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디파인 더 릴레이션십 1
결혼, 사랑, 이 모든 것이 가문에 의해 통제되는 삶을 살던 칼라일은, 어느 날 심리적 불감증이라는 진단을 받게 된다. 오메가가 아닌 상대와 새로운 섹스를 해보라는 주치의의 제안에 따라, 칼라일은 동생의 연인으로부터 애쉬 존스라는 인기 많은 알파를 소개 받는다. 그리고 놀랍게도, 칼라일은 애쉬와 육 년 전 새해 전야에 키스를 한 적이 있었다.
‘닉의 부탁이니 특별히 도와드리는 겁니다. 불필요한 감정이 생길지도 모른다는 걱정은 안 해도 됩니다. 당신 같은 사람, 좋아할 리 없으니까.’
그러나 애쉬는 칼라일을 기억하지 못한다. 애쉬는 아직도 잊지 못한 사람이 있다. 소개받은 자리에서 애쉬를 화나게 만든 칼라일은, 그가 자신을 좋아하지 않을 거라는 걸 알면서도, 애쉬에게 점점 마음을 주게 된다. 그리고 마침내 제 첫 사랑을 고백하자 결심하는데....
데이트를 하는 상대에게나 할 법한 행동을, 그런 식으로는 얽힐 수 없는 사람과 한다는 것은…… 대체 무슨 관계라고 해야 할까?
***
“눈 피하지 말아 줘요.”
낮게 가라앉은 목소리로 애쉬가 말했다.
“칼라일이 그러면…… 속상하니까.”
속에 무언가 걸리는 느낌이 났다. 애쉬의 저의를 알 수가 없었다. 스쳤던 과거를 기억하는 것도 아니고, 그저 부탁에 의해 본인을 상대하는 것에 불과한데, 남자는 마치 좋아하는 상대를 대하는 것처럼 칼라일을 취급한다. 그렇지 않은 걸 아는데도.
애쉬는 니콜라스 화이트를 사랑한다. 칼라일에게는 여전히 좋은 감정을 지니고 있지 않을 것이다. 묻지 않으려고 했던 의문이 결국 튀어나왔다.
“맞아요. 칼라일과는 앞으로 몇 번만 만나면 끝일 거예요.”
다정하지만 확실한 어조였다. 갈비뼈 가운데가 찌르르 울리는 느낌이 들었다. 칼라일이 입을 다물었다.
“하지만 지금 제가 만나는 사람은 칼라일뿐이고.”
손등을 문지르던 손이 깍지를 다시 꼈다.
“적어도 그 순간 동안에는 제 섹스 파트너에게 잘해 주고 싶어요.”
섹스 파트너. 칼라일은 애쉬가 정의한 그들의 관계를 되뇌었다.
맞는 말임이 분명한데, 어쩐지……마음이 아파 왔다.
‘닉의 부탁이니 특별히 도와드리는 겁니다. 불필요한 감정이 생길지도 모른다는 걱정은 안 해도 됩니다. 당신 같은 사람, 좋아할 리 없으니까.’
그러나 애쉬는 칼라일을 기억하지 못한다. 애쉬는 아직도 잊지 못한 사람이 있다. 소개받은 자리에서 애쉬를 화나게 만든 칼라일은, 그가 자신을 좋아하지 않을 거라는 걸 알면서도, 애쉬에게 점점 마음을 주게 된다. 그리고 마침내 제 첫 사랑을 고백하자 결심하는데....
데이트를 하는 상대에게나 할 법한 행동을, 그런 식으로는 얽힐 수 없는 사람과 한다는 것은…… 대체 무슨 관계라고 해야 할까?
***
“눈 피하지 말아 줘요.”
낮게 가라앉은 목소리로 애쉬가 말했다.
“칼라일이 그러면…… 속상하니까.”
속에 무언가 걸리는 느낌이 났다. 애쉬의 저의를 알 수가 없었다. 스쳤던 과거를 기억하는 것도 아니고, 그저 부탁에 의해 본인을 상대하는 것에 불과한데, 남자는 마치 좋아하는 상대를 대하는 것처럼 칼라일을 취급한다. 그렇지 않은 걸 아는데도.
애쉬는 니콜라스 화이트를 사랑한다. 칼라일에게는 여전히 좋은 감정을 지니고 있지 않을 것이다. 묻지 않으려고 했던 의문이 결국 튀어나왔다.
“맞아요. 칼라일과는 앞으로 몇 번만 만나면 끝일 거예요.”
다정하지만 확실한 어조였다. 갈비뼈 가운데가 찌르르 울리는 느낌이 들었다. 칼라일이 입을 다물었다.
“하지만 지금 제가 만나는 사람은 칼라일뿐이고.”
손등을 문지르던 손이 깍지를 다시 꼈다.
“적어도 그 순간 동안에는 제 섹스 파트너에게 잘해 주고 싶어요.”
섹스 파트너. 칼라일은 애쉬가 정의한 그들의 관계를 되뇌었다.
맞는 말임이 분명한데, 어쩐지……마음이 아파 왔다.
377 pages, ebook
First published June 13, 2019
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October 3, 2021
Me encantó, amo la dinámica de los protagonistas y la construcción de ambos personajes, me hice adicta xD lo súper recomiendo si tienen la oportunidad de leerlo ❤️
September 8, 2025
2'5/5.
March 18, 2025
4 estrellitas a la novela (1er tomo). Me gustó bastante, me encanta la dinámica entre ambos. sinceramente deseo ver más de ellos aunque conozco su final, de todas formas no me molesta :3. ADORO A ASH.
August 23, 2025
i loved this so much, i sobbed for like a good 20 mins when the big conflict was happening. they are so cute together that it made me wish for a relationship so loving and ugh im so lonely give me an ash RIGHT NOW. i love possessive men like i yearn for it.
April 6, 2024
This review is for S1 of the webtoon.
Wow. The chemistry between Karlyle (MC) and Ash (ML) is off the charts. The glances, touches, breaths, everything they share is charged with sexual tension. The story is so good so far, it's different from typical Omegaverse stories because this one focuses on the arranged relationship with a defined ending between two Alphas. So yes, the pining and angst are building up and I absolutely enjoy it.
As an Alpha, one would expect Karlyle to be confident in his own skin and abilities but I like how the author was able to show that even though Alphas are supposedly at the top of the societal hierarchy, they are just normal people. Karlyle still felt like he wasn't good enough for Ash, because he isn't an Omega. Therefore, he really did try to protect his heart but even he knew that his feelings for Ash were growing stronger the more time they spent with each other. And you know, I totally get him. Ash was so sweet on him, doting on him and taking care of him like a lover that it's no wonder that Karlyle wanted more.
The art is amazing too and I really love how liberally the artist makes Karlyle and Ash blush. Whenever Karlyle blushes it makes me think how adorable he is and then I understand why Ash can't help but tease him. Karlyle is so shy and he's had so many of his firsts with Ash, and I can't wait to read more of them.
Wow. The chemistry between Karlyle (MC) and Ash (ML) is off the charts. The glances, touches, breaths, everything they share is charged with sexual tension. The story is so good so far, it's different from typical Omegaverse stories because this one focuses on the arranged relationship with a defined ending between two Alphas. So yes, the pining and angst are building up and I absolutely enjoy it.
As an Alpha, one would expect Karlyle to be confident in his own skin and abilities but I like how the author was able to show that even though Alphas are supposedly at the top of the societal hierarchy, they are just normal people. Karlyle still felt like he wasn't good enough for Ash, because he isn't an Omega. Therefore, he really did try to protect his heart but even he knew that his feelings for Ash were growing stronger the more time they spent with each other. And you know, I totally get him. Ash was so sweet on him, doting on him and taking care of him like a lover that it's no wonder that Karlyle wanted more.
The art is amazing too and I really love how liberally the artist makes Karlyle and Ash blush. Whenever Karlyle blushes it makes me think how adorable he is and then I understand why Ash can't help but tease him. Karlyle is so shy and he's had so many of his firsts with Ash, and I can't wait to read more of them.
August 3, 2023
Miscommunication trope is not cute. And Ash is too much of a player for poor Karyle that has gastritis (I am sorry but that is somewhat funny to me. It could be mistranslation, but the fact he's so sick because he can't find love is sad. But funny. More sad than funny but still.)
September 4, 2024
I didn’t enjoy this series because the relationship felt too rushed and without a clear reason. Unfortunately, I had to stop reading.
August 8, 2023
magnificent
May 31, 2022
Wooooow. Ash is just breed different!!! Another, omega verse WEBTOON, but with a twist. I love Karlyle and Ash’s dynamic and the exploration of their society’s gender norms and roles within a relationship.
May 5, 2022
ABO story with Alpha x Alpha dynamic.
Inhaled Book 1 like a madwoman. GOOD! SO GOOD!!
The way the author wrote the Karlyle's (mc) struggles to depart from the role that society and his family(asshole grandfather) have put on his shoulders as the one whose only purpose is to eventually mate with a suitable omega to breed a dominant alpha, because anything else is a failure for an alpha in the Frost family, inevitably stemming serious intimate issues, was a very pleasant surprise.
And then, there is Ash. Ash Jones. Heterochromia has never been sexier!!😌 The man exudes sex appeal as if it was carbon dioxide coming from his lungs in every breath😅, and is addicted to give nape kisses. Everything about him just makes me weak on the knees.
Yes, it has smut. But it is a highly introspective. The best part of the book is actually their monologues. I have also laughed a lot. Karlyle is just babey inside.🥰
What a wonderful surprise!!
Inhaled Book 1 like a madwoman. GOOD! SO GOOD!!
The way the author wrote the Karlyle's (mc) struggles to depart from the role that society and his family(asshole grandfather) have put on his shoulders as the one whose only purpose is to eventually mate with a suitable omega to breed a dominant alpha, because anything else is a failure for an alpha in the Frost family, inevitably stemming serious intimate issues, was a very pleasant surprise.
And then, there is Ash. Ash Jones. Heterochromia has never been sexier!!😌 The man exudes sex appeal as if it was carbon dioxide coming from his lungs in every breath😅, and is addicted to give nape kisses. Everything about him just makes me weak on the knees.
Yes, it has smut. But it is a highly introspective. The best part of the book is actually their monologues. I have also laughed a lot. Karlyle is just babey inside.🥰
What a wonderful surprise!!
December 19, 2024
Soy de lo más feliz de este mundo cuando los leo, la novela me hizo sentir tanto y el manhwa es tan perfecto que ya lo he leído más de 5 veces, pero es que son preciosos en toda la extensión de la palabra, lo mucho que los amo como pareja es alucinante, no puedo con lo lindos que son amboss y lo encantada que estoy con su relación, el desarrollo que se cargan es perfecto, su amor super puro y su futuro prometedor. Los amo muchísimo.
Ash Jones y Karlyle Frost me robaron el corazón con su historia.
Ash Jones y Karlyle Frost me robaron el corazón con su historia.
September 18, 2023
(encara ongoing) Tot i que això és la novel·la, jo estic seguint el manhwa per tot el revolt que se'n fa a Twitter i ves... es tracta d'un BL omegaverse entre dos alfa que comença com a contracte per raons mèdiques, sembla que avança per totes dues parts, però hi ha mil problemes de comunicació fins que la relació s'acaba consolidant. Història molt tipicota amb unes il·lustracions que no són gens del meu estil...
December 17, 2023
This is absolutely the worst way to find oneself in a situationship.... my guy Karlyle doesn't need this. 🥹 he needs better boundaries because now he's out here being delusional in the most heartbreaking way.
October 27, 2024
ME ENCANTA ESTA NOVELA. Aunque en momentos siento que avanza algo lento, es una gran novela sobre amor y aceptación (eso lo vemos conforme avanzamos en los volúmenes). Muy entretenida, ligera y fácil de leer. La verdad que la volvería a leer mil veces.
December 16, 2025
Simplesmente minha leitura de conforto.
Uma das melhores obras que tive o prazer de ler, super recomendo.
Quanto mais vezes eu leio mas eu me apego aos personagens e torço pela felicidade deles.
Uma das melhores obras que tive o prazer de ler, super recomendo.
Quanto mais vezes eu leio mas eu me apego aos personagens e torço pela felicidade deles.
June 2, 2022
Me quedé picada
September 5, 2023
Novela amada ♥️
November 13, 2023
This comic is sweeter than a lot of the typical comics. I'm still trying to figure out what's going on in the plot.
July 7, 2024
me encantó como inició la historia, Karlyle es tan tierno a pesar de ser demasiado inexpresivo
August 29, 2024
Todavía no decido si me gustó o no 🤔
September 2, 2024
100/10 alpha x alpha romance arranged for therapy but grew into something real and a total heart throbber 😭💕
September 27, 2024
es tan linda esta parejaaaaa
October 11, 2024
3 i like the desing and the characts but... the too many thoughs just make me annoying
Btw: se que se inspiran en JK para la anatomia del cuerpo y luego con la imaginacion humana DIOS
Btw: se que se inspiran en JK para la anatomia del cuerpo y luego con la imaginacion humana DIOS
December 31, 2024
No me gustó porque me caen mal los personajes
January 11, 2025
dudo de Ash cada que respira
July 18, 2025
viva el consentimiento y los putos enamorados
October 16, 2025
Sacando el contenido spicy, que está muy bien, vacío por donde se lo mire.
February 19, 2024
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