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Zen's Gift

CQ 2024 entry. When Lithe Hildebrand hires Zen Starke to retrieve stolen property belonging to the Maximillian Tribe nothing goes according to plan. Lithe, a workaholic and perfectionist, convinces Zen to let him go on the dangerous mission with him for fear that if mishandled it could ruin his reputation and career. Intrigued, Zen is determined to keep his potential mate by his side at all costs. For he’s never met anyone as captivating and sensuous as Lithe. When Lithe’s life is threatened, Zen makes a bargain to protect Lithe if he pretends to be his fiancé. Pressed for time, Lithe agrees since Zen is nothing like the media portrays him to be. As a recessive omega he finds the dominant alpha irresistibly charismatic and fiercely loyal. The problem is the feelings are mutual. Despite their differences, the lovers embark on a dangerous quest that gets them more than they bargain for when they encounter murder, deception and the gift of everlasting love.

NixOrtikal · LGBT+
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117 Chs

A serious committment

"Before you go Lithe, let me clarify something," pondered Lady Mila out loud.

Zen groaned because they were so close to escaping but Lithe elbowed him and gave him an eyeful for being disrespectful to the proud matriarch. 

Ignoring them both Lady Mila said, "You don't accept that you are married to Zen Starke, normally the true mates of Starke's have been willing in the past. There is no polite way to say this but did he by chance coerce you or use abuse to persuade you to accept the mark of a true mate?"

Out of respect for the matriarch of the Maximilian Tribe who was only concerned for Lithe's best interest, that's the only reason Zen held his tongue for that insult.

Still, his eyes blazed and one could imagine smoke coming out of his nostrils as his eyes shot daggers in Lady Mila's direction.

Zen did not move a muscle as he too was eager to hear what Lithe's response would be.