Anyone who has worked with and for Alexei Rockwell can say a few things. They may say he's decisive, respectful of other's opinions and maybe even open to criticism. Others might say he's very generous, playful and easy to get along with but for those who have really, really worked closely with him would say, probably with fear in their eyes, that Alexei Rockwell is a condescending two-faced son of a bitch that does not know the meaning of magnanimity. Someone might even say he's a bastard who would give you a comforting smile while he carved an insult into your gland with a penknife, word is that actually happened.
And his brother, Jay Rockwell, that cold-hearted bastard who has learned to properly weaponise his pheromones would lock you in a room without any ventilation, release his pheromones and overwhelm you so much that one would think you were stuck in the middle of the sea, drowning, only to withdraw them when you think you're about to die, and just when you manage to catch your breath, he would go on to properly suppress you after which he would then pummel you into the ground.
Maybe it's because of their upbringing, no one knew but there are rumours, little whispers here and there, that they weren't always like that and it was a certain incident that twisted their personalities.
Fortunately, this treatment was reserved only for a certain group of people, you know, the ones who probably deserve it. Needless to say, the pair of brothers were not people any sensible person would want to cross but really, how many people are actually sensible?
Last night was good. Great, in fact. He spent a good deal of time teasing Ethan on a video call only to have his fun time cut show by a very unpleasant alert. The little rat who infiltrated Hanzel pharmaceuticals and cozied up to a certain accountant had swiped sensitive information and a considerable amount of money were trying to make a break for it. He bid Ethan goodnight and made a call to Three "Hey, you little shit, if those fuckers outrun you, I will carve out your heart." The message was simple, find them or I kill you.
Good old Three, bless his soul, Three and his cohorts were a gift from his father, a division of the mercenary group he was sponsoring. At first, it was rejected but the man just laughed and said to keep them at hand "When dealing with money and interests, a certain kind people become a necessity." Turns out Father was right. As time went on, he found more and more use for the group. Sure, the legal system is great but most times, a more 'delicate' method was required.
For the next few days, the air at headquarters was filled with almost palpable tension. A lot of people could not explain why but those who knew why the boss was in a foul mood were on edge. It was an endless cycle of strategy meetings and department heads stepping forward to explain what their subordinates were up to. To say everyone was stressed would be an understatement. So, when Dawson stepped forward to stop Alexei from returning to his office, everyone thought he was asking for a beating or to get fired, depending on which was worse.
"Dawson." The usual jovial tone was now sharp and filled with intolerance "Step aside."
"Sir, before you go in, I need to inform you of a new development."
"You can do that inside, now move."
He shook his head, standing firm.
Alexei dismissed the ducklings that trailed behind him with a wave of the hand. Dawson rarely had reason to overstep so he was willing to listen "What do you have to say?"
Dawson glanced around before leaning closer to whisper "The kitten found its way to your office."
It took a moment, but when the realization hit, he was positively surprised. He pointed to his office "Now?" He asked in a hushed tone.
Dawson nodded excitedly.
"When?"
"While you were in the meeting room, I got a call from the security office that someone was asking for you, so I went to take a look."
Alexei's mood immediately took a turn for the better, he pressed a hand over his mouth to muffle a laugh "How long ago?"
"Two hours, sir."
He looked thoughtfully at his secretary "My work for the day?"
"All passed to the vice president's desk, sir."
"Meetings?"
"Rescheduled."
"His things?"
"Currently being moved, sir."
He looked at Dawson with new found appreciation "Good job." Really every man deserves a Dawson. He adjusted his suit and opened the door slowly.
Ethan explored the office, he wasn't searching for anything in particular, he just thought Alexei's office was interesting. The sombre tone of the office did not match the person at all. The man he knew was unserious and playful, it was difficult to imagine him seated behind that large dark desk dishing out orders. He had seen him work with Jay and Dawson, that man didn't know how to be serious even at the cost of his life. He just couldn't match the image of Hanzel's rumoured ruthless president to Alex.
"Baby..."
Ethan jumped, startled turning around to find Alexei watching him with a mischievous glint in his eyes. He actually crept up to startle him.
"...did I scare you?"
Ethan frowned, even though he sounded concerned, it was clear he did it on purpose.
"Awwwn... Don't be upset, hm?" He pulled him into a hug "You didn't even notice when I came in so I couldn't help myself."
"I think you just enjoy teasing me."
"That is also true." He chortled, looking down at him affectionately "Did you miss me so much you couldn't help but come running?"
Ethan replied with a shy nod.
Pleased, he lowered his head to kiss him. "What about work?" He asked when they finally parted.
"I took a paid vacation."
"For how long?"
"Two weeks."
Alexei badgered Jason until he gave in, that was how this double date happened. Actually, it started when Ethan arrived in the country, Alexei said to introduce Lein to Ethan, so he'd would have a friend to keep him company while he was busy. The request was ignored at first, but Alexei did not give up. He kept sending messages about how cold-hearted he was, and how Ethan would be so lonely because he didn't know anyone else in the country, in short, it got so annoying that he had to give in. Now the three were seated at the restaurant, waiting for Rosalein to arrive so dinner could start. Jason came straight from his office so the two had to arrive separately.
Alexei had talked about Jay's boyfriend a few times before. He described him as a very interesting omega, and he liked him very much. A little thing that caused Ethan some unease and made him a little, no, very curious at the time but Alexei assured him that he only liked Rosalein because he made his brother happy. He didn't know what to expect but the person he saw left him speechless.
Like every person that rides a power bike, Lein's arrival was announced with a monstrous, almost deafening roar. It had some people cranking their necks to catch a glimpse of who would dare ride such a thing. Ethan, like other curious patrons looked to the source of the sound and watched, through the ceiling to floor windows, as the biker dismounted with a single fluid swing of his long legs. He took off his helmet to expose his platinum blonde hair and sharp striking features. He didn't loiter about but rather took purposeful strides into the restaurant. The combination of a custom white T-shirt, black leather jacket, black ripped jeans and boots made him stand out even more as he surveyed the restaurant floor in search for something or someone. His very being radiated defiance… no, he was more accurately the poster child for the word. The whole restaurant collectively held their breaths, waiting for his next move. His gaze landed on their table, his features softened and he revealed a charming smile before heading over. For a moment, Ethan thought the man was smiling at him, that was until Jay stood up to exchange a brief greeting and a kiss with the newcomer. He pulled out the chair for him.
Ethan only had one thought 'This person is an omega?!'
Lein always knew how to make an entrance, he just couldn't help it. Wherever he went, he always drew people's attention, even if he didn't mean to or want to. His mother always stated, very proudly, that it was because he took after his alpha father. Before he relished in the awe he evoked but lately, he only cared for Jason's. When he scanned the restaurant and saw Jason looking at him with eyes full of pride and tenderness, he could only soften. His heart felt full and he immediately became nervous under the man's gaze. He quickly made way to the table, scared that he might do something clumsy and make a fool of himself. Like always, Jason stood up to greet him and pull out his chair and introductions were made. He had met Alexei a few times before, but Ethan was a new face. He had a youthful look like he was just on the cusp of adulthood. Everything about him was endearing and aroused one's desire to protect. He was every bit the omega, alphas were almost always raving about, but Jay said he was a beta. It was a little hard to believe but he wasn't really one to talk, to this day there were people who still refused to believe he was an omega.
"You're a graphic designer? That's cool."
Ethan nodded excitedly, keen on impressing this person, he grabbed Alexei's phone to show off the phone case "I made this." He announced proudly, "I didn't really make it per se, but I designed it then I had..." He started a rant about how the case came to be, while Lein listened attentively.
It was obvious that Ethan was enamoured with Lein, a detail that made Alexei very unhappy, so much so, that he kicked Jason under the table to express his displeasure.
"You wanted this." Jason mouthed, although, he too was a little displeased. Not by the newfound friendship blossoming between the two but the by the amount of attention Lein drew to their table. Sure, when they first arrived, the trio turned some heads, but Lein's arrival made them the centre of attention. There was no end to the curious gazes and flirtatious glances. It made him irritated.
"So, you came to the country to see Alexei?" The conversation had somehow veered into the reason for Ethan's visit "I guess long distance takes a great deal of effort, I don't think I could do it."
Hearing this, Jason's jaw clenched.
"Eh?" Alexei chimed in, amused by Jason's reaction to the statement "But sometimes, Jay has to make business trips."
"That's just for a short while."
"What if he has to go for a long time?"
Lein stole a glance at Jason, suddenly feeling bashful, he answered without hesitation "I'll go with him, I mean if... If he wants me to go with him."
Alexei pulled Ethan's chair closer to him and draped his arm around the boy's shoulder "You like my brother that much?"
"I love him." Lein answered shyly as he stole another glance.
Feeling suddenly motivated, thinking of Lein as a kindred spirit, Ethan spoke up "Me-me too. I lik-love Alex very much."
Alexei suppressed a laugh and dropped a kiss on his cheek " I reserved a nice place to watch the night lights." He cast Jason's rigid frame an amused glance "I think we can end dinner here and go see the show, huh?"
Ethan was confused, they were barely halfway through the meal, but they had to leave? "Did something happen?" He asked innocently.
Jason, wearing a dark look, stood and all but ran out the door while a nervous Lein following behind.
Alexei laughed again "It's a matter of public decency." He poked his cheek "So you're in love with me?"
"Yes." He replied looking at him with expectant eyes.
Alexei's eyes darkened for a brief second "Let's head out, too. Shall we?" He withdrew the hand around the boy's shoulder and rose to his feet.
Even though he was used to moments like this, where he would pour out his heart and Alexei would choose to remain silent, it did not stop him from feeling any less disheartened. As long as he wasn't outrightly rejected, it was fine. Lost in his thoughts, Ethan trailed behind to the underground parking lot. He heard a grunt, then a series of gasps and maybe, a moan? He wasn't sure, he thought perhaps someone was in need of assistance, so he wanted to take a look.
"No, no... Baby, you can't go over there." Alexei quickly came up behind him, covered his ears and turned his face away "There's an indecent person there." He said, leading him away.
Alas, Alexei was too late because he saw. He saw Lein, his back pressed against Jason's car with a leg hooked around the other's waist. His head was thrown back, he wore a euphoric look while his arms were wrapped tightly around Jason's neck. Jason has his face buried deep in the crook of Lein's neck, muttering something as his hands fumbled with their pants.
In short, it was a very stimulating scene. One that made him feel a little envious.
"Did I... Did I say something wrong?" Lein was frantic, he couldn't understand why Jason left the table in a such a hurry. He reached out to the man who was just a few seconds from getting into his car "Jay?"
Without a word, Jason, with a broody expression, grabbed him and pressed him against the car.
"Jay?" Startled, he called out again.
Jason swallowed "Is it true?" His voice was hoarse, filled with indescribable emotion "what you said back there, did you really mean it?"
Lein had long known that what he felt for Jason was far more than the thrill of being subdued and cherished or their chemistry in bed. It was far more exciting, far more filling and satisfying than anything he had ever experienced. What started as a little spark had long grown into a wild raging fiery desire, that he couldn't control not did he want to. He wanted it to consume him completely. He had never felt this were before. He knew it, he had just never put a word to the feeling. He loved Jay, he loved loving Jay and he loved being loved by Jay. Now that he had said it once, he felt he could say it again, a thousand times, even. He wanted to scream it. He looked at Jason fearlessly "I love you."
His heart stalled for a moment, and then he shuffled closer "Rosalein, we can't do this here." He muttered, he fondled the other's body above his shirt, taking time to tease his nipples before roaming down to roughly cupping his ass "The things I want to do to you can't be done here. What should we do?" He asked as he hooked Lein's leg around his waist. Rubbing against him "I want to show you just how much I adore you."
Lein whimpered, just his touch alone made him want to burst. His excited body obediently followed Jason's rhythm. "I'll be quiet." He promised.
"No, Rosalein..." He slipped a hand into Lein's pants to touch his backside directly "...I want to hear you. Don't you want to cry out for me?"
"I want it." He replied breathlessly.
He traced his neck with his tongue, inching closer to his gland. There were many things he wanted to do to make this flower bloom, but he had to be patient, this was not the right place. He freed both their erections, opting for a quick frot to get temporary relief before tucking Lein into his car, sending a message to someone to retrieve his bike and speeding home.
Reaching the car, Alexei gave the driver a look to make himself scarce.
"Ethan..." Alexei pulled the other onto his legs "...are you curious?" He noticed that Ethan had been repeatedly looking towards the direction of a certain pair on the way back.
Ethan was immediately flushed with embarrassment, he didn't think his stolen glances were obvious enough to get him caught "I'm not."
"Really?" He skillfully traced a finger over the youth's budding erection "Then I'm glad, it would have been weird if this little fellow became this lively because of my brother and his Omega."
"N-no." His body shrunk as he covered his face with both palms "I-I was thinking of you."
"Oh..." His eyes brightened with amusement, as his finger drew circles over the other's crotch "...should I be flattered? You want to put this in me?"
Ethan straightened up immediately, positively shocked at the thought then he frowned, realizing that Alexei was teasing him again. It was always like this, the man never took him seriously. He made to get off his legs but was held in place.
"Don't sulk." Alexei coaxed.
"You never take me seriously."
A dark look crossed his face "But I'm taking you very seriously." He directed Ethan to straddle him "Can't you tell?" He asked looking up at him "I'm very serious about you." He brought Ethan's head down for a light kiss. "Do you like my body?"
"I've never seen it." He whispered.
"Then..." He playfully bit one of Ethan's fingers "Do you want see it?"
Ethan hummed in reply.
"Eh? Ethan wants to inspect the goods before purchase?" He teased with a laugh "Go right ahead, inspect away."
With furrowed brows and trembling hands, Ethan loosened his tie and undid button after button until Alexei was left bare chested.
"Do you like it?" He asked, his hands trailing up and down Ethan's spine.
"Y-yes."
"Won't you touch it? Hmm? Touching is also part of an inspection. You have to be careful not to get scammed."
Ethan ignored the last sentence. Shaky fingers explored the man's body, running down from his face to his neck, his chest down to his waist. He hovered over his belt for a second before making up his mind, he reached for the belt.
Alexei, who had been watching him closely, caught his hands before he could unclasp the buckle "No baby, why are you so eager? Are you worried about the size?"
His face heated up as he but his lower lip.
"Don't worry, my fellow's quite goodly." He leaned forward to kiss his chin "I assure you it will get the job done but not now, okay? Why don't you give me a kiss?"
Ethan complied, enthusiastically.
A kiss that started on the lips turned into a trail that had Alexei buried under his shirt. Alexei teased his nipples, first with his tongue, then with his teeth while his hands caressed Ethan's thighs, his butt, his crotch. Ethan whimpered, rubbing himself against the man as he called out his name, hoping that Alexei would give him what he wanted.
"Should I suck it?" He gestured to part rubbing against him.
That was not what he wanted.
"I'll suck it." Taking advantage of Ethan's brief moment of surprise, he unclasped his belt and reached both hands into his underwear.
"Wait..." He tried to push him away, but Alexei wouldn't budge "...Alex, wait, that's a bit-" an involuntary gasp escaped his lips cutting his protest short as he felt Alexei slip a finger into him and take his penis into his mouth. The tip of his tongue circled the crown before trailing up and down his length a few times before taking it all the way to the back of his throat. His toes curled up from the pleasure. He tried again to push Alexei away, but it was too late.
The stimulation was mind numbing, he came into Alexei's throat and all over his face.
"Wow... Am I that good or has it been that long for you?" Alexei asked, a little surprised.
Ethan went stiff and fell to the side. He curled into a ball and buried his face in his palms, hoping to disappear.
"You even came on my face. You like me that much, huh?" He asked half-jokingly as he reached for tissues to clean up "You want to mark me? Has my face become your territory now?"
Ethan was whimpering for a while different reason now. He really wanted to disappear.
Alexei glanced at him, unable to hold back his laughter as he cleaned his face. He was very satisfied.