"The third rule; the Alpha will enter the room first, followed by the Omega. When the Alpha takes the seat, the Omega has to stand behind the chair. The host will greet everyone, and only then, the Omega is allowed to take his seat next to the Alpha."
"What if I choose not to sit next to the Alpha?" Ezra whispers to the ethical Beta.
"The seat arrangement can't be altered. It is already designated that way," the Beta politely explains to him.
Ezra steals a glance at Fa. That Golden Alpha stands still in front of the door, waiting for permission to enter. Ezra can see him smiling behind that earlobe, showcasing a satisfying feeling after hearing the response from the ethical Beta.
Jeez, he's taking every opportunity as he can! Sneaky brat!
"Please enter the hall, Golden Alpha ThongFa..." The helper Beta opens the door, revealing a long, huge oak table. As Ezra walks in politely, he sees three elders, waiting for them at the end of the table. One of them is Omega Mei.
He has no clue who the other two are.
"Good evening everyone..." Fa casually takes his seat, and being a good Omega—following the rules diligently—Ezra takes his place behind Fa. As he wraps his hand together on his crotch, Fa snakes his hand around, trying to grab a hold of them.
But, Ezra slaps the hand away. It's a hard one, Fa almost yelps in pain. But, he has to control his composure in front of the elder.
"Ah, you're the Omega that Mei mentioned before... You look young! How old are you, my cub?" asks one of the elders of the Sarin.
"I will turn 18 in a few months," Ezra replies politely.
"He will continue his study here with a private tutor that you recommended, Alpha Renyu," Mei smiles as she speaks.
"Ah? Very good choice, Omega Mei! She used to be Fa's tutor. Nothing to worry about the lesson plan. But, did you mention that Omega Ezra is from the Ou Academy?" Renyu asks.
Ezra feels awe. Renyu just met him, yet, he already remembers his name! There's a good memory behind those white, silver hair of that elder Alpha.
"Oh, you must be wondering who I am! Sorry for that!" Renyu chuckles. "I am Golden Alpha Renyu, your father-in-law. That is Alpha Cabot, Beta Cirrus's father."
That black hair Alpha lifts his wine glass. He looks almost exactly like Cirrus, except for his eyes. Cirrus has a pair of dark black eyes, while Cabot has a pair of crystal clear hazel eyes. However, they did share the dark, grim vibe.
Like father, like son.
From afar—outside the dining hall—a sound of heavy boots drags towards the hall. A lady—in a horse riding suit—marching towards the dining. She bites the tip of one of her leather gloves and yanks it like a wild beast, and undoes the other with her bare hand as she walks towards a tall, lean, and slim figure who is waiting for him.
"Alpha Pein..."
She hums a bit, handing the gloves to the male Omega. He then passes the gloves to one of the helper Betas and pursues Peinaire from behind.
"Sorry, I am late..." the female Alpha announces her arrival with her deep, husky voice. She nonchalantly takes her seat, with her Omega stands still behind him.
Ezra glances at the male Omega. He has fair, clear skin. His almond-shaped eyes are sparkling in brownish green. His jaw is sharp; his cheeks sunken a bit. This very handsome Omega is well taken care of. Ezra keeps wondering how much he spends per month to have such flawless beauty!
Ezra's eyes move to his physique, just to check. He has a toned body, lean muscle. His silhouette is vaguely visible through his silk, white shirts. He has a thin, curvy waist. A proud feature of Omegas; of course.
Compared to him, Ezra is not definitely his match. Their level is too far, out of reach!
"Fa, tell your Omega to stop lurking on my Omega. Is he straight or bent?" Peinaire glances at Ezra with her sharp gaze. Her deep black eyes feel like a sword, piercing through the Omega's heart.
"Ah... he must be curious about Caspi! Nothing to worry, he's not that wild..."
"Better teach him a lesson. If Caspi dares to lurk on others, I might opt for a canning," Peinaire grabs Caspian's hands that are politely placed on the chair.
"Look how ruthless you are, cousin! No wonder Caspi is afraid of you!" Fa's tone is a bit annoying. Peinaire scoffs as she scratches her index over Caspian's skin. The Omega wimpers a bit, but he can only crinkle his face and bear with the pain.
"Pein, maybe Ezra is just curious about how well your Omega is taking care of himself. Maybe, Caspi can share his routine with Ezra, is that fine for you?" Mei softly throws a smile at Peinaire.
"There's no way I would let him go near Caspi. One step closer, and I'll cut both of their legs!"
Ezra gulps in silence. Talking about having an Alpha wife, this one surely is out of place! No sweet, caring, and loving mate; unlike the other Alpha females that Ezra knows. This is surely a brutal, one hella possessive female Alpha!
While they were talking, Ezra noticed that Caspian kept his head low. He is definitely the epitome of a perfect Omega. If he's a student at Ou Academy, he might be nominated as he best student of the year! Even Ezra can't behave like that! How can Caspian stand still and be devoted to Peinaire til that extent?
"You don't have to be that ruthless, Pein. They should make friends, besides, we're family. There shouldn't be a barrier between us, right?" Mei calmly advises Peinaire.
"You're not a family. So, stop babbling that preach..."
"Peinaire, where's your menace? How can you talk to your mother like that?" Renyu asks, his expression is plain, and his voice isn't spiked up, but his words feel heavy and dread.
"I'm just pointing out the truth, Alpha Renyu. That Omega, she's not the one who gave birth to me. And, she's the reason why my father rejected my mother..." Peinaire glares at Mei. She doesn't sound rude, but her words are.
"Could we at least have a calm dinner tonight? We have a new family member, and this dinner is supposed to be a good way for ice breaking," Cabot drops his spoon on the table. He is the oldest among the the Sarin, and even if he's not a Golden Alpha, they respect him as the eldest.
The table goes silent.
"Pein, don't drag a family drama on the table. Mei, please stop looking like a raining season, and everyone, please have a seat."
That's a cue for the young Alphas. They immediately extend the chair; from single seated to double seated. Caspian calmly takes his seat next to Peinaire, while Ezra still looks reluctant.
"Have a seat, sweetheart. Why are you still standing?" Fa chimes, patting the empty space next to him.
"Don't call me that, you pervert!" Ezra murmurs angrily. Fa only smirks at him, tugging his sleeves and drags that Omega's face closer.
"If you want me to stop, please follow the flow. Sit or I'll sweet talking until your face matches the color of the drape!"
Such a soft but sharp warning from Fa. He knows Ezra's pet peeves, and he will never hesitate to use it to put that Omega in place. So, like it or not, Ezra takes his seat next to Fa. But still creating some space between them.
The dinner is served. It's a buffet of variation kinds of food; from meat, to fish, to salads. Ezra can't help but drooling over the presentable pallete on the table. As Cabot digs in, everyone starts the dinner calmly.
Peinaire still lingers her index finger around her wine glass. She just had a sip of that white wine, and her plate is still full. Caspian diligently serves her food, but she later pushes the plate to him; a signal for Caspian to eat on behalf of his Alpha wife.
That's the dynamic of their marriage; although Peinaire has a sharp tongue and harsh, she puts Caspian as her utmost priority. She lets him eat first, then she'll finish up the rest of the food later. No one ever know her true nature except for Caspian. That's why, no matter how she acts cold towards him, Caspian can understand that she meant well to him.
As everyone enjoys the food while having some light conversation, Peinaire slowly shuts down. Her lips stutters softly, as if she feels a goosebump all over her body. A smell of zesty lemon combines with a spike of spearmint suddenly abuses her nostril. She tilts her head, left and right, a frown visible on her forehead. Her finger slowly caresses the glass wine, projecting a slim frequency.
"Pein..." she opens her eyes immediately when Caspian grabs her hand tight. Peinaire sighs as she stabs the table using a fork.
"Excuse me, Alpha Cabot..." her voice turns irritating. "How long is your Beta son gonna stay in this house?"
"Beta Cirrus has been appointed as Omega Ezra's guide. So, he might need to stay for a long time—"
"I can't stand the nasty business that came from that room any longer! Why his Omega always on heat? I can't bring myself listening to his moans almost every night!"
Ezra almost chokes his salad. Fa quickly passes him a wiping cloth and a glass of water.
"You need to understand Omega Tul's situation. It's not something that he wants..."
"I don't care in what condition is that fucking old Omega had, but I swear to God, one more night, and I will go crazy!"
"Everyone moans while having sex, Pein... I don't know if you're not. Maybe you howl while having fun with Caspi?"
"Mind your own business, Fa!"
"So did you. It's their bedroom business, why would you care anyway?" Fa asks.
"Do you think I want to hear it? Like I can control it!" Peinaire's eyes are bloodshot, staring at Fa with full of anger.
"Ah, now I know how to make you mad..." Fa smirks. "I will definitely moan loudly when I make love with Ezra."
Ezra's eyes almost pop out of the socket, staring at Fa with his blush cheeks.
"I dare you to do it, ThongFa..." Peinaire scoffs as her head ducks to the front, declares to challenge the Golden Alpha.
"Oho, I am so gonna do it!"
"Enough with the bedroom talk. Please be respectful towards the elders!" Cabot raises up his voice, shuts everyone down. "Keep your business between those walls of your bedroom, don't be so shameless!"
Both Peinaire and Fa exchange glares. Peinaire drop the fork on the table in anger. She stands up from her chair. "Are you done, Caspi?"
The Omega nods. He already finished a few minutes ago, while Peinaire had her beef with Fa.
"Let's go home," Peinaire strides, leaving the table with Caspian follows from behind. The table goes silence again.
"Kids!" Renyu shakes his head in disbelief. Cabot can only stay calm. It's not everyone's fault, to be honest.
Ezra calmly eats his food. Watching the dynamic of this family makes him feel a bit awkward. So, being rich doesn't makes you perfect! There must be some drama within the families, and no one is an exception.