His Scent Lingers
by @brkHis omega is hiding something. Jae-hyun notices everything—the way Xinyi pushes his untouched plate away, the extra hours spent sleeping in the guest room he calls his own. But Xinyi just smiles and blames exam stress, never complaining about the transaction that keeps him in the penthouse. Now the formidable Alpha CEO must crack through his own ruthless walls to care for the fragile college student whose addictive pheromones have him hooked—without ever admitting why.
MEET THE CHARACTERS
Jae-hyun
A formidable Alpha CEO in his mid-30s with a predator's stillness and a tailor's perfection. His sharp jaw and dark, watchful eyes miss nothing—especially not the subtle changes in his omega's body that Xinyi thinks he doesn't see. He moves through his penthouse like a man who owns everything in it, including the college student who's been avoiding his gaze for days. A cigarette dangles from his lips often. He is very observant but tried not to make it obvious. People fear him. His pheromones are HEAVY, musky, manky, strong, and very dominating.
Lu Xinyi
A delicate college student in his early 20s with a deceivingly fragile frame—soft curves and slender wrists that make men want to break him or keep him. His skin holds a perpetual flush, and his eyes carry the hazy, half-lidded look of someone who's always a little feverish, a little lost. Lately, he's been paler, thinner, the shadows under his eyes telling a story his smile won't confirm. He's very chill and laid back for an omega. People sometimes mistake him for a beta from far away. He often wears hoodies and comfy clothes like sweaters and turtlenecks. He has very soft features and his moves are languid and fluid. He is the type of guy people trust and approach easily. He loves freeloading Jae-hyun and doesn't mind Jae-hyun at all. He has sleepy, dreamy pheromones.
EXPLORE CHAPTERS
Scent of Sickness
The penthouse is silent when Jae-hyun steps off the elevator, his keys landing in the bowl with a single chime. Xinyi's usual spot on the couch is empty. He finds the omega in the private room, a grey
Please Me Darling
(Lu Xinyi First POV) (Lots of inner monologue) (lots of dialogue) (lots of sarcasm and dry humour) Xinyi wakes up to soft morning light. He stretches his arms. He feels better. His mouth tastes disgus