Desire Me If You Can-Chapter 8

Ashley, who had been silently watching his hesitant son, briefly glanced at the watch on his wrist. The unspoken pressure to make a decision quickly was clear—there wasn’t much time left. Grayson knew well that the only person who could indulge his father’s playful side was his omega mother, Koi, the only true love of his father. With this realization, Grayson steeled himself.

“I’ll do it.”

Grayson swore with a tone more confident than ever.

“No matter what happens, I’ll hold on. So please, help me become a firefighter.”

Ashley silently looked at his face, as if checking how serious his son really was.

“...Alright.”

After a moment of silence, Ashley gave his response. A faint trace of cynicism appeared on his previously emotionless face.

“This should be interesting. Let’s see if you can actually do it.”

“Thank you.”

Grayson, unable to suppress his excitement, smiled brightly. This time, Ashley noticed both of his ears twitching. Grayson walked out of the office, his steps light, as if he were about to fly.

This time, it’s real. I can really meet him.

It was the dream he had carried his entire life—to find someone who would love only him, and for him to be able to devote his entire life to that person.

I believe I can find a love like the one Papa and Daddy share, the one and only in the world.

“Oops.”

As soon as he stepped into the hallway, he almost bumped into ◈ Nоvеlіgһт ◈ (Continue reading) a woman. Grayson quickly caught her hand like a gentleman and smiled.

“I almost fell, Wendy.”

“Miller.”

Ashley’s secretary smiled back, but her eyes remained cold.

“Did you come to meet the president? I assume your business is finished?”

“Ah, yes. It went well.”

Grayson’s smiling face used to make Wendy fall for him, but that was no longer the case. It wasn’t surprising. After all, how could anyone not wake up when the man who once acted like he’d give up everything for you suddenly says, “You weren’t the one. Goodbye,” and walks away?

And yet here he was, shamelessly pretending to be friendly.

Of course, reason soon returned with anger, and it was clear Wendy’s feelings toward Grayson Miller were not positive. If she knew why he was so cheerful, she’d feel even more repulsed. The reason Grayson Miller felt so good was simple.

“Did you find a new destiny?”

“How did you know?”

At Wendy’s question, Grayson immediately burst into laughter. He was so close to hugging her and kissing her wildly. Wendy, wary of him, kept her distance, but Grayson, annoyingly, still maintained his boundaries.

Because you’re not my destined partner.

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With a smirk, Grayson stuck his hands in his pants pockets and smiled widely. Wendy barely held herself back from slapping his cheek. After all, she was at work, and he was the son of her boss, so all she could do was curse him silently in her mind.

“Congratulations, I hope this time it’s for real.”

Run away! Wendy silently screamed at the unknown partner she could never see. Unaware of her thoughts, Grayson just kept smiling and said, “Thanks,” before whistling and walking away. His steps were so light it was as if he were floating.

As she watched him go, Wendy quickly pulled out her phone and started typing a message.

[Grayson Miller is about to make another victim.]

The message was sent, and within seconds, countless replies flooded in.

[Why is he still running around looking for his "destiny?"]

[Yeah, exactly.]

Messages filled with shock, anger, and mourning for the new victim began to pour in. Some contained curses, but no one was calling them out. It was a secret shared only within this community. As long as Grayson existed, this beautiful collaboration would never break.

Wendy thought.

Another victim would be added to the “Grayson Miller Victim Group.” It seemed that Wendy wasn’t the only one who sensed it.

[Let’s welcome the new person with warmth.]

Wendy sighed, filled with sympathy, and looked back again. Grayson had already disappeared. She only hoped that this time it was real.

And that he would get rejected pitifully.

By the very person he had been dreaming of.

“What? Grayson? Really?”

As soon as Koi heard about her beloved second son, her voice grew excited. On the other end of the phone, Ashley’s voice was calm, and as Koi nodded, she let out a satisfied sigh.

“I hope this time it’s really it. He can’t afford another disappointment.”

Mixed with anticipation and worry, Ashley simply responded.

He’ll handle it himself.“Ah... Yeah, of course.”

Koi scratched his head awkwardly. Whenever the topic of the kids came up, he always thought maybe he was being too overprotective. Of course, that was always Ashley’s opinion, but Koi always accepted his words without question, so he did the same now.

We just need to support him. The rest is up to him.“Yeah, you’re right.”

Koi nodded again, thinking that Ashley was always right, and this time would be no different. But watching his son face repeated failures was still painful.

“I really hope it works out this time.”

Just as he muttered this wish, he suddenly realized something.

“Wait, does that mean Grayson came to the East? Where is he now?”

In contrast to his excited voice, Ashley answered indifferently.

He’s probably already gone back.“Already?”

Koi’s shoulders slumped in disappointment.

“How could he leave without even saying a word to me... I didn’t even know he came here.”

It’s pointless to raise them this much, don’t you think?Ashley didn’t miss the chance to make his remark. He meant six kids were too many, but Koi interpreted it completely differently.

“The kids grew up too fast. I should’ve had twelve! Yeah, it’s fine. It’s not too late. We can have six more...”

What should we do for dinner? Got any plans?Suddenly, Ashley asked. Koi blinked in surprise before shaking his head.

“No, nothing... Huh? What?”

Koi’s face turned bright red. He didn’t know what to do with himself, but he slumped his shoulders and mumbled.

“...Alright, then.”

Ashley, having quickly won, added with a relaxed tone.

I’ll be expecting it. See you later, Koi.The call ended there. Koi glanced at his phone and then shook his head, focusing on the new realization.

Grayson had finally found his destined partner!

It was frustrating that he’d come all the way to the East without even seeing his face, but Koi tried to calm himself. If he wanted to see him, he could always go meet him here. After all, Grayson saying he wanted to become a firefighter was something to be proud of.

Though his motivations were impure...

〈That kid is chasing too many illusions.〉

Ashley had once said that. Koi somewhat agreed with that sentiment. It was admirable that Grayson wished to love and be loved like Ashley and Koi, but loving someone wasn’t always just sweetness. That’s not how it had been for them.

But Grayson only saw the results, not the process they had gone through. He wanted to be like them, but Koi worried that Grayson didn’t understand the challenges involved. Still, he couldn’t stop his son.

Being passionate about something was a good thing, right?

And becoming a firefighter—what a great choice. That alone was enough. Reassured, Koi soon realized something else.

I can’t keep this to myself. I should share it with the kids.