ODKO | Chapter 2

Jack stared at the unfamiliar face enveloped in cigarette smoke, his expression dazed.

It was a man.

And definitely an Omega.

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And also—pretty.

Sharp, large eyes. A straight nose. Full lips. A sleek jawline. He stood on that fine line between handsome and beautiful, balancing both with unsettling ease.

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Even with his brows deeply furrowed, the expression looked more alluring than threatening.

Jack hesitated, momentarily confused. The moment those blue eyes flashed through the haze like a thief in the night, his heart plummeted—only to start hammering wildly in the next instant.

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He couldn’t tell if it was the overwhelming pheromones, the suffocating haze of cigarette smoke, or simply the fact that the Omega before him was so otherworldly beautiful.

“…Why, why is an Omega in a place like this?”

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After a long pause, Jack managed to gather his wits and spoke with difficulty.

Among the castle’s staff, there were naturally Alphas, Betas, and Omegas. However, to prepare for any possible emergencies, all were required to take suppressants upon entering the castle.

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That was why the probability of an Omega in heat emitting pheromones—and hiding in such a secretive place—was extremely rare.

Of course, unexpected accidents could happen. With so many people coming and going, and with human error always a factor, slip-ups were inevitable.

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Just like the unforeseen accident Jack had stumbled upon now.

“…Who knows… Why am I in this state in a place like this.”

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The nameless Omega murmured absentmindedly, as if disillusioned with the world.

Taking a deep drag, he exhaled a long breath, the sweet scent lingering—unmasked even by the thick cigarette smoke.

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Jack reflexively furrowed his brow and took a slight step back, realization dawning on him.

The cigarette the Omega was smoking, as if determined to die in this confined space, wasn’t ordinary.

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“A sedative?”

It was a sedative in cigarette form.

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Unlike suppressants used to control the heat cycle, sedatives were drugs meant to calm an already triggered heat. Because of this, they carried significant side effects—not just for the user, but also for anyone inhaling or ingesting them. Though not officially banned, their unpredictable effects made them rarely used or prescribed.

“…Damn, you’re annoyingly sharp.”

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The Omega twisted his lips into a smile at Jack’s question—almost as if he were asking himself.

Still squinting from the cigarette smoke, his brow furrowed deeply, only his lips forming something like a smile.

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Jack felt his heart stop at the Omega’s twisted, almost-smile.

Having spent more than half his life in the knight order, Jack had never seen—let alone heard of—an Omega this beautiful.

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His slightly flushed white cheeks were as pale as if they had never once seen sunlight. He was an entirely different species from the men Jack was used to, whose pores had enlarged from years of training under the blazing sun.

Could a person’s skin really be so smooth that it might slip beneath a touch?

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Jack was impressed.

His reason was completely paralysed by the sight before him.

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The Omega’s harsh tone and low voice barely registered in his brain.

“Shut up and stay put for a while. The smell might be disgusting, but since you’ve figured it out, I can’t just let you go.”

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Got it? The Omega’s gaze was unwavering.

Jack nodded up and down as if mesmerised.

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The Omega whispered, “Good.”

And then—an endlessly uncomfortable silence began.

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Jack hadn’t even realised he had partially drawn his sword. If not for the Omega, who casually pressed a fingertip against the back of Jack’s hand gripping the hilt, he might have unsheathed it entirely before even realising what he was doing.

“…Sigh, damn…”

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Only after Jack slid his sword back into its sheath did the Omega step back, putting distance between them, exhaling a deep sigh.

The curse that melted into the thick cigarette smoke sounded like someone utterly fed up with life.

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“But, sedatives are hard on the body.”

“I know, idiot.”

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Jack spoke in a worried tone, watching the Omega inhale the drug-laced cigarette.

What came back was a natural curse.

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It was enough to make him wonder—did he know this person?

“Do you think I like smoking this? I can’t control it, and there are Alphas all around, so I have no choice…”

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The Omega spoke carelessly, his tone rough.

Jack, still mesmerised, listened intently.

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It was strange. Socially, Omegas were considered weaker than Alphas, and strictly speaking, Jack Carlson was an Alpha—a social strongman. Yet, standing before this breathtakingly beautiful Omega, Jack felt like he was the weak one.

“What do you mean, no choice?”

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Trying to suppress the nervous flutter in his chest, Jack forced himself to sound nonchalant.

The Omega, cigarette between his lips, shot him a sulky glare before lowering his gaze. Even the brief, curt look was devastatingly charming.

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Jack had the foolish thought that he wished this inexplicable moment would simply stretch on forever.

“…Are you an Alpha?”

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“Yes.”

He didn’t know why the Omega kept speaking informally despite just meeting him, nor why he instinctively used honorifics despite his dissatisfaction.

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The nameless Omega let out a hollow laugh. Then, belatedly, his expression shifted to one of wariness as he slowly backed away from Jack.

“Yeah, now that I see it, it’s clear.”

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Watching the Omega mutter and retreat, Jack felt an unexpected wave of regret.

He was undoubtedly captivated by the Omega’s appearance and pheromones. Otherwise, there was no other explanation for why he had failed to notice where the Omega’s gaze had been fixed—on his lower body, already tightly swollen.

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Ahem.

Realizing his predicament, Jack awkwardly cleared his throat in embarrassment.

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“In a way, heat is a natural physiological phenomenon… There’s no need to use a sedative that’s hard on the body. You could resolve it naturally, right?”

“Are you stupid? It’s because that’s not possible….”

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The Omega trailed off.

“…Ah.”

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The Omega was about to reply with an incredulous expression when the ember at the end of his cigarette brushed against his hand.

Feeling the heat, he frowned and quickly dropped the burning cigarette.

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“Oh.”

Jack let out a low exclamation, almost as if he had been burned as well.

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“Are you okay?”

Reflexively, Jack reached out and grabbed the Omega’s hand.

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It was only when their eyes met—startled and wide—that he realised what he had done.

“What the, get lost.”

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The words were sharp, but the Omega’s voice carried a subtle sweetness.

Whether it was the lingering effect of the sedative-laced cigarette or not, Jack wasn’t so intoxicated that he had lost his reason—but still, he swallowed dryly.

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The Omega’s hand, which he had grabbed on impulse, was warm.

And very soft…

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No, wait a minute?

Jack blinked, dumbfounded.

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The inside of the Omega’s hand—smooth enough that dust might slide off his cheek—was unexpectedly rough with calluses.

The hardened patches, embedded in specific fingers and areas, felt oddly familiar.

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It was the kind of hand that belonged to a fellow knight.

But that had to be a misconception.

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It was unimaginable for this breathtaking Omega—with skin so pale it seemed untouched by sunlight—to be wielding a menacing sword.

“You handle an instrument, I suppose.”

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Jack pondered for a moment. What kind of instrument would an Omega—so beautiful that even the calluses on his hands seemed out of place—use repeatedly for long periods?

The answer came to him.

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The Omega furrowed his brow, his expression incredulous.

“Instrument, my foot… Hey, aren’t you going to let go?”

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Holding his hand only made Jack’s reason blur even further.

Unconsciously, he leaned in closer—until the sharp voice snapped him back to reality.

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“Oh, uh…”

Jack let out a flustered sound. His mind had cleared up, but his body—dominated by something far more primal—completely betrayed his reason.

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His pants quickly became uncomfortable.

A damp sensation was already seeping in.

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Damn.

The thought came a little too late.

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The new knight commander’s inauguration ceremony was about to begin, and all preparations were already complete. If his pants got stained now, it would be troublesome.

His mind went completely blank, overwhelmed by the implications of his current situation.

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“Ah, damn…”

The Omega muttered a low curse, clenching his fist tightly. Yet, he didn’t pull away from Jack’s grip on his wrist.

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Jack, following the Omega’s voice, looked at him—only to realize that he, too, was getting caught up in the unintended atmosphere.

The smooth cheek was oddly red.

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The cigarette, burned down to the filter, no longer emitted smoke laced with sedatives.

What remained was the acrid aftertaste of tobacco—

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And the overwhelming sweetness of Omega pheromones.

“…Naturally, how about it?”

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