The soft hum of the TV filled the silence as Ethan tossed a dog treat across the floor. The small brown pup scrambled after it, tail wagging happily. Ethan leaned back on the couch, rubbing his temple.
"Guess he's not coming back, huh?" he muttered to the dog. "He just… left, so damn stubborn as always.". he looked at the German Shepard as it scrambled around " maybe i should kill you" he muttered and Coco paused and it started to bark ,
Ethan frowned "ok im sorry now shut up" he yelled " he was the one who wanted a dog not me , what I'm i supposed to do now with a fur ball like you ? " he said but the dog continued to bark relentlessly and he leaned against the couch exhausted , he placed an arm over his eyes
His phone buzzed on the table. He grabbed it, eyes flicking across the screen ,20 missed calls, dozens of unread messages, all sent to Lucian. None answered. The last one was left on read.
Ethan scoffed, tossing the phone aside. "Fine. Play it that way." , he clicked his tongue annoyed 'i wont chase you around ' he thought 'you will eventually come and beg on your knees to bring you back in his life , and i will make sure Lucian doesn't even for once think of being so damn stubborn'
The sound of a key turning made him glance up. His heart in his throat, 'did Lucien finally get back to his senses?' he thought as he glued his gaze to the door ,The door opened, and Mason stepped inside, smirking like he owned the place. Coco stopped barking and looked at Mason
"Still mad?" Mason asked, dropping his backpack near the door.
Ethan sighed, rubbing the back of his neck. "You don't knock anymore?" disappointment etched on his face but didn't want to show it "you know Lucien could have been here , what were you going to explain to him , why was his best friend doing in his boyfriends place?'
Mason walked closer, tone low. "Didn't think I had to." He stopped right in front of Ethan, his voice dropping softer. "I missed you." He said as he sat close to Ethan " i know that Lucien will not be here, afterall he is trying his best to remove you from his life" his voice turned octave as he placed his hand on Lucien chest "but don't worry , i wont leave you "
Ethan's eyes narrowed but didn't push him away. "You're annoying."
"Yeah," Mason said with a grin. "And you love it." , he leaned in close to him as he looked at him like a man starved " i prepared myself before coming here"
The tension hung thick between them. Ethan's jaw clenched, but his body didn't move when Mason's hand lingered on his chest. A long sigh escaped him. "Just… shut up and strip."
Minutes later, the room was quiet again , the air heavy, the only sound the faint hum of the ceiling fan. Ethan sat shirtless on the edge of the couch, cigarette hanging from his lips, eyes cold and unreadable.
Mason lay back lazily, tracing patterns on the couch fabric. "You know," he said, tone casual, "Lucian's planning to join The Regeants again. Said he's looking for another rider." He said as he looked at Ethan to get a reaction, he had to win him over somehow , and telling him about Lucian always got his attention
Ethan froze mid-drag, smoke curling from his mouth. "He what?"
"I heard him talking about it today. Poster's already up," Mason added, a smirk tugging at his lips. "i guess he is already fed up with you" he continued as he sighed "thats so sad "
Ethan let out a bitter laugh, flicking ash into the tray. "He's serious, huh? Guess he's already replacing me." His jaw clenched , how stupid can Lucian be trying to replace someone like me .
"Guess so," Mason replied. He smiled 'that's it , my puzzle are finally falling into place, sooner or later ,you'll dump that idiot and i will be there wiping away your tears' he thought
Ethan's patience snapped. He stood up suddenly, tossing his cigarette into the sink. "Get out."
Mason blinked. "What?"
"I said get out, Mason. I'm not in the mood." His eyes narrowed , as his voice boomed as the walls trembled , he clenched his fist as anger boiled over him
Mason rolled his eyes but stood, grabbing his jacket. "You're still mad over a scentless omega, huh? Thought you'd be over him by now."
Ethan glared. "dare talk again and ill make sure you don't see the light of the day Mason ."
Mason only smiled faintly and headed for the door. He paused by the door and looked over the shoulder "oh thank for tonight it was a pleasure of getting fucked by you as always " with that he left
When he stepped outside, the night air was cool against his skin. He slipped his hands into his pockets, whistling quietly to himself. "Poor Ethan," he murmured. "Still obsessed with the one who's finally walking away." , he chuckled " but soon you will be mine , all to myself "
His phone buzzed in his hand. A message flashed across the screen , from Hunter. Mason's wallpaper lit up, showing the alpha's sharp face, and a sly grin curved on his lips.
"Well," he said softly, as he traced his thumb over Hunter's wallpaper as he let out a sly grin "oh Lucian , if only you knew how much i fantasize of getting knocked up by your brother , but don't worry , you'll be my ticket to get what i crave the most."
He smirked, sliding his phone back into his pocket. "Before he's officially off the market, I'll make sure I get a little taste." He continued to walk