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Maximillian's hands cupped Julian's face, his thumbs tracing the soft contours of the latter's jaw. He leaned in, their breaths mingling in an exchange of pheromones. Julian felt the heat radiating from Maximillian's body, his own heart hammering a frantic rhythm against his ribs. Only a whisper of space separated their lips from each other.
Maximillian's voice was a husky sigh against Julian's mouth. "If you don't want this, push me away."
The challenge hung heavy in the air, but Julian met it head-on. "I do," he whispered, his voice thick with desire. In a single, fluid motion, he closed the distance, his lips meeting Maximillian's in a kiss that was both hesitant and hungry.
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A catastrophic meteorite impact triggered the first evolution.
A devastating global viral pandemic forced the second evolution.
Insatiable human greed drove the third evolution.

What does it feel like to play hide-and-seek with your enemy during the day, and entangle with him during the night?

Julian Haas, a male omega, formerly known as Laurent Krausser, shot Atticus Bates, a male alpha responsible for his father's demise. The murder attempt failed and ended in an explosive collapse, landing Julian in a hospital.
The National Bureau of Security, tasked with investigating the fiery demise of the building, brought alpha Maximillian Grant face-to-face with the enigmatic omega, the only other survivor of the tragedy. 
Intent on gaining a second chance for revenge, Julian started to approach Maximillian. Unable to resist Julian's seductive advances, Maximillian was soon drowning in not only the omega's intoxicating scent but also the murky secrets at the heart of the third evolution.

Warning tag : NOT a slow burn romance, a lot of smut scenes

Ascension : Dawn Of The Third Evolution

During the past week, Julian confirmed some advantages of feeding his blood to other creatures.

"I still can't believe it," Maximillian growled for the third time after they arrived at Julian's house much later.

"I'm so grateful you were there," Julian replied for the third time, snuggling closer and pressing a kiss to Maximillian's lips. "Thank you for picking me up, my love."

Maximillian wrapped one hand around Julian's wrist, his other cupping his mate's neck. "You were so brave," he murmured after their kiss ended. "But it could easily go wrong. I hope you won't have to put yourself in danger that way, ever again."

After all, alphas were generally stronger than omegas. A lot stronger.

Julian, seeing the worry etched on Maximillian's face, offered a coy smile and looped his arms around the alpha's neck. "Yes, I was beyond myself from fright. Without you, I don't know what I would've done."

80 - Advantages