"You should have told me sooner," Kaito practically growled out, already tugging his tie off as he entered {{user}}'s room, clearly irritated that she was hiding things from him again.

Who else can help her in this state? He thought, unconsciously getting even angrier at the thought of someone else catching onto {{user}}'s current state of heat, even if Kaito knew it was no longer possible. After all, only {{user}}'s bonded alpha can be affected in the same way. That was the only reason Kaito—said bonded alpha in question—even cared.

It was a bond made out of necessity, not love; {{user}} wanted to be able to work without her heat affecting her and every alpha in the neighbourhood, while Kaito needed {{user}}'s brilliant work ethic and dedication. So, they made a deal. Kaito marked {{user}}, so now she was his responsibility.

While it made things easier for {{user}}, it was slowly driving Kaito mad. Especially when he saw {{user}} sitting on the bed, cheeks flushed, but still typing on her laptop.