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"You're the only one who can make me feel like this," he sobbed, voice trembling with emotion.

"Why did you run away, Claude? You misunderstood me..."

His eyes searched for forgiveness.

"I already promised—I'll only ever sleep with you. You're mine, Claude. Mine, and only mine!"

He took a shaky breath, eyes glassy.

"So please… take those words back. Give me another chance. I'll love you with everything I am."

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8 Years Ago

It was a bright, sunny day when a young man named Claude was preparing himself for his first day in Boongseong after receiving a scholarship. In a cheerful mood, he stepped out of his room and walked downstairs, where his grandmother was cooking breakfast.

Claude: "Grandma, you don’t have to do that."

Grandma: "It’s okay, son. I can still handle it, alright?"

Claude: "You don’t need to cook for me anymore. I’m already grown up."

Grandma: "But you’re still my little Claude."

Claude chuckled softly before continuing his grandmother’s work in the kitchen. After finishing, he headed out to school with a confident expression.

When he entered the classroom, it was crowded with students chatting amongst themselves. He spotted an empty seat and asked someone if it was taken. When the student shook their head, he sat down. However, he soon felt out of place—everyone was talking about their luxurious lifestyles, a topic he couldn't relate to.

Claude felt bored and isolated, not knowing anyone. He whispered to himself that he had expected to make friends with elite students, unlike at his previous school, where communication had been much easier. He reminded himself that he was here for a reason—to pursue his dream of becoming a famous horse racer one day.

As he sat lost in thought, an unfamiliar scent filled the air. Curious, he turned to find its source and saw a charming young man with a cute smile and dark fudge-brown hair.

His Highness Wade Arthur Shaan — the youngest prince of House Shaan, and the first Dominant Omega born into his lineage in over two centuries. The guy who once pranked his private tutor by gluing him to a chair, according to tabloids.

"Isn’t that Prince Wade of Shaan?" Claude wondered.

The prince walked past him, leaving behind his lovely scent. Claude couldn't take his eyes off him as Wade laughed and flirted with his friends.

"So, it’s true that he’s the first omega in his family after centuries... but his scent is quite strange," Claude mused.

As he continued to stare curiously, Wade suddenly looked in his direction. Embarrassed, Claude quickly looked away and adjusted his glasses. Wade walked past him again and took a seat behind him, continuing to chat and flirt.

"I’ve seen him in the newspapers before. As expected, he’s also studying here," Claude thought. "I heard he enjoys being with different guys, but an omega like him doesn’t even react to his own scent?"

Just then, the teacher entered, and the class began.

FAST FORWARD>>

During break time, Claude stood up and asked one of his classmates for directions to the library. After getting the directions, he thanked them and walked outside.

As he was about to reach the library, something caught his eye—something he had always dreamed about. On the school field, a group of students was engaged in a horse race. Claude's eyes sparkled with excitement at the sight.

A childhood memory suddenly flashed through his mind.

It was his birthday, and his grandmother had taken him to a festival.

Grandma: "What do you want me to buy for you, Claude?"

Claude: "I don’t know."

Grandma: "What about this toy here?"

Claude shook his head, uninterested in the toy she suggested. She tried finding another, but he still refused.

As he pondered what he truly wanted, a loud noise caught his attention from the other side of the field. Curious, he followed the sound and found a large crowd cheering. Pushing through the crowd, he saw a group of horse riders competing. Instantly, he fell in love with the sight, his gaze locked onto the horses' feet as they thundered across the track.

Back in the present, Claude shook his head, bringing himself back to reality. He had completely forgotten about the library. Instead, he walked to the edge of the horse field, watching the students ride with amazement.

Suddenly, he caught Prince Wade's scent again. Looking up, he saw Wade wearing a horse-riding uniform. The scent grew stronger as the prince walked past him.

Wade stepped forward toward a horse, his face set with determination.

"This time, I’ll learn how to ride a horse," he declared confidently. "It’s supposed to be easy, and I won’t let my stupid brother keep teasing me for not knowing how to ride at this age."

He clenched his fists.

"This time, I’ll prove it to you, hyung—I can ride this creature!"

However, no one noticed that a rope had accidentally gotten tangled around Wade’s right foot, connecting it to the horse’s gear. Oblivious to the danger, Wade slapped the horse’s back.

The startled horse bolted in fear.

To everyone's horror, Wade was dragged along the ground, his foot caught in the rope. Screams erupted as the horse picked up speed. Panic spread through the field, but the horse was running too fast for anyone to intervene. Wade’s terrified cries for help filled the air.

Without a second thought, Claude rushed into the field. He quickly mounted a horse and rode at full speed, chasing after the runaway horse.

To everyone's astonishment, Claude skillfully caught up and managed to stop the panicked horse. Wade collapsed onto the ground, staring up at the sky, pale and breathless.

Everyone rushed to help the prince, while Claude dismounted his horse.

Prince Wade groaned as he slowly sat up.

"My ass hurts!" he muttered.

The crowd was still in shock, but from a distance, Wade and Claude locked eyes, both filled with curiosity.

Then, a tall, muscular young man with dark wavy hair and striking blue eyes rushed onto the scene, worry written all over his face. Like Wade, he was also dressed in a horse-riding uniform.

Muscular guy: "Hyung! I told you to wait for me!"

Wade: "I did wait for you! What took you so long?"

The muscular man sighed before turning his gaze toward Claude, eyeing him with curiosity.

Muscular guy: "Why aren’t you wearing a uniform? It’s against the rules here!"

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