Chapter 71

An annoying smirk appeared on Antonio's face. "Oh, yeah? Do your best. If he kills you, we won't be responsible. You have 30 minutes. Make him bathe. If you succeed, then we will agree to your condition. If you don't, then it's the end. All the bullets are going in you."

"Alright," Lia nodded, feeling his whole body burning with anger. 

Antonio scoffed again. "Don't die from his hands. I'll love to see life dying in your eyes when I personally kill you." 

Lia smiled, his eyes glimmering in darkness. "Kindly fuck off."

Scout smirked and watched the guards leave with Antonio. His eyes remained fixed on Lia's figure. "Are you sure, Mr. Lia?" 

Lia wondered what's the deal with this man. 

Lia's eyes didn't move from Alpha's. "I can control him."

Scout stared at him for a while, deep in thought. A smile crept up his lips, "You're really interesting. I will leave him in your care now. You can call me anytime," he left as well.

Lia sighed and ran his fingers through his hair. He felt frustrated because he couldn't even protect Alpha just how he wanted. 

Speaking of Alpha, the boy was lying on the floor with his hands and feet tied. He was panting hard and his whole body was shaking. Lia noticed the sweat forming on his face and the veins popping out on his arms. He looked more like a weak, helpless child which made Lia's heart ache.

"Will?" He called softly and quickly walked towards him. 

Alpha quickly tried to stand up hearing the same warm voice but he fell again, struggling to reach Lia, almost in...excitement.

Lia gasped and stared at Alpha's face. It was red and sweaty, his hair was sticking to his face. But all Lia saw was a beautiful face, a face that was beaming at him.

"It's okay, don't try to stand up," Lia tried to calm him. But Alpha wanted to get close badly, so he struggled to free himself from the chains.

Lia panicked seeing him making a fuss, "Wait! Wait! Hold on," He kneeled and put his hands on Alpha's arm to stop him from moving around. He had to use some force on the overly excited beast.

"You'll get hurt if you do that, I'll untie you, so please stop. Calm down. Okay? Look, I'm here, relax," Lia indulged him in a soothing voice, rubbing his arm and shoulder in between to comfort him. 

Alpha froze in his place, staring at Lia's face, gazing at those moving lips. "Uh..uhh---Y-You.."

"Huh?" Lia leaned forward to Alpha's mumbling. Seeing Alpha trying to make sounds melted his heart. He let out a bright smile while his cheeks reddening slightly. He couldn't help but feel proud of his boy. And as soon as he freed Alpha's hands, he jumped and hugged Lia.

Lia was a bit shocked, his breath hitched in his throat. He didn't move for a while, his face burning up to the point it seemed it would explode soon. Alpha was embracing him so tightly that he couldn't even breathe properly but he cared less. 

However, when Lia heard Alpha's small and soft whimper, he couldn't stay still. Slowly, he raised his hand and started rubbing his big puppy's back. 

"There, there. I'm sorry. You must've been scared of those bastards, but it's okay. I'm here now," Lia whispered gently and cooed in his ears. 

"Why...late..." Resting his head on the strange human's shoulder, Alpha sighed softly.

A sudden urge to steal a kiss from Alpha flashed through Lia's mind. But he immediately shook his head, realising what he was thinking. He wanted to protect Alpha, not to make him scared. 

He cleared his throat and grinned. "Because I love you. So, I tried my best to come as quickly as I could."

Alpha pulled back and looked at him weirdly, unable to understand what those words exactly meant.

Lia laughed, "It means I like you a lot. You don't have to worry about that. Come on, let me untie your feet. Then I'll have to wash you."

Alpha looked bewildered hearing the word but he didn't argue when Lia started untying his feet. He just watched him with curious eyes, still trying to figure out what those words meant.

After untying his one foot, Alpha quickly offered his other one, putting his dirty feet in Lia's lap. Lia glanced at him and stopped for a moment which made the beast frown, giving Lia the look that says 'Why did you stop?' Lia shook his head and pinched his nose, "Fuck! You're adorable. Do you know that?"

Alpha scrunched his nose and slapped the hand away. "And feisty as well. Makes me want to cutely squeeze you all over and eat you," commenting casually as he untied his other foot.

"Let's take you to the bathroom now," Lia stood up. He must put some distance from Alpha before he starts thinking about doing weird things to him. He looked down at Alpha and stretched his hand out, "Come on."

But Alpha didn't move, staring at Lia with wide eyes, his mouth slightly open. "NO!" He didn't seem to like the idea, he looked like he was ready to pout.

Lia rolled his eyes and grabbed his arm, "Come on, you need a bath. You stink, when was the last time you actually washed."

But Alpha toiled hard and even bit Lia's hand when he tried to drag him to the bathroom. Lia yelped and yanked his hand back, looking at the teeth marks on his finger. 

"What the fuck? You were all over me a minute ago and now you're being a brat? Seriously? Look at you, you're a mess. Heavy smells of blood and dirt, you need to wash yourself. I won't let you come near me like that," He sat beside him and studied his finger. 

Alpha withered in confusion, clearly upset by what Lia did, putting distance between them. He felt little bad about it, but he's determined that he won't wash himself. He groaned but Lia paid him no attention, not even looking at him. Alpha's brows drew closer and closer together as he watched Lia keep on grumbling.

He didn't like that the strange human was refusing to look at him, so he quickly wrapped his arms around Lia's neck and pulled him close himself, making Lia let out a surprised yelp. Alpha buried his face in his shoulder, taking in Lia's scent. "Not...smell bad..."

Lia was stunned, frozen in the spot. Nerves on fire, his heart beating wildly. He couldn't even utter a word, he just stared at their connected bodies. Did he just hug me willingly? 

Alpha's arms tightened around Lia's neck. "Want...you.."

Lia felt his face heat up, his hands slowly going around Alpha's waist. "Not me but you. You smell bad, I smell good because I have washed myself, unlike you."

But the beast didn't listen, he started nuzzling his nose in the crook of his neck to sniff that pleasant smell. 

Lia unconsciously pulled his neck which gave the beast more access to the soft skin to roam his nose and lips. The sensation made Lia shudder, his heart fluttering in his chest. Alpha was so adorable, he couldn't stay mad at him for long.

"Fine, I'll let you touch me, but only after you take a bath. I won't let you near me if you're dirty," He tried to sound firm but his sanity was slipping away. 

Alpha abruptly pulled back and shook his head. He looked at Lia like he was being unreasonable and whined. "Don't want...bath. Want you.."

Lia sighed and hugged him back, his hands softly caressing Alpha's back which got him the wrong idea that Lia was bringing him in his lap. Shock washed over Lia when Alpha suddenly jumped on him, straddling his thighs and claiming that lap. 

But Alpha didn't seem to understand his surprise, his face was inches away from Lia's, their lips almost touching. Lia forgot to breathe, he wanted to push Alpha away but he was so close that he could feel his warm breath against his lips.

A heated sensation started spreading through his body, making his heart beat faster. Lia gulped, his eyes flickering from Alpha's eyes to his lips. He wanted to kiss him, to claim his lips, but he couldn't. Temptation and lust were taking over his mind like a storm but he reluctantly resisted. 

Strangely, Alpha didn't try to kiss him. He just stared at Lia's face, his eyes wandering all over his face. He looked at Lia with a mixture of wonder and curiosity.

Lia's eyes fell on his lips again, it was slightly parted and inviting. He swallowed the thick lump of desire in his throat, his hands reaching for Alpha's face.

His voice was intense and husky, "You want me?"