NOVEL NEXT c119 - Little Wolf Cub
According to Shen Han’s original plan, after Gu Junwan finished applying the medicine, they would discuss the current situation.
For example, how to deal with Gu Yuwei, Yu Xiao, and others.
Or how to eliminate the many hidden dangers Takeda Tatsuya had brought to the Federation.
But by the time the last of the ointment was applied, while Shen Han’s injuries had been relieved, the gland at the back of her neck had swollen again.
The ambiguous cedar scent, like swirling mist, enveloped Gu Junwan, dragging her into the abyss of desire.
An Omega who had been marked could not resist the teasing of her Alpha’s pheromones.
Gu Junwan’s golden eyes, calm and composed a moment ago, were quickly tinged with allure.
As her gaze flickered, a hint of coquettishness emerged.
When the intertwined pheromones in the air reached a certain concentration, the two moved from the sofa to the bed.
In the midst of passion, Gu Junwan still worried about Shen Han’s injuries.
She didn’t dare scratch her again, so she tightly gripped the sheets beneath her.
But Shen Han deliberately teased her.
She held the other’s delicate hands, insisting on placing them on her own body, while nibbling on her heated earlobe and coaxing softly: “Wife, I like it when you scratch me. When you scratch the hardest, I know you’re close-”
Gu Junwan couldn’t withstand such words.
Her heart repeatedly floated in the clouds, then plunged into a lake, causing ripples.
She bit the Alpha’s shoulder, her mind hazy, unaware of time.
A night of satisfaction.
……
The next day, they dared not linger in the bedroom and got up early.
Apart from Gu Junwan needing to appear and take charge, there was also a short message from the former empress sent near midnight.
[Come see me in Sparring Room 02 at 10 AM tomorrow.]
With Xu Zhao’s help, Shen Han left the Empress’s villa wearing a white coat and mask.
She returned to the barracks to change into her guard captain’s uniform, then rushed to the administrative building for duty.
Gu Junwan’s body was saturated with the Alpha’s scent. She applied special perfume to her neck, wrists, elbows, and knee bends before heading to the office with Xu Zhao.
On the way, the Empress’s expression was as calm as usual.
But in reality, her heart was pounding nervously.
She wasn’t entirely sure if the special perfume could mask the scent of Shen Han’s pheromones on her body.
It wasn’t until she had been working until 9:30 AM that the weight lifted from her heart.
In the previous half hour, she had summoned several staff members from the office area, including Alphas, Betas, and Omegas, and everyone’s behavior had been normal, with no suspicious actions.
Gu Junwan was very sensitive to changes in others’ emotions and expressions.
If she couldn’t detect any abnormalities, it likely meant there were none.
At 9:45 AM, Gu Junwan led Xu Zhao out of the office building.
Shen Han accompanied them.
They had to go to Sparring Room 02, some distance away, to meet Gu Qianqiu.
On the way, Gu Junwan felt somewhat uneasy.
She knew her relationship with Shen Han couldn’t be hidden from her mother, and she also knew she should maintain a normal attitude, with nothing to worry about.
But theory was one thing, practice another.
Thinking of her passionate encounters with her Alpha, and then having to face her mother in this situation, made her heart race.
It felt mortifying!
Shen Han, however, no longer felt the anxiety and nervousness of meeting the parents as before.
In the back of the car, she gently held her Omega’s hand, whispering: “Don’t worry, I’m here.”
Gu Junwan turned her palm, actively interlocking their fingers.
The familiar warmth soothed her palm, spreading comfort throughout her body.
After nearly 10 minutes of driving, the Empress’s group arrived outside Sparring Room 02 at the time Gu Qianqiu had specified.
Thinking she might be stepping into a terrifying ‘battlefield’, Xu Zhao felt very nervous.
Unprecedentedly, she whispered to Gu Junwan: “Your Majesty, perhaps I should wait outside for you.”
She added in the smallest voice: “I’m scared.”
Gu Junwan looked at her assistant with some amusement: “What are you afraid of? This fire won’t reach your head today.”
Hearing her Empress say this, Xu Zhao instantly relaxed considerably.
She glanced at Shen Han walking on Gu Junwan’s other side, inwardly nodding: Right! I don’t need to worry at all. Madam’s firepower will definitely be aimed at Shen the dog!
I’m just a mere receptionist and meal deliverer after all!
Sparring Room 02 was located in the guard team’s exclusive training area.
The room was quite large, with various training equipment and a square boxing ring in the center.
When Gu Junwan entered the sparring room with Shen Han and Xu Zhao, over twenty pairs of eyes immediately converged on them.
These gazes all came from members of the former empress’s guard team, without aggression, mostly just curiosity.
Gu Qianqiu, wearing casual clothes with a tough fabric and style, sat in a coach’s chair beside the boxing ring.
Seeing the people she wanted to see had arrived, she didn’t stand up, but merely glanced briefly at her daughter before looking at Shen Han.
The former empress’s gaze was as calm as a deep pool. When she focused intently on someone, the invisible pressure she exerted often made people feel breathless.
Shen Han didn’t avoid Gu Qianqiu’s gaze, but instead met her eyes with her clear black and white ones.
During their last first meeting with the parents, Shen Han had only seen gentleness and warmth in her.
At this moment, however, she truly felt a sharpness!
And this was the former empress’s most authentic aura and dignity.
Sacred and inviolable!
The obvious eye contact between Shen Han and Gu Qianqiu naturally didn’t escape the notice of everyone present.
Seeing this situation, Xu Zhao immediately began to regret not insisting on waiting outside.
The atmosphere was terrifying, reaching freezing point!
The former empress’s guard team members, led by Sun Liying, felt not only curiosity but also a hint of approval in their hearts.
Although they had refused to be guards for Gu Junwan, they all genuinely liked and respected her.
They knew the tall Alpha beside the Empress was the current guard captain, and naturally hoped she wasn’t a coward unfit for the position.
Now it seemed she not only had courage but was also a little wolf cub!
There hadn’t been many who could withstand the former empress’s silent pressure like this, from past to present.
Both her mother in front and her partner beside her were the most important people in Gu Junwan’s life.
At this moment, her emotional fluctuations were, to some extent, no less than those of her assistant behind her.
But Gu Junwan made no move to break the atmosphere.
She knew that sooner or later, Shen Han would have to pass this hurdle with her Omega mother.
If she helped, it might actually be detrimental.
As for her Alpha mother, she could be ignored entirely.
Teacher Tang was utterly compliant with her wife, never daring to contradict her in big or small matters.
After the three approached Gu Qianqiu, Gu Junwan finally spoke: “Mother, you asked for me.”
It was a statement, not a question.
Both mother and daughter understood implicitly why Gu Qianqiu had called them here.
“I heard you weren’t feeling well a couple of days ago. Are you better now?”
Hearing her mother’s question, Gu Junwan’s ears reddened slightly, but her face remained calm.
“Much better. Thank you for handling state affairs in my stead, Mother.”
Gu Qianqiu waved her hand slightly: “As long as there’s no serious problem. A healthy body helps keep the mind agile and sharp.”
At this point, she changed the subject: “I hear your guard captain fought with Yu Xiao earlier and ran away halfway through. That won’t do.”
Seemingly not expecting her mother to suddenly bring this up, Gu Junwan was briefly stunned, then quickly guessed her intention.
Choosing the sparring room as the meeting place, with all the former empress’s guard team members present.
A ready-made boxing ring, ready-made fighters – the purpose of testing the silly Alpha was quite obvious.
Gu Junwan glanced inconspicuously at the twenty-odd Alphas standing to her mother’s left and right, inwardly sighed, then spoke: “So what does Mother suggest?”
There was no choice; even though she had guessed her mother’s thoughts, the Empress had to offer a way out.
Gu Qianqiu smiled, turning to ask her guards: “People outside are saying that Junwan’s current guards are the strongest ever. I think that’s a bit of an exaggeration.”
“Who’s willing to step up and spar with Captain Shen?”
Hearing this, the Alphas to the former empress’s left and right immediately became agitated.
In literature there’s no first place, in martial arts no second – someone daring to claim to be the strongest must be put to the test!
All twenty-odd people were eager, even quietly discussing the order of appearance.
Xu Zhao, watching the guards eyeing Shen Han like tigers, suddenly recalled the scene of Yu Xiao’s soldiers clamoring to challenge Shen Han.
At that time, Shen Han had even teased them a bit.
Now, what would she do?
Thinking of this, Xu Zhao immediately shifted her gaze to Shen Han.
She saw the tall woman with a high ponytail whisper something in the Empress’s ear, then directly take off her jacket and walk towards the boxing ring.
The ring surface was 5 meters long and wide, with corner posts.
Thick ropes fixed to the posts enclosed the platform as an independent combat area.
Shen Han pressed down on the ropes, flipping herself into the ring.
Then, under everyone’s gaze, she began to stretch and warm up.
Her challenging posture was very clear: I’m here in the ring, waiting for you to come challenge me!
Shen Han was wearing her work uniform today – short military boots, gray camouflage pants, and a standard black sweater – which accentuated her perfect body proportions.
The smooth, full curves showcased the youth and softness unique to young women.
Her S-class Alpha attributes gave her whole body a coiled, explosive energy.
Standing in the boxing ring, at an angle unnoticed by the other guard team members, Shen Han secretly winked at Gu Junwan standing below.
‘Wife, watch how brave I am!’
Understanding her Alpha’s eye signal, Gu Junwan gave her a slightly reproachful look, but her red lips curved into an enchanting smile.
Sitting in her chair, Gu Qianqiu saw clearly the little interaction between her daughter and the Alpha in the ring.
She found it quite amusing: I haven’t even fully calmed down yet, and they’re already showering us with dog food!
After pondering for a few seconds, Gu Qianqiu directly called out: “Liying, you go.”
“Let me see clearly which of the two guard captains is really more formidable!”