Omega Taming the Black Moonlight - Chapter 40

Ji Yilian’s expression was so earnest that Yan Liu almost nodded in agreement. But just as her head began to move, she suddenly realized: Why should I be so obedient?!

One thing at a time.

Ji Yilian had helped her gather information on her next opponent, and Yan Liu hadn’t appreciated her efforts. That was her fault, so she apologized.

But how she chose to face her opponent—whether she should forfeit the match because of their gender—was her own decision.

Why should I listen to Ji Yilian?

The stubborn young woman pressed her lips together, meeting Ji Yilian’s gaze, her almond-shaped eyes burning with defiance.

“I don’t want to,” Yan Liu protested loudly.

Yet her resistance only made her look even more adorable. Her fair, delicate cheeks seemed soft and springy, begging to be touched.

Ji Yilian suppressed the urge to pinch Yan Liu’s cheek.

I shouldn’t have rashly agreed to those three rules last time, she sighed inwardly. How can I be certain I can maintain this level of rationality and restraint every moment from now on, never getting too close to Yan Liu?

Ji Yilian suddenly doubted her own self-control.

Her momentary distraction made Yan Liu think Ji Yilian was upset again.

The title “Ice-Faced Beauty” was no exaggeration.

Ji Yilian possessed a striking, cold beauty. When she wasn’t smiling, her brows, eyes, and entire demeanor radiated an aloofness that could be intimidating.

Ah, I’m a little scared, Yan Liu thought, lowering her voice to a soft murmur.

“If I gave up just because I encountered an Alpha, I wouldn’t even have the courage to fight. Whether in the eyes of others or in my own heart, I despise such cowardly behavior.”

The young woman’s lips were a vibrant, glossy red, blooming like a flower as she spoke.

For a moment, Ji Yilian couldn’t focus on anything else. Her gaze kept drifting to Yan Liu’s lips, watching her small mouth move. She…

Her pheromones were acting up. The amethyst necklace around her neck began to glow pink.

The necklace tightened, as if trying to pierce her skin.

Before Ji Yilian could regain her composure, Yan Liu had already noticed the change.

Bess had explained to her what that device around an Alpha’s neck was, its purpose, and the circumstances under which it would glow red.

It was a device used to monitor A-Class Alphas and above.

It only glowed red when an Alpha’s pheromones were spiraling out of control.

The intensity and depth of the red glow indicated the severity of the loss of control.

Already on alert, Yan Liu immediately scurried away.

She darted to a corner of the aircraft and stood there, staring at Ji Yilian like a beautiful little doll.

“You… you need to control yourself. Don’t lose control again. That collar tightening around your neck must hurt terribly, right?”

Even while remaining vigilant, the girl didn’t forget to consider Ji Yilian’s well-being, reminding her of the consequences of losing control of her pheromones.

Ji Yilian almost laughed at Yan Liu’s reaction.

“Come back. I won’t hurt you.”

Enduring the pain of the collar digging into her neck, Ji Yilian spoke softly, maintaining an air of calm detachment.

She appeared rational, showing no signs of losing control in the next moment.

Yan Liu tentatively took a step forward from the corner, but her body remained poised to flee at the slightest sign of danger, her weight still balanced for immediate movement.

It was the same stance athletes adopt during a sprint, ready to explode into action.

Yan Liu’s thoughts were transparent; her delicate features betrayed everything.

“Your collar is still glowing. It’s red…”

The unspoken message was clear: You’re still dangerous. I’m not coming any closer.

Ji Yilian watched the girl, took a deep breath, and consciously relaxed her body.

The damned thing was, thinking of Yan Liu made her pheromones surge almost instantly, within seconds.

But calming them down proved far more difficult.

Despite deep breathing and even turning her back to Yan Liu, she couldn’t regain her composure.

Despite trying to calm herself by focusing on Yan Liu’s scent in the air, Ji Yilian couldn’t find any peace.

“You… move back a bit further,” Ji Yilian managed to say in a hoarse voice, gesturing for the girl to move away.

Yan Liu, like a docile and adorable little white rabbit—soft, cute, and harmless—immediately scurried further away at Ji Yilian’s words.

“Do you need help?” Yan Liu asked timidly. Ji Yilian looked unwell. Ah, I’m really worried that collar might strangle her.

The last time Yan Liu had seen the crystal collar around Ji Yilian’s neck glow, she hadn’t understood what was happening, as the pheromone surge had left her dazed.

This time, fully conscious, she watched Ji Yilian struggle against the crystal collar. The once aloof and proud woman had been reduced to this somewhat disheveled state.

For some reason… Yan Liu couldn’t bear to watch any longer.

Ji Yilian leaned against the wall and waved her hand weakly. “…No need.” Her voice was noticeably hoarser.

The aircraft had already reached its destination and landed on the ground according to the planned route.

But Yan Liu couldn’t spare a glance at the scenery outside. She was too worried about Ji Yilian.

Standing with her back to Yan Liu, Ji Yilian’s spine wasn’t as straight as usual, yet she still evoked the image of a pine or bamboo, radiating an indescribable air of serene elegance.

It was that kind of unyielding spirit, the kind that would rather break than bend.

If Ji Yilian had made a sound or actively sought help from Yan Liu, Yan Liu might not have felt this pang of sympathy.

But seeing such a stunningly beautiful woman standing there so quietly, enduring the punishment of her pheromones spiraling out of control, just… made Yan Liu’s heart soften.

“Are you alright?”

The Omega, who should have been hiding, moved slowly toward Ji Yilian as if carrying a snail shell on her back.

Her voice was gentle, as if afraid of disturbing something, so sweet it could soothe the heart.

Ji Yilian straightened up and turned around. Her face, as beautiful as a painting, was now covered in a fine sheen of sweat, like a beauty fresh from a shower. It exuded an inexplicably alluring, restrained beauty that made Yan Liu’s cheeks flush and her heart race.

“I’m fine now,” Ji Yilian said, tugging at the corners of her lips, but the smile was clearly strained.

Yan Liu, feeling the lingering sympathy in her chest, asked softly, “Does this happen often to Alphas?”

How could anyone lose control of their pheromones?

Her own pheromones were perfectly stable, almost nonexistent unless Ji Yilian attacked her like last time.

Of course, this didn’t mean Yan Liu was completely oblivious to pheromones.

She could also smell other people’s pheromones, just like everyone had a natural body scent.

Ji Yilian’s pheromones were a rich, orchid-like fragrance.

Normally, the scent was faint, but when her pheromones reached a certain concentration, they became overwhelmingly potent, as if trying to saturate every inch of her body with the fragrance.

It was incredibly domineering.

Ji Yilian seemed not to have heard Yan Liu’s earlier question. Her voice hoarse, she repeated, “What did you say?”

Leaning against the interior wall of the aircraft, she closed her eyes briefly, looking like a drowning person who had narrowly escaped death. There was a fragile beauty about her.

Ah, Yan Liu couldn’t tear her eyes away.

She blinked and, without thinking, continued, “So… do you Alphas often lose control like this?”

Pheromones were innate to everyone, but A-Class Alphas had a stronger influence, which was why the crystal collar around their necks served to restrain and punish them in critical moments.

Then… does Ji Yilian often lose control like this?

She looked like she was in so much pain.

Ji Yilian sensed the girl’s softening heart. She opened her eyes and tugged at the corner of her lips.

“This is the second time.”

She had only lost control twice.

Once was to scare Yan Liu, which had nearly resulted in her actually losing control.

And the other time was today.

Both times, it was because of the same person.

Would you consider that frequent?