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Levi stood frozen at the doorway when they finally entered the brothel. It's not like he was expecting, the establishment looked more like a tavern. It was colorful with all the fresh flowers around, the main floor looked bigger and spacious with high cielings. There were two stairs on both sides near the entrance. Levi figured that maybe stairs on the left lead to private rooms where Omegas give special attention to their customers. While the one on the right, there's a balcony that over looked the main floor.

The main floor was full of music, laughter, and giggles. Omegas were going about, handling booze to customers with their tight corsets and short skirts. Others sat on customers' laps while entertaining them. There are some male Omegas too wearing a slick vest and shorts paired with leather boots. But their outfits were not as bold as Armin's.

Round tables and long tables were scattered around but all customers had their eyes on the huge stage, if not on their respective lap Omegas. Upon the elevated platforms were five dancers, to be exact ballet dancers.

That distracted Levi from all the drunk Alphas that were catcalling him or the indecent acts that are happening around him.

The dancers were so graceful. They looked like decent performers with their beautiful costumes.

"Levi!"

Levi blinked out of his daze and turned to the voice of his Alpha. Eren was pushing himself out of the crowd of Omegas around him and quickly went to the raven and grabbed his hand.

"What are you standing there silly?" Eren chuckled.

"I..." Levi trailed off and glanced back at the dancers on the stage.

"Hey," Eren took both of his hands. "I know that this is all new to you and-"

"Eren!" one of the Omegas came to Eren and about twelve more were approaching them. "What are you doing? Let's have some fun!"

"We miss you Eren!" another said and grabbed the Alpha by his elbow.

"I miss you guys too, I want you to meet-"

"Let's go drinking!" another one squeals as she wrapped her arms around the brunette.

Levi pressed his lips to stop growling at the Omegas that were touching his Alpha. It disgusted him to see those female Omegas pressed their chest on Eren's as they cooed at him or those males that practically rubbed their bodies on him.

Levi's itching to grabbed his gun and aim at every single one of them but he had to remind himself that maybe his Alpha knew these Omegas every since he was a kid. However, the simple thought that maybe Eren had slept with one of them made Levi's blood boil.

"Eren!" Armin called out with all smiles as he came down from the stairs on the right side. Behind him was an old female Omega and for once she's not wearing flirty and extravagant clothing, she's out of place with her plain brown dress and white apron.

Immediately the Omegas around Eren stepped back and watched from the side.

"Mother!" Eren dashed excitedly and embrace the old Omega.

Levi watched silently with a smile as his Alpha was reunited with his mother. Then he felt a dozen pairs of eyes digging into his skull. Levi glanced at the group of Omegas. All of them were glaring at him, others were gossiping while they stared at him from top to bottom before they giggle quietly.

Levi closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He counted twelve bitchy Omegas, sadly he doesn't have enough bullets for each.

"Wait!" Eren perked up and quickly went to Levi's side, draping his arm over him, he pulled the raven close. "Mother, everyone, I would like you to meet my mate. Levi!" Eren announces proudly.

Levi forced himself not to snarl at the group of Omegas and Armin. It was like they all were wearing plastic masks, smiling, and telling Levi that they are happy to meet him and more willing to make friends with him.

But that's not what Levi came here for, he turned to the old Omega and bow down. "Hello, my name is Levi. It's nice to meet you."

"Oh deary, he's beautiful!" Eren's mother cooed. "My name is Carla. Oh, I would really like to know you more and how you capture my son's heart."

Levi smiled genuinely. For the last five minutes that he entered the building, she's the first genuine person that he met. "I would like to get to know you too."

"Oh! That's just splendid!" Carla clapped her hands before taking Levi's hands and pulled him away from Eren. "Let's have a chat and tea then."

"I would love that," Levi nodded. He felt Eren lean forward behind himand whisper in his ears.

"You're the best. I love you and good luck!" Eren cheered excitedly. That made Levi smile and his confidence soar.

"Come on Levi deary, let's head upstairs," Carla smiled, guiding the raven to the second floor before calling Eren. "I'll take good care of your deary. Go and have fun with everyone."

Before Eren can reply, all of the Omegas went to him and throwing multiple questions, invitations, and some were pulling the poor Alpha.

Levi watched with envy when they reached on top of the stairs. At this point, his blood was scalding hot but he refused to be swayed. They haven't settled their argument yet, there is still tension between them. He's tempted to look over the balcony to check his mate, but the raven refrain. Levi can play the ignore game all too well.


Levi sat down silently at the sitting area while Carla quickly makes tea. The music and laughter from downstairs is still in earshot but Levi feel at peace with Carla.

The raven watched at the old Omega work, Eren looks exactly like her. Her chocolate brown hair, her exceptional height (for an Omega, that's impressive), and her smile.

"Oh, deary! Can you please help me?"

"Um, sure," Levi stood and went to Carla's kitchenette. "How can I-"

Levi paused when Carla turned around and aimed at gun at him. Instincts kicking in, Levi swiftly twirled around and kicked the gun off the old Omega's hand. It was one of the basic defenses that Eren taught him, they practice it every day. Eren will randomly aim a gun at him at any time of the day and Levi will have to be prepared and master the kick. It was a challenge they had set up and it imprinted on Levi's mind.

"Ow!" Carla held her hand close.

Levi blinked back to reality, realizing what he just did to his mother-in-law. But at the same time confused about what to do, is Carla a friend or a foe? "Oh, no! I'm so sorry!"

Carla chuckled. "Now I know why my son bonded you."

"Um," Levi stood awkwardly, not sure what to say.

"Let's just get to the point," Carla glared at him.

Levi took a step back with a gulp. The way that Carla switched from a sweet Omega to an intimidating diva, frightened the raven to the core.

"Perhaps, you know about my son's occupation?"

Levi pushed back his initial fear and face Carla headstrong. "Yes, I'm aware."

"I figure you want him to stop?"

"No," Levi said without a pause. That surprised Carla. "No, I don't want him to stop. I want to join him," he continued.

Carla was silent, her honey-brown eyes were daggers as they stare at Levi. But Levi stood his ground with his chin up.

"Why?" Carla whispered with a frown.

"Pardon?" Levi asked carefully.

"I said," Carla took a deep breath. "WHY DON'T YOU WANT HIM TO STOP?! I WANT GRANDKIDS!" she exploded.

"Um," once again Levi was speechless at Carla's sudden personality switch.

"You see Levi darling. I'm not getting any younger, I might not be strong enough to carry and play with my grandchildren if Eren keeps running around like a stray dog," Carla whined. "But you came. And I'm so happy, plus you accepted my son for who he is."

That painted a smile on Levi's face. "I met Eren as Rogue. And I loved him more when I get to know him better."

"Oh," Carla awed. "That's romantic. Can you tell me all about how you met?"

"Of course," Levi nodded. But deep inside, he figured that Carla won't help much me with his problem with Eren. But maybe Levi can persuade Carla to be on his side. The raven just wanted to rob a bank together with his Alpha, even just once in his life.