Heat of the Moment

"Code 018."I read the red code plastered on my eyeglasses. Despite its fast-glitching display, the digits '018' remained legible. My earpiece crackled with the panicked chatter of my fellow agents.I never thought I'd see this emergency code. In the fourteen years since I started this job, I have never encountered a mission from which we needed to withdraw.The headmaster has already warned us about how big this business empire is and how dangerous this person is, whom we must kill. However, I never imagined their people would be skilled enough to outsmart us at every turn.It was as though they had already predicted our plans and actions before we even had a chance to formulate them.Suddenly, Eclipse's frantic voice interrupted my thoughts amidst the chaotic noises. "Agent Shadow! Do you hear me?!" she cried out urgently."We have an emergency, please retreat from the building. The enemies have discovered us! Shad-Fuck! They're here!-" she continued, but her message was abruptly cut off by interference. I felt my stomach drop as I realized that Agent Eclipse, our skilled watcher and gadget inventor, had been captured.Both my eyeglasses and earpiece turn off.The headache that I had been experiencing only worsened at the thought that our mission was now in shambles. Our enemies had already anticipated our every move, and now they had taken one of our own.As I lay hidden in the cramped wardrobe cabinet, my breathing became shallow, and my heart felt as though it were being squeezed into a vice.The weight of the 357 Magnum pistol in my hand felt like it was slipping away, whether due to my mounting anxiety or the stifling heat in the confined space.'I need to get out of here,' I thought, but I had no strength left in my body as a warm sensation began to consume me."Fuck this alpha's scent," I cursed under my breath.There was another reason for my weakness that I couldn't admit to myself.I didn't want to admit it, as it was clear in my mind that my heat was supposed to come next week.Being a recessive omega, I had never been affected by the scent of an alpha before.However, the aroma of vanilla and honey, with a hint of musk emanating from the clothes in the wardrobe, was too potent and tempting to ignore.I tried to steady my breathing, but it was difficult with the overpowering scent of the alpha.I knew I had to leave before it was too late, but my body was betraying me.I attempted to stand up, but as soon as I tried, I immediately lost my balance and fell.My heart began to race as the bedroom door suddenly opened.Despite my weak grip, I held onto my gun, thinking that it could still help me survive.I bit my lower lip as the scent became stronger, and with just one inhale, my resistance faltered and my body succumbed to the temptation, releasing my pheromones."Fuck, fuck, fuck," I cursed repeatedly in my mind. Even though I knew my scent was weak, I couldn't stay still.This was the first time I had experienced this kind of heat, and my body felt like it was on fire.My thoughts were jumbled as I tried to regain my composure, but my body had other plans.The pheromones that I released seemed to be drawing the intruder towards me, and my heart raced even faster as I heard their footsteps approaching.I held my breath, trying to calm myself down, but it was no use. My body was betraying me, and I couldn't fight the overwhelming desire that was building within me.I knew that I had to act quickly if I wanted to survive.With trembling hands, I raised my gun, aiming it toward the door.My mind was a blur, and my instincts took over as I waited for the intruder to open the cabinet."You could have hidden better," the intruder said with a ragged breath as he forcefully opened the cabinet door, revealing a familiar face.I recognized him instantly.He was the man I needed to kill--the same man whose face was etched into my memory from the picture the headmaster had given me.Even the mole beside his right eye was unmistakable. Fury surged within me as I stared at him.All I had to do was pull the trigger, and the mission would be accomplished.For my captured co-agents, who were likely facing torture and death, and for Eclipse and Venom, my dearest friends whose whereabouts were unknown, the fear of never seeing them again only fueled my rage.If I killed this man, my purpose for hiding in his room would be fulfilled.I had been waiting for this moment, even if it meant that I had no way out.Even if it meant that I might lose my own life.Ha... I thought to myself, I had lived almost 25 years, and it was enough. It was too bad that I couldn't fulfill my dream.That is, to have a normal life.I closed my eyes, preparing to pull the trigger.But the man's hand suddenly clasped mine, causing my body to weaken as the scent of his pheromones overwhelmed me.I felt completely powerless as his grip took control of the gun and my hand.A smirk spread across his lips, and amusement danced in his eyes."I never knew my brother had a kink for this, but I like it," he said, taunting me.I didn't know what he was talking about as my thoughts started to get clouded."How I would like to role-play, but I'm on the verge of getting crazy. I need to have you. I'll give you a tip if you're good."Suddenly, he pulled me towards him, lifted me, and threw me onto his soft bed.My eyes immediately widened as I realized what he thought of me.A prostitute that his older brother had hired to fulfill his desires.I gritted my teeth."Fuck!"