Game...Set...Match...

See what I did there...with the last three chapter titles? *giggles*

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AF

"Yes, that's his name Beyond. Will you please pay attention?" L growled out, reaching the limits of his patience.

"Yes, I know…" B replied softly, his gaze diverted across the café. "He's right over there, correct?"

"Huh?" L quickly glanced over to where the other man was looking and felt all anger leave him at the sight of the Omega, who was staring at both of them with a curious mixture of surprise and concern on his face.

But how does B know… His highly intelligent mind quickly connected the dots as his gaze swung back to his Alpha mate who simply raised an eyebrow in response and sighed, clearly knowing that L would soon realize that…

"We met the same Omega?" He muttered quietly in disbelief. Beyond nodded and rubbed his temples before smirking slightly as he looked to him again. L smiled, hardly believing their good fortune or how stupid they were to have been fighting over the same Omega. His eyes eagerly sought out the object of his affection once more, scanning the café. They grew wide with worry as he realized that Light was nowhere to be found.

"Beyond, where did he…he's gone," L whispered. The other Alpha's face immediately filled with panic as he perused the crowd for any sign of the young Omega as well. The raven looked down at the booth they'd been occupying and smiled sadly upon seeing the brunet's jacket. He slid inside and picked it up, unable to resist taking in the sweet scent that still lingered on the fabric.

"I wish we knew how to find him. Even just for a chance to explain." The detective murmured as Beyond sat down across from him and took his hand. "I can't imagine what he's thinking right now."

Beyond squeezed his hand and grinned. "Oh, Lawli-pop…I know just where we can find our sweet little Omega." He winked. "However, I think there are a few things we should get in order first…"

L nodded. "Agreed."

xxx

Light was glad his sister and mother had been out shopping when he'd come home, allowing him to avoid any potential questions regarding why his eyes were swollen from the tears he'd shed or why the scent of distress still clung to him.

The young Omega had quickly showered and changed into a pair of jeans that he loved because the denim was so soft and a dark brown cashmere sweater with a slight v-neck his mother had bought him last Christmas. He noticed he tended to throw it on whenever he felt like wrapping himself in something comforting.

The brunet sighed as he opened the drawer of his desk containing all of the many mating offers from Alpha's that had arrived in recent weeks and months. His gaze shifted to his computer as he thought about checking on progress with the case, then shook his head at his wayward thoughts.

No. I need to do this. He pulled out part of the stack and began to open them, immediately discarding Alphas with undesirable careers, unattractive pictures, low monetary offers to his family… Light tried to push the idea that he was being 'sold' out of his mind. He instead attempted to view it as a way to ensure his family's further financial stability in the long term by securing a high offer.

This was just how it was with the low supply of Omegas and high number of Alphas. The higher the Omega's attractiveness and the family's position, the higher the price they would fetch as a mate. Light knew that many Omegas would receive an offer for anywhere from ¥10,000,000-15,000,000 depending on the market fluctuations at the time.

The brunet was hoping to exceed that and knew that his good looks, along with being the son of the NPA Chief could propel him into the ¥20,000,000+ range if his family was fortunate enough to find the right Alphas. He'd already set aside several offers from the initial bunch he'd pulled out that met the criteria.

There was one Alpha trio in particular that appeared promising. Their initial offer was ¥30,000,000 and they were willing to negotiate a higher amount if Light would go through fertility testing in advance. The Omega had already figured this would be part and parcel of any offer made, but still rolled his eyes upon seeing it in writing.

All three Alphas were big shot VP's for the same company, somewhere called Yotsuba Group. He figured he could research them fully later, but at least it was a start. Light glanced at the attached headshots of the Alphas a second time and raised an eyebrow in amusement.

Huh, I wonder if I'm just these other two Alpha's type. Light chuckled and set the papers back on his desk. That third Alpha sure looks an awful lot like me…just older. The young man grimaced at the idea of being courted just for his appearance, but also knew that his attractiveness was a huge point in his favor in many cases.

The Omega looked in the drawer once again and noted that he'd barely made a dent in it, even with the pile of discarded offers that littered the floor before him. Light narrowed his eyes, frustration building at the seeming lack of progress as he picked up one sheet, then another from the reject pile on the floor and began to feed them into a paper shredder he kept next to his desk. A smile slowly began to overtake his frown as he watched one face after another shredded to bits before him.

As he completed his task, bin full to the brim with tiny strips of paper, he had to admit, he felt slightly better. The brunet emptied it into the trash and pulled the bag out, tying it off to take downstairs and throw away later. He'd heard his mother and sister arrive home a bit earlier and could smell dinner cooking.

Light smiled at the reassuring scents of home and family that filled his senses. I'll find good Alphas who will take of me…and if they care about me, they'll care about my family. That's what matters. He told himself.

*knock knock*

"Light?"

"Yeah, come in Sayu." His sister peeked her head in the door, jaw dropping in surprise as she saw the offers that lay on his desk.

"Should I come back later? I don't want to-"

"No, it's ok…" He waved her over. "Never happier to be a Beta in your life, am I right?" Light forced himself to smile as he gestured to the drawer full of offers yet to be reviewed. Sayu grimaced in response.

"I just want you to be happy Light, we all do. I hope you know that." She replied softly, placing her hand on his shoulder. "Just because you're an Omega doesn't mean you can't find love too…"

"No more of those bond mate movies of the week for you, Sayu." Light chuckled and gave her a reassuring smile as he placed his hand over hers before standing and picking up the bag of shredded offers. He turned away in that moment, as his mind drifted towards the two men he'd left behind today at the café. Light fought back the tears that pricked at the corners of his eyes.

"Okay…" She replied quietly. "I just came up to tell you dinner was almost ready…and um, Dad should be home in time to join us. I'll see you in a few." Sayu headed downstairs, leaving Light with a head swimming in regret for the things that would never be.

"Stop it." He whispered to himself, brushing away a tear that had escaped unbidden as he headed downstairs with the bag of trash.

What's done is done. He thought resignedly as he reached the first floor of their home, swinging through the kitchen on the way.

"Hey Mom, I'm going to throw away some trash. Do you have any you need me to take care of?"

"No, I'm alright. Dinner will be ready soon." Sachiko replied with a smile. Light continued on his way, noticing his sister had already planted herself back in the living room in front of the TV as he passed through on the way to the entry.

The brunet slipped on his shoes and opened the door, only to be stunned by the unexpected sight of Ryuzaki and B on his doorstep.

"Well, hello sweetheart! Fancy seeing you here." The dark haired male chuckled lowly, a wicked grin on his face.

Oh god…shit…what do they want? Are they going to tell my parents about-

"Aren't you going to invite us in?" The raven haired male pouted, a playful glint in his eyes giving the young man a wavering moment of hope.

Okay…maybe they aren't mad then?

The Omega nodded jerkily, overwhelmed slightly by their combined presence. "Yes, umm, please come in." He turned and headed back towards the living room on the way to the kitchen to eventually see his Mom.

His eyes were wide as saucers as he led them further inside, thankful that they couldn't see the blush that he could feel spreading across his face as they trailed behind him.

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