L*ck Me If You Can-Chapter 169

For a while, only the sound of their ragged breathing filled the space between them. Ashley, uncharacteristically, couldn’t hide his agitation as he looked down at Koi. His face was etched with unease and restlessness, but even Ashley couldn’t quite make sense of it. Jealousy had ignited too suddenly, and it was burning through every last trace of reason.

When we first met, everything was new for Koi...

So how many people has he dated? How many times has he had sex since then?

The thought that someone else—not him—might have taught Koi everything made Ashley feel like he was going insane. Rage and jealousy surged up in waves, and pheromones poured off his body. But Koi didn’t react at all. Even now, he didn’t respond. It was as if he were silently telling Ashley that no matter what he did, he’d never be able to truly have him.

“...Why?”

Ashley finally managed to speak in a barely restrained voice.

“Why did you sleep with an Alpha? Didn’t you know it was dangerous?”

Caught off guard by the unexpected question, Koi didn’t respond.

“Well, I guess... If a Beta wants to sleep with a guy, that’s the easiest option.”

Koi stayed silent. Even though Ashley had answered his own question, Koi strangely felt a bit of relief. But Ashley felt the complete opposite. Koi’s lack of denial sent him spiraling.

“You... you liked that guy, didn’t you? You must’ve. You wouldn’t have done it otherwise.”

Ashley asked himself, then voiced it aloud.

“Koi.”

“Y-yeah?”

Koi answered quickly, worried Ashley might suddenly leave. Ashley, still looking down, continued in a low, muffled voice.

“Did they abandon you too, like I did?”

Koi’s entire body stiffened. He couldn’t think of a single thing to say. Ashley saw his reaction and felt a sliver of satisfaction. Just like he’d been hurt, he wanted to hurt Koi too. He wasn’t the only one who had suffered. Ashley had been the only one aching for Koi all this time. Nothing had changed—then or now.

You’ll throw me away again. Because I still have too much to lose.

“Ash.”

Sensing danger, Koi quickly called his name. Ashley didn’t respond. His head was still lowered, so Koi pressed on.

“Let’s stop talking about the past... Can we just... finish what we started?”

He had to stop him somehow. But Koi didn’t know how to seduce someone, and this awkward, clumsy suggestion was all he could offer.

Ashley, motionless for a long moment, slowly lifted his head. Koi’s gaze was pulled into his deep violet eyes—so dark they were nearly black, with flickers of gold. Ashley twisted his lips into a crooked smirk and, still looking directly at Koi, finally spoke.

“So, you want to use me like your dildo?”

“...What?”

Koi blinked in confusion, not understanding what he meant. Even if he had been in a clear state of mind, it would’ve been hard to grasp. In this situation, it was near impossible. So he simply said what he had come up with:

“There’s no reason we can’t go all the way now.”

If not now, then there would never be another chance. Koi forced himself to sound calm, even though desperation seeped into every word.

“You need someone to drain your pheromones too... so it works out for both of us, right?”

Ashley’s expression went completely blank. The golden glint in his eyes, which had only appeared fleetingly before, was now coming out more and more often. Koi didn’t know what that meant, and he took another step forward.

“From now on... let’s do that together. Just you and me.”

Don’t do it with anyone else.

Koi kept his real feelings hidden behind that plain suggestion. His heart pounded wildly with anxiety. He held his breath, waiting. Finally, Ashley broke the silence.

“Do you even know what that means?”

His voice was quiet but threatening. Koi nodded, face tense.

“I do.”

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Ashley’s silence had given him time to think. Too much time—enough to build a calm face and voice he didn’t really have.

“Sex friends... are still friends, right?”

Ashley froze again, momentarily stunned. But the look on Koi’s face—he was completely sincere. No doubt. No hesitation.

Ah.

Only then did Ashley regret it.

Why the hell did I say we were friends?

He wanted to bite his tongue. But it was far too late. He couldn’t back out now. And if he did retreat, what would Koi do?

He might sleep with another Alpha.

Ashley suddenly felt like an idiot for everything he’d held back. He’d restrained himself, worried about Koi’s body—but clearly, there had been no need for that.

But more urgent than regret was the moment in front of him. He couldn’t mess this up again.

I’m not like other Alphas.

If it’s for Koi, maybe it’s better to back down now. I even told Ariel—I want Koi to be happy. So it shouldn’t matter if he’s with someone else, right?

As long as Koi’s happy...

Then maybe I’m allowed to be the one who makes him happy.

“Koi.”

Ashley said his name in a low voice. Koi didn’t answer this time. He was too tense, too focused on what might come next. Ashley, still holding his gaze, warned him.

“Don’t regret this.”

“I won’t. Ever.”

Koi swore without hesitation. Ashley’s long lashes dipped down, and when Koi closed his eyes too, their lips met again. He opened wide to receive Ashley’s tongue as Ashley moved his hand to Koi’s ass. Koi lifted his hips slightly to make space, and Ashley’s hand slipped under and grabbed him tightly.

A sharp breath escaped, almost a cry. Ashley kept sucking on Koi’s tongue and lips while kneading his ass with firm hands. Koi felt heat building deep in his stomach as he clung to Ashley’s neck.

It was a new kind of sensation. Not his cock—but his stomach felt hot, itchy, throbbing. Was sex supposed to feel like this? None of the media he’d consumed ever showed this. Koi was swept up, lost in confusion.

Ashley applied pressure with his ➤ NоvеⅠight ➤ (Read more on our source) fingers, pulling one cheek aside. The sudden stretch made Koi inhale sharply. When Ashley’s long fingers brushed his entrance, Koi’s back arched and his eyes closed.

And then... the strange part.

Ashley had been gently stroking the loosened opening—then suddenly stopped. A beat of silence, and Ashley’s voice came from above.

“...You’re wet down here, Koi.”

Koi looked at him, dazed with heat. Ashley, pale-faced, stared back as he spoke.

“How many times have you used this hole?”

That kind of reaction would be expected from an Omega. But as far as Ashley knew, Koi was a Beta. Betas could get wet down there—but only if they were really used to it.

Koi had no idea what Ashley was thinking. He just wanted to keep going. His stomach tingled hotter and hotter, and the spot Ashley had touched was burning. Instinctively, Koi rubbed down there and whispered softly.

“You’ll know if you try.”