Chapter 48 Come Here, I’ll Hold You

Chapter 48: Come Here, I'll Hold You

Chen Su's fingertips flinched the moment they touched Zhao Jinzong's scent gland, as if burned.

The next second, Zhao Jinzong grasped Chen Su's wrist, leaving red marks on the fair skin before loosening his grip and gently licking it, like a beast's unique, affectionate way of soothing him.

After a moment, Chen Su said, "It doesn't hurt."

Zhao Jinzong warned, "Three strikes, and you're out."

Having been found out, Chen Su dared not move again.

The water in the bathtub was overflowing, layer after layer of ripples spilling over the edge.

The cold marble was still somewhat hard against the skin; Chen Su's arm resting on it was already turning red. Zhao Jinzong wrapped his arms around him, afraid he might get hurt.

When the bathtub was full, you felt a strong sense of weightlessness—the lighter the person, the stronger the sensation.

Zhao Jinzong reached out to turn off the water and pulled Chen Su tighter.

Only when the bathwater began to cool did Zhao Jinzong gingerly lift Chen Su out of the bathroom and carry him to the bedroom.

With his face half-buried in the pillow, Chen Su felt acutely vulnerable in this hyper-aware state. He turned over.

Zhao Jinzong let out his pheromones to soothe him, pressing close.

The Enigma's pheromones were incredibly soothing, and with their high compatibility and Zhao Jinzong's handsome face, Chen Su seemed to lose all reason and stopped resisting.

Wrapped in the incense-like pheromones, Chen Su drifted off to sleep without realizing it.

Zhao Jinzong covered him with the blanket, went to the living room to smoke a cigarette. The phone on the table rang again—it was the same number.

Zhao Jinzong let out a soft laugh, the smoke curling around his lips making the smoke taste richer.

He replied coldly, "Business or personal?"

...

When Chen Su woke up, it was already dark.

Zhao Jinzong was sitting by the bed. Seeing that Chen Su was sound asleep, he didn't wake him. He gently stroked Chen Su's hair. The moment Chen Su stirred, Zhao Jinzong knew he was awake. He paused his work, slowly leaned down, and brushed his lips against Chen Su's. "Eat something."

"..." Chen Su's throat was sore. His lips moved, but no words came out.

Zhao Jinzong chuckled and first gave him a drink of water.

Once Chen Su was feeling better, Zhao Jinzong lifted him up, sat him on his lap, and fed him.

Chen Su sat in Zhao Jinzong's arms, surrounded by a thick, soothing pheromone aura. Even his scent gland seemed to hurt less.

Zhao Jinzong's pheromones were like a painkiller.

Chen Su raised a hand.

Zhao Jinzong propped up his knee to give Chen Su something to lean on and asked, "Want some candy?"

"Mm." Chen Su turned his head and glanced at the bedside table.

Zhao Jinzong reminded him, "In my pocket. You have to get it yourself."

Chen Su fished around in Zhao Jinzong's pocket and found many green apple–flavored candies. He unwrapped one and placed the rest on the bedside table.

Zhao Jinzong asked, "Why do you like eating candy?"

"I used to keep a piece of candy in my pocket when I had low blood sugar. It became a habit," Chen Su said. "You always have candy."

"Mm."

Zhao Jinzong always had plenty of green apple–flavored candies.

"Zhao Jinzong."

"Mm?"

Chen Su called his name again, then said, "Never mind."

Zhao Jinzong said seriously, "I'm here."

Whenever Chen Su called, Zhao Jinzong was always there.

Chen Su smiled softly, got up to clean up. When he returned, the Enigma was on the phone. He opened his arms and said, "Come here, I'll hold you."

Zhao Jinzong ignored whoever was on the phone, openly showing that Chen Su was special and with him.

Chen Su leaned back into Zhao Jinzong's arms, burying his face in his chest. Zhao Jinzong gently stroked his back, lulling him to sleep.

Chen Su could hear the voice on the phone—it was a conference call with subordinates. It wasn't quiet, and he was a light sleeper, but right now he didn't want to go anywhere else. He fell asleep curled against the Enigma.

At around eight o'clock, it started to rain—a heavy downpour. Rain pelted the windows, and the sound of cars speeding by on the street was especially clear.

The suite next door started smashing things again, like a crazy person!

Chen Su frowned in irritation and nuzzled against Zhao Jinzong's neck.

Zhao Jinzong covered Chen Su's ears with his hands, gently soothing him. He hung up the conference call and made a complaint call.

Soon after, the next room fell silent.

Zhao Jinzong muted his phone, tossed it onto the bedside table, and carefully laid Chen Su on the bed. The moment Chen Su's head hit the pillow, he woke up. Dazed, he lifted his head and looked at Zhao Jinzong, who was taking off his health tracker. "Mm?"

Zhao Jinzong looked at the sleepy alpha and said gently, "Wash up. I'll hold you in a moment."

"Mm..."

Chen Su drifted back to sleep.

By the time Zhao Jinzong returned from washing up, the alpha—whether awake or asleep—had already snuggled up to him. Zhao Jinzong wrapped his arm around Chen Su's waist and pulled him into his arms as they lay down. He pulled the blanket over Chen Su and gently stroked his back, whispering softly to him.

Chen Su was fast asleep.

In that moment, everything was pure comfort, perfect peace.

Chen Su stayed with Zhao Jinzong for two days before going home. During those two days, neither the rut nor their compatibility mattered; they were both completely lucid.

When Chen Su left, he was drenched in the Enigma's pheromones.

That evening, he went home and changed.

The lights in the villa were on. Xiao Li had come back this morning. He'd sent Chen Su a message, but Chen Su hadn't checked his phone.

"Brother."

"Hmm?"

"I'm on break now. I'll help you pack these two days. Let me know what you need to bring." Xiao Li said with a smile.

He caught the pheromones of General Director Zhao on Chen Su, and saw hickeys too. Chen Su, who always wore gloves and was impeccably dressed, cold and resolute, now had a torn shirt button, messy clothes, and was missing one glove.

"Okay, just pack as you see fit."

"Alright, I'll start cooking first." Xiao Li asked, "By the way... Brother, is General Director Zhao coming back to Huaicheng with us and spending the New Year with us too?"

Xiao Li was already on break, with little time left until New Year. Chen Su had already bought plane tickets back to Huaicheng well in advance.

Chen Su paused mid-action while changing his shoes. "He won't be joining us. He has his own family."