Chapter 3 - The Start of the Project

Rio poured himself a cup of coffee and settled into his office chair. It had been a week since the meeting at Azark's house, and he had been working tirelessly on the design proposal. He spent hours creating mood boards, researching materials, and drafting sketches. He wanted to make sure that everything was perfect before presenting it to Azark.

Finally, it was ready. Rio took a deep breath, attached the proposal to an email, and hit send. He sat back in his chair and closed his eyes, hoping that Azark would like what he had created.

The next morning, Rio was pleasantly surprised to see an email from Azark waiting in his inbox. He eagerly opened it, hoping for good news. Azark had loved the design, and he wanted to book Rio for the project.

Rio smiled to himself, feeling a sense of accomplishment. But he knew that the hard work was only just beginning.

Over the next few weeks, Rio immersed himself in the project. He spent hours working with Azark, finalizing the design and choosing the materials. He visited the site several times, coordinating with the contractors, and overseeing the installation of the design elements.

But as the project progressed, Rio found himself getting more and more drawn to Azark. They had grown closer, spending hours working together, discussing every detail of the project. Rio found himself enjoying Azark's company, even though he knew it was dangerous to let his guard down.

One day, as they were going over the final details of the project, Azark asked Rio a question that caught him off guard.

"Rio, would you like to have dinner with me tonight?"

Rio hesitated for a moment, feeling a mix of attraction and apprehension. He didn't want to blur the lines between them, but he couldn't help but be drawn to Azark.

"Um, sure," he said, trying to keep his voice steady.

"Great, I'll pick you up at eight," Azark said, smiling.

That evening, Azark arrived at Rio's apartment, looking as handsome as ever. He took Rio to a fancy Italian restaurant, where they had one of the best meals of Rio's life.

As they talked and laughed, Rio found himself opening up to Azark. He told him about his life, his struggles as an omega in a world dominated by alphas. He expected Azark to be like the others, to see him as just another omega to dominate or use for his pleasure. But to his surprise, Azark was kind and understanding. He listened to Rio's story with empathy, and Rio found himself feeling safe with him.

After dinner, as they stood outside Rio's apartment building, Azark leaned in and kissed Rio's cheek.

"Thank you for a wonderful evening," he said softly.

Rio's heart raced as he felt the warmth of Azark's lips on his skin. It was a simple gesture, but it meant so much to him.

As Azark drove away, Rio couldn't help but wonder what would happen next. He had let his guard down with an alpha, and he wasn't sure if that was a good thing. Would Azark turn out to be like all the rest, or was there something more between them?

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