SCOM - Chapter 103
Chapter 103
Ji Yuezhi was a little dazed. He hadn't noticed his pheromones leaking, and no one around him had mentioned it. "Perhaps I've been too busy these past few days... I didn't control it well."
Zuo Luohuan lowered her gaze, gently pressing the gland on the back of his neck. It seemed a little softer than before. She leaned back to meet Ji Yuezhi's eyes. "Don't worry. At this level, other people can't detect it."
She was just afraid there might be a problem with his gland's development, so she paid extra attention to the changes in Ji Yuezhi's pheromones.
Zuo Luohuan turned and locked the conference room door from the inside, then activated the ventilation system. She said to Ji Yuezhi, "Release your pheromones now."
Before leaving the Federation, Doctor Fang Yong had told Zuo Luohuan that she could observe the changes in Ji Yuezhi's pheromones to determine if his gland was maturing. Using an Alpha's stimulation to induce them was one method.
However, they had been busy with training and living in a group setting, so Zuo Luohuan had never used her own pheromones to soothe and induce his.
In the past, Ji Yuezhi could boldly and proactively release his pheromones, but now that Zuo Luohuan was so direct in asking him to, he felt a little awkward.
"What's wrong?" Zuo Luohuan thought he was feeling unwell.
Ji Yuezhi turned his face away without a word, but the faint blush on the tips of his ears betrayed his thoughts.
Zuo Luohuan chuckled softly, pulled him closer, and raised her hand to gently press the gland on the back of his neck.
No matter how many times it happened, whenever her cool fingertips touched him, Ji Yuezhi found it hard to stand steady. He grabbed the hem of her jacket and buried his face in Zuo Luohuan's shoulder, as if that could somehow lessen the heat rising through his body.
Zuo Luohuan knew Ji Yuezhi's habits and didn't force him to show his face. Instead, she released her own pheromones, slowly enveloping him.
The bone-chilling pheromones should have been sharp and biting, but at this moment, they merely covered the Omega with a faint coolness, bringing him an immense sense of security and an irresistible allure.
Not to mention, Zuo Luohuan's fingertips were still on the gland at the back of Ji Yuezhi's neck, caressing it with a gentle yet firm pressure.
The scent of sweet iris slowly emanated from Ji Yuezhi. His Omega pheromones held a hint of joyful anticipation and an affection he couldn't hide.
Zuo Luohuan had originally only intended to smell Ji Yuezhi's pheromones to confirm there was nothing unusual with his gland. Now, however, she couldn't stop herself from wanting to do more. No matter how strong her self-control was, it seemed to falter whenever she was with him.
Ji Yuezhi wasn't feeling well either. The Alpha's pheromones had only been present for a moment before being withdrawn right after his own were released, leaving him feeling agitated.
He lifted his face slightly and nuzzled the side of Zuo Luohuan's neck, his breathing ragged. "Don't stop..."
Ji Yuezhi loved the feeling of being enveloped in Zuo Luohuan's pheromones. In those moments, he felt like he was truly hers.
"This is a conference room," Zuo Luohuan reminded him. She was always restrained and, unless absolutely necessary, would never do anything that crossed the line with Ji Yuezhi in public.
Ji Yuezhi placed his hands on Zuo Luohuan's shoulders and turned his face to press against hers. His usually cool and clear voice now carried a searing heat. "The door is locked, Jiejie... kiss me."
He was asking for a kiss.
The moment that thought crossed Zuo Luohuan's mind, she nearly lost control.
The next second, she turned and pressed her lips to his, which were moist and warm. A moment after they touched, he parted his lips slightly, waiting for her.
Zuo Luohuan's mind drifted slightly. She was thinking that Ji Yuezhi's pheromones were even sweeter than before; perhaps his gland was beginning to mature.
Ji Yuezhi sensed her inattentiveness and nipped at Zuo Luohuan's lip. But the moment he did, he couldn't bear to hurt her and instead held it gently between his own, unaware that this would make the Alpha lose even more control.
But he was still somewhat dissatisfied. He took a few steps back, leaned against the conference table, tilted his head back, and grabbed Zuo Luohuan by the collar, pulling her toward him.
It was the first time Zuo Luohuan had ever seen Ji Yuezhi so 'proactive'. Cupping his face, she couldn't help but chuckle. "Didn't our Yuezhi just want a kiss? What else do you want?"
"Doctor Fang said frequent marking can help the gland mature sooner," Ji Yuezhi said, looking up at Zuo Luohuan, his words nearly blunt.
"Our Yuezhi..." An Alpha's innate mischievousness gained the upper hand. Zuo Luohuan leaned in, her gaze deepening as her thumb stroked his lower lip. "Wants Jiejie to mark you?"
Ji Yuezhi didn't speak. Or rather, he had no chance to.
Zuo Luohuan felt her fingertip being enveloped by something wet and warm. It was slick, soft, and hot. She glanced down. Ji Yuezhi's usually handsome and aloof face was flushed with a vibrant hue, his beautiful eyes misty as he gazed at her quietly. Yet his lips and tongue were engaged in an act so erotic it was almost unbearable. He was like a soul-stealing sprite, leaving her momentarily mesmerized and dazed.
Her expression remained placid, but a tempest was raging within her heart.
When Zuo Luohuan withdrew her finger, Ji Yuezhi instinctively closed his eyes. His long, dark lashes were damp with the mist in his eyes. His pale face, the fragile look in his eyes, and his overly vivid lips created a stunning visual impact.
"Alright," Zuo Luohuan said suddenly.
Ji Yuezhi tilted his head back, the conference room lights converging on his long, jade-like neck. His delicate, handsome Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed. Hearing her word, he slowly opened his damp eyes, a trace of confusion lingering in his gaze, clearly not understanding what she meant.
Zuo Luohuan leaned down and bit the gland on the back of his neck. Without any preamble, an overwhelming flood of Alpha pheromones surged into his gland.
The two of them hadn't shared a Temporary Mark in half a year; even their kisses had been few and far between. The intense pleasure from Zuo Luohuan's sudden marking made Ji Yuezhi's hands, braced on the tabletop, instinctively clench, his long, elegant knuckles turning white from the strain.
Zuo Luohuan grabbed Ji Yuezhi's hand, preventing him from gripping the table, and intertwined their fingers tightly.
The flow of pheromones from the mark didn't stop. Ji Yuezhi buried his face in Zuo Luohuan's chest, overwhelmed by the sweeping pleasure, to the point that his breaths became unconscious, whimpering sobs.
He had been the one to ask for the mark, yet after the Temporary Mark was complete, he was utterly drained of strength. His body trembled slightly, and he remained dazed for a long time.
Zuo Luohuan merely kissed the mark on his gland, and Ji Yuezhi couldn't bear it, trembling violently.
And yet, even in this state, he still pressed closer, wrapping his arms around Zuo Luohuan's neck as she supported his waist and helped him to his feet.
Zuo Luohuan felt as if she were holding a bundle of soft cotton. She hardly dared to apply any pressure, simply waiting for the wave of pleasure to recede.
"Feeling better?" Zuo Luohuan asked in a low voice.
Ji Yuezhi mumbled a vague "Mhm." He couldn't stand steadily at all, his head resting on Zuo Luohuan's shoulder. The intense emotional fluctuation had left the hair at his temples soaked with sweat. His beautiful eyes were swimming in moisture, his long lashes damp, and his lips looked as if they had been thoroughly bitten. He exuded an air of unusual, poignant beauty.
It was only a Temporary Mark.
Yet he was already a complete mess.
Zuo Luohuan held Ji Yuezhi quietly, lowering her head to give him a soothing kiss on the lips, a brief touch that didn't linger.
This kind of tender kiss was a great comfort to the dazed Omega.
Ji Yuezhi loved everything Zuo Luohuan did to him, from the pleasure brought by her powerful, domineering pheromones to this tender comfort. He wanted it all. As she soothed him, a trace of pleasure unconsciously surfaced in his eyes.
Half an hour later, Ji Yuezhi finally recovered. But from his current appearance, anyone could tell what had happened.
Zuo Luohuan took a Scent Patch from her pocket and carefully applied it for him. "We can do Temporary Marks more often from now on," she said suddenly.
After half a year, his reaction was too strong.
Ji Yuezhi's gaze darted away, and he turned his head, refusing to look at Zuo Luohuan. He was clearly starting to feel embarrassed.
Seeing this, Zuo Luohuan chuckled softly. "Who was that just now? It wasn't our Yuezhi, was it?"
Ji Yuezhi reached out and covered her lips, stopping Zuo Luohuan from saying more.
"Alright." Zuo Luohuan pulled his hand down and brushed the stray hair from his forehead. "Let's go."
Fortunately, the path to the conference room was secluded and not heavily trafficked.
The moment those two put on a Scent Patch, anyone could tell they had just shared a Temporary Mark. Jiang Hong stood by the dorm beds, gossiping with Yan Yan.
"Zuo Luohuan's possessiveness is just too much," Jiang Hong said with a helpless shake of his head. "Putting on a Scent Patch right after a Temporary Mark, terrified that someone else might catch a whiff of Ji Yuezhi's pheromones."
After an Alpha and Omega share a Temporary Mark, their pheromones no longer affect those around them; they won't induce a rut or heat in other Alphas or Omegas. The mixed pheromones from a Temporary Mark symbolize the couple's relationship, so they usually display it openly.
Not like Zuo Luohuan and Ji Yuezhi, who insist on using a Scent Patch every single time.
You could tell at a glance it was the Alpha's terrifying possessiveness at work.
"I've noticed Senior Zuo doesn't often release her pheromones. It might just be a habit," Yan Yan offered, defending Zuo Luohuan.
"Give me a break." Jiang Hong slapped his thigh. "I grew up with her. You think I don't know what she's thinking? Zuo Luohuan just doesn't like other people smelling Ji Yuezhi's pheromones."
"So Senior Ji will have to wear a Scent Patch all the time from now on?" Yan Yan thought that sounded incredibly troublesome.
Jiang Hong suddenly broke into a sly grin and whispered to Yan Yan, "Of course not. Scent Patches are fine once or twice, but they get uncomfortable after a while. Zuo Luohuan would never let Ji Yuezhi be unhappy. I bet once they have a Lifelong Mark, she'll stop using them."
Yan Yan thought for a moment, then asked Jiang Hong with stern righteousness, "So... what does this have to do with us?"
Jiang Hong was speechless. "Can't a guy gossip a little?"
What other fun is there for a single guy? This junior was hopeless. If this kind of gossip were posted on the First Military Academy's anonymous forum, it would become a massive thread in minutes.
"You'd be better off using that gossiping energy on Ren Pingbo." Zuo Luohuan had appeared from nowhere, standing silently behind Jiang Hong.
Jiang Hong: "!!!"
He knew Yan Yan wasn't that innocent! He didn't even give him a warning!
Zuo Luohuan kicked Jiang Hong. "Stop wasting your energy on us all day."
"I was wrong!" Jiang Hong immediately raised his hands in surrender. "But with someone like Ren Pingbo, not even Ji Xixiu or your father have a good solution. The Jiang family can only play the long game, gathering and consolidating information piece by piece."
Zuo Luohuan leaned against the bed frame. After a moment, she said, "Don't investigate Ren Pingbo directly. Dig from within the Federation's major army groups."
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