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In this broken world, chaos happens to be everywhere. The existence of the second gender has been the main reason why humans have committed crimes against each other for centuries. Slavery, injustice, and differences in social levels bring the world into a new level of entertainment that satisfies human passion.
In this world, only the alphas can lead in all fields. Wealth and power are theirs. Their speech is the rule. Most of the government and the economic flow is held by the alpha—Rich people, investors, businessmen, and even famous celebrities and artists. On the other hand, the betas will be a money flow pawn without being able to enjoy the results of their hard work. The existence of a beta is on the same level as workers who are employed 24 hours at a low wage. They will always be human workers until the end of their lives. Only betas who are born from respectable alpha and omega pairs can have a better position but that is a very rare case. According to the research, most births from an alpha and omega mating will result in alpha children.
The most terrible position in this world is being an omega. They were made as slaves of the lowest slaves by alphas and betas—all kinds of slaves such as ranging from domestic slaves, slaves to display power, slaves to producing children or simply being slaves of sexual gratification. How they are treated is up to their respective masters. But as good as a master is to omega, the treatment they get can never be called proper.
It is a tradition in the highest social status, that alpha will look for an omega to be used as a reproduction tool to get alpha gender children. The reason behind it is because alpha and beta mating could never 100% produce good alpha offspring. The physical and mental state of omega is so weak that they will only give birth to children of the same gender as their partner even though the probability of being born as an omega child may occur with a probability of less than 10%.
The presence of omegas is quite rare, not more than 20% of the population. They are always used as a commodity that is traded in the underground community. Each country has its own underground community, which aims to find and produce omegas. Not all omegas in the community are of good quality. Many of them have beautiful faces yet have low physical endurance. Because most of the alphas are looking for omegas to be sex slaves, therefore omegas who have low physical endurance will be used as a reproductive tool for omegas children.
The presence of beta is quite common, about 50% of the population. Their existence does not match their social status. Despite their greater numbers, betas have a hard time beating alphas. Physical, mental and even intelligence of alphas are the most perfect form of a human being. However, because of their perfection, alpha becomes arrogant. They form their own world, become rulers, and rule this world.
Even though alphas are the ruler, their life is not completely peaceful. Alphas have their own community too. They will compete with each other to show their power there. It’s common to see them gathering to have a party. The meeting was held only to show off.
~~oOo~~
His name is Son Hyunwoo. An alpha lineage, surnamed Son who is known as the biggest investor in several fields of business. The Son family’s biggest business is the traveling business. They are the masters of the local and international hotel, airline, and restaurant businesses. The Son family is the biggest tax contributor to the state, therefore they are one of the elites in the alpha community.
Son Hyunwoo is still young enough to be the heir of Son’s business kingdom. The father gave his power to the son 5 years ago when Hyunwoo turned 23. The inheritance of the throne is a big question in the alpha community because Hyunwoo’s father is still fit enough to run their business. But he gave his power to Hyunwoo who was a young man and then went missing somewhere. Even so, Hyunwoo proved his ability and his business empire got even crazier in Hyunwoo’s hands.
That day was the day Alpha community meeting was held in Seoul City. Son Hyunwoo was invited to the meeting even though he really hated it. Hyunwoo doesn’t like crowds. As an alpha, he doesn’t look aggressive or greedy even though Hyunwoo has an intimidating physical form compared to other alpha. He doesn’t like to show off his power in front of other alpha because he thinks it’s a waste—but at some point, he showed his power to another alpha who hurt another gender sometimes.
One of the things that disgusted him the most about the meeting is the alpha who came with their omega slaves. The omega will be used as a spectacle together, even in the most extreme conditions: the omega will be used as a public sex tool at the meeting. The alpha community gathering is a show of power and slave masquerading as an official elite gathering. Most of the public doesn’t know about the reality or maybe they know but can’t do anything about it.
Even though Hyunwoo didn’t like coming to meetings, he was forced to do so because there were special sanctions for the alpha who’s not participating. And Hyunwoo didn’t want to be penalized. The penalty took many forms. The one that Hyunwoo avoided the most was handing over the part of his business to another alpha partner, which he hated because it would have a big impact on the welfare of his employees. Therefore, the thing he always did was show up briefly and then leave for business reasons.
“They did it again,” a man in a black coat said. He downed a glass of champagne but he felt like he wanted to vomit right away. The disgusting sight started again. There are those who flaunt their omega, some are torturing omega in public. Wanting to prove that the existence of alpha is the strongest of all genders.
“Right. I hate all of this. What’s the life of an elite? They are trash,” Hyunwoo snorted. He walked to the long table that served food. He put back his wine glass. “We better go, Hoseok.”
Hoseok also hates the meeting because he had witnessed an omega being killed during a meeting just because the omega dropped food on the expensive clothes of a top artist. Finally, he realized that the rules of this world were a glamorous world for alpha but became hell for beta, especially omega. Hoseok and Hyunwoo are living proof that a strong existence cannot change what happens in this world.
The man named Hoseok nodded. Lee Hoseok is one of the alphas who is loyal to Hyunwoo. He is Hyunwoo’s most competent business partner. Hyunwoo became good friends with Hoseok 2 years ago when they met at a community meeting accidentally. The two immediately matched because they shared the same thoughts about the destruction of humanity due to the second gender.
“Well, my, my, two of our gentlemen are just about to go. Even though the main menu hasn’t started yet.” An older alpha approached them. The alpha brought a very beautiful and elegant female omega who was wearing a party dress filled with diamond ornaments. The female omega got a good treatment only on the outside because Hyunwoo could see some scars on the back of her hands and also her neck.
“Yes, we are. It is not nice to meet you today, Mr. Kang.” Hyunwoo was about to step away from Kang, but his steps broke off as he heard the screams of pain from the crowd. Seems like a poor omega was being tormented behind the crowd. Hyunwoo got a headache as he heard the scream.
“You still haven’t brought an omega? Though I would love to see what kind of omegas that young master Son who hates this community has chosen.” Kang laughed out loud. He embraced his omega. The Kang family is a competitor to the Son family’s business, everyone in the community knows that he is hostile to Hyunwoo and his father. The alpha of the Kang family members always tries to show their superiority in public.
Hyunwoo didn’t want to look at the man. His hands clenched so hard, holding back his emotion. His body started to heat up. Everyone always talks about it.
“You should try it, young master Son. You just haven’t tasted how good an omega is.” Kang patted his own crotch in front of Hyunwoo. “You know, this thing needs to be released. That’s also one of the reasons why you are powerless in this community even though you are rich. Just exactly as your father .”
Both Hyunwoo and Hoseok gave Kang an intimidating gaze. Even though they are physically bigger, it’s not that easy to intimidate other alpha. Moreover, the alpha has an omega as a pair. Alpha who has omega will produce more dominant pheromones than alpha without a partner.
“I heard rumors that your father left you. What a pity young alpha without omega tries to fight against the community. Maybe your father realized that the existence of social status is real and he enjoyed it. Therefore, he left his stubborn son.” Kang grinned, lifting the chin of the omega who was writhing in his arms. He kissed and licked the woman’s cheek. Kang continued, “I’m also sure about those rumors. Hahaha. Those rumors about your father made your omega brother a sex slave. He must be getting a lot of money from your filthy brother.”
That moment was a time when Hyunwoo reached the peak of his emotion. He grabbed Kang by the collar and threw a hard fist on his face. Making the female omega screamed hysterically.
He hates anyone talking bad things about his father. His father is the first alpha figure to become a role model for Hyunwoo. He won’t let anyone make fun of him.
The crowd turned their eyes to Hyunwoo who was too busy beating Kang’s face. Hyunwoo paid no attention to the pain in his hands. He proceeded to beat the face until it was bleeding profusely and even broke some of the man’s teeth. His body gave off a very thick musk-scented pheromone filling up the meeting room, causing some of the omegas to lose their body control. But Kang didn’t stay silent, his body emitted a spicy smell that pierced the nose as he gave back Hyunwoo’s fist.
Hoseok tried so hard to hold Hyunwoo’s body. Even though Hoseok’s body is quite muscular, Hyunwoo is the champion between them when it comes to power. It’s not that easy to hold back an angry Hyunwoo.
“Hyunwoo, stop. Stop beating him. Your pheromones make the omega screw up.” Only by using those words, Hyunwoo could stop his action. He looked around the room while still catching his breath. Some of the omegas started to feel weak and sat on their knees. Alpha pheromones that are out of control could trigger the omega’s heat, especially a young alpha without a partner like Hyunwoo. Therefore, usually, Hyunwoo is always calm when his eye radar catches the presence of an omega around him.
Kang’s female omega tried to help her master who fell to the floor with a face full of blood. Seems like the female omega wasn’t affected by Hyunwoo’s pheromone—she might be already mated with the man.
“We better go.” Hyunwoo left quickly. Hoseok followed asap.
Hyunwoo walked faster in uncontrollable steps, not noticing that Hoseok kept calling his name. He called the driver to immediately pick him up in the lobby of the meeting hall. He stepped into the car followed by Hoseok.
“Calm down, Hyunwoo.”
Hyunwoo tried to adjust the rhythm of his breath and the flow of his emotions. The scent of aggressive musk was still rising from his body. He was so frustrated. Luckily, Hyunwoo’s car driver is a beta. Otherwise, there would be the same mess.
“Shit. I lost control. Surely those omegas will be delicious food for them.” His hands clenched hard. Due to the influence of Hyunwoo’s aggressive pheromones, some omegas entered a period of heat suddenly. Omega in heat will be the object of public sex shared at the meeting.
“I know, Kang is a bastard. But you have to control yourself, Hyunwoo. Alpha without a partner cannot show more domination. You will only become a trigger for Omega’s sufferings if you do not control yourself well.” Hoseok chimed in, he began to feel frustrated being in such a ridiculous social status environment. They tried to show their power but always failed. In this cruel second-gender world, sexuality is associated with everything.
“I don’t want a partner. I don’t want to torture them.”
“I understand, Hyunwoo. But you have to remember everything your father said. You must immediately find an omega partner. Apart from raising your status, you need to have alpha offspring who will continue our fight against this social status.” That’s what Hoseok had been doing for the past few weeks: convincing Hyunwoo to find an omega to get offspring and gain higher social status. Because Hyunwoo is living alone right now. Alpha that lives alone for a long time will lose their dominance to other alpha.
“But…”
“Hyunwoo, you know what happened to your father, right? You have to decide as soon as possible.”
The car arrived at Hoseok’s residence first. They were greeted by a male omega who was Hoseok’s partner. The scent of cinnamon filled the room as the omega smiled at Hyunwoo.
“Hyung, you come.” The omega came over to Hyunwoo and sniffed him, feeling confused. “What’s the matter? Why do you smell so strong? It’s dangerous.” Although Hyunwoo had calmed down enough, his body’s reaction wasn’t as fast as his emotional reaction.
“It’s okay, Changkyunie. How are you?” Hyunwoo gently stroked the omega’s hair. His eyes radiated affection.
“I’m fine. Hoseok-hyung treats me well.” He smiled back at Hoseok. His feet stepped closer to the alpha and embraced his burly body.
Changkyun is Hoseok’s partner and also Hyunwoo’s younger brother. The existence of Changkyun in the Son family became a big controversy in the community. The birth of an omega from an alpha-omega pair is so rare in the community but the Son family maintains its existence. It is a tradition that usually occurs when omega is born from alpha offspring, they will be discarded or killed because they are considered to have tainted family history. Even the existence of an omega who gives birth to the offspring will be eradicated in the end.
“How is the baby? Did you go to the doctor?” Hyunwoo asked softly. His eyes formed a half-crescent moon because he kept smiling seeing his brother live happily with Hoseok. It was the most beautiful joy for Hyunwoo when he found out that Hoseok wanted to be a partner with Changkyun. So far, he has always been worried about his younger brother’s fate. His existence is always hidden because of the unfavorable environment.
“The baby is fine. Being pregnant is a fun thing besides the morning sickness.” He rubbed his stomach lightly. “You also have to choose your omega, Hyung. They will definitely be the luckiest person.”
Hyunwoo pondered. His heart still had doubts about having an omega in his life. During this time, he witnessed how his mother and brother were treated badly. Having a partner isn’t always fun for Hyunwoo. His two eyes have seen themselves how miserable it was. However, every time he saw Hoseok and Changkyun, he did not rule out that possibility.
Hoseok interrupted, “That’s right. Think carefully about what I said, Hyunwoo. How about we come to the underground community? Maybe we will find an omega that suits you there.”
The thing Hoseok said was the truth. Hyunwoo’s social status can rise in the community if he has an omega. The presence of omega will increase the dominance of alpha over other alpha, especially when the omega has a strong presence. Even though Hoseok never showed Changkyun to the public, the other alpha could smell omega scent radiating from Hoseok’s body and he gained more power in front of others.
“Okay.”
~~oOo~~
“Let me introduce myself. My name is Chae Hyungwon. I’m a beta. I will be your guide today.” A tall yet slender beta introduced himself politely. His hair was black and a little bit longer. His face is handsome even though he is not an alpha.
“I’m—”
“I know. Son Hyunwoo and Lee Hoseok, right? You guys are famous in the community.” Hyungwon interrupted before Hyunwoo could introduce himself. One of Hyunwoo’s eyebrows rose. He suspected that the word “famous” is not a good thing here.
“Really? Thank you.” Hoseok smiled briefly. The beta surprised, blinking his eyes. There is no alpha that is as casual as them up until now. In general, the alpha is arrogant.
“You’ve come at a bad time, gentlemen. The auction of omegas just finished last week. Most of the best omegas in this community have already been sold out.” His long legs stepped in. His hands gave instructions to the two alphas to follow him to a special room. “Having more than one omega is the current trend. So these are the only adult omega stocks left.”
Trend? Stock? Hearing that made Hyunwoo get angry. The omega was really considered as stuff. But he tried his best to maintain emotional stability because they were in the nest of the omegas. They arrived at a room bordered by a glass window. The omegas gathered in a room behind the glass window, most likely it was like a peeping room. The omegas didn’t notice them and they were busy with themselves—it seems that the room was also limiting their sense of smell.
“They are beautiful,” Hyunwoo praised. There are several male and female omegas there. According to him, none of the omegas are ugly. They are blessed with a cute little physique and a naturally charming face. The physical differences always attract the attention of the alpha.
It was so sad to see them locked up. Even Hyunwoo lamented his own fate. In order to gain descent and social status, Hyunwoo had to visit this ridiculous place.
“Yes, of course. The omega is a beautiful creature. But their fate is bad,” Hyungwon felt his fate was better than the omega. But after saying that, he realized he had slipped off his words just now. He turned restlessly. He didn’t dare to talk about such things in front of the alpha because it could make them angry. However, the two alphas smiled sadly.
“Does anyone catch your eyes?” Hoseok asked, curious. He also paid attention to where Hyunwoo’s eyes were looking. Hyunwoo was still looking for a moment, observing the environment.
Hyunwoo censored all the omegas in existence. If he could, he wanted to free them all. All of them are really beautiful. But his brows furrowed when he found a male omega who was sitting staring at the outside window. His sharp gaze shot out to the window. His body is the tiniest among male omega. His face is handsome and beautiful at the same time. His hair looks so soft. His nose is sharp and his lips flushed red. But what surprised Hyunwoo the most was that his cheeks were stained blue and there were many cut scars on his face and his neck.
“Who is he? Why is his face covered by wounds?” Hyunwoo pointed at the male omega. His eyes were stuck in the omega’s presence. Supposedly, all of the omegas in the underground community are omegas that haven’t been sold and they haven’t been subjected to physical abuse.
“Ah. He is the rebellious omega. He almost died several times due to being tortured by his master. In the end, many times, he was sent back here by the betas’ help at the alpha’s household who tormented him.” Hyungwon answered, a little worried that the male omega would be chosen by Hyunwoo.
“I just found out there is an omega who's that brave,” Hoseok muttered. In his life, he had never seen an omega be brave enough to fight an alpha.
“Yes, but everything he did was futile. Even though his heart was fighting, his body couldn’t. An angry alpha could easily drop an omega. Therefore, he nearly died so many times and was subjected to torturous sexual torture.”
Hyunwoo couldn’t take his gaze off that male omega, thinking. The noted omega just left the room without warning. It seems he didn’t care what happened anymore.
“I chose him. How much should I pay for him?” Hyunwoo turned his head, stared at the surprised Hyungwon. Recently, none of the alphas turned their attention to this omega because his physique was still recovering.
“Are you sure, Sir?”
Hyunwoo nodded firmly.
~~oOo~~
Hyungwon came to room number 15 and knocked on the door. He sighed heavily. Again, the male omega acted casually in the showroom. He just left even before the orders were given to him.
“Kihyun, an alpha is interested in you. You have to pack up,” Hyungwon entered the 4x4 meter room. The omega just sat weakly on the bed, staring at the light peeking through the air hole in his room. His eyes were sharp but there was no life in them.
“Okay.” He slowly packed his clothes and belongings. It didn’t take too long because most of his belongings were still in the suitcase. He didn’t fight back, feeling that fate always brought him bad luck. At least, I will die this time , he thought to himself.
“Don’t act silly again, Kihyun. We don’t want to see you nearly die again. Please accept what has become your fate. Your life is precious. That’s all I can say.”
“My life is precious because only things like me can satisfy them.” Hyungwon sighed heavily at Kihyun’s negative comments. As a beta, he doesn’t know what it feels like to be sexually tortured like that of the alphas and omegas—yes, the alpha can also be tormented because of their demanding sexual need, for example, rut. The beta has no demanding sexual needs therefore they are perfect slave worker pawns.
Hyungwon picked up the omega’s suitcase named Kihyun, helped him carry it to the lobby. Kihyun just silently followed him, he didn’t even change his worn clothes even though Hyungwon had given him a warning. Most of the alphas really pay attention to how their omega looks because the ugly omega will ruin their image.
“I hope he will be a good alpha for you, Kihyun. Even though it’s almost impossible.” Sometimes Hyungwon’s words are painful but that’s how it is, so Kihyun nodded in acceptance with a sad smile.
The two masculine alphas together with their luxury car were waiting for Kihyun’s appearance. One of the two paid attention to Kihyun from a distance. The alpha gave him a small smile. Kihyun stared back, feeling all his senses had died. Was what he saw was a smile? Oh, of course not, it must be a grin of lust. He was sure that soon his legs would droop weakly because of the alpha’s pheromone.
“Let’s go.” Hyunwoo extended his hand to the small omega. Kihyun just froze and didn’t understand what that meant. The alpha’s eyebrows rose, surprised because his existence was neglected by the omega. He took Kihyun’s hand gently, pulled him into the car. Instantly, Kihyun went into defense mode and pulled his hand roughly from Hyunwoo’s grasp. Hyungwon panicked.
“Well, sorry Mr. Son. Kihyun’s hand is still recovering, maybe there is still a little pain.” He helped to follow up. Hyungwon gently pushed Kihyun into the car.
Hyungwon waved at Kihyun when the car was ready to go, although it was ignored. He hoped that good luck would come to the omega this time. They left for the Son family residence. Kihyun sat on the back seat together with Hyunwoo while Hoseok drove.
“He looks cute in close-up.” Hoseok peeked through the windshield.
“Hey.” Hyunwoo glared, giving warning to Hoseok. Not only because Hoseok stared at his omega, but also because Hoseok is mated with Hyunwoo’s younger brother, Changkyun. If Hoseok did something bad to his brother, Hyunwoo swore he would finish him off.
“I’m not flirting with him. I’m just saying what I think.”
“Right, He looks really pretty up close. All omegas are like that.” Hyunwoo said shamelessly, Hoseok smiled wickedly.
Kihyun’s eyes focused on the highway. His eyebrows knitted together as he heard the compliment. He laughed to himself. An alpha praises him only to raise the mood for sex at the end. Then after the lust is released, Kihyun’s existence will drop to the level of a cockroach. He was used to it.
In an hour, they arrived at Hyunwoo’s residence. Some of Hyunwoo’s servants swiftly brought Kihyun’s suitcase in and began to prepare a room for him. Kihyun stepped out of the car and looked around. The residence is huge, it seems like the largest he had ever visited as an alpha’s slave—surely the alpha who bought him was a very rich person. He was enchanted by the magnificence of the house, radiating from his dim eyes.
“I’ll leave you guys to get along,” Hoseok patted Kihyun’s shoulder gently, Kihyun shuddered. “Just relax and welcome.” He smiled.
Kihyun was so surprised when he saw Hoseok leave them. In his mind, he would be those two alpha’s new toys right after he arrived at the mansion. But apparently not, only the tan yet tall alpha would enjoy his body that day. Kihyun swallowed hard.
There were only the alpha and the omega in the room. The servants went to take care of their work. Hyunwoo sat on the long sofa while putting some of his things on the glass table beside the sofa. He loosened his tie and shirt. The corner of his eyes caught Kihyun who was standing still.
“Have a seat, please. You can make all of this your own home now. Welcome.” Hyunwoo gave him a small smile. Kihyun took a step back. “What is your name?”
“Kihyun. Yoo Kihyun.” He answered weakly.
“What a beautiful name.”
Such the typical of a young alpha—asking his name only to praise him and then pulling him onto the bed roughly and then fuck him so hard mercilessly. Kihyun had been through worse than all of that. But everything Kihyun thought hadn’t happened yet. The thought was more torturous. Maybe it was true about everything Hyungwon said that Kihyun must accept how his fate leads. Some parts of his body still felt the pain, maybe accepting it and trying to enjoy it would reduce the pain.
Kihyun stepped closer to Hyunwoo, stopping right in front of the alpha. Hyunwoo is the most handsome alpha that Kihyun has ever seen. At least, by building that image, Kihyun might be able to enjoy the sex this time. I can do it, I can do it. Without thinking anymore, he sat on Hyunwoo’s slap without notice. The alpha was surprised as the two tiny thighs pressed against his thighs. Something inside him rose from the toe to the head. A strange sensation that Hyunwoo had never felt before.
Kihyun took the alpha’s big hands, put them on his chest. His hand directed Hyunwoo to unbutton his shirt. Some of the buttons on his shirt were open, exposing the omega’s milky white skin, which was still full of scars. Hyunwoo withdrew his hands quickly. Kihyun put his arms around the alpha’s neck, pulling the head to sink into his own neck. Instantly Hyunwoo shuddered when the omega gave off a sweet and seductive aroma. The aroma of vanilla ice cream with a hint of citrus. Hyunwoo was melting like ice cream in the middle of the summer.
Hyunwoo never had this close to an omega. Kihyun’s existence is so different from Changkyun, even though he had lived with his younger brother for years. His instincts took over. His plump lips pressed so hard into Kihyun’s neck, tracing every inch of the omega’s skin, leaving a wet trail. His nose sniffed and inhaled the scent of omega. His nose kept buried on that beautiful neck. Something was fighting inside Hyunwoo. He really wanted to bite it especially when he heard Kihyun’s moans in his ear. He sounded so delicious.
Kihyun never flirted with an alpha. Maybe it was the best way right now to try it, to reduce the pain. He kissed the alpha’s ear, his body writhing in his lap. His legs began to limp when the alpha’s pheromone filled up the room. Kihyun closed his eyes so tightly. The moment finally arrived. The moment when the alpha would devour him alive and he did nothing but obey his biological needs. The fear came again. After all, Kihyun couldn’t hold it anymore.
“Stop it.” The alpha voice sounded intimidating. Kihyun trembled. He had never heard such a dominant alpha in his life.
“Get out of me.”
Kihyun let go of his hug as he felt fear coming through. Without realizing it, the corners of his eyes were filled with tears. He got up from Hyunwoo’s lap carefully. Whatever he did against his fate never worked. A lowly omega like himself couldn’t take over the alpha’s dominance. He prepared himself to accept the worst.
Hyunwoo stood up slowly. His hands started to button up Kihyun’s tattered shirt. The omega was stunned as he realized his body was fully covered.
“Sang-hee!” Hyunwoo called in an orderly voice. There was someone dressed as a servant who came from behind the magnificent door in a hurry. She bowed to Hyunwoo respectfully.
“Yes, sir?”
“Show Kihyun his room. He seems tired. Don’t forget to give special care to him, he is still recovering.” Hyunwoo gave a small pat on his back. He encouraged Kihyun to follow the servant. The omega stepped hesitantly. His iris met Hyunwoo’s for a moment. Hyunwoo looked at him with an unreadable expression.
Hyunwoo went to his room and closed the door roughly. He sat on the bed, massaging his forehead. He almost got out of control. Hyunwoo still could smell Kihyun’s leftover scent on his body. Something beneath his pants felt so tight and called for attention. The lust almost took over and made Hyunwoo become a disgusting alpha. Is this what Kang always calls out? Was Hyunwoo really part of that lecherous social community? His heart is not, but his body is. He cursed to himself.
“This world is cruel.”