Becoming the Comfort Alpha for the Aloof Movie Queen - Chapter 29

Straddling the Alpha’s waist.

After only a day apart, Liang Ruojing had succumbed to separation anxiety.

She shouldn’t have taken that bath before leaving this afternoon; now, she craved the Omega both psychologically and physiologically.

Liang Ruojing clung tightly to Ming Tanqing like a “giant baby,” resting her head on the Omega’s shoulder and absorbing the pheromones overflowing from the gland.

This scent of lilies dispelled the irritability and loneliness in her heart.

Ming Tanqing knew this was a manifestation of an Alpha lacking an Omega’s pheromones; the temporary marking had affected both of them.

She also noticed that Liang Ruojing didn’t carry her scent, and the Alpha’s own pheromones were very faint.

Her slender fingers brushed against the Alpha’s vulnerable neck. Feeling a slight protrusion, Ming Tanqing reached out and peeled off the suppressant patch.

The long-suppressed scent of peppermint liquor surged forth. Liang Ruojing couldn’t help but let out a sigh of relief, her arms tightening around the Omega’s waist.

Ming Tanqing had never seen such a clingy Alpha. Was it because Liang Ruojing was young?

“Let’s go inside first.”

Liang Ruojing restrained her instincts. Once inside, she didn’t linger to nuzzle the Omega; instead, she went straight to the bathroom to wash away the smell of alcohol and the mixed odors of other pheromones.

When she emerged, Ming Tanqing was pouring mulled wine. Her posture was elegant, her profile exquisite, exuding a unique sense of leisurely composure.

Next to the wine glass was a bowl of millet porridge, prepared for Liang Ruojing.

Liang Ruojing sat down beside Ming Tanqing, watching her lips, which were stained a vivid red from the wine.

Her thumb stroked the side of the bowl, as if reminiscing about a similarly warm sensation.

“Sister Ming, why are you next door?”

Ming Tanqing took another sip, drinking in the richness of the red wine along with the alcoholic notes in the Alpha’s pheromones. Her eyes narrowed contentedly.

“Lin Xiuzhu helped book it. Since you brought an assistant, I would have been easily discovered during the day.”

No wonder. It turned out Lin Xiuzhu had known all along.

Liang Ruojing felt a slight pang of jealousy and shot a glance at Ming Tanqing.

Liang Ruojing was the type who couldn’t hide any emotion.

Ming Tanqing simply assumed it was the pheromones at work, not considering any other feelings.

It was perfectly normal for Alphas and Omegas who had shared a temporary mark to feel possessive of one another.

Ming Tanqing explained patiently: “The hotel was fully booked by the crew of Pursuing Revenge. To get a room, I had to ask her. Besides, she’s the director, so her booking a room wouldn’t seem out of place.”

Liang Ruojing’s slightly bristled fur was quickly smoothed over by the Omega.

Ming Tanqing continued: “Business as usual during the day. At night, come to my room to sleep.”

“Okay.”

Liang Ruojing took a sip of the porridge to hide her blushing face.

It felt like they were having an affair.

Time ticked by, and soon it was 10:00 PM—Ming Tanqing’s usual bedtime and the familiar time for their pheromone therapy.

Ming Tanqing sat on the sofa, reading the book she had been focused on lately.

After some thought, Liang Ruojing took the initiative to break the silence.

“Sister Ming, are you still angry?”

Ming Tanqing uncomfortably turned a page and shook her head gently.

She had never been angry with the Alpha; she was more annoyed with herself.

When she had received the message from the Alpha earlier, her first reaction had been surprise.

Coming from a complex family and having achieved fame at a young age, she was long accustomed to the silent, restrained world of adults.

If yesterday’s incident had happened with anyone else, considering Ming Tanqing’s status, they most likely would have chosen to let it slide while harboring a knot of resentment in their heart.

They wouldn’t be like Liang Ruojing, writing a long-winded explanation, practically desperate to cut her heart out and show it to her.

Liang Ruojing immediately brightened up and leaned closer to Ming Tanqing to declare her loyalty: “Sister Ming, I meant every word I said. I am truly willing to do anything for you.”

Ming Tanqing closed her book and gave a shallow smile. “I certainly don’t need you to sleep on the floor for me.”

Liang Ruojing’s ears burned. She looked at the Omega and asked tentatively, “Shall we… supplement the pheromones now?”

Aside from a permanent mark, pheromones supplemented through other methods were temporary. Given Ming Tanqing’s years of illness, the safest bet was a daily temporary marking.

Doctor Fang had mentioned that this wasn’t a long-term solution.

Over time, an Omega would develop a resistance to temporary marks, and the required frequency would increase.

The options were either a permanent mark or a more efficient method.

Unfortunately, since they didn’t kiss or do anything else, they could only rely on biting the gland to supplement pheromones.

Ming Tanqing subconsciously touched the gland at the back of her neck and nodded.

After several markings, Liang Ruojing had discovered that Ming Tanqing was thin-skinned. Remaining still didn’t mean she was unwilling; it meant she was waiting for Liang Ruojing to approach.

Liang Ruojing sat beside her and reached out, gently grasping the Omega’s waist. A high concentration of pheromones was released instantly, surging toward the Omega’s delicate gland.

Ming Tanqing shuddered and, for the first time, took the initiative to hug the Alpha tightly.

Her hands gripped the Alpha’s back in a display of total reliance.

Her sapphire-like eyes filled with an oceanic longing.

Driven by desire, her waist instinctively dipped, and her hips curved into a rounded arc.

Liang Ruojing’s face turned bright red, and she looked away.

The scent of lilies emanated from beneath the Omega’s skin—a cool, faint fragrance that enticed the Alpha.

The gland gradually became engorged and hot.

The Alpha’s canines secreted saliva until they finally pierced the Omega’s skin.

Beads of blood seeped out and were quickly licked clean by the Alpha.

“Ah—”

Ming Tanqing trembled abnormally, letting out breaths that were a mix of pain and pleasure.

An Omega’s gland is delicate and cannot withstand frequent deep markings.

Even with ointment applied, her gland remained severely swollen and painful to the touch.

Ming Tanqing endured the ecstasy brought by the Alpha’s pheromones, as well as the pain brought by the Alpha’s teeth.

Liang Ruojing bit a bit deeper, releasing her high-concentration pheromones.

Ming Tanqing hissed in pain, gripping the Alpha’s back tighter.

Yet, simultaneously, she felt a pleasure that reached her very soul.

She even felt a sense of dissatisfaction, rubbing against the Alpha and whimpering softly.

Liang Ruojing’s consciousness also began to blur amidst the scent of lilies. Her hand subconsciously moved down, giving a firm squeeze.

So soft.

Her fingers practically sank in.

“Mm…”

Ming Tanqing’s hand shook as she tried to push away Liang Ruojing’s mischievous hand.

“Liang Ruojing…”

The Alpha stubbornly kept the gland in her mouth while her fingertips slid all the way to the thigh, stroking the delicate skin with her palm.

Ming Tanqing’s entire body became hypersensitive, and she haphazardly bit the arm of the person beside her.

Stung by the pain, Liang Ruojing withdrew her hand as if she’d been electrocuted.

The Alpha let go, and Ming Tanqing finally had time to catch her breath.

The gland at the back of her neck was painful and swollen, its presence impossible to ignore, but it also felt wonderful.

She felt as relaxed as if she were soaking in a hot spring; her accumulated pheromones scattered uncontrollably.

Through her blurred vision, she saw Liang Ruojing approaching again.

Ming Tanqing felt a flash of annoyance and turned her head away petulantly.

The sensation of the Alpha’s fingertips still lingered on the curve of her hip.

However, she heard heavy footsteps behind her and the sound of a wrapper being torn.

Ming Tanqing turned to see the large Alpha sitting on the edge of the bed, holding a suppressant.

Liang Ruojing subconsciously licked her canines, swallowing the remaining traces of the Omega’s pheromones.

She couldn’t control herself; currently, this was the best method.

Just as the needle touched her arm, Liang Ruojing’s hand was suddenly knocked away.

The suppressant shattered on the tiled floor, the pungent smell of the medicine spreading before being quickly masked by the scents of peppermint liquor and lilies.

Ming Tanqing lay weakly on the bed, shaking her head at Liang Ruojing. “Don’t use it…”

This was a dangerous signal.

Just as Ming Tanqing had said before.

As long as Liang Ruojing wanted to, she could use her pheromones to suppress Ming Tanqing until she was unable to resist.

Liang Ruojing could do anything.

Normally, Ming Tanqing wouldn’t act like this; she knew how to do what was most advantageous for her.

But in this moment, Ming Tanqing didn’t say another word. She simply lay back on the bed, burying her face in the covers.

Allowing everything to happen.

Burning with a red face, Liang Ruojing slowly leaned in.

From behind, she gently embraced the Omega.

Ming Tanqing closed her eyes, her lips tightening instinctively—

Liang Ruojing pressed against her and landed a kiss behind the Omega’s ear.

Before Ming Tanqing could react, the kiss quickly migrated to her gland.

The person in her arms was covered in her own scent. Liang Ruojing took the swollen gland into her mouth again, injecting pheromones to make her scent even stronger.

Out of her own selfishness, Liang Ruojing continued to hold Ming Tanqing even after the marking was finished. She buried her face in the Omega’s chest, her nose pressed against her, taking a deep breath.

Ming Tanqing allowed the Alpha to sniff around her like a puppy. Lying flat, she felt the heart inside her chest gradually steady.

Was this also the effect of pheromones?

She always felt relaxed around Liang Ruojing.

Physical reactions could be explained.

But what about the soul?

Was it because her compatibility with Liang Ruojing was exceptionally high?

After a long time, the lingering scent of pheromones in the room faded slightly.

Liang Ruojing suddenly heard Ming Tanqing’s hoarse voice: “That day in the infirmary… did you hear it?”

Liang Ruojing nuzzled the Omega piteously and nodded. “Yes.”

Ming Tanqing looked down at Liang Ruojing’s thick eyelashes, which were fluttering like little fans. She pressed further: “You heard what Doctor Fang said, too?”

“I heard it.”

During a temporary marking, it was normal for an Alpha to do anything to an Omega under the influence of pheromones.

Ming Tanqing thought about Liang Ruojing’s reaction just now.

Clearly…

While Liang Ruojing was in the after-effects of the marking and wanted to stick close to the Omega, Ming Tanqing suddenly sat up.

In an instant, the positions were reversed.

Ming Tanqing was now straddling Liang Ruojing’s waist, looking down coldly at the Alpha.

If one ignored the red flush at the corners of her eyes, this scene would have been quite imposing.

Liang Ruojing looked up at her.

Suddenly, things got worse.

Her reaction was even stronger than when she was under the influence of pheromones. Liang Ruojing loved Ming Tanqing most when she looked like a flower high on a branch—stern and inviolable.

Ming Tanqing braced both hands on Liang Ruojing’s firm lower abdomen, looking down at the stiff Alpha.

“The part about the kissing… you heard that too?”

Liang Ruojing swallowed hard and nodded nervously.

Ming Tanqing leaned in closer, whispering into Liang Ruojing’s ear: “What were you thinking? Were you… expectant?”

A trap question!

Liang Ruojing shook her head obediently.

A mocking curve touched the corner of the Omega’s mouth. She swung her leg over and dismounted from the Alpha’s waist.

Her jet-black hair brushed across Liang Ruojing’s face—a tingle that provided the final touch to her imagination of what a kiss would feel like.

Ming Tanqing got out of bed, leaning against the wall as she looked back at Liang Ruojing.

“If you are unwilling, I won’t force you.”