Chapter 58: Hello, Rin!
The Vortellion estate stood quiet that evening, its looming towers bathed in the pale glow of moonlight. Somewhere deep in the west wing of the mansion, behind thick walls lined with ancient books and polished glass, Julian Vortellion sat hunched in his private study, his fingers flipping through old parchments and newer scrolls with distracted precision.
The fireplace crackled beside him, casting shadows over the elegant, obsidian wood furniture.
Close to the study door stood Dorian, silent and unmoving like a statue. He was tall, broad-shouldered, and always wearing that grim, watchful expression, he fulfilled his role
Julian sighed, tapping a finger against the paper. Dorian’s gaze slid briefly toward the noise, but he didn’t move. Not that Julian expected him to. After all, Lucien had tasked him with this.
"Watch him. Keep him safe. Keep our father far from him."
Dorian had been with the Vortellion brothers since they were children. Barely fifteen when he was sold into the estate as a servant-slave, he had grown up alongside the boys... though always on the outside, silent and observing. He had no motive to become attached to them since they would just treat him as a slave like his masters before. They get tired and then, toss him away to another family.
But, none of that happened. The Vortellion brothers treated him well... Just like an older brother. They didn’t boss him around or beat him up. He had watched Lucien become a monster and a man, and Julian became a secret.... omega hidden in plain sight.
Julian had cried for days when he found out. He didn’t want to become an omega. He hated the fact that he wasn’t like Lucien... an alpha, someone born to dominate, rule, and control. Even if he was the youngest son, he wanted to compete with his older twin brother to become his father’s heir. However, being an Omega totally ruined all of his plans to be competitive.
He didn’t like the fact that he was the opposite of his brother... soft. Vulnerable. Desirable. If their father finds out what he is, he would get thrown into his ’Game’.
But what he never expected was that his older brother, Lucien would do anything to protect him. He went as far as killing those who found out Julian’s secret, just to protect him. He even handed over his rights to be the heir to Julian. Dorian chose to serve as a loyal blade by Lucien’s side... After admiring his strength. Well, it wasn’t only that. He wanted to remain at Julian’s side also, but he didn’t want his feelings to get in the way of his duties.
Dorian’s attention spiked when Julian flinched suddenly at a small, soft thud against the glass.
A bird.