CHAPTER 90: THE RUN! 2

In the lavish room of Evan’s mansion, the light filtering through the wide glass windows painted everything gold. Evan stood in front of his mirror, adjusting the high collar of his black-and-crimson formal jacket. His hair was perfectly styled, a few strands framing his sharp, aristocratic features.

He smirked at his reflection... today was supposed to be a day of indulgence. The academy’s graduation party was always full of gossip, drinks, and easy prey. He was popular... Even more popular than the king but the party will be a bother for him. He would have just gone home and not attended it.

However, rumours about him being at the academy ground had spread. That’s why most aristocrats, both the ones invited and the uninvited ones have gathered for today’s party.

Evan would have to say hello to them. Though, it’s not compulsory.

’Or do I make an excuse? Something like... My rut had begun unexpectedly. Tsk!’

A soft knock sounded on his door, interrupting his thoughts.

"Enter," he said lazily.

A guard stepped in, bowing his head. "Greetings My Lord, there’s been a change. The graduation party will be delayed by two hours. We apologise for the inconvenience."

Evan shrugged, reaching for a silver cufflink.

"Two hours or two days. It doesn’t matter to me."

"Thank you for your understanding, My Lord,"

The guard turned to leave, but Evan’s curiosity flickered. "Why the delay? Is there a problem?"

The guard hesitated as he diverted his gaze somewhere in the room.

"Um... One of the academy’s staff is on the run. He’s an omega so the enforcers and guards are in pursuit as we speak."

Evan’s hands stilled mid-adjustment. "An omega?" His gaze slid toward the guard, sharp as a blade. "This staff member... perhaps he is called Rin?"

The guard nodded once.

"Yes, My Lord."

Evan’s lips curved into a slow, pleased smile.

"Mm. Tell the enforcers to capture him alive, but make sure he’s unconscious before the night ends. After the party... he will ride to the Vortellion estate with me."

The guard’s eyes flickered in surprise, but he quickly dropped his head.

"Understood."

Evan leaned back against the dresser, eyes gleaming.

"I never thought the little rabbit would get exposed so soon... and without me lifting a finger." He chuckled... low, rich, cruel. "Sometimes the world is generous to me."

The guard bowed and left, and Evan laughed to himself as he turned back toward the mirror.

"Run, little omega. Run as far as you can... you’ll still end up in my hands."

He just couldn’t stop smiling after hearing the news. Rin had rejected his proposal of coming to his estate peacefully. He already promised himself that he’ll find a way to bring Rin to the estate, even if it means breaking his bones into four. However, the goddess had placed Rin in his plate without making him lift a finger. He ran his fingers through his arranged hair laughing again.

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Meanwhile, far from the mansion, Rin crouched in the shadow of bushes at the back of the academy. His breaths came shallow and fast. He’d pulled his knees tight against his chest, trying to make himself smaller. The cold wall behind him pressed against his back. He shivered, but not because of the cold, but because of fear. Ever since he stepped into this world, he had never been scared like today. He bit his bottom lip to stop it from trembling.

The sound of boots grew louder. Voices followed.

"He must have come this way."

"No way he’ll get far. Omegas can’t outrun us."

"Just split up and find him,"

A shiver ran down Rin’s spine. His fingers dug into his sleeves, pressing hard enough to leave marks.

’Stay quiet. Stay invisible.’

The bushes beside him rustled, and his heart stopped. A shadow fell over him, and a voice sneered, "Oho... a rat hiding here."

Rin’s head jerked up, eyes wide. "W-wait—"

He tried to whisper to the guard, maybe try to reason with him but...

More footsteps rushed towards him. More shadows covered him like an umbrella. Suddenly, there were four guards around him, grinning like predators.

"Well, look at that. I’ve only seen him from afar, but... he’s prettier up close."

"Mm. Bet he’d taste sweet."

Rin’s blood turned cold. His mouth opened, but his voice trembled.

"Please... don’t! Don’t think of laying a finger on me,"

He didn’t scream at them or they could overpower him. But, he has a gun and bullets. But, he couldn’t use it on them since he wasn’t a professional. Before he could fix the bullet inside the gun, his head would have flown off his body thanks to their swords.

One guard bent slightly, voice dripping with mockery. "Don’t worry. We’ll make it quick."

Another laughed. "Or slow. Don’t decide on your own, you moron."

Rin’s legs wouldn’t move. His heart pounded painfully in his chest. He wanted to run, but it was like his body had betrayed him.

"We should hurry up before those bastards in uniform come and..."

Just as one reached for him, a sharp command rang out.

"Step back."

The guards froze. Turning, Rin saw black uniforms... the enforcers. Their cold, disciplined faces were unreadable.

One stepped forward, grabbing Rin by the arm and yanking him up with enough force to make him stumble. He fell to the ground at the enforcer’s feet, pain shooting through his knees.

"Is this him?" The one in the middle questioned with a serious expression on his face.

"Haha! Yes! We caught him hiding behind the bushes,"

"And were you about to make a move on him?" He asked, tilting his head. His voice remained calm even if it was filled with annoyance and disgust.

"What? No way! We would never do that! Right?" One of the guards yelled and asked his colleagues behind and they nodded in agreement.

Just as the enforcer was about to speak...

Another guard jogged up, panting slightly.

"The order came from Evan Vortellion himself. He asks that you collar the runaway omega and keep him for delivery to the estate after the party."

Rin heard that and shuddered at the mention of ’Evan Vortellion’.

’There’s no way I must allow myself to be captured and taken to that man. No!’