Title: 顶级掠食者 (Alpha Predator)

Author：水千丞 (ShuiQianCheng)

Translator: K (@kin0monogatari)

Protagonists ：沈岱 (Shen Dai -MC), 瞿末予 (Qu Moyu -ML)

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When Qu Moyu came out of the bathroom, he saw Shen Dai sitting motionless at the end of the bed. He was staring aimlessly at the carpet, as if waiting to be tortured.

Qu Moyu suddenly felt sour in his heart. He walked over and sat gently beside Shen Dai. He could clearly feel Shen Dai’s body stiffened.

“Ah Dai.”

Shen Dai lowered his head. Every cell in his body was clamouring to escape. This is because after taking a shower, Qu Moyu tore off the sticker on the back of his neck. The body washed by hot water accelerated the blood flow. The smell of ebony was pouring into his nerves and his hair was stained with Qu Moyu’s pheromone. Even though the two of them only had a piece of clothes on them now, he felt like he was already surrounded by Qu Moyu.

Qu Moyu said that he would not ‘force’ him. But this sentence itself is a paradox. As long as Qu Moyu releases an inducement pheromone to him, he will become ‘willing’. An omega can never truly resist an S-class alpha.

“Ah Dai, it’s time to rest.” Qu Moyu reached out and stroked Shen Dai’s hair.

However, as if struck by lightning, Shen Dai stood up abruptly. He took a few steps back. His pupils moving around frantically in his eyes. He was unable to hide his panic.

Qu Moyu’s heart was aching. Shen Dai’s demeanour that avoided him like a plague made his self-esteem even more impacted. From childhood to adulthood, he could not count how many people showed affection to him one after another. How could Shen Dai be like this towards him? He gritted his teeth: “Are you afraid of me?”

Shen Dai’s lips trembled slightly as he stood there bewildered.

“I said I won’t force you. Why are you afraid of me?” Qu Moyu was angry and sad. This was obviously an omega who looked so vulnerable. How could it be as difficult to break through him like a city wall?

Shen Dai opened his mouth, but didn’t know what to say.

Qu Moyu took a deep breath. He calmed down and stretched out his hand to Shen Dai: “Come here.”

Shen Dai’s eyes fell on Qu Moyu’s hand and he didn’t move for a long time.

“Come here.” Qu Moyu aggravated his tone. It was obviously mixed with anger.

Shen Dai walked over slowly. He felt like an animal being domesticated. If he didn’t put his paws on his master’s hand obediently as he was ordered, he would be whipped in the next second.

He trembled and put his hand on Qu Moyu’s palm.

Qu Moyu grabbed his hand and dragged him onto the bed.

Shen Dai let out a low cry. He struggled instinctively a few times. But quickly realised his situation and then calmed down. Qu Moyu’s heavy body was pressed against him. The air in his lungs was squeezed invisibly. He couldn’t move and he didn’t even dare to breathe loudly.

Qu Moyu gently kissed Shen Dai’s forehead and asked in a low voice, “Why are you afraid of me?”

This question is really ridiculous. Shen Dai doesn’t know how to answer it. He also doesn’t want to answer it. There are too many reasons for him to list them all down. If he had to speak, he just wanted to ask a question – “Do you not know?”

Qu Moyu’s kiss fell on Shen Dai’s eyelids, nose, and lips again. He repeated reluctantly, “Why are you afraid of me?” It seemed that he couldn’t accept Shen Dai’s answer even if he were to be given an answer.

Shen Dai looked away.

Qu Moyu pinched his cheek and pulled his face over. The pulp of his thumb slid lightly over the tender lips as he said solemnly: “Who do you think I am? What will I do to you? I was dazed by Bai Xiangwan’s pheromone that day. When do I ever need to force others in this life?” He always refused one after another those who had plans to pursue him. Shen Dai was the only one. The only omega he desires so much. Yet this omega avoids him?

Shen Dai whispered, “Can I go to the guest room..”

“No.” Qu Moyu said perfunctorily.

Shen Dai lightly bit his lower lip. There were thousands of thoughts hidden under his drooping eyes, but he didn’t want to reveal the slightest bit of them to Qu Moyu.

“I said I would be good to you. And I said I would take care of you and Qiuqiu. They’re all true. Why won’t you believe me? Why are you so defensive of me?” Qu Moyu couldn’t describe the pain in his heart that he had nowhere to vent. Shen Dai was clearly in his arms and he was already firmly caught in his hands. But he had no sense of control. The two were so close. But he felt that Shen Dai was far away from him. And he will firmly go further and further.

“You have already got what you wanted.” Shen Dai said sadly. He doesn’t know what Qu Moyu is dissatisfied with. But everything this S-class alpha wanted, he had already got what he wanted. Even the child he gave birth to after going to a half-death situation and going through countless hardships and pains, Qu Moyu only needs to easily send a lawyer to snatch him away. With a few threats. And he is still not satisfied.

“I want you.” Qu Moyu suddenly felt his nose sore. Shen Dai’s indifference and resistance made his heart feel like it was being pierced by a knife, “I want us to go back to how we used to be.”

Shen Dai was silent for a moment. He then murmured a repetition of what he had said: “You have already got what you wanted.” The world is so unfair. But you would always get what you wanted.

Qu Moyu thumped the soft bed with a fist. The ruthlessness and ferociousness in his eyes flashed. The deep thoughts and long-suppressed desires surged into his mind. He wanted to just take him there and then but when he looked at Shen Dai closing his eyes and shrinking in fear, his heart softened. He hugged Shen Dai tightly into his arms. He then buried his face in Shen Dai’s warm neck and breathed in the fragrant air: “Ah Dai, don’t be afraid of me.” He paused and then said, “I swear. I will never use pheromone suppression on you again.”

Shen Dai opened his eyes and stared blankly at the chandelier on the ceiling. His eyes gradually got wet.

The two hugged and laid on the same bed. But their hearts seemed to be separated by mountains and seas.

***

Shen Dai didn’t know when he fell asleep. He didn’t dare to move around in Qu Moyu’s arms. His posture was stiff and he couldn’t sleep at all. He was probably too tired and lost consciousness last night.

Almost as soon as Shen Dai woke up, Qu Moyu woke up. He was like a stalking wolf, holding onto his prey to prevent him from running away without him noticing. Seeing Shen Dai still trapped in his arms, he completely ignored the pain and numbness in his arms. He held the person tightly in his arms, enjoying the warmth and stability he forcibly left behind. He closed his eyes and planned to continue sleeping for a while.

Shen Dai still kept his original posture and couldn’t move. But he couldn’t lie down anymore. After a long time, he said, “I’m going to get up.”

“Sleep a little longer. I can sleep with you until noon.” Qu Moyu’s voice was lazy and pleasant. He was speaking close to Shen Dai’s ears, “You don’t need to wake up at night to take care of Qiuqiu. You will have to sleep well in the future.”

“I’m going to go see him.”

“He’s fine. You need more rest.” Qu Moyu kissed Shen Dai’s ear.

Shen Dai thought for a while and then went to get the mobile phone at the bedside table. He could see the monitoring of the crib facing Qiuqiu on his mobile phone.

Qu Moyu grabbed his arm back: “He’s fine.”

Shen Dai’s heart trembled. He quietly adjusted his posture and shrank his body. But Qu Moyu’s hand was on his waist and their bodies were in contact with each other in an ambiguous area.

Just then, there was a knock on the bedroom door.

Qu Moyu frowned. His usual daily life is relatively regular and he doesn’t need anyone to wake him up. If he decides to get up later, he must be tired and needs more rest. No one will disturb him unless it is necessary. This was the first night that Shen Dai had returned to him and the two of them had spent the first night together. Who was so ignorant?

“What’s the matter?” Qu Moyu asked, feeling displeased.

Uncle Heng’s voice can be heard from outside the door: “Young Master. The Master and Madam are here. Please get up quickly.”

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Next update: 2022.07.21

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*Translator’s note: Qu Shen (Qu Moyu’s father) is the character I hated the most. Him and also Shen Qin (Shen Dai’s father). -K