Chapter 1

Leon sighed heavily as he looked at his calendar, a week blocked off in red was rapidly approaching, if he didn’t do something soon he’d have to spend it miserably alone. His girlfriend of three months was not an option to be with during his rut, he was a tiger and she was a cat and their relationship wasn’t great as it was something that his grandfather had set up. This was basically the start of an arranged marriage as he was twenty six and the oldest of his only three grandchildren. He would have to default to a Brothel and he should be quick to find one, he’d go out after he finished his work tonight there was still a week and a half left.

He didn’t go that night of course and now he had five days left and having gone to two other places he now found himself in a small office on a couch that looked like it had only recently been cleaned since the first time it had been purchased. The place had come off as reputable but he was questioning it but he was also getting desperate. His six foot three broad shouldered Dominate Alpha frame sat tediously on the edge of the cushion. His looks were good for an Alpha tanned well muscled skin, amber colored eyes and short orange hair with a pair of tiger ears on top. His tail twitched, keeping off the rest of the seat afraid of what might have gone on there that it had needed to finally be cleaned. Across from him sat on a more elegant looking couch that sagged a bit on one side, the one the owner sat on a large Alpha bear man who in his forties was starting to pack on weight. Next to him was a Feline woman, house cat and looking at her appearance she appeared to be siamese. She was looking at a tablet looking over the schedules of their Omega’s for Leon. 

“So you are looking for a partner for a week starting Friday?” She asked again, confirming with him.

“Yes, I know it’s short notice.” He said a bit nervous. “I know being a tiger I can be a little rough so-”

“What is Candy Cane’s schedule like?” The Bear asked.

“Oh? Let’s see, it looks like they’re available for your time frame, they’re an Omega Avian, not sure what kind.” She said looking at Leon. 

Leon frowned, he’d been around many avians, they tended to be talkative and arrogant and delicate and he didn’t want to harm them, didn’t he just say that he could get aggressive? “I’m not sure I was looking for someone less, well, delicate?”

“We have an Aquatic Omega, Munny, not bad looking…” She said looking again.

“Pass.”

“Lucial, a Rabbit.”

“No, they have a returner coming Wednesday for them.” The Bear pointed out.

“Oh yes right, let’s see, Carmine, no she wouldn’t be able to start till Monday… I’m sorry it seems that either we’d have to switch out or it’s Candy Cane.” She told Leon after taking another look.

“They’re not a dainty thing like you might think, he might even take you for a ride.” The bear told him. “They’re mostly quiet, might sing or hum a bit but you know those avians’ they enjoy being vocal in some way.” 

Leon sighed he didn’t want to have to deal with switching out unless this Avian didn’t work for him. He nodded in agreement slowly. “I guess that will have to do.” He said. 

They haggled over the price Candy Cane was well trained and highly rated, but Leon was acting as if he wasn’t as rich as he actually was, the original grand a night for a total of seven grand was pricey, a drop in the hat for him really but he didn’t want to come back to this place and he didn’t want them to know he could have bought Candy Cane for a Year and probably been fine. They narrowed it down to seven hundred a night bringing it to  4,900 all in cash. He left them with three grand and an address and time where he would pay the remainder when they showed up. The address was a small apartment that he owned and lent to any of his workers who needed a place for a short term.

“Alright Mr Brett, we’ll see you in four days on Friday.” The woman said happily after counting the money. “Well I won’t but maybe for next time.” She said with a sweet smile.

“Thank you, perhaps next time I’ll actually schedule further in advance.” He said standing and leaving after shaking hands with them both. He walked out the short but clean hallway, a door to his right seemed to lead up to rooms, the door had a sturdy lock but it was poor at keeping the pheromones of the Omega’s who lived up there out. There was one sweet scent that filled his nose, and then it was gone, covered up by others. Leon paused and then forced himself to walk out, this was not the place to be looking for a mate. 

Friday rapidly approached and he had stocked up on food and other household items, by the door was another envelope holding the last two grand. Due to his Alpha mother’s prompting he had set up a man to investigate the Brothel as something just seemed a little off. He cursed himself for putting it off for so long that the more reputable places were already booked. He checked the phone and saw a message that they would be arriving within the hour. He could already feel the signs of his rut starting. To distract himself he had started to make dinner, it was steak and peppers with rice. The doorbell rang just as he finished. Walking over to the door as he turned off the oven. Opening the door he saw the owner and a young tall Avian male Omega. He was a bit thin and tall for an Omega but he was an Avian so he was probably short. Candy Cane Stood at five foot ten with shaggy blue grey hair to his shoulders and warm brown eyes and soft looking blue and black ear feathers he could also see similar feather’s along his shoulders that went up his delicate neck that was covered with a red and whit collar. He wore an oversized red sweater and clean grey jeans with new looking sneakers. He could smell a sweet peppermint scent coming from him and then realized he was sucking on a small candy cane despite that it was almost April. 

“Sorry we are a little late Mr Brett, we hit a bit of traffic, this is Candy Cane.” The Boss said, taking in his reactions. Candy Cane gave a little wave. “I’m sure he’ll be to your liking.”

“It’s fine, it happens.” He said casually not taking his eyes off the Omega as he expertly sucked on that candy cane, there was a smile that crept across the Avian’s lips as he noticed.

“Ahem, yes well.” He held his hand out assuming that this meant that he was satisfied with Candy Cane. Blinking Leon looked at him and then pulled out the envelope with the payment. “Ahh good, good, here, this is medication for Candy Cane, mainly the morning after pill in case you forget protection and there’s an inducer in there as well if you need it.” He said as he counted the money. He then gave a little push towards Leon. “I’ll be back next Friday around the same time.” He told him. “But do contact me if there is any issue.” He said as he turned and left.

“Alright.” Leon said, opening the door wider for the Avian to walk in, as he did he caught the scent of the dinner he’d just finished making and his stomach growled loudly. “It sounds like you’re hungry, good thing I just finished making dinner.” Leon said as he closed and locked the door behind him. 

Candy Cane found the apartment to be neat, it was barren of the usual photos and knick knacks he was used to seeing around an apartment, it was odd his scent wasn’t embedded into the place as he thought it would be. He wondered if he had just moved in. With a shrug mostly to himself he quickly crunched down the last bits of the candy cane he’d been sucking on. Leon led him to the kitchen and pointed to one of the counter top chairs.

“Take a seat. I made steak, peppers, and rice.” Leon told him as he pulled out some plates and started to load them up with food.

“Sounds delicious Mister.” He said quite happily. Most clients at this point were leading him to the bedroom now instead of feeding him. He took a seat at the counter and once they were both sitting down and Leon had started eating did he start to help himself. It was really good most Alpha’s he had dealt with didn’t know much about cooking, they had people to take care of that.