Bond by His Scent
"The Contract"
(10:00 AM | Reiss Corp – CEO Office, Skyline Tower)
(text - Aiden ---> Julian)
(waiting for the elevator)
Julian Hale
Didn’t realize punctuality mattered in arranged marriages.
Aiden Reiss
It does when the press is watching.
And when my board expects an obedient omega on my arm.
Julian Hale
(muttering to himself)
Then maybe you should've married a lapdog instead of me.
Too bad I'm the one your company needed.
Aiden Reiss
We both signed the contract.
You play the doting husband in public.
I handle the rest. Simple.
Julian Hale
(Stepping onto the executive floor)
Right. No touching. No marking. No feelings.
Just appearances.
Aiden Reiss
Unless you’re asking to be marked.
Julian Hale
You’d like that, wouldn’t you?
Put your little company logo on me.
Aiden Reiss
(Smirking faintly) Careful, Julian.
You smell like you want a fight.
Julian Hale
Then maybe stop breathing down my neck like a wolf in heat.
Aiden Reiss
We’ll be photographed together at the gala tonight. Wear something red. It distracts from the resentment in your eyes.
Julian Hale
(Entering the office without knocking) Then wear black. It suits your soul.
(Reiss Corp – CEO Office)
Aiden doesn’t even look up when Julian enters. He’s pouring whiskey.
Julian Hale
"Drinking this early? How very alpha of you."
Aiden Reiss
(quietly) "Celebrating my marriage. Isn’t that what people do?"
Julian Hale
"To someone they actually want. Not a contract they’re shackled to."
(Aiden finally looks at him—long, unreadable gaze. He steps closer, barely an inch between them.)
Aiden Reiss
"You’re wrong. I always get what I want."
Julian Hale
"And yet here I am, standing in your office, entirely unmarked."
(Julian turns and leaves, but not before Aiden’s eyes darken—predatory.)
(10:15 AM | Julian’s apartment – curled up on his bed)
Kaiyan River (Julian's Best Friend)
(texting Julian)
Just saw your name trending with “Aiden Reiss” and “#PowerCouple”
So... married now? Is this real or did I accidentally sniff paint again?
( Same time in Aiden’s guest room, flopped on the bed)
Julian Hale
It’s real. I just married the coldest alpha in the city. For money, of course.
Kaiyan River (Julian's Best Friend)
(Snorting with laughter)
Oooh. Corporate drama AND heat tension? I’m popping popcorn.
Julian Hale
(Staring at the ceiling fan)
Pop a sedative for me too. This is going to be hell.
Julian & Kai Late Night Text
Kaiyan River (Julian's Best Friend)
Still awake lol. Do you feel anything? Like, instinctually?
Julian Hale
Like wanting to punch him? Constantly.
Kaiyan River (Julian's Best Friend)
No like…
You know. Bond stuff.
Julian Hale
Sometimes. When he’s near, my chest feels tight. Like…..too much heat in the air. But I hate him. I really do.
Kaiyan River (Julian's Best Friend)
Your scent says otherwise. 🐺 Bet you dream about him.
(10:30 AM | Next Day - Unknown Number ---> Julian)
Luca Fenmore
You really married him.
That should’ve been me.
—L
Julian Hale
(Frowning at phone screen)
…Luca?
Luca Fenmore
Enjoy being his puppet.
I won’t let you forget what we had.
Julian Hale
(Locking his phone, jaw clenched) Not interested in ghosts. Stay buried.
"Scent Memory"
(7:32 PM | Aiden’s penthouse – guest bedroom - Julian ---> Aiden)
Julian Hale
Is this gala really necessary?
(Master bedroom closet – tying his cufflinks)
Aiden Reiss
Yes.
Our marriage isn’t just legal. It’s public.
Julian Hale
You say "public" like I'm your latest investment.
Do I need a barcode?
Aiden Reiss
(Fixing his tie in the mirror)
I already gave you a ring. If you want something more permanent, Julian…
Julian Hale
(Narrowing his eyes at the phone)
Don't finish that sentence.
Aiden Reiss
…..you’ll have to earn it.
Julian Hale
Oh, I am going to poison you.
(7:40 PM | Voice Note - Kai ---> Julian)
Kaiyan River (Julian's Best Friend)
Bro. If you're showing up in public with Reiss in a suit, you better SERVE. Send a mirror selfie. Show that alpha who's boss.
Julian Hale
(Photo sent: low angle mirror pic – red silk shirt, unbuttoned collar, soft gold chain)
Serving face. Regret. And bondage realness.
Kaiyan River (Julian's Best Friend)
Omg you look edible 😭
Even I’m catching secondhand heat from this pic.
Julian Hale
He’s not going to know what hit him. I smell amazing, by the way. Subtle, sweet, dangerous.
Pheromones dialed to revenge.
Kaiyan River (Julian's Best Friend)
That’s the spirit. Go ruin his night. 💋
(Imperial Hotel Ballroom – Charity Gala)
Julian descends the staircase slowly. Red silk shirt catching every light, pants tailored like sin. The room quiets as he steps in, eyes locking directly with Aiden across the marble floor.
Aiden Reiss
(low voice to Sasha)
He came dressed to kill.
Sasha Elenor (COO of Reiss Corporation)
Or to remind you who owns the spotlight.
Aiden offers his arm. Julian hesitates—then takes it, smirking.
Julian Hale
Try not to combust when people ask if you marked me.
Aiden Reiss
If I had, they’d smell it before they saw it.
Julian Hale
(soft chuckle)
Then lucky for both of us—I’m still unclaimed.
(Unknown Number | 8:12 PM )
Luca Fenmore
You still wear red for me.
You always did.
—L
Julian Hale
(typing furiously under the gala table)
You watching me now, Luca?
How pathetic.
Luca Fenmore
Watching. Waiting.
He doesn't deserve you.
Julian Hale
You didn’t either.
Sasha Elenor (COO of Reiss Corporation)
He’s watching you like a starving man. Did you wear that scent on purpose?
Julian Hale
Do I look like I care?
Sasha Elenor (COO of Reiss Corporation)
You smell like you care. And trust me—he’s barely holding it together.
(Post Gala - Private Elevator – Returning to Aiden’s Penthouse)
They stand in tense silence. Aiden’s jaw tight. Julian presses the button wordlessly. The space feels thick—humid with heat tension.
Aiden Reiss
That scent...
Wasn’t an accident, was it?
Julian Hale
(leans in close, voice low)
Maybe I wanted to see what happens when the control breaks.
Aiden’s hand curls into a fist, nostrils flaring—but he doesn’t move.
Julian Hale
(smirks)
You’re welcome.
“First Crack in the Alpha”
(Aiden’s Penthouse – Late Night)
Julian steps into the penthouse living room after the gala. He’s kicked off his shoes and tossed his blazer onto the couch. His scent—warm, laced with frustration and something sweeter—is thick in the air.
Aiden Reiss
(voice low from the kitchen island) “Is that what you were aiming for? Turning every head in that ballroom?”
Julian Hale
(pulling open the fridge)
“Mission accomplished then. I didn't do it for you.”
Aiden Reiss
(walking toward him)
No. You did it to me.
Julian Hale
(grabbing a water bottle, smirking) Didn’t realize you were so easily distracted, CEO Reiss.
Aiden steps closer, closing the fridge door himself. Their faces are inches apart now. Julian's breath hitches—just slightly. The alpha’s presence is overwhelming this close, scent dominance crackling like static.
Aiden Reiss
You wore that scent on purpose.
Julian Hale
And you held yourself back. I’m impressed.
(A beat of silence. Aiden’s eyes search his.)
Aiden Reiss
You really want to play with instincts, Julian?”
Julian Hale
(voice soft but sharp)
No. I want to remind you that you don’t control mine.
Aiden doesn’t reply. His jaw tightens. The tension is a drawstring—taut, trembling.
Flashback (Aiden’s Memory – Age 15, Reiss Manor – His Father’s Office)
Aiden's Father
Alphas don’t beg. They don’t cry. And they never love without power.
Young Aiden
But she left because you never—
Aiden's Father
(backhanding the desk)
She left because she was weak. You will not be.
(Back in the present, Aiden flinches slightly, stepping away from Julian.)
(Later that Night - 12:14 AM | Guest bedroom)
Julian Hale
Are you always this emotionally constipated, or is it just with me?
Aiden Reiss
(downstairs, alone in the study) You’re not the only one fighting yourself.
Julian Hale
Then stop looking at me like you’re starving.
Aiden Reiss
You smell like something I’ve waited for.
That’s not hunger.
It’s recognition.
Julian Hale
(typing) .......
(Penthouse Kitchen – Next Morning)
Julian walks in wearing Aiden’s oversized shirt. The scent clings to him. Aiden, already making coffee, glances up—and falters.
Julian Hale
You left it on my door. Thought I’d complete the married look.
Aiden Reiss
(quietly) You look better in it than I do.
Julian Hale
Careful. That almost sounded like a compliment.
Aiden Reiss
(watching him sit across the counter) Maybe I’m warming up to the idea of you being here.
Julian Hale
And maybe I’m still deciding if I want to stay.
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