MMBMGAP CH 2

Chapter 2: Fatebound^[1]

Sade realized it was already Friday during his afternoon tactics class, confirmed by a new notification flashing on his optical terminal^[2].

As soon as class ended, he informed Achille briefly and then piloted a small starship^[3] back to his residence. The small villa, gifted to him on his coming-of-age birthday, wasn’t far from the royal palace or the temple. His father had declared that since he was now an adult—and engaged—it was time for him to be independent.

This was the main place where he and Lin You would meet.

The two-story villa wasn’t very large, with a total of three bedrooms and two main living areas. Sade had turned one of the ground floor rooms into a training space and gym, while the second floor had a study and his bedroom. The living room and kitchen were open-plan—simple and practical.

Every now and then, when Sade was in the mood, he liked to cook for himself. He believed in a sense of ritual and disliked relying on tech to simulate food. So, whenever time and environment allowed, he preferred a hot, freshly made meal over nutrient solutions in assorted flavors.

Today, Sade was in a good mood. He used some frozen marinara sauce to make a plate of tomato pasta. He had barely begun eating when—beep beep beep—the sound of the door unlocking echoed through the entryway, followed by the door sliding open.

A beautiful Omega walked in.

Lin You wasn’t short—he stood at 172 cm—but his face was small and delicately sculpted, a natural beauty. His most striking feature was his deep blue eyes, mysterious like the sea, serene like the sky.

He wore his silver hair long down to his waist. It helped with the focus and flow of his spiritual power^[4], so he always kept it that way. Today, he was dressed in his ceremonial uniform: a satin-white priest’s robe embroidered with gold, making him look almost angelic—pure and untouchable.

His face showed little emotion, and his demeanor was cold and reserved—almost divine, untouched by the world’s noise. People like Achille often said Lin You was like living ice—cold enough to freeze someone solid. But Sade never feared that side of him. In fact, he found Lin You’s social awkwardness oddly adorable. He wasn’t aggressive or harsh—his striking looks just made people assume too much.

Lin You unlocked the door himself. He had been here countless times before. Usually, when he arrived, Sade would either be in the training room or study. But today, seeing Sade leisurely enjoying a hot meal surprised him. He paused in the doorway.

“Hungry? I made pasta. Want some? Or I can cook you a piece of fish,” Sade offered when he noticed Lin You’s hesitation.

“It’s okay. I brought this.” Lin You raised the nutrient drink in his hand.

Even though Lin You wasn’t feeling well, his upbringing was impeccable. He sat properly across from Sade and quickly drank the entire bottle of nutrient solution—it barely took a few seconds. He then glanced at Sade, who was still calmly enjoying his food. It looked like he wouldn’t be done anytime soon.

“I’ll go upstairs and get ready,” Lin You said as he stood, but a wave of dizziness hit him, and he steadied himself against the back of the chair.

“Are you alright? We can start now if you’d rather,” Sade said with concern, half rising from his seat, unsure if he should go up and help him.

“No need. I’ll just use the purification pod^[5].” Lin You didn’t have the energy to shower manually. He just wanted to clean himself quickly through the tech-based system.

“Alright.” Sade, though still a little worried, respected his choice and didn’t push.

He finished his pasta quickly, washed the dishes, and went upstairs.

Sure enough, he found Lin You curled up on his bed, buried under the comforter. He secretly chose dark-colored bedding for his home—because it made Lin You’s pale skin and silver hair look even more radiant and beautiful.

“Give me a sec, I’m going to shower—be quick,” Sade said.

Lin You nodded lightly, and Sade finally relaxed, stepping into the bathroom.

The warm water ran over his body, washing away the lingering olive-scented pheromones in the air. The heat rising in his blood also slowly began to settle.

It didn’t take long before Sade stepped out of the bathroom. He walked over to the bed and gently touched Lin You’s flushed, fevered cheek. Releasing a calming wave of pheromones, he enveloped the Omega with a soft and soothing aura.

“Don’t be scared. You’ll feel better soon,” he said gently, knowing Lin You was unwell. He slowly lifted the blanket. Underneath, the Omega lay obediently, freshly cleansed and completely bare, waiting for him.

Sade’s large hand caressed Lin You’s neck and peeled off the patch^[6] that had been covering his swollen gland. The poor gland was already engorged, aching to be soothed.

He lowered his head and began licking it gently, like a big cat grooming its mate. Before long, Lin You’s sweet, faintly bitter olive-scented pheromones burst forth. For an Omega, the olive scent was considered rather bitter, but to Sade, it was intoxicating. Every time he smelled it, he felt like he was losing his mind—his sanity stripped away, replaced by a primal urge to devour Lin You whole.

But he didn’t bite. Instead, he gently released his own pheromones over Lin You’s gland. Sade’s ocean-scented pheromones carried only a light briny aroma, yet they were invasive and completely filled the space, wrapping around Lin You’s body until he felt as though he were drowning in Sade’s sea. His pride, his restraint, his resolve—everything unraveled, leaving behind only a wave of overwhelming desire.

His lower body was already drenched. Slick dripped from between his thighs, soaking into the deep blue bedsheets and staining them darker still. Even though he was more than ready, Sade didn’t rush. He leaned down and kissed Lin You’s chest, gently teasing the sensitive bud with his canines. After only a few strokes, it perked up, flushed red and swollen, and Lin You trembled under the attention.

Sade’s hand slid downward. Years of military training had made his fingers a bit rough, callused where they gripped weapons, and now they grazed over Lin You’s tender waist and smooth stomach. He had always loved the dip of Lin You’s navel. He’d even fantasized about marking it—maybe piercing it with a naval ring he personally picked out. But that was just a fantasy. He knew he’d never actually bring it up.

He spent a long moment caressing Lin You’s navel, alternating strokes with each finger. It wasn’t until Lin You shifted his hips and muttered, “Stop that… it tickles…” in a hoarse, quiet voice, that he finally relented.

Lin You wasn’t talkative during intimacy. They always moved in sync, and Sade respected his boundaries, never pushing beyond what Lin You wanted. He reluctantly moved his hand down, brushing against the fine silver hair that trailed beneath his navel. Lin You’s body hair was already sparse, and its pale color nearly blended with his fair skin.

After a few strokes, Sade gently took hold of the Omega’s shaft. His rough hands rubbed against the delicate skin, causing fluid to bead at the tip almost immediately. He began stroking him with practiced rhythm—firm, fast, and unrelenting. Before long, Lin You’s expression changed.

“Mn…” Lin You let out a low moan, his body lightly trembling. Sade took that as a cue and picked up the pace. Just a few moments later, Lin You tensed completely and climaxed in Sade’s hand.

The release, creamy and warm, carried Lin You’s familiar scent. Sade smeared it over his own arousal, now throbbing painfully with need. Then he lifted Lin You’s legs and slid in with perfect precision.

“Ah…” Lin You whimpered the moment he was entered.

Sade gently rubbed his waist, resting his head on Lin You’s shoulder as he began to move. Inside was tight and burning hot. Sade sighed with pleasure, fighting the urge to lose control and take him hard. Instead, he kept his pace slow and steady—gentle, considerate, restrained. At the peak, he opened his mouth and latched onto Lin You’s gland, resisting the instinct to mark him permanently, and came while sucking softly.

“Feeling better now? Or do you need more pheromones?” Still catching his breath, Sade remained close, his face buried in the crook of Lin You’s neck. Sweat and pheromones mingled in the air. His lips were damp, his voice husky.

“I’m okay now. The headache’s not as bad. Thank you,” Lin You murmured. He always took a while to recover after climaxing. In these moments, he usually let Sade take care of everything.

Lin You was the most outstanding disciple of the High Priest—an Omega with the strongest mental control in the entire Empire. But because his glands were overly sensitive, he suffered from heat symptoms about once a month, requiring an Alpha’s pheromones for relief.

Originally, these heat cycles were uncontrollable and intense. But over the years, as his spiritual strength grew, he’d learned to manage the timing. Now, they arranged it for the last Friday of each month—it was easier for both of them.

Lin You had gone into heat for the first time at eighteen. That was also the first time they had sex. They were still young then. Sade had stumbled through it, awkward and unskilled. Once he finally managed to enter, he had rammed in without much finesse and accidentally marked Lin You.

He had gone too hard.

Lin You ended up bedridden for three days, and Sade had been severely scolded by his Alpha father—who even made him retake a full health education course afterward. Since then, he had always suppressed the Alpha instinct to dominate and treated Lin You with gentle care, never once crossing the line.

Over the years, they’d continued sleeping together every month. But to Sade, it often felt like nothing else was progressing. Physically, they were close. But emotionally… there was a gap.

They lived separate lives, met only once a month, shared a bed…

Month after month, year after year. One day, they’d be married.

Sade carried Lin You to the bathroom for another quick rinse. Lin You, now soft and drowsy, let him move him however he wanted. Back in bed, Sade held him in his arms, releasing soft pheromones to help him rest, and turned off the lights.

Not long after, Lin You instinctively nudged closer, found the perfect spot, and nestled into Sade’s chest, draping an arm over his shoulder as he fell asleep.

Sade opened his eyes.

He looked at the Omega curled up in his arms, and his mind drifted back to the rumors circulating lately—about him, about Lin You, and about those people who had boldly approached, claiming they didn’t care if he had a fiancé.

Maybe…It was time for a change.

(To be continued…)

T/N: In this interstellar society, priests are respected spiritual figures with high mental discipline and powerful spiritual energy. They assist in emotional regulation, purification rituals, and guidance—especially for Omegas during periods of instability. Often associated with the temple and the empire, their role blends healing, tradition, and mental control.