Ai suddenly lost for words, his eyes wandering, not daring to look directly at Siluofu. He explained in a low voice, "I just... I've been too busy with schoolwork lately, and I really can't spare the time..."
"Yeah, I know." Slov suddenly became serious and raised his hand to ruffle Ace's hair. "So I came to see you, to see if you were too busy and exhausted yourself."
A warmth surged in Ace's heart. He looked at Slov and his lips moved, but no words came out.
"Let's go." Slov took Ace's hand and said without hesitation, "Don't stay in the library. I'll take care of tonight."
*
From that day on, Slov simply applied for a single day off.
Of course Bai Yan couldn't agree to this. They had annual leave but only annual leave.
However, Slov exchanged one-third of his salary with Lu Yuqing, and from then on, Lu Yuqing would take over Slov's time when he was not at work.
Four years passed like this, and finally Ace graduated.
Fortunately, Ace worked hard and was invited by the Medical Research Institute.
On the day of Ace's graduation ceremony, the auditorium of the Interstellar Medical University was packed.
As an outstanding graduate representative of that year, Ace stood on the podium, his eyes calmly sweeping across the audience, but his heart was filled with turbulence.
"During the four years here, I not only learned how to save lives, but also understood how to face challenges and choices in life. Medicine taught me to respect every life and also taught me how to reconcile with myself." Ace's voice was steady and powerful.
There was thunderous applause from the audience, and everyone was proud of this young and talented student.
In the crowd, Slov sat in the last row, his eyes always following Ace.
His eyes were full of pride and tenderness.
After the graduation ceremony, Ace saw Slov waiting at the door as soon as he walked out of the auditorium.
Slov leaned against the hovercraft with his hands in his pockets. The sunlight shone on his tall figure, making him look even more dazzling.
"Congratulations, outstanding graduate." Slov raised the corner of his mouth at him, holding a bunch of pale purple lavender in his hand, which was Ace's favorite flower.
Ace was slightly stunned, then couldn't help but smile. He walked over and took the flowers, whispering, "Thank you."
"How do you thank me?" Siluofu raised an eyebrow, with a hint of ridicule in his tone, "I've been on leave for four years just for you, and my wife's salary has been reduced by more than half."
Ace glared at him, "You were the one who insisted on coming here to accompany me."
"Yeah." Slov sighed, but there was no regret on his face. "Who made me willing to do it?"
Ace's ears turned red again. He turned away and muttered under his breath, "How shameless."
Slov smiled and did not refute. He just reached out and ruffled his hair: "Let's go, I'll celebrate for you tonight."
*
At night, the two finally didn't have to stay in the hotel. In the past four years, because Ace couldn't stay overnight outside and Slov didn't allow him to rent a house, the two of them always spent the night in the hotel whenever they met.
Slov stared at the sleeping Ace in the moonlight.
At night, moonlight poured into the spacious bedroom like water, falling on Ace's face, casting a soft glow on his delicate features.
Although the two of them seemed fine on the surface, he knew in his heart that there were some things between them that could never be made public over the past four years.
The kind that was not discussed.
They both tacitly avoided each other during their susceptible periods.
At first, Slov thought he was the only one like that, but unexpectedly, Ace was the same.
Slov was afraid that he would hurt him, and he was also worried about himself.
The susceptible period is a physiological characteristic that every alpha cannot avoid.
For the average alpha, the best solution at this time is to have a partner's comfort.
But the two of them... being both alphas, they were destined to be unable to mark each other in traditional ways, nor could they truly soothe each other through pheromones.
They are obviously the closest people, but they can only avoid each other when they need each other the most.
He felt a little bitter, but more of it was heartache.
He reached out and gently pinched Ace's earlobe. The soft ears moved slightly, and Ace hummed softly in his sleep, but did not wake up.
A helpless smile appeared on Slov's lips.
He leaned over, placed a gentle kiss on Ace's forehead, and whispered, "Ace, one day, I will make you believe that we can face everything together."
He reached out to tuck Ace in, then stood up and walked to the window.
The night outside the window is quiet, the hover car shuttles between the high-rise buildings in the distance, and the star-like lights embellish the outline of the city.
In this prosperous yet indifferent world, only when he is with Ace can he feel a true sense of belonging.
The worst that could happen is just having the gland removed.
Slov had this thought more than once, and even went to the hospital for consultation. Although he was looked at like a lunatic for a long time, he still received no answer.
He never regretted the four years of companionship, restraint, and even tacit escape.
*
In a messy room.
Slov frowned and looked into the room, his eyes fixed on Ace who was sitting on the ground.
The room was filled with a strong scent, it was Ace's pheromones - chaotic and disordered, like a trapped beast struggling to break free from its cage.
Just as Slov was about to pick the person up, Ace pounced on him and pressed him against the wall.
Oh wow, his little rabbit can actually do wall-banging.
Slov was about to speak rudely, but he met Ace's emotionless eyes, like a beast staring at its prey.
Just like what Ace looked like during his first susceptible period.
The body continuously releases extremely aggressive pheromones.
This made Slov's heart skip a beat, as he was worried that something might be wrong with his health.
After calculating the time, he found that Ace's susceptible period this time was only three months from the last time.
A 3A-level alpha will only have a susceptible period at least once every six months.
This is very abnormal.
Slov called him tentatively, "Ace?"
Ace didn't react at all, just staring at his neck, his hand gripping it uncontrollably.
"You can't murder your husband." Slov gently patted Ace's hand that was pinching his neck.
Ace slowly approached, pinching his chin with his fingertips.
For some reason, Slov felt a little bit of anticipation, as the little rabbit didn't act so domineering very often.
Hmm~
The little rabbit bites!
Slov pulled Ace away in disbelief, holding his collar.
The other hand touched the spot where he had just been bitten, the back of his neck.
She's biting him as if he were an omega. I guess I have to keep an eye on him. If I lose sight of him one day, who will he cry to?
Just as Slov picked up his laptop and was about to make a phone call to ask what to do in this situation, Ace took another step forward and attacked him from the back of the neck.
I don't know if Ace still has any sanity left, he just bit it but didn't inject pheromones into it.
You can't blame him for this.
Slov temporarily gave up the action of making a phone call, picked up Ace and walked to the bed.
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