Chapter 54 - I'm your alpha

The ball thrown up was strongly thrown to the other side of the court. The way the opposing team received the serve reflected the difficulty in dealing with the force that Jake used. Still, they managed to defend and keep the ball up to send it back.

The training that afternoon was intense, and it was not for less since next weekend Rapoxia would step on court again. If they could win the games on Saturday, then Sunday would play again and secure a spot in the regional.

Although Jake was in reserve, Coach Santiago's plan was to use him during training just to get new players used to the pressure. The alpha did not take lightly in his plunder and defenses, the attack then... No comments.

Perhaps it was because of his great concentration on fulfilling his role in training his teammates that Jake didn't notice the tense atmosphere around Nathaniel. He had not even noticed the moment when the omega arrived at the gym, thanks to his great concentration.

Despite this, for some reason the hybrids were unaware of, it was a fact that Jake — suddenly — began to play more seriously, as if his frustration was reflected in the ball.

— All right, guys! Get warm so we can finish today's training.

Taking the towel that the assistant handed, Jake wiped the sweat. Quickly and automatically he turned to the stands finding the mask subject.

Why did Jake have the feeling that something was wrong?

Ignoring the final warm-up, Jake went to Nathaniel wondering that the omega didn't even react to his proximity. Even when he stood in front of him he seemed lost in thoughts.

— Nath?

— Hm? Ah, hi Jake.

— Are you alright? You look kind out.

Nathaniel stared at him for a moment, then lowered his mask.

— Actually, I think we have a problem.

That was not good. Even as Nathaniel was going through his backpack, picking up a bottle of water and handing it to the alpha, Jake couldn't help but worry. Drinking a sip of water, the boy leaned against the wall next to Nathaniel, who soon began to tell what had happened earlier.

— What?! You met with Doctor Otávio?

— I was also surprised, but he made it clear that your parents want to talk to me and even tried to use these photos to threaten me.

Nathaniel handed the envelope, and when opening it felt his heart fail several beats. They were photos of Nathaniel and Ares...

Did not know if admired the photos for being able to see a Nathaniel so young and beautiful or if was angry at the situation itself. Jake and Matheus had only a few hours ago assumed that the Mckenzie would try to approach Nathaniel, and in the end they made their move.

— What the fuck...

The omega held Jake's hand, casting a welcoming look to calm the alpha.

— Relax, I sent him away and made it clear that I do not intend to get involved with the Mckenzie. In fact, I have no idea if the reason they came to me is because of you or because of Ares.

— It's definitely because of me. Maybe I should go visit my parents...

— Wouldn't that mean their threat has worked?

Jake looked up at the omega for the first time, noticing how calm Nathaniel was. Even his relaxed pose against the wall, arms crossed, was stupidly fantastic and sensual. As if nothing of that situation bothered him.

— Haa... How can you stay so calm when it was you who got bullied like that?

— Well, they're not the first to try to hit me with old photos. As I told the lawyer, I will only move if I really see these photos on some magazine cover.

— What?! Nath, this is crazy! And if they do it?!

— It would be comical — Nathaniel smile.

Wait a minute! He was really smiling?!

Nathaniel really found that situation interesting? And why the hell did he look like a boss of a gang of thugs?! It turned Jake on!

Foca, focus on the conversation.

Massaging the forehead, the alpha breathed deeply.

— Nath, wouldn't that be problematic? I mean to get some material with these photos.

— It would.

— Then why...

— For the magazine, of course.

— What?

Nathaniel tilted his head and sighed.

— I can gather all the material that defamed me and break the silence about my relationship with Ares. If I file a lawsuit, I will win easily.

— What do you mean?

— I'm just saying that if it happens and your family leaks these photos, they will also have to pay me compensation if I go into a lawsuit.

That conversation was taking a strange turn, and Jake was enjoying it.

Nathaniel was mysterious and silent. He usually never exposed himself and preferred to be ignored so as not to cause discomfort in the people around him. Yet, there he was revealing a scenario as if he were a great strategist.

Fuck, your boyfriend was so fucking great!

— And how do you intend to prove your relationship with Ares?

— It will be a bit of work, since it is likely that Ares has hidden the evidence well.

— Wait, but didn't you say that guy tried to hide you?

— Yes.

— And that would not be against his will?

Nathaniel again tilted his head. He didn't seem to take the alpha's concerns seriously. Not that Jake was expressing them so openly.

— If it were only about me, I would follow his will to keep everything hidden for a while longer. But...

The way Nathaniel looked at him made Jake hesitate.

Were he thinking of revealing their relationship with the famous fighter because of him?

The omega reached out his hand caressing the alpha's face. A gentle and gentle affection that would make any concern of Jake magically disappear.

— Why should I keep the secret of someone who is no longer here and let those who are on my side now go through trouble?

Why was he saying that?

Holding Nathaniel's hand, Jake kissed his palm.

— Don't do this for me, Nath. It's all my fault, my parents just want to take me home and make me obey them. I should not involve you like this.

— I think this is the first time I see you make that face.

— What face?

— Like you feel guilty or that the world will fall apart right in front of you.

It was not a lie that he felt guilty.

Why would Nathaniel need to expose himself just to help Jake? They barely had time to try to find some other way to protect him right and his parents have already gone up.

It made him worried.

However, Jake could not be cowed. Nathaniel was braver than him, and his concerns were not visible. Jake should be inspired by him and believe in your boyfriend.

— Tell me what I should do, Nath.

The omega smiled away his hand.

— Investigate a Callegari family.

— Hm? But isn't that your family?

— Exactly. More specifically, see how the distribution of the inheritance of this family.

— Are you sure? I don't know how this will help you deal with my parents...

— This is something I intended to do when I had enough money to pay a lawyer — Nathaniel mumbled back to his relaxed pose against the wall — I just reached my limit before expected.

Jake had so many things to ask, but he didn't feel it would be ideal at that moment. But for him to say that he reached the limit... It broke Jake's heart.

Holding the omega shirt bar, Jake mumbled.

— You... You're okay, aren't you?

— Yes, why is that?

Lowering his head, the alpha pouted.

— I just don't want you to force yourself to do things because of me.

— It's worth, after all, you're my alpha, aren't you?

Argh! It was Jake's turn to feel his ears on fire. Your heart sped with that phrase as if it were some silly teenager who falls in love easily. Although he would not say that he was easily charmed by Nathaniel, but yes naturally.

Opening a wide smile, Jake returned to his routine charismatic aura.

— That's right, I'm your alpha.