Episode: 4Episodes: 30
Raven buys two doses of dangerous military suppressors from a black market dealer. On his way out, armed thugs ambush him and demand his gold and vials. Raven draws his sword and kills every attacker in the snow. Weakened by pain, he leans on a wall and plunges the needle into his neck. Ash walks up through the spilled blood, catches him in the act, and pins Raven against the brickwork.
Raven meets a black market dealer inside a ruined pharmacy. The dealer warns him that the military-grade suppressors carry brutal toxicity, but Raven hands over the payment anyway. He takes the two illegal doses and tells the merchant to stay quiet.
A group of armed thugs corners Raven in an alley, demanding his money and the fresh drugs. Raven does not hesitate. He pulls out his blade and cuts down the entire gang, leaving their bodies scattered across the blood-soaked snow.
Raven collapses against a cold brick wall, gasping from exhaustion and physical pain. He pulls out one of the toxic suppressors without delay. With shaking hands, he drives the needle straight into the side of his neck and pushes the plunger.
Ash strides through the red snow, looking down at the dead thugs. He spots Raven holding the syringe and steps close. Ash shoves Raven back against the wall, checks the needle, and asks what his commander is desperately hiding from him.
“Commander, this is military-grade contraband suppressors. One dose stifles even a Prime Omega, but the toxicity is brutal. You sure you want two?”
“Keep your mouth shut and take the money.”
“Cap. What on earth are you hiding?”
“Victory? Or are you scared I'll mark you?”
Ash traps Raven against the alley wall and leans in until their faces nearly touch. He confronts his commander directly, asking if Raven is taking the toxic suppressors to avoid being marked by him. Will Raven confess the truth about his Omega status, or will he find another excuse to push his ward away?