"Like you kissing me and more?"

The unexpected boldness in Aaron's response caught Kim Woo completely off guard. For a moment, Kim Woo-Jin, the heir to one of the most powerful families, was utterly flustered. A deep flush spread across his face as his heart hammered against his chest.

What is this omega doing to me? Kim Woo thought.

He felt a burning desire rise within him, a sensation so foreign and overwhelming that it threatened to consume him entirely. His gaze falls on Aaron’s soft and pink lips.

He wanted to kiss him. No, he needed to kiss him.

The thought hit him like a tidal wave, drowning out all logic. He wanted to slam his lips against Aaron’s, to taste the sweetness he was certain they held, to claim him in a way that words could never articulate.

Before Kim Woo could control his thoughts, his lips were already on Aaron's lips.

The touch was warm and electrifying. Aaron’s soft lips pressing against his own made the world around him fade to nothing. His eyes met Aaron’s surprised, wide eyes, but he couldn’t pull away. The intensity of the moment, the heat coursing through his veins, the rapid pounding of his heart—it all begged him to stay, to deepen the kiss, to explore more.

Kim Woo's hands itched to pull Aaron closer, to feel the omega’s body against his own. The intoxicating warmth of Aaron’s lips sent his mind spiraling further into a haze of desire.

But just as he was about to give in completely, a sudden push jolted him backward.

Kim Woo stumbled, breaking the kiss as a sharp voice pierced his desire.

"Kim Woo, what are you doing here?"

It was Yuna.

Her eyes were burning with disbelief and fury. Her gaze darted between Kim Woo and Aaron, her lips pressed into a thin line. She had seen it—seen Kim Woo kissing Aaron.

Kim Woo’s breath caught as reality slammed into him like a freight train. He touched his lips, still tingling from the touch, and a wave of shame and confusion washed over him.

Again? he thought, his eyes darting to Aaron.

His heart thundered in his chest, ready to burst, and heat spread all across his body. His mind was in a mess, consumed by the memory of the touch, the sensation of Aaron’s lips, and the desire to devour Aaron.

What was I doing? 

What do I want from him?

Kim Woo couldn’t bring himself to answer.

“Kim Woo, are you okay?” 

Yuna’s voice broke through his thoughts, her tone sharp with concern and suspicion. She stepped closer, trying to gauge his state, but her words barely registered.

Kim Woo felt like he couldn’t breathe. The overwhelming emotions—the desire, the confusion, the guilt—all piled on top of each other until it became too much.

Without a word, Kim Woo turned, leaving Yuna and Aaron behind. 

He didn’t stop.

He couldn’t stop.

Because if he did, he’d have to face the truth of what he’d just done... and the feelings that came with it.

Aaron watched Kim Woo retreating, the sound of his footsteps growing fainter, each one like a hammer against his chest. His heart throbbed painfully, an ache he couldn’t understand. Over the past week, his eyes had searched endlessly for Kim Woo—in the hallways, the classrooms. And every time he didn’t find him, a strange hollowness settled in his chest, an emptiness that left him restless.

He didn’t fully understand why.

What was this, pull or attraction? Why was it that seeing Kim Woo leave now felt unbearable, like something important was slipping away? It wasn’t like he knew Kim Woo well—not really. Their interactions had been brief, filled with tension and little fights. 

Aaron shook his head, trying to clear his emotions. It wasn’t curiosity—he was sure of that. Curiosity wasn’t supposed to feel this confusing, this overwhelming. No, this was something different. 

Then what is this? 

Why did his heart feel like it was hammering against his ribs, louder and faster than it ever had before?

Aaron’s mind was a mess, but one thing was clear, he didn’t want Kim Woo to leave.

Without realizing it, Aaron’s legs moved, and he stood up. His body acted before his mind could catch up, driven by an instinct he couldn’t explain. His heart and mind were urging him to:

Follow Kim Woo-Jin. 

Catch Kim Woo-Jin.

Don’t let him ignore you again.

The thought alone was enough to send a surge of adrenaline coursing through Aaron’s veins. For the first time in his life, he felt desperate.

Kim Woo might run, but Aaron wouldn’t let him get away—not this time.

Aaron’s pulse raced as he rushed toward Kim Woo, his feet moving faster than his mind could keep up. His heart pounded relentlessly in his chest, pulling him forward with an urgency he couldn’t ignore.

But just as he was about to close the distance, a figure appeared in his path, blocking him.

Yuna.

She stood in front of him, tall and firm. Her eyes were locked on Aaron with a look of possessiveness and anger. 

“Kim Woo is mine,” she said sharply and in a commanding voice. Her gaze was intensely sharp, trying to intimidate Aaron.

But instead of feeling intimidated, a surge of wild and untamed pheromones rushed through Aaron, directed straight at Yuna. 

His wild pheromones surrounded Yuna in a suffocating wave. Her body tensed as the weight of Aaron's pheromones hit her like a physical blow. A chill ran down her spine, sharp and cold, and her heart raced in fear. The power in Aaron’s pheromones was undeniable, suffocating, and it struck her to her core.

His eyes were sharp, cold, and glowing with an intensity she hadn’t expected from an omega.

His voice came next, which was low but commanding, dripping with dominance.

“Move.”

Yuna’s legs faltered. The overwhelming pressure from Aaron’s pheromones bore down on her, forcing her to take a step back. Her body gave way, and she stumbled, unable to hold herself upright. With a thud, she collapsed to the ground, her heart pounding wildly as she tried to understand what had just happened.

Aaron’s gaze didn’t falter as he flipped his hair back. Before moving away, he spoke words that made Yuna’s body tremble.

“It’s Kim Woo who decides where he belongs.”

With that, Aaron left her, but his pheromones lingered in the air, leaving Yuna to grapple with the crushing weight of his power.