The Emperor's Omega Is An Extra-Chapter 282: This Life And The Next... We’re Together (2)

Arren merely nodded. He couldn’t speak at this moment, and all he wanted was to calm himself and listen to Spade.

Spade had started from the start; he wanted to let himself be known to the other. In fact, this was his first time showing his vulnerable side to others. Even those with him, like Levin or Serrien, had not seen it on more than one occasion.

He wanted to let others know his thoughts and, most especially, his feelings.

"I’m not ashamed to say that I don’t have any experience in love," Spade continued, his eyes not leaving Arren’s. "I set my priorities straight and have abided by them for years, and I can’t even spare a minute for other things, including dating."

Spade took a deep breath, his eyes showing a hint of guilt. "And so... I’ve become more insensitive to you a lot of times. I know... you’re feelings, and yet I didn’t say anything and only took a step back each time, thinking if I ignored them, they would fade in time."

Arren swallowed, not interrupting Spade, but his emotions were being affected by each word.

"I know it’s too late, but I still want to say... Arren, I’m sorry. I can’t make excuses for hurting your feelings and letting go through each heartbreak. This is entirely my fault."

Arren bit his lips; he had never thought of Spade apologizing to him before, and now that he did, he realized that he didn’t want to see the alpha like this. And as he was about to open his mouth to say something, Spade shook his head and beat Arren to it.

"You don’t have to say anything, just... Listen to me for a bit." Spade’s throat moved as he swallowed before continuing. "All of this is my shortcomings. I’m not perfect and will never be. I admit that sometimes my decisions and reasons are flawed. And yet... telling you all this doesn’t mean I have the right to hurt you just because of my inability to discern my own feelings."

What he did to Arren had still been weighing on him, and he knew that it would continue to haunt him for years. Spade could only... make up for everything by cherishing the omega.

His eyes then visibly softened, a small smile surfacing on his lips.

"I’m older than you by a decade." Spade couldn’t help but mention this; this actually made him more apprehensive than anything before. And now, as he made his decision to cross that boundary, he breathed a lot lighter.

Arren was also taken aback for a moment before his lips lifted up to an amused smile. He wanted to say something, but he didn’t want to ruin the atmosphere with his crude humor, so he stayed silent.

"I won’t be held back by it anymore. I tried to step back and give you the freedom to explore the world on your own. Arren, that’s what you deserve, and not be tied down on my world in your early age." Spade’s eyes glistened, and he stiffly smiled. "I’m weak. I can only wait for a year."

Spade then paused for a few seconds, and the atmosphere began to shift once more into a more ambiguous state, giving the impression that something was about to happen.

"I don’t care for any reason if it’s right or wrong to feel this way. What I only know, Arren..." Spade made sure he was looking at the omega’s eyes directly in his eyes as he uttered his confession. "I really like you... I hope you can accept my shortcomings and let me... formally pursue you."

Arren sort of anticipated this already. However, the moment the words were finally uttered by the alpha, the overwhelming feelings surged at him at once. His ears started to heat up, and Arren was suddenly dizzy from this confession.

After all, he had been waiting for this. Arren had hoped for this for years. There were setbacks along the way; nothing was smooth sailing, and certainly not the progress of their relationship.

"Arren, can I court you?" Spade repeated, and his eyes suddenly carried anxiety, which was attributed to how he respected Arren’s opinion and feelings.

Still, Arren had stayed silent for a good few seconds before he averted his eyes and lowered his head, a smile emerging on his lips. It was the kind that reached his eyes, and if he could, he would even giggle manically.

It was a long road, it was a long road indeed.

He lifted his head again and looked at Spade as he smirked. "Do you think I’ll let you court me?"

At this tone, Spade’s heart suddenly thumped nervously, and his expression almost sank. Of course, before he could think further, Arren’s laughter resounded, almost breaking the ambiguous atmosphere between them.

Spade became confused, but then Arren took two steps forward, quickly shortening their distance, and before he could react, Arren had already embraced him tightly.

Arren’s satisfied smile graced his lips. His thinking had always been unconventional, and he didn’t care anything about courting or whatnot.

In his sudden embrace, Spade’s eyes widened, not expecting this at all.

"Arren?"

Arren laughed once more, and he buried his head in Spade’s chest, feeling comfortable at once.

"Pursue me?" Arren sneered and then lifted his head, but he didn’t leave his position as he wrapped his arms around Spade. "Spade, you’re so slow. I don’t know when we’ll get together at your pace. Like you said, I’m young, but you’re not getting younger!"

Arren implied, you’re getting old! Spade was already over thirty years old; he could already guess that this courting thing may actually span a few months or even years in Spade’s turtle pace.

The road had been stretched for too long; Arren would finally take a shortcut!

He was only waiting for this confession! Courting was only a formality and not a necessity!

He had been waiting for far too long; he wasn’t stupid enough not to put a label on this. After all, Spade was not a normal person, and there were a lot of flies around him wanting to take the position of his empress.

Naturally, he had to take ownership!

"Yes, make up to me! But you can still do that even if... We’re already together." Arren’s hand around Spade tightened; his speaking voice was low and gentle, but his eyes were especially bright.

"You... mean?" Arren had indeed made Spade suffer a shock from his words, as the alpha couldn’t hide anymore from his calm expression. His eyes were looking eagerly at Arren.

Arren laughed, winking at him before he tiptoed until their faces were only inches away from each other.

"Your Majesty... I like you too. You know that already. So, you like me, and I like you too. Let’s not go around in circles anymore; I don’t care about such matters."

Arren was truly frank in his words and took the initiative to end this chase.

"Spade... I’m also not perfect. I’m not some pure and gentle omega; I’m reckless, careless, impulsive, and there are a lot of negatives out there. So," he smiled sweetly and whispered. "I’m telling you... Let’s be together, right now."