Chapter One
Levi walked into the brick kitchen building. Having spent the last several hours bent over, doing equipment inventory looking at serial numbers put a crick in his neck. The unfortunate high-turnover in the Survey Corps required a great deal of diligence in maintaining who had what and when. He rubbed the back of his head. All he wanted to do was eat, shit, and go to sleep. Over by one of the ovens, Petra stirred a pot of something that smelled delicious. The cinnamon-haired soldier looked over her shoulder to give her leader her sweetest smile.
"I was just making dinner for everyone; it's almost finished Captain."
Levi stepped through the doorway where he was greeted by another scent. This one was faint but intoxicating, leaving him in a light haze. In a weird way, it reminded him of his childhood underground.
The alpha prided himself on keeping his baser instincts at bay. Omegas below, and later above ground tried to wiggle into his space once they figured out how much power was contained in his compact frame. He was still a pup the first time an omega sniffed him out and offered her 'services' in exchange for protection. Kenny got a kick out of watching the alpha pup's confusion. The teasing only helped Levi build another wall around his nature. His teens, were a complicated mix of hormones and random fights. By then, he allowed a beta, Farlan, and an omega pup, Isabel, into his space.
Levi couldn't remember the last time he laid with another. Growing up underground he knew the filth in the brothels. Patrons and workers swapped diseases for a few coins. That was how his mother died. When his little pack was killed during their first mission outside the walls his desire for contact of any kind went with it. Usually, when something made it past his walls he handled his urges alone, but the older he got the more he longed for warmth.
"Petra, are you in heat?" he asked cautious. A soft giggle passed her lips.
"I still have a day or so," said Petra. She turned around fully to face her leader as she brought the spoon to her mouth. It was hard for the alpha to take his eyes off her plump pink lips against the wood. "Are you hungry, sir?"
"I could eat." In slow, steady steps, Levi closed the distance between them. Petra turned back toward the stove. She could feel the heat of the small alpha behind her and leaned back just enough to brush her hips against his. The omega's smile brightened at the quick hitch in her leader's breath. She would be lying if she didn't admit that lust was mixed in with her awe and devotion.
Levi had to ball his hands into fists and anchor them at his sides to keep them from pulling Petra to him. The little alpha knew it was stupid to stand so close to an omega so close to heat. If he touched her, he would take her. Levi leaned into her scent gland. The sweet omega tilted her head in offering. She would fall on her back and show him her belly if he asked.
Meanwhile, her leader was lost in a fog of heat scent. It might not be bad with Petra, Levi thought. He knew she was clean and supposedly, bedding an omega in heat was the best orgasm. Shit, just orgasming might be nice. Levi unclenched his fists. He might have to fight Olou afterwards but Levi decided not to hurt him too bad. Sensing a shift in her leader, Petra leaned so her back was flush against his strong chest. She shuddered breathing in the strong alpha's scent.
"Oh, here you are, Levi," Commander Erwin's voice cut through the thick air, making Petra jump. The spoon in her hand dropped into the pot. Her leader was a little calmer at the sudden disturbance. Levi tsked before turning around. Their commander stood in the doorway with an easy smile on his face. "I need to speak with you about an urgent matter."
"I think the food is almost ready, Captain," Petra said quickly. "Please excuse me." The omega backed away from her leader. She pulled her jacket up to cover her scent glands.
"Be careful going to your chambers, Petra," Erwin said once she reached the doorway. "You smell like you are about to go into heat. I would hate for someone to get the wrong impression."
"Yes…yes, Commander," Petra said. With a quick salute, she hurried toward the dormitory. Bright blue eyes watched the young woman run away. When Erwin turned back around he saw Levi bringing a wooden spoon to his lips tasting whatever was in the pot.
"Do you want some of this?" Levi asked. "It's not terrible."
"No," Erwin said flatly. "I was going to ask you to join me in town for dinner." He walked up behind the small alpha. To the rest of the world, Erwin Smith was his calm, collected self but Levi knew better. The only time they ate off base was on usually on someone eles' coin.
"We don't have money for that," Levi replied. If he remembered Erwin's schedule correctly, the tall blonde also had to be starving by now. Levi reached for the stack of bowls sitting on a small table just beside the pot. He filled one with food before passing it to his commander. A reluctant Erwin accepted the bowl with one hand then artfully leaned down sniffing around the smaller man.
"Problem?" Levi asked filling his own bowl of food. People would laugh if they knew just how possessive Erwin could be. No one would believe him if he told them how the man who led endless soldiers to their deaths had a jealous heart.
"Yes, actually," said Erwin. Levi grabbed spoons for them. The two leaders took a seat at the small table in the corner. "You need to be more responsible with your dalliances."
"My dalliances?" asked Levi.
"Yes, you need to be more aware of your love affairs, Levi."
"My love affairs?" asked Levi in disbelief. The only love affair he has had since he joined the Survey Corps was with the palm of his hand. "With Petra? That isn't an affair; I haven't done anything with her. If I were to do something, I'd help her with her heat."
"Is she on birth control?" snapped Erwin. How he managed to keep his voice level even when he was irked Levi would never know.
"We didn't get that far. Hell, I don't know if that's what she wanted in the first place." The small alpha shrugged.
"Of course, that's what she wanted," Erwin said. "You're Humanity's Strongest and an unmated alpha. You have to be cautious of these things, Levi." Levi's mouth dropped open as he listened to his commander's tirade.
"What the fuck, Erwin? So, I sniffed an omega," Levi replied. "It's not like I'm banging half the Survey Corps…and why do you care who I'm with anyway?"
"It's all about perception," continued Erwin keeping his voice casual. As if they were talking about the cost of grain, not Levi's sex life. "You are a figurehead of the Corps' leadership. If you are seen as a person of loose morals-."
"Loose morals?" Levi snorted. "I have done a lot worse than screw around. Hell, it might even make people look up to me because then I'll be acting like any other lazy ass officer. Cut the shit Erwin; what is this really about?" His commander paused so Levi decided to continue.
"You couldn't give a shit when Hange started fucking Moblit." The alpha leaned forward. "Mike fucks one of his squad leaders on the regular, and you still sit on his knot."
"Levi!" Erwin scolded him. The dark-haired man in front of him sat back in his chair annoyed.
"No one's around." Levi crossed his arms. They took a break from their argument to eat the now cool food.
"Mike is no longer helping me with my heats," said the blonde-haired omega said between bites as if it was old news.
"Oh?" Levi couldn't hide the curiosity in his voice. The spoon in his hand hovered over the bowl. From the moment, Erwin met him in the underground the big ass omega always carried a hint of Mike's stink.
"Mike plans on taking Nanaba as his mate." Erwin continued. Mike actually told him a few weeks ago. The couple decided to keep it quiet until after the last expedition of the year. That way they could plan a proper ceremony and honeymoon.
"So?" said Levi. "Too honorable to fuck a mated alpha?"
"Yes," said Erwin without hesitation. "Once Nanaba claims Mike it won't feel the same." Levi scoffed. Erwin continued. "That being said, I do need an alpha to help me with my heats, and seeing as you are willing to assist omegas in their time of need…"
Levi tsked. "So, you want a new toy to replace your old one?"
"You could see it that way," said Erwin. "Or you could see it as a way to release some energy. You have been very… tense as of late." He leaned forward to look the smaller man in the eye.
"Don't bullshit me, Erwin," said Levi.
His commander gave him a small smile. Erwin let the words settle behind the small alpha's eyes. Just like any alpha, Levi wouldn't do something just because he was told to. He had to believe he made the decision on his own terms. Suddenly, the shorter man rose to his feet and walked around the table to stand behind his commander. Because Erwin was so tall there were only a handful of people who ever got close enough to smell his scent gland. Most smelled the beta spray he used as a cover. Levi placed his hand on Erwin's neck, using his right hand to tug aside his commander's jacket and shirt to the side to reveal his scent gland. Up to that moment, Levi always respected Erwin's privacy when it came to his dynamic. But if he wanted Levi's help then the alpha at least wanted a sniff first. He leaned forward to bury his nose in the forbidden space.
Even with gritted teeth and tightened muscles, Erwin shuddered with the alpha so close to his most sensitive place. He had to bite his tongue to keep from making a sound when he felt Levi's nose brush along his skin. There were very few alphas he allowed this close. Levi restrained his own scent out of respect, as he breathed in the unmated omega's scent. What he couldn't restrain was the low growl that rumbled in the back of his throat. Slender, strong fingers tightened on Erwin's jacket, as if restraining his instincts. The alpha's mouth watered, longing to lick the thick scent below him. This scent was richer than Petra's. It was warm and velvety smooth slipping through Levi's carefully crafted walls. Levi clenched his jaw and abruptly sat up before he lost control. He took his time adjusting his commander's clothing before returning to his seat.
"Fine," Levi said. "I'll help you with your next heat."
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