Chapter 68: Lifelong Mark

Half asleep, Shi Qi felt something brushing between her legs.

As if submerged in warm water, a tingling sensation climbed from the soles of her feet. Shi Qi's toes curled involuntarily, and her body tensed as if electrified in an instant.

"Mm...!"

She groaned and opened her eyes, a flush on her face showing confusion.

Shi Qi looked down belatedly. The thin blanket was pushed aside, and Shang Sui was kneeling on the bed, leaning over, lips parted, gazing at her with an obsessed expression.

Shi Qi said incredulously, "What are you doing... ah!"

But soon, she was pulled into the vortex again.

In a daze, Shi Qi saw Shang Sui's bright red lips and tongue, reminiscent of a pomegranate so plump it split open at one corner, juice dripping down.

Shang Sui asked in a muffled voice, "Does it feel good?"

Shi Qi didn't respond, as if stunned.

Shang Sui's Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed.

The Alpha greedily licked his fingertips, swallowing the faint Lily of the Valley scent along with it. Looking at the trembling Shi Qi, he said slowly, "Looks like the master is satisfied with my service."

After a long while, Shi Qi found her voice.

"Not bad."

She said it with restraint, but the tremor in her voice made it less convincing: "Why didn't you spit it out?"

Shang Sui looked pleased: "Isn't this my breakfast?"

"..."

Shi Qi's ears grew hotter. She reached out and tugged the chain hanging from the Alpha's Anesthetic Collar: "Come wash up."

She was clearly unsteady on her feet. Shang Sui let her lead him like a dog, following closely behind.

At the sink, Shi Qi washed her face with cold water, but the heat on her cheeks didn't subside.

She lifted her eyes slightly to look beside her. Shang Sui was washing his face and brushing his teeth. Shi Qi subconsciously looked at his bright red lips.

She wanted to kiss him.

Since the Sensitivity Period began, she and Shang Sui had been tangled together all day. Yesterday, Shi Qi was completely exhausted. Shang Sui didn't do anything else; he just held her and kissed her from head to toe.

The day before that, were they having sex?

How long had it been since the Proposal day?

...

...

Shang Sui turned his face and saw Shi Qi staring at him blankly.

He leaned down: "Want a kiss?"

Shi Qi snapped out of it and eagerly leaned in, their fresh breaths intertwining.

But Shang Sui stopped at the last moment. His fox-like eyes narrowed slightly, gradually revealing a violent beastliness, and his Pheromone uncontrollably overflowed.

"What's wrong?"

Shang Sui muttered, "Hanging around so early in the morning, so annoying."

Seeing Shi Qi's puzzled expression, he returned to his gentle and patient demeanor: "I'll go deal with it. Wait for me."

A faint heat surged from deep within her body, and her limbs seemed weak. Shi Qi nodded absently.

A guess floated in her mind, but the next second she thought it was too exaggerated.

It couldn't be that fast, could it? She had just gone through her Heat Phase not long ago.

Shang Sui went down to the living room and pushed the door open directly.

The bodyguard was about to ring the bell, but his expression changed abruptly the moment the door opened.

Even without deliberately using Pheromone suppression, the Alpha in Sensitivity Period exuded a suffocating pressure, like a storm about to break.

One, two, three... Shang Sui's gaze swept over the five bodyguards present, noting that the leader was a familiar face: "Something?"

"Sorry to disturb you," the man said, pale-faced, stepping forward. "The madam asked us to check on your condition."

"I'm fine. You can leave."

The bodyguard met his gaze under immense pressure. After a slight hesitation, he steeled himself and revealed the real intention: "We also need to check on the other person's condition."

Proposing to see his Omega in front of an Alpha in Sensitivity Period was tantamount to provocation. Any Alpha would be angered, and in severe cases, might even fight to the death.

Not to mention that Shang Sui was in a Special Sensitivity Period; it was a miracle he could stand there and communicate with them.

After a moment, Shang Sui let out a light laugh.

Cold sweat dripped from the bodyguard's forehead: "We just need to see him once—no, he doesn't need to show up, just a phone call! It's been five days, the madam is very worried about him—"

"Have I been too easy to talk to?"

The Pheromone surging around Shang Sui was like a volcano on the verge of eruption, and the moment his words fell, it pressed down recklessly!

The bodyguards surrounding him were forced back repeatedly, and some couldn't even stand steady.

"Shang Sui?"

A clear voice suddenly broke the situation. The Omega stood at the top of the stairs, wearing an oversized shirt and trousers, revealing a pale, slender neck.

Compared to the oppressive atmosphere, she seemed to be glowing.

The Alpha, upon hearing his name, instantly restrained his restless Pheromone, like a wind-up toy whose switch had been pressed.

"See? Go report back."

Shang Sui looked calmly at the leading bodyguard, which was even more terrifying than before. Perhaps due to psychological pressure, the latter mistakenly thought he wanted to gouge out his eyeballs.

But in the end, Shang Sui just closed the door.

"Who are those people outside?"

Shi Qi had felt the violent Pheromone upstairs. When she came down, she saw a bunch of people scattered around outside.

"People from home, came to check the situation."

The leader was a bodyguard from Shang Yao's side, somewhat familiar to him. It seemed they had rushed overnight from Capital City.

Why these people suddenly appeared here was temporarily beyond his consideration. A foul smell lingered at the tip of his nose. Shang Sui frowned, showing a look of disgust.

Several of them were Alphas. In Sensitivity Period, he was extremely sensitive to Pheromone, and smelling other Alphas made him agitated: "They stink. Come give me a hug—"

Shi Qi noticed the chain swinging on his neck and couldn't help feeling embarrassed for him: "You went to see them like that just now?"

Shang Sui's attention wasn't on that at all. He hugged Shi Qi, pressing his face against her fragrant neck with infatuation: "So fragrant, I like you so much."

Feeling him nuzzling like a dog, even wanting to lick, Shi Qi stood still.

After a moment, Shi Qi responded softly.

Before Shang Sui could escalate, Shi Qi thought of something: "Does your phone have battery? I need to make a call."

Hearing that she wanted to contact the outside world, Shang Sui pretended not to hear, leaning against her without moving.

Shi Qi patted him.

Reluctantly, Shang Sui handed her the phone that was on the shoe cabinet.

Shi Qi's phone had died two days ago. Shang Sui's phone had only the last bit of battery left. Seeing the date, Shi Qi almost thought her eyes were playing tricks on her.

Five whole days had passed.

Last Heat Phase, she had also been in a daze. With Shang Sui, it felt like only the two of them existed in the world, and she couldn't perceive the passage of time at all.

Shi Qi glanced at the contacts and chose to call Shen Qianyu.

It was answered before two rings. Shen Qianyu's voice rarely showed anxiety: "Shang Sui, you finally—"

"This is Shi Qi."

There was a pause on the other end, and he quickly said something. Shi Qi hesitated and turned back to look at the person clinging to her: "Shen Qianyu told me to avoid you."

"..."

"..."

On both ends of the call, the two Alphas fell silent simultaneously.

Shen Qianyu hadn't expected Shi Qi to be so direct. He didn't know whether to say she was carefree or too trusting of Shang Sui.

Sure enough, Shang Sui held her tighter: "No, no, I don't want to be apart from you."

"Wait for me a moment." Shi Qi coldly pushed him away. Seeing that he still wanted to come over, she temporarily muted the mic.

She hesitated slightly, then actively leaned close to Shang Sui and gently pecked him on the corner of the mouth: "Be good."

Shang Sui's fingers involuntarily touched the spot where she had kissed.

He finally stepped back, saying reluctantly, "Hurry up, okay?"

Shi Qi walked alone to the study on the first floor and unmuted the mic: "Can you hear me?"

"Shang Sui is in Sensitivity Period now," Shen Qianyu had been worried for Shi Qi just now, and only relaxed when he heard her voice. "It's different from usual. You can't trust him too much."

Before Shi Qi could speak, Shen Qianyu changed the subject: "Forget it, as long as you're okay. Shang Sui's Sensitivity Period usually lasts about five days. I returned to Capital City three days ago. Afraid of accidents, I sent someone to Yishan yesterday to check the situation."

Shi Qi suddenly thought of something.

Shen Qianyu said almost simultaneously: "That person saw the Bracelet thrown into the garden."

"We thought you were... by Shang Sui..." Shen Qianyu omitted the overly vulgar words. "I notified Yu Madam and Mr. Shang. They were very anxious and sent people to Qi Jiang overnight. After handling their work, they should be on a plane to Qi Jiang now. They also contacted your family."

Shi Qi finally understood why a bunch of bodyguards had been surrounding the place early in the morning.

Things were spiraling in a strange direction. Shi Qi quickly explained: "I threw away the Bracelet."

"..."

Shi Qi felt a bit guilty: "Sorry, I didn't think it would cause such a big trouble."

Shen Qianyu was silent for a while, trying to digest the news: "I didn't think it through. I never thought you would..."

When he heard the Bracelet was thrown out, his first reaction was that Shang Sui had lost control during Sensitivity Period and forcibly thrown away the Bracelet.

Without the safety device, Shi Qi might have been tortured half to death; it would be good if she even had a breath left.

He had considered all kinds of situations, but never that Shi Qi had thrown the Bracelet herself.

Shen Qianyu thought to himself, you two are really a match made in heaven, you're just as crazy as him: "It's good that you're fine. I'll go explain the situation to them."

After explaining everything, Shen Qianyu added sincerely: "You're really something."

Accompanied by the sound of Shi Qi's phone call, someone quietly approached the study.

Three minutes thirty-seven seconds, thirty-eight seconds... Why isn't it over yet?

Earlier, with Shi Qi's company, his condition was barely stable. Once he couldn't smell the Omega's Pheromone, his whole body felt as painful as withdrawal.

In a daze, the world was cut into countless color blocks before his eyes, becoming strange and distorted, like paint splattered on the ground. Only where Shi Qi was appeared normal.

He wanted to vent.

Shang Sui forcibly suppressed the destructive urge screaming inside him. His fingers touched the edge of a wooden cabinet. Realizing he was about to crush it, he immediately let go.

If he lost control and threw a tantrum, he would look like a lunatic.

Reason and instinct kept pulling at him. Shang Sui was so stimulated that his eyes burned, and the restless, irritable aura around him was like a trapped beast in a cage.

As soon as Shi Qi walked out of the study, she saw him standing silently in the corner, half his face in shadow.

She quickly understood why Shang Sui was acting like he was stressed. She couldn't help but find it amusing and asked knowingly: "Are you unhappy?"

"I don't want you to talk to others. I don't want others to see your face."

Shang Sui spoke with a stuffy nasal tone, his hoarse voice particularly alluring.

Shi Qi was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help moving closer to him: "You really are aggrieved."

He took the opportunity to grab Shi Qi's hand, both like a spoiled child and a plea: "Don't hate me."

"You're in Sensitivity Period. Extreme emotions get amplified. That's normal." Shi Qi paused slightly. "More importantly..."

The scent of Lily of the Valley floated in the air. The originally clear and soft fragrance became more humid, showing a stickiness different from usual.

Previously overwhelmed by emotions, Shang Sui hadn't noticed her change. Seeing this, he said in surprise: "Are you...?"

Seeing her uncomfortable expression, Shang Sui confirmed his guess.

Shi Qi's Heat Phase had only ended recently. It was more likely that the past few days had been too intense, causing the maximum physiological response.

Thinking that Shi Qi was also unable to restrain herself, Shang Sui unconsciously tightened his grip, wanting to pull her into his arms.

"Your Sensitivity Period hasn't ended because you've never been fully satisfied, right?" Shi Qi suddenly changed the subject, hitting the nail on the head about his condition.

Unlike ordinary Alphas, Shang Sui's Sensitivity Period could only end when he was completely satisfied or utterly exhausted.

Five whole days had passed without any sign of easing. That was too greedy.

Shang Sui admitted softly: "As long as the Sensitivity Period doesn't end, you'll keep accompanying me."

Shi Qi stared at him for a long time.

Shang Sui felt uncertain, not knowing if she would get impatient.

"There's one way. We can both return to normal soon." Shi Qi said word by word: "Let's do the Lifelong Mark."

Shang Sui's pupils contracted. He almost thought he was dreaming.

Struck by immense joy, he was dazed for a moment and muttered subconsciously: "But we're not married yet, and..."

"If you dare not marry me, I will really kill you." Shi Qi's whole body was weak, an abnormal flush appearing on her face, but her voice was exceptionally clear.

Before Shang Sui could react, Shi Qi added: "Before the Gland Atrophy Syndrome is cured, I won't get pregnant."

Only after being Lifelong Marked could her gland disease be gradually cured.

Before that, even if her reproductive cavity was filled, she wouldn't get pregnant. The mark could be completed without any measures.

Understanding Shi Qi's implication, Shang Sui's gaze darkened.

The previous hesitation disappeared from his face. His voice trembled slightly, revealing uncontrollable excitement: "Have you decided?"

Shi Qi said directly: "To the bed."

The two of them tumbled upstairs. Shang Sui kicked open the bedroom door and placed Shi Qi on the bed.

He had roughly tidied the room earlier and changed the bed linens, but the air still retained an ambiguous scent.

Shi Qi seemed stimulated by the scent. As soon as she entered, she pressed against him. Seeing her reach for his Anesthetic Collar, Shang Sui cooperatively lowered his head.

As Shi Qi grabbed the Chain, Shang Sui reached out and held her waist: "Get on top?"

Shi Qi had never done anything like this before. After a moment, she bent her legs and sat on the Alpha's strong waist: "I'll try."

The small red mole on the Omega's inner thigh was like a cherry on cream. Shi Qi's cheeks were as red as that mole, whether from heat or other reasons.

Feeling Shi Qi adjusting her posture uncomfortably, Shang Sui asked mischievously: "Can the master be gentle with me?"

Shi Qi lowered her eyes and saw the black Anesthetic Collar around the Alpha's pale neck, with a ring of decadent red flush at the corners of his eyes.

Her heartbeat uncontrollably accelerated. Shi Qi tugged the Chain: "Depends on my mood."

As if feeling that as the one on top she should be more proactive, after a slight hesitation, Shi Qi imitated Shang Sui's previous manner and lowered her head to peck his lips.

The soft touch on his lips felt like being licked by a small animal. Shang Sui laughed, his chest vibrating, and even Shi Qi felt the tremor.

Before Shi Qi could get angry from embarrassment, Shang Sui suddenly said: "Let me tell you something."

"Alphas in Special Sensitivity Period all have guarantors. Once married, the Omega partner automatically becomes the guarantor, taking priority over other relationships."

"I've heard of that," Shi Qi's fingers gently touched his heavy eyelashes, as if touching a butterfly's beautiful wings, but her words were threatening: "Then you need to listen to me well, or I'll send you to a shelter."

"Of course." He smiled, his large hand with long fingers gripping Shi Qi's slender waist. "But what I want to say is, the reason marital relationship takes priority over others is that Special Sensitivity Period can only recognize one type of Pheromone."

Special Sensitivity Period can smell both Alpha and Omega Pheromones, but is not affected by others' Pheromones.

But if combined with an Omega, as if by some miraculous natural law, the Special Sensitivity Period is no longer an exception detached from the three genders; the Alpha will be dominated by that Omega's Pheromone for life, and compared to ordinary Alphas, they have even less resistance.

"If we do the Lifelong Mark, I will recognize only you. Every future Sensitivity Period will need your Pheromone to soothe me, otherwise it won't end."

Without the company of a Lifelong Marked Omega's Pheromone, even if driven to exhaustion during Sensitivity Period, upon waking, he would fall into a state of sensitivity, mania, and loss of control.

Shi Qi pressed: "If the Sensitivity Period never ends, what will happen to you?"

"If it happens too many times, I'll die."

Shi Qi opened her mouth, wanting to say she had never heard of such a situation.

But she quickly realized that a Special Sensitivity Period Alpha who does a Lifelong Mark with someone is handing over his lifeblood to that person. Of course, this would be a secret.

That is to say, she and Shang Sui were completely mutually marked.

"Are you willing?" Shi Qi's heartbeat grew faster and faster. "Mark me."

"I couldn't ask for more."

"Then I'll tell you a secret too," Shi Qi stared into his eyes. "Because of Gland Atrophy Syndrome, my Lifelong Mark cannot be washed off. I can only recognize you alone."

She felt Shang Sui's body tense instantly, his breath catching, clearly stimulated.

Shi Qi slowly tightened the Chain in her hand. Her angelic, innocent face showed fragmented smiles: "If we separate, neither of us will have it easy."

The scents of Lily of the Valley and honey intertwined intimately. She saw in Shang Sui's eyes an excitement identical to her own.

"Sounds perfect," Shang Sui also laughed. "Let's just keep entangled like this."