Ruthless Enigma Ch.2 Gambling Debt Payment

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He wanted to give his little sister, Kaiya, as well as his mother and himself a different life than the powerless, voiceless ones they'd endured thus far. But her goal appeared more out of reach than ever.

But his goal appeared more out of reach than ever.

Noah Lundin/MC/Rare Omega

"What happened to void the contract?"

A terrifying thought occurred.

Noah Lundin/MC/Rare Omega

"Did they discover you were lying about my gift?"

Olan Lundin/MC's Father/Alpha

(eyes widened and his hand closed around Noah's throat and squeezed it)

Olan Lundin/MC's Father/Alpha

"Say that again and I'll kill you myself and risk the Brotherhood's wrath."

Noah nodded as much as his grip would allow.

His hold slackened and air flooded back into Noah's lungs.

Olan Lundin/MC's Father/Alpha

"As far as you're concerned, your gift works. Always has. Do I make myself clear?"

Noah Lundin/MC/Rare Omega

"Yes, Alpha."

He repeated the words his father beat into him.

Noah Lundin/MC/Rare Omega

"I am a lucky, rare omega who still has his visions."

In truth, he'd only experienced the power of his gift once fifteen years ago, but like a phantom limb, the pain of the loss still ached every rotation of the suns' twenty-nine-hour cycle.

He pushed it from his mind. His gift was gone, its loss one more thing he had to accept.

Olan Lundin/MC's Father/Alpha

"Good."

Olan's hold loosened further, an owner pleased with his pet.

Olan Lundin/MC's Father/Alpha

"What else?"

Noah Lundin/MC/Rare Omega

"Unlike most omegas who lose their gifts around the time of adolescence, I continue to be able to access mine and see past events."

Olan Lundin/MC's Father/Alpha

"Exactly right."

It was a bold untruth maintained through manufactured testimonies from terrified witnesses who'd saved their own skin by claiming he could recount events he'd never witnessed.

As a result of those lies, Noah had become a sought-after prime omega and Olan's reputation and influence had grown, his wealth expanding, his criminal businesses prospering.

He didn't care that Noah would be the one to suffer when his new Alpha would command him to use his gift, and he would be unable to deliver.

Hid father had instructed him to take responsibility for the failure and suggest that his new surroundings and his new Alpha were at fault. It hadn't concerned Olan that Noah would be beaten, or worse. He expected him to bear the consequences of his lies, and he'd been prepared to do so.

Because he knew the cost of otherwise.

Olan Lundin/MC's Father/Alpha

"Remember your sister and your mother are counting on you for their continued safety."

It was as if Olan read his thoughts.

Olan Lundin/MC's Father/Alpha

"I know you won't want to disappoint them, or me."

Noah Lundin/MC/Rare Omega

"Yes, Alpha."

Olan Lundin/MC's Father/Alpha

"When your gift fails while in the bàstard's care, that's on him—and you. Correct?"

Bàstard's care?

Noah tried to make sense of Olan's words. Was his father saying he was going to be given to someone else instead? When the eldest Verish son had come to assess his potential as his prime omega, he'd been unnerved by the way he'd looked at Noah, as if he intended to devour him.

Literally.

Maybe—just maybe—whatever was happening now would be a better fate. Maybe escape would be easier?

But he knew better than to probe given Olan's current mood, so he told him what he wanted to hear instead,

Noah Lundin/MC/Rare Omega

"Yes, Alpha."

Olan Lundin/MC's Father/Alpha

"Right answer."

Spinning him away from the wall, his father hustled him down the hall again, his father's soldiers falling in line right behind.

Olan Lundin/MC's Father/Alpha

"You will obey as always."

Noah Lundin/MC/Rare Omega

"Yes, Alpha."

Another lie, but direct confrontation would get him no closer to escape.

Olan Lundin/MC's Father/Alpha

(moved faster)

Olan Lundin/MC's Father/Alpha

"I have some gambling debts I can't currently pay."

Noah Lundin/MC/Rare Omega

(throat went dry)

Olan Lundin/MC's Father/Alpha

"You will be given as payment instead."

Payment.

As if he were an omega whóre. It was a far fall from prime omega status. Not that he wanted that anyway, Noah reminded himself.

He gave Noah no time to respond.

Olan Lundin/MC's Father/Alpha

"I have also been accused of crimes against the Brotherhood."

Noah Lundin/MC/Rare Omega

(stumbled on his feet)

This was an even bigger blow.

There was no greater sin than to betray the Brotherhood. Worse, punishment for such a misdeed did not end with the guilty party but extended to his closest family.

Noah Lundin/MC/Rare Omega

"Is it true?"

Olan Lundin/MC's Father/Alpha

"No."

His grip grew so tight Noah feared he'd break his bone. It would not be the first time.

Olan Lundin/MC's Father/Alpha

"And if you are asked, you will, of course, affirm your Alpha's innocence."

Noah swayed, bile rising in the back of his throat.

Noah Lundin/MC/Rare Omega

"Who is your accuser?"

But in his heart, he already knew.

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Your Author

Ha~ I really hate this Olan-Polan 🙄

Your Author

Anyways, if you’re expecting a flawless savior male protagonist who worships Noah's every step, then forget it. He’s dominant, ruthless in thought like Olan, yet he’s not here to break Noah—he won’t torture or humiliate him. But make no mistake, he won’t bend to Noah's whims either.

Your Author

What names do you want to suggest for our ML?