Jin Zhi placed the coffee cup gently on her desk, his hands trembling slightly. "Two sugars, no cream."
Bai Xue didn't respond. She picked up the cup, took a sip, and set it down.
Perfect.
Jin Zhi exhaled a quiet sigh of relief.
But just as he turned to leave—
"Stop."
His feet froze.
"Come back."
He turned around slowly, standing in front of her like a nervous schoolboy. "Yes… Miss Bai?"
Her lips curved into a faint, dangerous smile. "I want to test something."
"Test…?"
Before he could ask, she stood up and closed the distance between them in two steps. Her fingers reached for the collar of his shirt and tugged it gently down—exposing the smooth curve of his neck.
Jin Zhi let out a startled breath, entire body going still.
Too close.
His Omega scent, usually soft and powdery, was already leaking in embarrassment. He tried to suppress it. Failed.
Her nose brushed near his neck. Her voice dropped, almost amused.
"You're blushing all the way to your scent."
"I—I'm not!" he squeaked, utterly humiliated.
She chuckled quietly and stepped back. "Cute."
Jin Zhi thought he might die on the spot.
"You're overly reactive," she said coolly, sitting back down and crossing her legs. "If another Alpha caught your scent, they'd pounce on you in an instant. You'd be helpless."
His ears twitched anxiously. "But I—I don't like other Alphas—"
"Good," she cut him off, golden eyes flickering. "Because if anyone touches you, I'll break their hands."
He stared at her, stunned.
Was that… jealousy?
Or was he just her property now?
"Come here," she said again.
He obeyed, stepping closer.
Bai Xue leaned her cheek against her palm. "From now on, you wear scent blockers. Every day. Only I'm allowed to know how you smell."
Jin Zhi swallowed. "Yes… Miss Bai."
"Say it properly."
"…Yes, Alpha."
Her smile widened just slightly. "Good bunny."
His knees almost gave out.