Chapter 34: Meeting Ashton
Arren had no idea where they were. This was his first visit to this location. No matter how innocent and oblivious he was, he would notice that they appeared to be entering some forbidden area of the Empire.
Even as a noble, he knew nothing about this place. Perhaps he had become ignorant as a result of his years of evasion in the upper nobility circle. What Arren didn't realize was that this was a top-secret military base that only the Empire's top officials could access. This site also housed some of the Empire's most important laboratories and technology. The important cases and interrogations were also held there, which was why Ashton was there. Arren's case and investigation were obviously top priorities for Spade.
He was still stunned when the alpha's deep voice awoke him, "We're here,"
Arren turned to face the alpha, his face pale and tense.
"Uhm, where is this place?... Am I allowed here?" he asked, his voice low and even shaky. Nah, he always thought of him as a little extra in this novel or world, and he didn't want to be involved in some confidential matter at all. The location screamed top secret or something. Arren was brave, yes, but when it came to things like this, his bravery vanished like smoke.
"Of course, you're welcome here," the alpha said, slightly chuckling at Arren's expression. "Or, you don't want to meet him anymore?" he asked, raising his eyebrows at Arren. His handsome face still has a playful smile on it.
Arren frowned and cast a threatening look at the alpha. He was well aware that he was mocking him! This alpha... really was so hateful. He quickly calculated the pros and cons while thinking about it. He would just meet that fucker for ten minutes and not like he would wander in the place, right? So, he found the situation still within an acceptable range of risks. He nodded after making his decision.
"Who said I don't want to anymore? I'm not scared at all. Yeah, why would I?" Arren nodded and spoke confidently as if he was just convincing himself through it all. Spade just shrugged as he step out of the car first. Spade nodded at everyone so they wouldn't greet him. If they greet him, he wouldn't know what the reaction of his little omega if he heard them.
Arren, the little omega, obliviously stepped out of the car, like a meek rabbit clinging to the alpha. He was terrified of seeing anything he shouldn't see. He didn't want any involvement or complicated matter biting him in the ass later, so he chose to remain silent and pretend to be blind and deaf for the duration of his stay in this base.
Perhaps the alpha read his mind because he stopped teasing Arren and they started walking to the secret base. Arren, who had become suddenly obedient, only knew that they were entering the elevator and were accompanied by guards again; he simply followed the alpha. He only noticed them entering some sort of room a few minutes later. Arren found it difficult to observe the area due to its tight security. The corridor was quiet but brightly lit. Even pheromones couldn't be detected. Arren noticed how well-behaved the soldiers and guards are at this location.
