Chapter 77
With Qin Yao hugging him from behind, his body temperature dropped significantly, and his pheromones gradually calmed down. Bai He wasn’t sleepy; beside his ear was the alpha’s slow and even breathing, and in front of him was his phone with the brightness turned down.
Alpha nesting. Bai He had only seen it in novels, and only as written descriptions. Seeing Qin Yao curled up in the closet holding his clothes just now, his brain subconsciously searched for this term.
Is it nesting?
He opened a webpage, typed “alpha nesting,” clicked search, and soon many pages popped up.
What does alpha nesting mean?
Nesting refers to a behavior of alphas during their susceptible period, mostly manifested as collecting a large number of their partner’s clothes to build a nest for themselves, similar to small animals building nests. When this happens, it means the alpha desperately needs their partner’s scent and companionship. No matter how cold and powerful alphas usually are, they will show a strong dependence and need for their partners during this period.
Bai He understood. Sure enough, it was the same as his understanding: nesting = building a nest = lacking a sense of security.
So Qin Yao right now really needed his pheromones.
Bai He appropriately released more pheromones to comfort the other. In his sleep, Qin Yao subconsciously nuzzled him, similar to a cat rubbing its head against its owner. This seemed to represent dependence and affection?
Bai He smiled and continued browsing the webpage. Scrolling down, he suddenly saw a post with many replies, titled “Does your alpha often nest during their susceptible period?”
Out of curiosity, Bai He clicked on the post. It was an anonymous post, and under the main title, the original poster had added specific text.
“Does your alpha often nest during their susceptible period?”
[OP]: There’s something I’ve always wanted to ask everyone. I’ve been married to my lover for four years. Every time he’s in his susceptible period, he uses my clothes to build a nest. Even when I’m home, he builds one. Is there anything wrong with this?
A very common question, and the forum members were very enthusiastic.
[First! OP, I think your partner might just simply like doing it with you in the nest.]
[Seen all kinds of play, first time seeing nesting play.]
[OP]: Wow, hearing you say that, it seems to be true…
[Raise paw, I thought this situation was niche. My guy is like this too!]
[Wow ahhh my boyfriend is entering his susceptible period soon, here to learn.]
[Baby is an omega, right! Remember to take precautions~]
[Wear a condom outside the cavity, take medicine inside the cavity, both you and he need to take it~]
[Alpha susceptible periods are very troublesome!! Baby, you have to be mentally prepared to be eaten clean!!]
[Is it that scary??? (No malice, just asking, my boyfriend is also approaching his susceptible period)]
[OP]: Susceptible periods generally last about seven days. Alphas are delirious during this period, and their stamina is unprecedently vigorous. You will suffer a bit.
[But to be honest, darlings, those of you who have experienced it, isn’t it true that although it’s hard to endure, it feels amazing?]
[Oh my, why so direct?]
[Same feeling!! I’ve been married to my alpha for a year. He’s very fierce every susceptible period, but I like it very much, hehe.]
[If it coincides with the alpha’s susceptible period and the omega’s heat, that’s just… won’t be able to get out of bed for days. Don’t ask me how I know.]
[By the way, if you don’t plan to have children, when both of you are in a special period, you must both take contraceptives! Especially alphas! Remember to block!]
[Agreed, otherwise it’s super easy to get pregnant.]
[Me too. Originally just planned to do a lifetime mark first, but he forgot to take the medicine, so I got pregnant. The child is two years old now.]
[Don’t be fooled by the alpha acting spoiled with you during the susceptible period, coaxing and begging you all day. When it comes to that time, they are incredibly tough, coaxing while doing it, completely unable to break free.]
[Also, alphas in their susceptible period can easily induce omegas into heat. In this situation, the omega’s body will automatically prepare, pheromones completely uncontrollable, constantly circling the alpha wanting to be eaten, and can eat a lot.]
[Wow ahhh ahhh is this something a pure little O like me can read?]
[Baby listen to us, this post is an experience post. Don’t be shy. As someone who’s been there, I tell you, it’s very useful after reading.]
[Like! Thank you everyone for sharing!!]
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Bai He scrolled through this post for a long time, gradually getting sleepy. He put down his phone. Behind him, Qin Yao’s breathing was very steady; it seemed he was sleeping well.
Bai He closed his eyes and recalled the content of the post just now, feeling that it wasn’t actually that scary. Qin Yao would nest and be very dependent on his pheromones, but Qin Yao wasn’t fierce at all.
As for inducing heat, it probably wouldn’t happen…
Thinking about it, Bai He fell asleep.
Thoughts gradually settled, as if slowly falling, gently landing on cotton. Opening his eyes, Bai He was lying on a bamboo mat bed. The white mosquito net was gently blown by the wind. The wind seemed hot. Formed clouds stood still in the azure sky, like an oil painting, fake.
Bai He knew he was dreaming.
Occasionally, dreams were very clear. He could distinguish between dreams and reality. Encountering a beautiful dream, occasionally he wouldn’t wake up too quickly.
This dream was like an old canvas, filled with oil painting texture. In a rural village, sleeping on a bamboo mat, the wind blowing the white T-shirt on his body to bulge. The wind should be warm. Through the hazy mosquito net, he could faintly see the cloudy sky outside the window.
It was a midsummer afternoon, with cicadas chirping. The door wasn’t closed. Occasionally, a few dog barks came from outside, very cozy.
This place was actually built by mixing Bai He’s memories. It was a bit like the place he lived when he was very young. It was too long ago to remember past events, but obviously, the room from his childhood wasn’t this beautiful. This was his fantasy room.
Bai He turned over lazily on the bed. A layer of sweat gradually formed on his body, very sticky. Skin stuck to the T-shirt; through the fabric, some fleshiness could be seen. He was a bit hot, not from the weather, but from himself, from inside out, so hot that he tossed and turned restlessly.
The world outside was like a melted crayon drawing, gradually becoming saturated dopamine. He closed his eyes and tried hard to breathe. Cicadas chirped vigorously, dog barks faded away, elongated into endless buzzing, then changed into someone calling him, sound after sound, like coaxing.
Bai He opened his eyes with difficulty. He felt a bit parched, his body as if dehydrated. Weakly raising his hand to touch something, it was held by Qin Yao’s hand.
“I…” Bai He swallowed. Very dry, voice also very hoarse: “I seem to have had a nightmare…”
“………”
Qin Yao looked at Bai He silently, leaning down to say softly: “Xiao Bao, your heat is here.”
Bai He was dazed for a long time. He mechanically moved his gaze to look at Qin Yao. Recovering from the crash, he found his heated body. He sensed it; there was a strange feeling in his body, like a flower waiting to bloom, seemingly preparing to welcome the bee coming for pollination.
“I…” Tears welled up in Bai He’s eyes. He didn’t want to cry, but his tear glands started working involuntarily, not listening to him at all.
He reached out to wrap around Qin Yao’s arm. Short breaths made his voice tremble: “I want to drink water…”
“I’ll carry you over.” Qin Yao got out of bed, gently picked up Bai He from the bed to the living room, and mixed warm water for Bai He to drink.
Bai He held the cup with both hands, quickly drinking a large cup of water. He handed the empty cup to Qin Yao, head leaning on the other’s shoulder, breathing still unable to calm down, hands clasped, trembling uneasily.
“Qin Yao.” He rubbed against Qin Yao’s shoulder.
“Mn.”
The alpha carried him towards the bedroom. Bai He stopped him again: “…Wait…”
Qin Yao stopped, looking deeply at Bai He, patiently waiting for Bai He to say the next words.
“…I just went to the hospital. There are your suppressants in the bag.” Bai He’s nose pressed against Qin Yao’s chin: “My suppressants are in the cabinet. You know, they might be useful these few days. I don’t want to lose control too much…”
“Mn, I know.” Qin Yao kissed Bai He’s brow, repeating slowly: “I know.”
“I didn’t buy contraceptives.” Bai He spoke with increasing difficulty: “You might need to go to the hospital… Sorry, I might not want children right now…”
“Mn, listening to Xiao Bao.” Qin Yao said with a smile: “Our Xiao Bao is still a child himself.”
“………” Bai He nestled against Qin Yao dazedly. His consciousness seemed increasingly unclear. Holding onto the last bit of reason, he said: “Qin Yao, mark me.”
“Okay.” Qin Yao kissed Bai He’s eyes with utmost reverence: “I love you, Xiao Bao.”
They returned to the bedroom.
Bai He was placed on the bed. Qin Yao gave Bai He a suppressant shot. After comforting Bai He, he went out and quickly returned. He bought ingredients for a week, filling the refrigerator to the brim. Suppressants, contraceptives, everything useful was bought. When he came back, he called Nan-ge again.
Handling everything, he went to the kitchen to cook, coaxing the dazed Bai He to eat something.
By night, Bai He’s first high fever of the heat period arrived. Suppressants couldn’t suppress it at all. Highly matched pheromones blended together, becoming a time bomb, exploding at any time.
Qin Yao was also in his susceptible period. He couldn’t lose control. He took two shots of suppressants to barely resist the attraction of catnip.
How to make a cat resist catnip? Qin Yao thought at that time, his Xiao Bao didn’t want to lose control too much, so he controlled himself well.
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The heat period lasted for several days, as did Qin Yao’s susceptible period. They hadn’t gone out these days. Almost a whole week later, Bai He sat on the bed. Beside him, Qin Yao fed him spoonful by spoonful. Outside, it was bright daylight, the weather very nice.
“I want to go out for a walk.” Bai He said to Qin Yao: “Staying at home all the time is so stuffy.”
“Rest a bit longer.” Qin Yao reached out to comfort Bai He: “I’ll accompany you out in the afternoon.”
“Okay.” Bai He nodded, thinking: “What about the engagement?”
Because of the heat and susceptible periods, the engagement time had to be postponed. Bai He felt it didn’t matter, but it could be seen that Qin Yao felt it was a pity.
“Xiao Bao.” Qin Yao squatted in front of Bai He. He gently cupped Bai He’s face: “Shall we get married? Engagement and wedding banquet held together. We’ll hold the biggest and grandest wedding. I—”
Bai He pressed Qin Yao’s lips. He smiled gently: “What are you worried about? Qin Yao, you are my alpha, I am your omega. Whenever our wedding is held, I will be very happy.”
Qin Yao’s heart throbbed. He held Bai He’s hand, reverently kissing the palm: “Xiao Bao, I’m so happy.”
After eating something, Bai He slept for a while. Waking up in the afternoon, he went out for a walk with Qin Yao.
FREE was still on holiday during this time. Rare leisure, and haven’t been out for a long time, the air outside seemed sweet.
They walked along the lake. Bai He faintly smelled the scent of brandy. He glanced sideways at Qin Yao, his gaze colliding with the other’s deep eyes.
So Qin Yao had been looking at him all along.
“What’s wrong?” Qin Yao met Bai He’s gaze: “Tired of walking?”
Bai He shook his head. He pondered for a moment, raising his eyes: “I smell your pheromones. Didn’t you retract your pheromones properly?”
Qin Yao paused for a moment, then suddenly laughed. That laugh came from the heart, a bit childlike innocence. He buried his head against Bai He’s nose tip: “Xiao Bao, we have completed the lifetime mark. Now even if I retract my pheromones well, you can smell them. Moreover, our compatibility is high. Before was possible too, just more obvious now.”
Bai He gave a dazed “oh,” eyelashes trembling. A warm wind blew along the river, his clothes and hair fluttering. A gust of wind, homing pigeons turned sharply, the setting sun slanting down.
This scene was a bit familiar. When he returned to that world, it was also such a scenery. At that time, Qin Yao as Lingdang the cat appeared in his world. And at this moment, Qin Yao was right beside him.
“Going home?” Qin Yao wrapped his right arm around Bai He’s waist: “How does your body feel? If you’re too tired, I’ll carry you back.”
Bai He laughed: “Not that fragile, not that tired.”
Qin Yao’s worry was normal. The past few days, grinding Bai He day after day, he had tried hard to restrain himself, but physical activity for days, even someone who could endure would be exhausted.
Accompanying Bai He for a while longer, Qin Yao insisted on carrying the person. The way back wasn’t long, but not short either. Qin Yao carried Bai He, walking easily and steadily. Passing crowded places, this big cat proudly raised his head.
Bai He refused with his whole body at first, then just let it be. He nestled in Qin Yao’s arms watching the scenery, nose breathing in brandy pheromones all around.
“Qin Yao, ask you something.” Bai He withdrew his vacant gaze.
“Mm-hmm~” Qin Yao raised his eyebrows: “Xiao Bao, speak.”
“Actually wanted to ask a long time ago.” Bai He tilted his head: “Does the catnip scent pheromone make you very excited?”
“Xiao Bao, now you must know how hard I endured?” Qin Yao lowered his voice, ambiguously said: “Every time making love with you, I thought about making you cry in various cruel ways. Your pheromones make me too high.”
Bai He’s face heated up. He reached out to cover Qin Yao’s mouth: “Outside, can you be serious?”
“No one heard anyway.” Qin Yao blinked innocently: “Besides, haven’t you seen all my unserious looks?”
Bai He hummed, continuing to watch the scenery.
The scenery along the road was nice. The sky gradually darkened, making the moon hanging in the sky brighter. Bai He looked at that full moon, suddenly murmuring: “The moon is beautiful tonight.”
Qin Yao froze, the smile on his face deepening. He said softly: “I love you too.”
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