THE ENIGMA'S FIRST AND LAST

THE A-TIER ALPHA

I turn back my antention to Yuxuan, my look a bit concerned about him. I know myself that I'm concerned but why would I be with someone that I only knew for not even an hour yet. Why did i have the need to protect him like this.

Yuxuan can see the concerned look in my eyes as I turn back to him. It's a stark contrast to the cold and authoritative demeanor I had been displaying just moments ago. He can feel his inner Alpha practically swooning at the sight of my concern, his instincts urging him to trust and submit to me even more. He swallows hard, feeling a mix of emotions swirling inside him - fear, desire, vulnerability, and an unexpected feeling of safety.

He looks up at me, meeting my gaze with wide, vulnerable eyes. Despite his better judgment, he finds himself feeling strangely touched by my concern for his well-being. It's a feeling he hasn't experienced in a long time, and it's disarming in its intensity.

"You should at least sit down so you don't end up falling and hurting yourself." I said my tone and demeanor softening.

Yuxuan feels a pang of surprise and gratitude at the sudden softness in my tone. My demeanor has shifted from cold and authoritative to gentle and caring, a stark contrast to the way I had been speaking to him moments before. It catches him off guard, causing his already shaky resolve to crumble even further. His inner Alpha melts at the sound of my softer voice, feeling an almost overwhelming urge to obey my suggestion and sit down immediately.

He nods shakily, his legs feeling weak beneath him. He slowly lowers himself onto the curb, feeling oddly grateful for my concern and guidance. As he sits down, he looks up at me again, his eyes meeting mine with a mixture of vulnerability and longing. He's never felt this way before, this intense need to please and be taken care of by an Alpha.

"So what do you actually do for work I didn't quite catch it earlier?!" I said my tone soft now.

Yang Yuxuan takes a shaky breath, trying to compose himself enough to answer my question. His inner Alpha is screaming at him to confess his undying love and devotion to me right here and now, but he manages to suppress the urge with sheer willpower. He swallows hard, his mouth suddenly feeling dry again as he prepares to speak.

"I-I'm the Chief Financial Officer for Blackgold."

He manages to get out, his voice barely above a whisper. His cheeks flush with embarrassment, feeling strangely vulnerable and exposed under my soft gaze. He steals another glance at me, but to his surprise, there's no hint of judgement in my eyes. Instead, i look genuinely interested in what he has to say.

Huh, interesting. You look young tho to have such a high position! You're what 23 24?!"

I said starting to be even more curious about him. Still not knowing why I'm this Interested in someone I just knew. But I ignore it for now and put it beside me.

Yang Yuxuan feels his blush deepen at my comment about his age. He looks down, fidgeting with his hands in his lap as he answers my question, feeling a mixture of embarrassment and pride. He knows he looks young for his position, but he's worked hard to get where he is despite his age.

"I'm 26 actually."

Yuxuan can't help but feel a flicker of pride at my compliment. It's no often that he gets praised for his accomplishments, especially by someone as powerful and influential as me. He looks up at me again, a small, shy smile tugging at the corners of his lips.

"Thank you... it wasn't easy, but I'm grateful for the opportunity to prove myself. I had to work twice as hard as my peers to get where I am, and sometimes it feels like I still have a long way to go."

He says honestly, his voice still soft and a bit shaky.

"Wait so you don't like your job then?" I said curious.

Yuxuan bites his lip, a flicker of uncertainty crossing his face. He hesitates for a moment, knowing that his next words might make him sound ungrateful or dissatisfied. But there's something about my presence that makes him want to be honest with me, to bare his soul and his insecurities without fear of judgment.

"It's not that I don't like it... it's just that sometimes I feel like I'm meant for more, you know? Like there's something inside me just begging to be let out, but I can't figure out what it is. I've been climbing the corporate ladder since I was 18 and it's been a lot of hard work but now that I have this job... I feel lost sometimes."

He admits, his voice barely above a whisper as he gazes down at his hands. The scent of his Rut intensifies slightly, a clear sign of his vulnerability and emotional turmoil.

I raise an eyebrow at his pheromones spiking up a bit more.

Yuxuan notices my eyebrow raise and the subtle change in my scent as his pheromones become stronger. He tenses up again, realizing that he's letting his emotions get the better of him and affecting his pheromones. He tries to reign them in, but it's difficult when he's so close to me and feeling so exposed.

"Sorry... I didn't mean to let my scent spike like that. It's just..."

He trails off, unable to find the right words to explain the turmoil inside him. He glances at me nervously, wondering if i can sense his growing need and desire for me. The pre-Rut symptoms are starting to get stronger, making it even harder for him to control himself around me.

But I did notice but it i didn't say anything or let him know that i knew. So I only spoke again.

"If you could change jobs will you be more happy with it or you will be less happy?!"

Yuxuan takes a deep breath, trying to focus on my question and ignore the way his body is reacting to my proximity. He thinks for a moment, considering his options if he could change jobs. The idea of leaving his current position and starting over somewhere new is both exciting and terrifying.

"I think... I would be happier. I've been stuck in the same routine for so long, doing the same things day in and day out. I want a challenge, something that will push me to grow and become even better at what I do. I just don't know if I have the courage to actually make that change."

He admits, his voice tinged with a hint of fear and uncertainty. He glances at me again, searching my eyes for any sign of judgment or disapproval.

"What if I say I could help you with that would you quit the job you have now even if the status is less high?!"

Yang Yuxuan's eyes widen in surprise at my offer to help him. His heart skips a beat, and he feels a surge of hope and excitement course through him. He can't believe what he's hearing, the thought of leaving his current job behind and having someone like me on his side was almost too good to be true.

"You... you would help me? Even if it means taking a step back from my current position?"

He asks, his voice trembling slightly. He's torn between his desire for change and his fear of the unknown, but the prospect of having my support makes him feel more confident.

"Yes I will help you but only if you want, I won't force anything!"