Nunew’s neck, and for a brief moment, he hesitated. He wanted this to be perfect, wanted to make sure that Nunew felt nothing but love and security. “Tell me if it’s too much,” Zee whispered against his skin.

“I trust you, Hia,” Nunew whispered back, his voice soft and full of affection. “I’m ready.”

With that, Zee gently sank his teeth into Nunew’s neck, the mark of an alpha claiming his omega. Nunew’s body tensed for a moment, a gasp escaping his lips, but it wasn’t pain that he felt. It was something deeper—an overwhelming sense of connection, as if the bond between them was tightening, solidifying in a way that went beyond words.

As Zee’s pheromones wrapped around him, Nunew felt his own body relax, his heart swelling with a deep, undeniable sense of belonging. This was right. This was where he was meant to be.

When Zee pulled back, he pressed a soft kiss to the mark he had left, his breath still warm against Nunew’s skin. “You’re mine now, Nhu,” Zee whispered, his voice full of emotion. “No one can ever take you from me.”

Nunew smiled, his hand reaching up to touch the fresh mark on his neck. It tingled slightly, a reminder of the bond they now shared. “I’ve always been yours, Hia,” Nunew murmured, his eyes shining with affection. “And now, everyone else will know it too.”

Zee leaned in, kissing Nunew’s forehead tenderly before pulling him into his arms. They sat together in the quiet of the night, holding each other close, knowing that this moment had changed everything.

Nunew was no longer just his omega—he was his forever.

And Zee would protect him, cherish him, and love him for the rest of their lives.