NixOrtikal

CQ 2024 entry.
When Lithe Hildebrand hires Zen Starke to retrieve stolen property belonging to the Maximillian Tribe nothing goes according to plan. 
Lithe, a workaholic and perfectionist, convinces Zen to let him go on the dangerous mission with him for fear that if mishandled it could ruin his reputation and career.
Intrigued, Zen is determined to keep his potential mate by his side at all costs.
For he’s never met anyone as captivating and sensuous as Lithe. 
When Lithe’s life is threatened, Zen makes a bargain to protect Lithe if he pretends to be his fiancé. 
Pressed for time, Lithe agrees since Zen is nothing like the media portrays him to be.
As a recessive omega he finds the dominant alpha irresistibly charismatic and fiercely loyal.
The problem is the feelings are mutual.
Despite their differences, the lovers embark on a dangerous quest that gets them more than they bargain for when they encounter murder, deception and the gift of everlasting love.

Zen's Gift

"For so long I have smelt your sweet skin. I found you my pretty."

Saliva dribbled down the wendigo's chin and onto Lithe's chest.

Lithe's eyes widened with surprise when the wendigo spoke, its voice sounding all too human.

Married to a dominant Lithe knew better than to appease the monster by showing fear on his face.

Instead he glared at its human-like face which brimmed with excessive facial hair.

Lithe allowed his anger to pour out from him in face, he would not flinch or cower in front of the enemy.

The golden wolf inside of him was pleased with Lithe's response.

Her power swirled within him threatening to come to the forefront but it was not time to make its move yet.

So the golden wolf waited patiently for the opportunity to strike.

Lithe reached for his gun and pumped the remaining bullets in its stomach before smacking its face with the empty gun.

Is it my fault now?