NOAH'S P. O. V
He knew Xander was nervous in fact he prays to all the surrounding Gods and Goddess listening, to not let his family not screw this relationship up for him. Their relationship was new and the grounds it stood progressed into something mind braving.
Xander trusts him. Which means his beautiful fated must feel the same way he feels about him. Yesterday in the throes of passion, he remembers so clearly how his fated bit him (like a love bite). A claim from him is a best marking his territory, his bite is not as life changing as his would. His relationship with Xander is getting to the point he wish it to reach and he just hopes his family does not screw that up for him but the fact his fated is still here confirms everything he feels about him.
His leaving Xander's side due to his father pure manipulation. How dare his father manipulate his beautiful, sweet, gullible fated mate? Maybe it is because he knows there is no changing his mind especially when a decision has been made. So the highly wise alpha targeted Xander with a sappy old sob story that revolved around his age and modernisation. He even added details that would surely make his fated feel bad if he did not go. His whole scene was marvellous the old man still has his whickered mojo. His father is Intelligent enough that his story had piece and bits of accuracy attached to a complete lie to support his clear insanity. But for some reason his fated bought that mediocre performance at best.
His father the great white shark in the business industry, although he soon wishes to step down in a few years which will means he will have to take over. Noah is going to be the future owner of the Zheng Industries and alpha of the Blue- Moon pack.
Noah started to conduct research on an idea he started on his own at his own time. In fact his idea involve distributing their services beyond China, Africa as well as other countries they trade with. At first he wanted to run away from the binding responsibilities these roles given to him with their own pressures. He did not believe this position was suitable for him, he guess running made him stumble upon his fated. Honestly Xander was unexpected, be having him close made him realize a lot. It made him realize as long as his fated is by his side he can do anything to support, protect and spoil his beautiful lover.
Xander does not have to be involved? Noah second guess his relationship or motive between his parents. He knew something is up but still his father hustled Xander's good nature. Xander assured him to follow his father and without dwelling deep in thought of contemplation he got up. The moment they turned the corner his dad broke the silence.
"Do you know how impossible it is to convince you to do something?"
Noah was worrying about something more important than the walk to the office. Noah kept hoping his mom does not mention the fact she left her job to be closer to dad, for the sake of their bound. She still has patients, their employees who required her team of mental professionals. It was a standard requirement their mental health is tested because they require efficiency and productivity in the workplace. Xander might hate the fact his mother gave up her calling to be a therapist for his mate and it wasn't even like that...
Shit, Xander stole his heart. Although there is still a part that is protected by uncertainty between them. Even though their night before was magical, he still is not getting a feel out of Xander's emotions. He just feels like his fated mate is keeping something from him but he does not want to pressure his mate to open up to him, he will talk walk when his ready.
[Why the hell are your thoughts jumping all over the place? Stop. You giving me whiplash here.]
His wolf groans his displeasure, perhaps he is jumping from one thing to another very fast. Oh shit. Did his dad say something? Why is he looking at him expectant? Play it cool Noah, you a Zheng.
"What are you talking about now, dad?"
He will just have to talk to Xander when they get back to his bedroom.
"We could never get you to do something once your mind was made up."
"Huh?"
"Your relationship with that young gentleman is fascinating. Is he beta or omega? It would make much more sense if his omega. Then what is the point of being with a man?"
"Dad (he growls)."
"Hey. I am progressive or so I like to think I am. I am just asking questions because I am trying to understand, why Xander? I mean there are many omegas with their tails in the air desperate to carry your cub, if you swing that way. I mean if you going to be with a man I have always assumed it would be an omega but you just chose a- man? Would you not want to check the field before commit-?"
"Finish that sentence and I will take my fated and I will leave at once."
Noah growled almost challenging his father for his flesh and blood.
"Relax son. Again I am just asking. You will be the alpha and owner of the Zheng Empire. Think about the future of the mission."
"I am not going to put a label on anything just yet, I don't know his nature yet but all I know is that Xander is mine and the only man I want. And as for the field, burn it. He. Is. Mine."
His wolf joined him in his conviction, both ready to defend their fated mate.
"What about children. We want an heir."
"Father. That is not important right now. Besides Logan is marrying a human woman who will birth the heir and future head of this company. I am serious dad, if having no children is the price I have to pay for having Xander in my life then so be it. Father I beg you understand fates mark, understand my wolf only yearns for him with no question."
His father nods and slaps his back.
"The first person you bring home, is the one. Huh. I did not expect it. Despite what you must be thinking, I am happy for you son. Finally you trust someone other than that timid omega your mom was so certain you dating."
His father changed the topic and he was grateful with his efforts to hold himself back.
"My Godd. You mean Toby? No. We grew up together. In fact we brothers. If not by blood, then by choice. Although if it was not for him and his fated mate. Xander and I would have never crossed paths, we literally live different lives."
'His story had a rough introduction but now that I found him, I am not letting go. My life was meaningless in a way, now that I found love anything is possible. His my fine wine, my new addiction even if he does not know it yet.'
That what he meant to say but could not voice.
"Speak about bothers. Your brother's wedding is coming up… Your sister called and she's not sure if she will make it."
"Yeah. We got them a blender. At last there is a woman in this world that sees my precious brother as a gift (his mocking). Zee's husband is a human who is not comfortable with our world, so I am not surprised if she's unable to come."
"Your brother is wasting his potential. Betas are capable of surpassing alphas, he should get his head in the game. Soon he will have a family he will have to take care of."
"Father Teaching makes him happy, not just because his a beta but because he has a social gift."
"I know and I do not want to discourage his path in being a middle school teacher. But you can offer him a place in the company."
"Father. Unlike me. His social, loves teaching, loves those kids as his own. He wants to make a difference, educate a better world. The best I can do is asks he assists when there are presentations we need to be done."
"That is better than nothing. You know I just want the best for all the children."
"We know that is the reason Logan did not just elope and I keep what is most important to me hidden."
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2 hours later
"Everything is now in order as soon as there is a drop in the economy. Soon these selected places here, we can penetrate this market and grow our profits."
"I will retire soon… So that will be your project, son."
"Dad you still have a good fifty years ahead."
"Haha. Fifty years instead of retiring is a stretch, I think it is time to enjoy the fruits of my labour."
"True. But father you know every time you leave I will cover you."
"No son. In four years I will step down as my only heir Alpha, I trust you with the pack and businesses."
"Then once it is mine we will trade worldwide and online. We will offer what our competitors don't worldwide start up."
"Again son that is your project. I do wish you fruits for your research and wisdom to implement your ideas."
"Thank you father."
They walked in the living room.
"Where did they go?" -Xing
"Mam Mia. Did you see my mother?"
"No Mr Zheng."
Calling his wife he got her to answer before Xander picked up. He was laughing at something mom must have said.
"Noah, we coming there we just cleaning up. I will drop the call now."
"Son they are fine. Your mother said they were painting downstairs. Common you look so senseless right now, this is the only wine we have left."
Drinking the bitter taste of the red liquid easing his tension. When Xander showed up his clothes with smudges of dried paint. He looks so adorable that he decided to take a pictures inconspicuously.
"Everyone let us go get some rest. Tomorrow Logan and his future bride is coming." -Noah
"Xing how dare you rush me? I was enjoying our son-in-laws company."
Dad was getting his ear chewed off and Xander faced him suddenly awkward. Hugging him close they went to his bedroom.
"Why were you worried? Your mother is cool, I do not get why she retired though. I mean she is passionate and a pro at putting people at ease."
He said it so casually, his ignorance truly blissful. Pinning the smaller man against the cold wall.
"Not today we need to get the... Uh… Uhm… Mm... Ehm… Noah- Stop. We need bigger. Condoms."
Xander found a way to escape from his very temping grasp.
"Why? We already had sex without condoms yesterday."
Hurt that Xander would rather have rubber separating them than the magical feeling of yesterday.
"Yes. But yesterday we did not have a choice we were both horny. Noah. We can't please."
Noah let go of his touch on Xander's body and took a step back, with a calm expression grabbed his toiletries.
"I will go take a shower."
He did take a shower but not before reliving his frustration down the drain.
***
"Noah."
He got out the bathroom with brim determination.
"Wait here I will be right back."
He walked out. He would never be mad at his little fae. They were both keeping secrets from the other, Noah has no idea how to tell his mate so he decided to leave the task to future him. As for him being rejected was perhaps his mother said something or perhaps his family must be too much for him. If you put age in the equation, his fated is older than him by no more than three years but Noah can shake the fact his fated will forever be his little wolf.
Noah pulled up and parking closer to the store box of condoms in hand. He left the house in such a hurry to return his grateful he is a wearing on oversized shirt and dirty shorts. Okay his getting ahead of himself... Every experience counts right? Perhaps he wants to reach the end because he wanted the taste his return. Unfortunately at this time he was barely out the house. Fate teased him by dangling his fated far from reach.
Before Noah left the house the of asking his father but then he figured that would be an awkward conversation to have with his dad, so. He threw on random shoes and left the house and drove to the nearest store. The cashiers drawled and averted their gaze because of his powerful energy he must be exuding because of his tension. Noah was not just an alpha he was their prince in a sense. He grabbed two tubs of ice- cream for his fated then dropped the box of condoms on the counter. One of the ladies behind the desk squealed because last they saw the prince he was far from ready to settle down. It did not help they were eye balling the characters marked on the side of the box in interest.
"Hey. Noah it has been a while."
Yeah and it has been over. What is the point? (Do not judge him, he is in a hurry.)
"Emma right?"
"No. It is Emmy."
Opps. Okay. Sorry for that but he really must leave.
"Mmmn. Okay. Nice to meet you again. Bye."