Ash lowered his gaze, lips parting but no words coming out. If he revealed the truth; that he was an SSS-rank omega with gifts like teleportation and sensing what others could not- Adrian might pulled away, unsettled by it. But if he lied, the truth would eventually surface, and that would cut deeper. More than anything, he didn't want Adrian to hate him.
Adrian caught the unease in his eyes and sighed softly. "Fine. If you don't want to tell me now, then tell me when you're ready, alright?"
Ash nodded, relief loosening his chest.
Adrian's expression grew serious as he leaned closer. "Do you even know what biting means? For me...I admit, I lost control. But you; what about you?"
Ash kept his eyes down. Adrian gently lifted his chin, forcing their gazes to meet.
"I don't want you to marry Celeste," Ash muttered, almost in a whisper.
