My Alpha
Shao Wei's shallow yet genuine smile was like a stone dropped into the lake of Si Qi's heart, sending ripples that wouldn't subside for a long time. He was even a little at a loss, only able to grasp Shao Wei's hand, clumsily wiping his sweaty fingers over and over again, pressing them against his burning cheek, like a young boy receiving a beloved gift for the first time, no longer even a trace of the stoic business world.
Shao Wei allowed him to do what he wanted. The hint of smile in his icy blue eyes gradually faded, transforming into a deeper, indescribable tranquility. The sunlight fell on his still pale face, but it seemed to dispel the perennial frost, revealing the warm jade color underneath.
The comfort brought by the pheromones receded like a warm tide, leaving behind a rare sense of relaxation and fatigue. His eyelids gradually grew heavy, and he leaned back on the sofa, his breathing becoming even and long, and he fell asleep again.
Si Qi didn't dare move, fearing to disturb his slumber. He remained half-kneeling, quietly watching Shao Wei's sleeping face, his heart filled with a full and simmering emotion. Lost and now found, cherished. He carefully placed Shao Wei's hand back under the blanket, carefully tucking the corners in. Only then did he quietly stand up and stretch his numb legs.
Dr. Chen walked over, handed him a glass of water, and whispered, "This first induction was a resounding success. It went even smoother than expected. The level of compatibility and trust between you two far exceeds what the data predicted."
Si Qi took the water and drank it all, his dry throat was moistened. He looked at Shao Wei with gentle eyes: "He trusts me." He knew better than anyone how much courage it took for Shao Wei, who had experienced all those things, to be completely open just now.
"Regular follow-up is required. Each treatment will be more in-depth and may recur," Dr. Chen reminded. "His glandular damage has accumulated over many years, so repair cannot be rushed."
"I know." Si Qi nodded, "I have plenty of time and patience."
The days that followed were regular and peaceful. Si Qi strictly followed Dr. Chen's protocol, administering pheromone therapy to Shao Wei every two days. Each time, he could feel the turmoil in Shao Wei's glands calming down a bit, and the cool cedar scent becoming purer and softer. Shao Wei's condition improved noticeably, his complexion growing rosy, and he was even able to perform simple activities without disturbing his glands.
The tacit understanding between them grew stronger day by day. Often, Shao Wei could understand Si Qi's intentions with just a glance. With a raised hand, Si Qi knew whether he wanted water or needed to adjust his posture. The intuition born of twin blood and a deep connection was slowly but steadily reawakening.
They would occasionally talk. No longer limited to injuries and treatment, sometimes it would be about a passage in a book Shao Wei was reading, sometimes about a bird flying by the window, and sometimes... it would be about those vague fragments of childhood that Si Qi racked his brains to recall, hidden under his tampered memories.
"...I seem to remember that one time when it snowed heavily, we snuck out of the cabin and built an ugly snowman." Si Qi carefully peeled an apple while trying to recall, his brows slightly furrowed. "The eyes were made of...black stones? I think we almost got discovered by the patrol."
Shao Wei leaned against the headboard. Upon hearing this, his icy blue eyes flickered slightly. He was silent for a few seconds before adding softly, "The nose is a dead branch. You insisted on putting your scarf on it, and later you got scolded."
Si Qi paused while peeling the apple and looked up in surprise: "You remembered?"
Shao Wei lowered his eyes and looked at his folded hands. "It's just... a little bit of the picture. Very blurry."
Even the blurry image was enough to make Si Qi ecstatic. This proved that Shao Wei's suppressed memories were truly reviving, not just being revealed through external information. He cut the peeled apple into small pieces, inserted a toothpick, and handed it to Shao Wei, his eyes sparkling. "Take your time, there's no rush. You'll definitely remember more later."
Shao Wei took the apple and ate it in small bites without saying a word, but the aura around him was peaceful, even soft.
However, beneath this tranquility, the hidden undercurrent has not disappeared.
Dr. Chen strengthened external surveillance and information filtering. The silence of Gao Lan and the "Watchers" only made people more uneasy. They were like venomous snakes lurking in the shadows, waiting for the opportunity to strike a fatal blow.
The data on the Pandora hard drive was cracked and analyzed one by one, revealing more shocking content, including some secret transactions of the Watcher's top leaders and the blueprint of a larger plan. Once these things were exposed, they would be enough to set off a huge wave around the world.
"We can't hide here forever." Si Qi watched the information scrolling on the screen, his eyes sharp. "We must find a way to completely resolve this hidden danger. For Shao Wei, and for all those who may be harmed by the 'Watcher'."
Dr. Chen's face was solemn. "Gao Lan is a madman, but there's an even bigger force behind him. If we fight head-on, our chances of winning are slim. Unless..."
"Unless what?"
"Unless we can find evidence that the Watchers aren't monolithic, or... find a force that can deter them from taking action, or even restrain Gao Lan," Dr. Chen pondered. "Pandora mentions an internal monitoring agency codenamed 'The Council of Elders,' which seems to have long been dissatisfied with Gao Lan's radical style, but lacks concrete evidence."
Si Qi's eyes narrowed slightly: "Find them. Or, let them come to us on their own initiative."
A risky plan once again took shape in his mind. This time, it was no longer a confrontation of force, but a more complex strategy and game.
After dinner, Shao Wei was in high spirits. He even walked slowly to the observatory's old radio receiver and casually switched channels. Amidst the cacophony, he could occasionally catch a staccato news report or a snippet of music.
Si Qi watched from the side without interrupting. His gaze fell on Shao Wei's focused and serene profile. The risky plan in his mind became clearer, but it was also accompanied by a deeper hesitation. The thought of dragging Shao Wei into danger again, even as part of a decoy, was heartbreaking.
As if sensing his overly focused gaze, Shao Wei turned his head, his icy blue eyes appearing exceptionally clear in the dim light: "You have something to say."
It's not a question, it's a statement.
Si Qi's heart skipped a beat. Shao Wei was as sharp as ever.
He walked over to Shao Wei and was silent for a moment before finally deciding to be frank. He told Shao Wei about Dr. Chen's findings and his own plan as concisely as possible, including the potential risks involved.
"...So, we need to deliberately leak some of our whereabouts and throw out some scraps of information from 'Pandora' about Gao Lan's illegal operations as bait to attract the attention of the 'Elders' or their factions." Si Qi's voice was low, with a hint of subtle tension. "This will have certain risks, and Gao Lan may also do something desperate. If you don't want to, we can..."
"Sure." Shao Wei interrupted him calmly, his gaze returning to the radio receiver. His fingers unconsciously adjusted the knob, the noise rising and falling. "What do you need me to do?"
His response was so flat and straightforward, as if he was just discussing tomorrow's weather rather than a life-or-death plan.
Si Qi was stunned, all his prepared persuasions and assurances choking in his throat. He stared at Shao Wei's calm profile, and an indescribable bitterness and... pride welled up in his heart. His Shao Wei had never been a flower that needed to be carefully coddled in a greenhouse, but a resilient Alpha who could stand shoulder to shoulder with him.
"You just need to...stay here and recover as soon as possible." Si Qi's voice was a little hoarse, "Leave the rest to me."
Shao Wei paused his finger on the knob, and the noise abruptly ceased. Unexpectedly, a clear yet mournful cello melody emerged from the receiver, slowly flowing through the silent observatory. He tilted his head slightly and looked at Si Qi, his icy blue eyes as deep as a pool.
"You said the same thing last time."
Then he detonated the pheromone alone and nearly tore his glands.
Si Qi's throat felt like it was instantly blocked, and a sharp pain shot through his heart. Shao Wei's tone was not at all accusatory, and could even be described as calm, but it made Si Qi feel more ashamed than any fierce accusation.
"This time is different!" Si Qi eagerly grabbed his hand, his tone more urgent and reassuring than ever before. "I swear to you, this is just a game of information. I will not leave your side and will never let you face any danger alone! If the situation changes, the plan will be terminated immediately! Your safety comes first!"
He spoke very quickly, almost incoherently, for fear that Committee Member Shao would not believe him.
Shao Wei quietly watched his anxious expression for a long time. The mournful cello melody still flowed in the air, making this moment particularly quiet and long.
Then, he shook Siqi's hand back very lightly, almost imperceptibly.
"Yeah." He responded, turned his head and continued to listen to the intermittent piano music, as if he had just mentioned it casually.
But with that gentle return of the handshake and the soft response, Si Qi's heart, which had been hanging high in the air, finally settled down. An indescribable warmth and strength filled his body. He knew that Shao Wei had agreed. It wasn't out of helplessness or resignation, but rather based on a calm deliberation and... trust in him.
This realization made Si Qi's back straighter and his eyes became more determined and sharp.
The plan began to be implemented quietly.
Dr. Chen cleverly leaked some carefully selected "Pandora" fragments through several extremely secret channels, which were enough to arouse the vigilance of the "Presbyterian Church" but would not immediately anger Gao Lan.
It's like throwing a few stones into a calm lake, waiting for the ripples to spread, and... the fish to take the bait.
The waiting was excruciating. Si Qi maintained his composure, continuing to meticulously care for Shao Wei and guide him through pheromones every day, but his inner tension was constantly on edge, alert for any sign of trouble. Shao Wei, on the other hand, remained calm and composed, reading, watching the snow, and occasionally speaking to Si Qi, seemingly oblivious to the turbulent undercurrents of the outside world.
But that night, Si Qi woke up from a light sleep and subconsciously reached out to Shao Wei beside him, but found nothing.
His heart sank suddenly, and he became completely awake in an instant, sitting up suddenly.
With the faint light reflected from the snow outside the window, he saw Shao Wei standing alone in front of the window, his back thin and lonely, looking at the dark night sky and the vague outlines of the mountains outside the window. He didn't know how long he had been standing there.
Si Qi's heart felt like it was stabbed by something, and a sharp pain surged through his body. He quietly got out of bed, picked up the thick blanket, walked over, and gently draped it over Shao Wei's shoulders.
Shao Wei didn't turn around or move, but spoke softly, his voice sounding particularly clear and cold in the silent night:
"What if... we still have to separate in the end?"
Si Qi's hand suddenly stopped, and his heart seemed to be frozen in an instant, and then shattered! He could almost hear the sound of his blood flowing backwards.
He suddenly turned Shao Wei's body around and forced him to look at him. In the darkness, he couldn't see Shao Wei's expression, but he could only feel the faint, almost nihilistic sadness and... a resigned calm emanating from him.
"No!" Si Qi's voice trembled slightly with fear and anxiety, and he was firm and almost ferocious. "Absolutely not! I swear on my life! Shao Wei, look at me!"
He held Shao Wei's face, his fingertips icy cold: "Nothing can separate us anymore! Gao Lan can't! The Watcher can't! No one can! Not unless I die!"
His words were fierce, but his pheromones became unusually gentle and protective because of his extreme panic, tightly wrapping around Shao Wei, trying to dispel his ominous premonition.
Shao Wei trembled slightly under his palm, his icy blue eyes gleaming faintly in the darkness, like frozen tears. He said nothing, simply staring at Si Qi silently, as if trying to see through the darkness and discern the oath deep in his soul.
After a long time, he sighed very lightly, and the breath was as weak as smoke that was about to dissipate.
Then, he slowly rested his forehead on Siqi's shoulder.
It is a gesture of total dependence and seeking comfort.
Si Qi immediately hugged him tightly, as if he wanted to rub him into his bones and blood, and use his body temperature to dispel his uneasiness.
"Don't be afraid," Si Qi's voice was low and firm, repeated over and over in his ear, like the most solemn oath, "Brother is here. Always here."
Outside the window, everything is silent, only the wind and snow are howling tirelessly.
But in this cold and dilapidated observation station, the two Alphas hugging each other tightly seemed to have the courage to resist the whole world.
They knew a storm might be coming.
But they are no longer alone.
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