There were three principles you had to obey in War of Throne :
Ex aequo et bono; Make one wish that represents your desire; Bear your own retribution.
These three would be the foundation to clear the war and achieve the wish you hoped for.
Stashing the modified phone in my jacket, I walked out of a hidden alley together with Cassius. We had just had a meeting with one of the pioneers of the black market and the result turned out great.
Connecting with the black market as the groundwork was needed as our safety net. Even if in the end we didn't get chosen as one of the pawns, there's no harm in gaining more connections. In one way or another black market was a must to avoid the government's eyes.
"These markets always have the strictest rules in existence." Cassius sighed.
"What do you expect? To use a black market, you have to abide by their rules or else they might think we will rat them out to the government." I answer Cassius nonchalantly.
The selection to enter the black market was as tight as joining a cult. A lot of confidentiality documents and vows had to be made to officially become a member, so it's not weird that these processes took days to finally end.
"Let's go home. Do you need more things for your house?"
I asked Cassius, because he was a wanted man on the run, I offered him some money to search for a place to live in. After a few days of searching, he finally found a house he took a fancy to and I bought that house under my name. All that was left was for him to create a new identity and settle in this city.
Clutching the hem of his clothes, Cassius said, "Thanks Yolan, I'll definitely repay you."
Patting his head, I gave him a smile, "Don't be too nervous, I will help you along the way, so…"
Before I could finish my words, my vision spun and I staggered. A sudden headache struck me, making me lightheaded and my heartbeat rose as my body started turning feverish.
I was entering my heat.
"Yolan!"
"Haa…"
The doctor did tell me something about my heat, saying that because of my recessive roots, I would still have an irregular heat cycle but the difference was that the pheromone I released would be more potent as a dominant.
But I didn't expect it to strike so suddenly like this.
"C-Cassius, let go of me now."
Cassius had been holding me in his arms when I first staggered. I was grateful he caught me, but if he didn't let go now, things could turn wrong.
Contrary to my expectations, Cassius didn't let me go. He was staring at me, gritting his teeth as he held my body closer from behind.
"Haa… Cassius…"
Seeing him unbudging, I tried to pry his arms open. As expected, the difference in physique and the fact that my heat weakened my strength made it hard to get out of his grasp.
Burying his face on my shoulder, he muttered under his breath, "You smell so good Yolan."
I clicked my tongue when I felt his breath on my neck. No matter what people said, Cassius was still an alpha. He would go by his instinct first and foremost.
We were still deep inside the alley, so I didn't know if anyone could hear my call for help. In this situation, my hand immediately moved to Cecily on my waist.
'Sorry Cassius, I have no other choice but to defend myself.'
But before I could pull Cecily out, I felt a pull and my body was pried apart from Cassius.
CRASH!
"What are you doing to my boyfriend?"
A familiar voice – the one I had now heard almost every day – rang in my ears. With it, an arm wrapped around my waist, bringing me closer to him.
"Haide."
'Why is he here?'
People rarely walk by this alley, so there's no way he would be on time to help me even if I called him.
That was the case… Unless…
Haide glared at Cassius before turning his head to me. His gaze immediately softened when he met my eyes.
"Are you okay?"
I weakly nodded and shifted my attention to Cassius. He groaned in pain as he stood, dusting his clothes before meeting my eyes again – this time with an apologetic look.
"Sorry Yolan, I went overboard."
He took a glance at Haide then back at me again before lowering his head as he clenched his fist. I knew what that gesture meant, he had something in mind that he wanted to tell me.
But this wasn't the right time for conversation nor did I want to hear what he was going to say.
Tapping Haide's arm, I addressed Cassius, "We'll talk again on the phone later."
Then I entirely wrapped my arms around Haide's neck – signaling him to take me away.
Haide chuckled at my gesture. He returned the favor by swiping me off my feet and hummed in joy as he walked away. The familiar scent of his clothes soothed my headache and the warmth radiating from his body brought a sense of peace.
Within his arms, I closed my eyes.
.
.
"H-Haide, help me."
"Sure thing, my love, but are you really sure you want to do this on the front door?"
Haide had booked a hotel nearby and brought me here, but that didn't mean I would wait for him to prepare everything before we started.
Grabbing his collar, I planted a kiss on his lips, licking it for a taste without prying his mouth open. Separating my lips from his, I said in a whisper.
"Let's do it already."
That gesture of playfulness made Haide widen his eyes. I could feel the bulge in his pants touching my stomach.
"Shit, this is why I love you Yolan."
Haide grabbed the back of my head and kissed my lips. His tongue slipped inside my mouth and tangled with my own – relentlessly sucking and leaving me gasping for breath.
Haide's other hand caressed my side, feeling every curve of my body with his fingers until he slipped his fingers inside my pants.
"Hngh!"
"You're so wet down here."
Panting hard after our kiss, I wrapped my arms around his shoulder and answered him between my breaths.
"No more fingers… Give me yours, Haide."
One finger in, and I was already begging for more. My head was already filled with the thoughts of fulfilling my desire and satisfying my lust.
And Haide had the exact same thoughts as me.
With one swift motion, Haide pulled down my pants, turning me around. I could hear him shuffle with his clothes before his hard member poked the entrance of my hole.
"You're the one asking for it."
"Nghh!"
Haide thrust his cock inside, pulling it in and out as I hung on the door for support. My legs trembled at every motion of his thrust.
Shifting my position so my back touched his chest, Haide raised my legs and pounded hard as he grabbed my neck – leaving me breathless. The deep penetration that came from it made my eyes roll back and the wave of dizziness from the lack of oxygen was honestly intoxicating.
"Ha-Haide, slower." I muttered as I held his head to steady myself.
"What is it, hm? Say it louder Yolan, I can't hear you~"
'This jerk.'
Just from his voice alone, I knew he was messing with me, which made me glare at him.
He kissed my neck as he inhaled my scent, "Just be honest and tell me you like it rough."
"You are the one who makes me like it rough so take responsibility." I gave Haide a peck on his lips, teasing him. But Haide took it as a cue to chase after and devour my lips.
I knew for sure my lips would be swollen from how much he sucked on them.
"Don't worry, I'll definitely marry you and take responsibility. I could even plan a wedding right now if you want."
"Ngh! Haa…"
He brushed his hand along my chest, grazing the tip of my nipple and whispered in my ear.
"So don't go around with any alphas other than me."
Haide started moving again, pounding my ass deep and fast – I couldn't form any coherent thoughts as pleasure engulfed me. This must be Haide's way of pouring in his spite, as there's a hint of jealousy in his voice.
"H-Haide- Hngh! Haa… Ugh!"
He stroked my member, giving attention to both sides at the same time. The perpetual motion made me jerk my head backwards as moans of ecstasy were coming nonstop from my mouth. With one deep thrust from Haide, white liquid shot out. Haide also pulled out his as he reached his climax.
"Yolan."
Haide softly called out my name while brushing my cheek, which made me turn my hazy gaze to him – his bloody red eyes full of desire.
"Let's do a few more rounds. I promise not to knot with you if you don't want, so…"
'Haide is always like this.'
He had always given all his attention to me and my needs.
That was something I loved from him. No, maybe I had just never realized how lovable Haide actually was, and how my heart, that had been broken to pieces, was slowly being repaired by his endless love.
My fingers rubbed on his lips as I grinned widely, "Yeah, let's do a few more rounds. We might not get any sleep tonight."
Haide chuckled, "True, I won't let you sleep before I'm satisfied."
He's mine just as I was his.
Before I knew it, I had fallen deep in love with this man in front of me.