Make Me Moan Mr Therapist.

"Why are you so quiet?" Romeo asked suddenly, one brow arching as he studied Gabe’s unreadable expression. "What’s wrong? Regretting your life choices already?"

A slow, taunting smirk stretched across his lips.

"Well," he added lazily, rolling his shoulders, "it’s too late for that now."

He turned his head toward the heavy velvet curtains near the window, his movements deliberate, almost theatrical.

"I hope you heard all that, lover boy," Romeo called out casually.

Gabe’s heart skipped violently.

The curtains shifted, then a figure stepped out from behind the thick fabric, revealing himself fully.

Gabe’s blood ran cold.

His pulse thundered in his ears as recognition struck him.

Alex.

Just what the fuck is he doing here? Gabe screamed inwardly. His throat went dry. His legs turned to jelly beneath him, and if not for the wall behind him, he would have collapsed right there.

Alex stepped forward slowly, his gaze locked onto Gabe with an intensity that made the air feel heavier.

You could walk after all, Gabe, Alex thought inwardly, the corner of his lips lifting into a restrained smirk. I knew it.

"You’re safe, Alex!" Gabe suddenly blurted out, panic and relief colliding in his voice. He rushed forward, closing the distance between them, and cupped Alex’s cheeks with trembling hands. "Are you okay? Did that motherfucker do anything to you?"

"Did you hear everything he said?" Romeo scoffed, folding his arms across his bare chest. "He’s only keeping you because of your dick. And trust me, he’ll get tired of it the moment someone richer and better shows up. A new toy. A new sponsor. He’ll replace you just like he replaced the others."

Gabe stiffened.

"Can you put something on?" Alex cut in calmly, though a faint edge of annoyance flickered in his tone. His gaze flicked briefly over Romeo before returning to Gabe. "He didn’t have sex with you. He’s acting like this because he wants you to panic."

I know that, Gabe thought, swallowing hard. But why aren’t you angry? Why do you look so calm though?

"What’s it to you if I put on shorts or not?" Romeo shot back, planting his hands on his hips. "Didn’t you hear the entire conversation? Gabe’s a cheap ass. He didn’t tell you about the sugar daddies, did he? The number of them? And he’ll definitely dump you once he finds another one with more money and a bigger...."

"That’s enough."

Alex’s voice wasn’t loud but it cut through the room silencing Romeo.

He stepped forward, his eyes turning cold.

"Aren’t you done embarrassing yourself?" Alex continued, his tone dangerously composed, "I think we’re leaving."

Without waiting for a response, he grabbed Gabe’s hand firmly and pulled him toward the door.

Romeo stood there, stunned and momentarily speechless as the door shut behind them.

****

Alex didn’t release Gabe’s hand until they were outside one of the biggest hotel in the country.

Alex’s grip remained tight as he led Gabe toward a sleek black car parked near the entrance.

Only when they stopped beside it did he finally let go.

"What are you waiting for?" Alex asked, his voice flat but controlled. "Get in."

Gabe hesitated for half a second before obeying. He slid into the passenger seat, his chest still rising and falling unevenly.

Alex walked around to the driver’s side, got in, and started the engine without another word.

The car pulled out of the hotel compound and merged into the brightly lit street.

Silence filled the space between them, thick and uncomfortable.

Gabe kept stealing glances at Alex’s profile, calm, composed, unreadable.

Why isn’t he yelling? Why isn’t he furious?

The drive felt longer than it actually was.

When they finally arrived at Alex’s house, he parked smoothly and stepped out.

He walked around to Gabe’s side, opened the door for him, and waited.

That small gesture only made Gabe more nervous as he stepped out while they both entered the house together.

"Are you not going to yell at me?" Gabe finally asked as they both stood in the living room, his voice barely steady. "As you can see... I can walk."

He swallowed hard.

"Aren’t you going to ask me questions?"

Alex looked at him for a long moment.

"I already knew you could walk, Gabe," he replied quietly.

"You... you knew?" Gabe’s voice cracked. "And you didn’t say anything? Why?"

Alex stepped closer, his gaze unwavering.

"Because," he said slowly, "I wanted to see how long you were going to lie to me, wanted to see if you would tell me the truth one day," he said quietly. "But then Romeo decided to reveal that secret for you."

He dragged a hand through his hair and exhaled heavily.

"I was curious about why you pretended to be crippled. Now that Romeo exposed that too, I understand part of it." His eyes narrowed slightly. "But there’s still something I’m curious about."

Gabe swallowed hard, his heartbeat picking up speed.

"And what is that, Alex?" he asked carefully, raising a brow though his voice betrayed his nerves.

Alex held his gaze steadily.

"Everything that happened in your past should remain in the past," Alex said, his tone firm but not hostile. "I’m more concerned about the future... my future with you."

The weight of those words settled between them.

"Romeo said you had a lot of sugar daddies. That you dated them for money," Alex continued. "If that’s true, then fine. That was before me. But I need to ask you something."

"You can ask me anything," Gabe replied quickly, though his throat felt dry.

Since Romeo doesn’t even know I’m an alpha, Gabe thought inwardly, tension coiling inside him. I don’t need to worry about that secret being exposed. I’ll tell Alex when the time is right... just not now.

Alex stepped closer.

"I hope you’re not planning to continue having sugar daddies," he said, lifting a brow as his voice deepened.

He moved forward until Gabe instinctively stepped back. His back hit the wall with a soft thud just as Alex placed both hands against it, effectively trapping him.

"You’re mine now," Alex said, his voice low and intense. "You accepted me. You said you’d give me a chance. That means you don’t get to keep sleeping with other men for money."

His jaw tightened slightly.

"If you need help with your company, you should come to me. Romeo already made it clear that you’re not some poor man struggling to survive. You’re rich. But even if you weren’t, you should still come to me."

Gabe’s lips parted.

"I... I..." he stammered, struggling to form words under the intensity of Alex’s gaze.

"I didn’t sleep with all of them," Gabe finally admitted, lowering his head in shame. "Except for Romeo."

Silence hung in the air.

Alex’s expression darkened slightly.

"I don’t care about the details," he said firmly. "What I care about is that you won’t sleep with anyone else now that you’re with me."

He leaned in closer, their faces inches apart.

"As you can see... I’m rich," Alex added calmly. "I just never felt the need to flaunt it before. But maybe I should have."

His lips curved into a faint smile.

"If you want someone to spoil you, let it be me. If you need support, lean on me. If you need a sugar daddy..." His voice lowered slightly. "Then make me your sugar daddy instead."

His fingers brushed lightly against Gabe’s jaw.

"The one who spoils you... and keeps you."

The possessiveness in his tone sent a shiver down Gabe’s spine.

"Can you do that for me?" Alex asked softly.

"Oh... sure," Gabe replied quickly, swallowing hard. "I wasn’t planning on getting any more sugar daddies anyway. I just want to live a peaceful life. No stress."

Should I tell him about being an alpha now? Gabe wondered anxiously. His thoughts raced. What if that changes everything?

"Good," Alex said, his expression finally softening.

He leaned in and pressed a gentle kiss against Gabe’s lips .... not demanding, not forceful, but reassuring.

"We shouldn’t keep secrets from each other, okay?" Alex murmured when he pulled back. "I’ll reveal my secrets to you gradually too. There’s nothing bad. I just... want us to trust each other."

"Okay, Alex," Gabe replied with a faint smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes.

A thought suddenly struck him.

"So... you own the company you proposed to partner with me?"

Alex nodded.

"Yes. It’s one of my companies," he replied calmly. "That branch is called the Golden Company. It falls under the Eagle Corporation."

Gabe blinked.

"Huh?" A light, disbelieving chuckle escaped him. "The Eagle Corporation? Are you serious right now?"

His brows shot up.

"That’s one of the biggest companies in the country. The owner never shows his face. Other corporations have tried to compete with it for years and failed. Even I’ve tried to get close to that level and I’m nowhere near it."

He stared at Alex as if seeing him for the first time.

Alex didn’t look away.

"Well," he said evenly, "I’m talking about the Eagle Corporation. And the owner is standing right in front of you."

Gabe’s eyes widened in utter disbelief.

Shock rippled across his face.

"You’re... the owner?" he whispered.