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Jimin loved his boyfriend, more than anything in the world. His alpha was truly one of a kind, always surpassing his expectations and meeting his needs without fail. They’d only been together for a year, but Jimin already felt like he’d found his mate. He wanted nothing more than to spend a long, blissful life with him. He was just waiting for Jaehyun to make the next move, though he wasn’t in any rush. They had all the time in the world within their pack.
Except Jimin didn't know that his whole life was about to change.
The Head Alpha had arranged for one of their omegas to be mated off to an alpha from the Sun Pack, and that omega happened to be Jimin. When he received the news that night, he couldn’t control his emotions. His wolf was already throwing a tantrum, furious at the thought of being separated from his boyfriend. Jimin pleaded through desperate cries, begging the Head Alpha to reconsider, but there was no escaping it. He was the only available omega left to fill the role at the time.
"You can't do this to me! I—I have my own mate. We are gonna be mates in the future!"
"I'm sorry, Jimin, but it's been decided already. You were the last eligible omega for this mating. I promise you your alpha will take better care of you."
"I don't want another alpha!"
"Omega Jimin." The Head Alpha's voice was stern with a warning. "You are not in a position to negotiate. You will prepare your things by the end of the week for your departure."
The omega fought back his cries, his pride stinging from a decision already set in stone. He had only a week left in his own pack before he would belong to another, leaving Jaehyun behind. He couldn’t bring himself to face him when he returned to their cabin, knowing his boyfriend’s heart was breaking just as badly as his own.
"I'm so sorry. I didn't know this would happen. I wasn't aware that they were gonna make me mate with someone else." Jimin sobbed into Jaehyun’s arms, his control finally shattering.
“I’m not letting them take you away from me. You’re my future mate, Jimin, and no one else’s.” Jaehyun hugged the omega tighter, hoping to ease him from crying hysterically in his chest. “I’ll talk to Head Alpha, there’s gotta be a way. They can’t just make you leave!”
“Jaehyun, I don’t wanna go.” Jimin whimpered, clutching his hands on the alpha’s shirt. “Don’t make me go.”
“I’ll fix this, don’t worry. I got you.” He held Jimin close, as if refusing to let him walk out of this place, and pressed a soft kiss to the top of his head. “I’ll do anything they want, if that means you get to stay.”
It was an unbearable pain to shoulder. All his life, Jimin had believed he would stay in his own pack and maybe even find his mate here. But fate had taken a cruel turn. Maybe if Jaehyun had mated him sooner, none of this would be happening. He would still be here, still with the person he loved.
Jimin sobbed into his pillows that night, curled in his alpha’s embrace. The weight in his chest only dragged his mood further down. Jaehyun tried to make small talk, tried to lighten the air around them, but Jimin was drowning in the thought of what was coming—how everything would change in just a week. No more late-night conversations with Jaehyun, no more kisses from his boyfriend, no more… future.
Jaehyun was determined to fix this. How could the Head Alpha not know they were together, not see what they had? Just because they weren’t mated yet didn’t give him the right to choose Jimin and send him off to someone he didn’t even know.
Jimin was going to stay and become his mate, that was certain.
Jaehyun braced himself to receive any form of punishment when he met up with the Head Alpha. This was for Jimin’s sake and his.
“Head Alpha, I strongly urge you to reconsider your decision about sending Jimin away to mate with the Sun pack. As you know, me and Jimin are already dating and we’re definitely each other’s mates. There’s no reason to choose him to be someone’s omega when he’s already mine.” Jaehyun tried to sound calm and level headed, holding back his own pheromones from slipping.
“There’s nothing I can do about it. It’s been decided. No matter how much you plead, it wouldn’t change the fact that you won’t become his alpha. Additionally, this is also a way to strengthen bonds between packs.”
“So you did this.”
“Pardon?”
Jaehyun was starting to rage within himself. Strengthen bonds? The Sun Pack could’ve chosen any other pack for assistance, but the Head Alpha had likely volunteered one of his own and offered Jimin up just because he was the last “older” omega still fit for mating.
“You wanted to forge a bond with the Sun pack and you sacrificed Jimin for this!” Jaehyun hissed with clenched fists. “You knew Jimin had me but you were being selfish!”
“Alpha Jaehyun.” The Head Alpha’s voice cut through him, chilling him to the bone when he called his name, snapping him back to his senses instantly.
“Are you going against me, with your child-like tantrum over a ‘boyfriend’ you have yet to mark? Are you questioning my choices of solidifying a bond with a pack that’s closest to us, that we can get aid from should we live in crisis one day? Did you expect me to sacrifice the pack’s safety because you refused to give up Jimin?”
This wasn’t fair. None of this was fair. Not to him. Not to Jimin. And yet, Jaehyun stood there, head hung low, eyes fixed on the cold ground as warm tears began to brim. They had only dated for a year, and yet they had promised to stay together until they grew old, sworn to be each other’s lifeline and it had all come down to this.
It was all for nothing.
“I’ll…I’ll do anything for you. Just—Just keep Jimin in the pack. Please.”
The Head Alpha chuckled and it only made Jaehyun feel like a fool. “Young man, this was never a discussion in the first place. I’m afraid my mind is made up.”
Fuck you.
“So, how did it go?” Jimin hurried over to Jaehyun the moment his alpha returned to the cabin, hoping he had changed the Head Alpha’s mind.
“I still need time.” The alpha forced himself to smile just so the omega wouldn’t worry.
“He didn’t listen to you, did he? He’s fixed on this.” Jimin’s expression crumbled as his bottom lip trembled into a pout and his eyes grew glassy.
“No, hey, hey. It’s not over. We still have a few days. I’ll continue to talk to him.” Jaehyun reached for him in a hug, rubbing down his back and kissing him gently.
Jimin knew that no matter how much Jaehyun tried, there was no way their Leader would reconsider. Deep in his heart, Jimin knew he would leave by the end of the week. Yet it was better to hope otherwise. Jaehyun was right, they still had a few days. Things could change. Maybe Jimin might stay. Who knew?
But the next day, Jaehyun was refused again, met with the same words as before—that it wasn’t up for discussion. What else could he do? He couldn’t just stand by, watching his omega worry and suffer. He was Jimin’s alpha, after all. He had to try every single way.
The next time Jaehyun brought up the topic, the Head Alpha snapped at him. Unfortunately, they were in public, and everyone turned to watch the unmarked wolf being bombarded with cuss after cuss. Jaehyun could only endure it. Worst of all, Jimin stood in the distance, watching his alpha be humiliated.
That night, they cuddled in bed in silence. Everything that had unfolded today was shocking. Jimin never thought he’d hear the Head Alpha raise his voice at another wolf. His own situation might be shitty, but it couldn’t compare to the humiliation Jaehyun had endured that afternoon.
“Let’s just forget it. I can’t stand to see you humiliated like that, and all because of me.” Jimin whispered, his palm warm against the alpha’s cheek.
“I’m doing this for us too. You’re mine, Jimin. How can I ever let you go without a fight?”
“But you don’t deserve to be treated that way. You’re a fellow alpha and yet he spoke with disgrace towards you.”
“I’m okay, I promise.” Jaehyun took the hand cupping his cheek and pressed a kiss to Jimin’s palm, smiling softly. What Jimin needed right now wasn’t more worry. The alpha could handle anything thrown his way if it meant protecting his omega.
“Why don’t I take your mind off it, hm? Let’s make the best of each night.”
So they kissed, a pause in the moment, licking each other’s mouths as if seeking more than lust because right now, this was all they had before the cruel reality sank in. Soft moans slipped past Jimin’s lips as the alpha pressed his warm tongue against him, leaving traces on every inch. Clothes were slowly peeled away and abandoned, the only thing familiar was their warmth. Eager bodies exchanged heat under the covers, relearning each other in slow, breathless inches.
Every touch was a confession of the love they held for one another. The only thing that mattered now was Jaehyun’s hot breath against Jimin’s neck as he panted, grinding against the omega with need while littering kisses across his collarbones. And when he finally pierced into him, Jimin could only bare his neck further, eyes rolling back in a silent cry. His body took over, guiding every movement. All the moans and groans, the soft pants and whispered words of love, Jimin only wanted to remember this moment.
And when they both reached their peak, Jimin lay there, white heat coursing through his body. Wet and satiated, all worries seemed to vanish. All that remained was the sound of their heartbeats.
Jimin’s days were growing shorter and Jaehyun didn’t have much time left to convince the Head Alpha. Panic started to arise in both of them because each day was getting closer to Jimin leaving.
“You okay?” Jaehyun stopped to ask just as he was about to leave the bedroom when he saw Jimin sitting at the edge of it, leg bouncing anxiously.
“I’m scared, to be honest. I was up all night worrying about it. Jaehyun, what if I really have to go?” Jimin covered his face with both hands as he started to sob. “I can’t do this, I just can’t!”
“Jimin, stop…Don’t be like this. Just—Just be hopeful, for me. I’m gonna talk to Head Alpha again. I’m just as worried as you are.” The alpha pulled Jimin’s hands away and clasped them. “You’re always gonna be mine. Always.”
Jaehyun kissed his knuckles over and over again as if trying to embed his feelings like tattoos on his skin. “I love you, Jimin.”
What Jaehyun didn’t know was that he had already crossed the Head Alpha when he brought it up the other day. And mentioning the topic once more had the Leader so infuriated that he stripped away Jaehyun’s privilege of hunting with the pack.
“Alpha Jaehyun. You have provoked me one too many times about this matter even after being so clearly told that the decision is final. Nothing you plead will change the direction that the pack shall take. Jimin will be mated off to an alpha from the Sun pack and he will leave by the end of the week. Due to your continuous disrespect, you will no longer serve as a hunting alpha. And if you decide to bring this up again, your consequences will be fatal.”
When Jimin finally learned what had happened, he broke down in his room. Jaehyun had done all of that for nothing. Worse still, he’d been punished because of it.
The omega couldn’t bring himself to take part in any activities outside. He didn’t want to leave his nest, his home. He wanted to cherish his time here for as long as he could, breathing in their mixed scents that brought him comfort. The thought of getting used to another alpha’s scent and home made him feel like he couldn’t cope. Tears welled up in his eyes once again. He was nervous about starting a new life in a foreign pack, surrounded by strangers, with a mate he had never claimed.
But there was nothing he could do about it. There was nothing Jaehyun could do about it too.
Jimin needed to numb the pain. As the days drew closer, he hated the way anxiety crept through his body. He hated this. He hated the Head Alpha for putting him in this position. But more than anything, he blamed himself because maybe if he hadn’t fallen in love with Jaehyun, it wouldn’t have hurt this much.
This wasn’t his typical behaviour—sneaking through the back door of the kitchen just to steal a bottle of wine in the dark. But he needed something to wash the pain away. He didn’t want to cry anymore. What was the point? His tears weren’t enough to sway the Head Alpha. So he might as well drink his emotions numb. It was easier to feel nothing than to feel all of this.
He didn’t know how much he had drunk. All he knew was that the ground beneath him was tilting. His mind was fuzzy, but the one thing anchoring him was the grip on the neck of the bottle, which he kept pressing to his mouth. The heat and bitterness of the wine spread across his tongue, sliding through his body in a slow bloom, coating every nerve in a warm, heady haze. He was buzzing from the inside out, legs wobbling, unsure where they were carrying him.
He wanted to see Jaehyun, to hold him, to kiss him, to feel him close. He wanted the alpha to wrap him up and whisper that everything would be alright. Maybe all Jimin wanted was to hear a lie, that he would actually be staying, just so he could feel happy again, even for a fleeting moment. Drunk as he was, he would have believed anything.
“Jimin? Jimin, are you okay?”
Jimin must’ve stumbled back to his cabin on his own when he heard that familiar voice calling his name. Then he saw his alpha kneeling on the ground with a few bags in front of him. Were those Jimin’s bags?
“Alpha…” Jimin whispered as he staggered towards Jaehyun.
“Why are you suddenly drinking? Come on, give me that.” Jaehyun carefully took the bottle away.
“Where are you going, alpha?” Jimin could barely manage to open his eyes but he could at least point to the bags on the floor.
“I packed your things, Jimin.”
“M’not going anywhere, alpha.” The omega started to slur his words and when he lost a footing, Jaehyun caught him just in time.
It shattered the alpha’s heart to see Jimin like this. The situation had completely consumed him, and no matter how hard Jaehyun tried, no words, no pleading could make their Leader reconsider. He was utterly powerless.
“I know.” Jaehyun tried to keep a straight face even though his voice started to crack. The tears began to spill silently. “I know you’re not going anywhere. Because you’re mine, right?”
Jimin hugged him tightly, arms looping around his neck as he buried his face in the warm, safe scent of his alpha. Then he pulled back just enough to look at him. His eyes were red and glistening, full of longing and desperation. He drank in Jaehyun’s face, his expression, carving a permanent spot in his mind to store the image of his alpha.
“I want you.” Jimin whispered. “Take me. Just take me, make me forget all the bad things. I’m yours.” He kissed Jaehyun softly on the lips. “I want you, please.”
In the heat of the moment, all thoughts were lost.
They kissed like two feral wolves, as if they’d been separated for a lifetime, craving each other as if life depended on it. Jimin could feel the warm tongue slipping past his lips, exploring every corner of his mouth, greedy with want. The sounds of smacking lips filled the air, mingling with their heavy breaths. It felt like a competition of who could give more, and Jimin found himself kissing back with desperation, the alpha staggering backward, struggling to keep up with the omega’s frantic pace.
Jimin jumped up, hooking his legs around Jaehyun’s back as the alpha carried them to their room, both dizzy under the spell of desire. Hands roamed and explored and before Jimin knew it, his back had hit the mattress, leaving him lying there naked. All he could feel were Jaehyun’s soft pants and wet kisses trailing along his neck.
Everything was a blur. His body was on overdrive, hips bucking with desperate need and Jimin’s patience was wearing thin. He needed to feel Jaehyun, to be one with him, to let the alpha drown out every painful thought and feeling. He didn’t want to feel shitty about the situation anymore, he just wanted to be consumed. He would make this night worth it. He wanted to be drenched in Jaehyun’s scent, all musk and claimed, because Jimin was his and no one else’s.
Soft moans filled the room and waves of satisfaction crashed through Jimin as Jaehyun licked at his rim. Jimin gripped his hair, letting moans escape as the heat coiled tight in his stomach. He needed more than this.
The moment Jaehyun slid into him, Jimin’s mind flooded with peace and bliss. Everything went quiet. No more bad thoughts, no more anxiety, just a blissful ignorance of the outside world. His vision went blank but he felt his body jostling against the sheets and something sucking at his lower lip. Jimin couldn’t even keep his mouth closed as waves of pleasure shocked him with every thrust.
And when he finally came to, Jaehyun was lying on top of him, face buried in the crook of his neck, and he felt the wetness between his thighs.
The omega’s quiet breakfast at home was interrupted when he heard a knock on the door. He still had an hour left before he was supposed to head out to the main grounds.
"Good morning, Jimin. I hope you've rested well." The Head Alpha greeted him as soon as Jimin opened the door. "They're already here. Can we expect you out there in about thirty minutes?"
Jimin’s heart sank. Even on their last morning together, he couldn’t bring himself to savor the precious time he had left with Jaehyun. Emotions crept in quietly, overwhelming and heavy. He must have stood by the door in silence for a long moment before Jaehyun came up behind him, offering reassurance that they would be there. Once the Head Alpha finally left, Jimin let himself break, fresh tears spilling as he clung tightly to his boyfriend.
"Jimin, come on.." Jaehyun said soothingly as he caressed his hair. "You promised you wouldn't cry this morning. You're gonna make this harder for me. We had a good time last night, didn't we?"
"But I already miss you." Jimin croaked, nuzzling his face against his neck.
"I know, I miss you already too. But I'm gonna be there with you, all the way. I'm gonna stand there as they hand you over. Up until you walk out of our pack, until I could no longer see your shadow. I'm gonna be there."
Jimin hugged him tighter, unwilling to let go. His appetite had vanished and anxiety churned in his stomach, making him feel like he might throw up. They sat on the couch for the remaining time, scenting each other until they were dizzy, coated in each other’s pheromones. Jimin hoped Jaehyun’s scent might deter the new alpha or even change his mind. They were slim hopes, little more than a way to make himself feel better. As the clock ticked on, dread began to creep in.
Jaehyun had already carried his bags out and waited by the door. As much as it pained him, he needed to be brave in front of Jimin. The omega was still trying to calm himself, his eyes were red, and he looked utterly exhausted and drained. With a heavy sigh, they stepped out of the cabin.
"Okay, let's go." Jimin conceded quietly.
"Ah, Jimin, we've been expecting you."
Jimin felt nauseous immediately when they walked over to them. Head Alpha was standing with two other alphas, presumably one of them was his future mate. They bowed in their presence, exchanging small smiles with the guests.
"Jimin, I'd like you to meet Head Alpha Sun of the Sun pack and this is Jeongguk, your alpha mate."
Not my mate.
Jimin despised the word. The only rightful mate was the one standing next to him, his lover, his boyfriend, who was going to be stripped away from him in a matter of seconds. Despite his struggling emotions, Jimin still bowed to them out of respect.
"I'm Jimin. Nice to meet you."
“It’s good to see you, Jimin. I’ve heard many good things about you, and we’re pleased to welcome you as a member of our pack. Rest assured, the Sun Pack will treat you as one of our own.” Head Alpha Sun said smoothly.
His personality was bright and positive, like his name. However, Jimin couldn't say the same about his future mate. Jeongguk had a broody personality, his expression remained blank and not a smile from his face since they came. He was a stark contrast to the Head Alpha, especially with his full sleeve tattoo on one arm. His scent was strong and overwhelming and Jimin had to hold his breath multiple times to prevent himself from spewing his guts out.
Jimin noticed the alpha had been staring at Jaehyun, almost examining him and he felt a little uneasy. Jaehyun wasn't one to back down from a stare. It was typical alpha behaviour, their silent challenge over who had the most authority. Of course in this case, it was clear who had won.
"Shall we head to your new pack?"
"Yes." Jimin replied softly, already defeated.
The two Head Alphas spoke for a brief moment, exchanging their goodbyes and well wishes. Jeongguk held out a hand toward Jaehyun, silently expecting him to hand over Jimin’s bags. But Jaehyun only glared at him, fingers tightening around the straps until his knuckles went white. There was no way he was giving Jimin’s belongings to this alpha. Not willingly.
Jimin could smell it before anything else. Jaehyun’s scent turned rancid, souring the air between them immediately. A low growl vibrated from his chest, sounding territorial. Jeongguk’s expression tightened in clear annoyance as he stepped closer. He reached for the bags again, fingers curling around the straps, trying to pry them out of Jaehyun’s unyielding grip but Jaehyun only clamped down harder.
“Over my dead body.” Jaehyun said quietly, low with a rumble.
“Tsk.” With a fierce tug, Jeongguk yanked harder, jerking Jaehyun forward until his grip finally broke. “Annoying piece of shit.”
This was it. There was no turning back. Jimin had to leave with his new mate. Tears spilled as he turned to hug Jaehyun, sniffling and nuzzling into his scent gland. This familiar smell would no longer be his. The thought that he would never feel it lingering on his skin again shattered him.
"I love you." Jimin whispered.
"I love you too. We’ll meet again, Jimin." Jaehyun rubbed his hand down Jimin's back to soothe him before their lips met once again in a final kiss.
The bitter realization sank in when Jimin turned around and saw Jeongguk holding his bags, waiting for him to move. He took a few steps forward, then looked back at Jaehyun and whispered a soft “goodbye.” Jaehyun couldn’t hold back the tears as the truth of today hit him. Jimin would return to a new home with a new mate, while Jaehyun was left with nothing but the remnants of their memories in that cabin. The circumstances were different but the pain was the same.
"Stop crying."
Jeongguk broke the silence between them as they walked side by side, trekking back to the Sun pack. His voice was indifferent and it only fueled Jimin's sadness. How could Jeongguk ever understand how he feels when he was never thrown into this position before? Jimin chose to stay quiet, wiping away his tears aggressively.
"You won't have anything to cry about when you're with me." Jeongguk said with a deep cadence as he tugged at Jimin's wrist ever so gently as he led their way through the trees.
Jimin looked up at him, unsure how to feel or react. But somehow, it made his tears stop. The unexpected words and sudden touch eased the turmoil in his heart, contradicting the alpha’s arrogant exterior. He didn’t know how to perceive Jeongguk yet. All he knew was that his omega was left wounded and grasping for any comfort it could find. At some point, Jimin realized he had to pick up his pace. Maybe he’d been walking too slow, drowning in his thoughts until his steps faltered.
But an hour later, Jimin found himself in unfamiliar territory. Every wolf he passed made eye contact and a wave of panic rushed through him. Jeongguk noticed the spike in his scent and clasped their hands together firmly. The steady hold grounded him, and Jimin clung tightly as they walked to their new home.
"I hope to see you at dinner, Jimin. May you both be good mates to each other." Head Alpha Sun waved them off before heading the other way.
Jimin gave a small nod, still hesitant about everything and he didn't think he would have the appetite to eat anything for today until his heart had calmed.
"In." Jeongguk nudged him from the back when Jimin just stood at the entrance of his new home. Reluctantly, he stepped inside.
It was similar to the one in his previous pack with all the necessary amenities, except that it smelled different. Standing in the living room, Jimin felt utterly crushed as unshed tears began to brim. This was going to be his home now, permanently, and he already missed Jaehyun’s smell. The thought of him made Jimin’s wolf howl inside with pain.
"Omega—Are you fucking crying again?" Jeongguk had stepped out of the bedroom after putting down Jimin's bags only to find him standing in the middle of the room with glassy eyes.
Jimin ignored him when all he could feel was the immense pain torturing his body with every passing second in his new place. He hadn't realized Jeongguk had stepped forward until he was yanked at his wrist and dragged to their bedroom. He hadn't processed what was happening when the alpha threw him on the bed. Jeongguk climbed on and knelt his way towards him.
"No, please, don't!"
Jeongguk halted, his head tilted in confusion as he knitted his brows together. "Don't what?"
"P-please don't hurt me." Jimin pleaded as he sobbed, voice trembling.
Jeongguk rolled his eyes. "I was going to scent you. I'm not gonna let you stink up this whole cabin for us just because you can't keep your emotions in check. Lie down."
Jimin trembled with shaky breaths, eyes wide with wariness as he looked up at Jeongguk. The alpha seemed even more terrifying up close, and his omega whimpered under that stare. Jimin couldn't simply trust the guy just because he was his 'mate'.
"I-I don't trust you."
Jeongguk sighed, clearly irritated by the situation already.
"Lie. Down." The alpha's voice was commanding and thick with dominance and left Jimin with no room for arguments.
He conceded and laid on his back with his eyes closed shut. His body was tense from the anxiety, not even daring to move a limb, frozen in fear. He felt the bed shifted and the alpha's presence was near. He was kneeling down on top of Jimin at his waist. Then, he felt the weight carefully settled above him, warm breaths tickling his neck as Jeongguk cupped his shoulders from under his arms.
"Relax." Jeongguk's voice was soft this time and Jimin took in slow deep breaths to compose himself.
He felt Jeongguk's tip of the nose tracing his neck, digging just below his ear and moving down onto his collarbones. Jeongguk brushed his lips slightly over them and paused, as if to check on Jimin's reaction. When the omega stayed still, he nosed right on his scent gland, that sweet scent of amber hitting him like a strong wave and he licked a stripe over it, wanting to get a taste. His alpha was delirious.
It caught Jimin in a shock when he felt that warm tongue on him. A loud gasp escaped his lips. It felt new, but also good. Satisfying. Relieving. Just what he needed at that moment. When Jeongguk lapped on it continuously, Jimin shuddered underneath him until a mewl came out.
"Good?"
Jimin nodded as he bit his lower lip, unable to form any words when his mind crashed with a floaty fleeting.
"Use your words, omega."
"G-Good."
"You won't have to cry ever again. Not with me." Jeongguk left soft kisses all over his neck, sucking on his tender skin to leave him bruised before he marked him later.
Jimin moaned, a little too pleased by the stranger that was making a feast out of his body. Jeongguk's scent was pungent and thick and it engulfed him whole. His senses were dulled and all he could taste was the sweet scent of pine on his tongue when the alpha emitted more of his pheromones. But his bliss came to an end when Jeongguk got off him and sat against the pillows.
"Come here."
Jimin heeded, his mind still clouded with the lingering daze as he sat on his heels, kneeling beside the alpha.
"Up here." Jeongguk patted on his lap. "Hurry up, we don't have all day, omega."
Jimin hesitated to climb onto his lap. He was too nervous still, and it felt too intimate to sit that way on their first day. Not wanting the alpha to have to repeat himself, he slowly moved, straddling him but keeping a slight distance from his chest.
Jeongguk growled. He fisted the fabric at the side of Jimin's pants and pulled him forward with force, leaving as little space between them as possible, which only meant that Jimin could feel the alpha's heat below him.
"That's better." Jeongguk smirked as he placed his hands around Jimin's waist. "I'll let you bite me first."
"Huh?"
"Did you think you're gonna escape from having a bite mark?" Jeongguk arched a brow.
"It feels too soon. I don't even know you. It's literally been a few hours."
Jeongguk rubbed a thumb over the omega’s neck as he eyed the spot. "Everyone knows I came back with a mate. They saw you. Now, how embarrassing would it be for your alpha to walk outside with his mate without marking his omega?"
"T-There's no formal ceremony or something? You guys just m-mark your mates here?" Jimin stuttered.
"That's right." Jeongguk's irritation was simmering. "You can either go at it first or I'm pushing you down on the bed and claiming you right now. Which is it?"
"I'll...I'll bite you."
Jeongguk rolled his eyes in frustration and tilted his head to expose his neck. He kept a firm gaze on Jimin with a silent 'go ahead'. Jimin swallowed, his nerves catching up to him once again. The rich pine that emanated off his scent gland sent the omega in a state of dizziness. He held onto his firm shoulders, leaning in slowly to meet his skin as Jeongguk watched him.
But flashbacks started to replay in his mind.
The shared giggles with Jaehyun in bed, the gentle touch of his fingers, the way he had always been careful with him—all of it came rushing back. All Jimin could see were the painful memories he couldn’t forget. Now he was thrown into a new pack, forced to adjust to an alpha he had never spoken to, and on top of that, having to break skin with someone who wasn’t his boyfriend.
It hurt him.
He missed Jaehyun—his hugs, his warmth, his voice, his scent—everything. Everything in this moment was torturous. Clinging onto someone whom he just met a few hours ago wasn't something that came natural for Jimin.
"Omega—"
Jimin was already sobbing as he hovered his mouth above the skin. He felt his emotions spur like a tornado, unable to even lean down to make contact and that was when Jeongguk pushed him down onto the mattress, pinning his wrists by the side of his head. Jimin couldn't care less, too devastated to even bother himself with the alpha's souring scent.
"Stop fucking crying. Stop thinking about that bastard. You should only think about me now."
Jimin couldn't even bring himself to face the alpha. He looked to the side as his tears streamed down the corners of his eyes, completely ignoring what Jeongguk said. It was easy for the alpha to claim him. It wasn't like he had to leave anyone behind.
"Look at me." Jeongguk's soft command had Jimin turning his head. "You don't need anyone else but me. Understand?"
Jimin blinked and nodded slowly without uttering a word.
"Let me mark you. Bare your neck for me, omega. No tears."
As if compelled, Jimin turned his head and lifted his chin slightly, giving more access for the alpha to lay his claim. He felt Jeongguk licking over the skin and planting soft kisses over it until he felt the tip of his canines poking at him. He took a deep breath in, knowing that in a few seconds, his life would change forever. He would have a permanent bite mark which would officially make him Jeongguk's mate.
Jimin winced the moment the alpha bit down, just hard enough to break the skin. The metallic taste of blood lingered in the air as the ache in his spot throbbed under Jeongguk’s bite. He started to whimper and wriggle, but the alpha stayed still, sucking on the mark. Moments later, Jimin’s pain eased as Jeongguk licked over the fresh wound, kissing gently around it and releasing his pheromones to calm him.
"Your turn." He said lowly.
Jeongguk stayed close to him, his neck was just inches away from Jimin's mouth. Unwilling to retort, the omega opened his mouth and bit on the alpha. The taste of blood and pine mingled on his lips, capturing him in a moment of lucidity. In that split second, all he tasted was Jeongguk, all he heard was Jeongguk's breathing and his mind was completely filled with Jeongguk.
Jeongguk, Jeongguk, Jeongguk.
Why did it taste so right but feel so wrong? Jimin let go, staring at the bite mark that was definitely going to bruise by the next few hours. It was complete now. They were complete. Everywhere they go, they would carry each other's marks with them. Jeongguk was his new alpha and mate, and Jimin was his.
The first week was a tough adjustment for Jimin. Waking up in an unfamiliar bed with a scent that he hadn't grown accustomed to and an alpha that hugged him close to the edge of suffocation. Strong, tattooed arms curling around his body as if Jeongguk feared his mate would run away in his sleep. Every single morning, Jimin would wake up to the sounds of Jeongguk breathing down his neck, either that or a pair of sharp, narrowed eyes, still round despite their intensity, watching him stir awake.
Jimin had cooped himself up in the cabin ever since his arrival, unwilling to step out and explore his new pack territory. The alpha would groan in frustration on some days when Jimin declined his invitations to visit certain areas but he never forced him. Instead, Jeongguk would return early to see him.
Despite their relationship, Jeongguk took on the role of a mate like any other alphas. He would cook for Jimin, he cleaned the house and he would hunt for them. Typical mate behaviour and while Jimin was appreciative of it, his heart was still healing.
There were still things he needed to learn about his current alpha. If this was his new life, he needed to get to know him before he could begin to trust him. Plenty of questions filled his mind. What was the alpha like? Had he been with someone before Jimin? Was he generally a nice person at all?
In the times that they had spent together, Jimin learned two things: Jeongguk was handsy and had patience so thin that the omega feared upsetting him.
Jeongguk took every opportunity to touch him. He’d caress his legs when they sat together, squeezed his ass when he was feeling playful, and let his hands roam across Jimin’s back whenever they stood close. Jimin’s omega preened under the touches. Maybe it was the bond from the mating mark that made his wolf so pliant. It just felt right when Jeongguk touched him. He loved it, loved that the alpha sought his warmth. Without it, his mind would spiral into the depths of the past, yearning for his ex-lover. But with Jeongguk’s attention, that darkness stayed at bay.
Jimin stood in front of the dresser as he looked into the mirror, angling his head to reveal the bite mark on his neck. It was a constant reminder to himself and to others, that he was officially mated and he belonged to a certain alpha. He brought a hand over to the mark, tracing his fingers over it. It was healed now, a permanent scar that resembled their loyalty to one another. It felt bittersweet, especially what he had gone through.
"Time for lunch, omega."
A low voice filled the room, surprising Jimin from where he stood. Jeongguk was leaning against the doorframe in the room with his arms crossed with a blank expression. How long had he been standing there?
"Okay." Jimin replied in tiny as his hands busied to tidy up his dresser.
"Why do you keep staring at it?" Jeongguk came from behind, sliding his hands onto Jimin's hips as he kissed his nape. "Do you hate it so much?"
"No." Jimin turned around, back pressed to the edge of the dresser when Jeongguk crowded him with his large body.
The alpha leaned down to his neck where his mark was and kissed softly around it, leaving small gasps to escape from Jimin's mouth. His hands roamed down to his ass where he squeezed hard and pulled at the flesh. Jimin instinctively wrapped his arms around the alpha as he whimpered at the sensation.
"You sure? I'll mark you time and time again if that's what it takes for you to forget about that bastard."
"Jaehyun's not a bastard."
"Right now, I'm yours. Whatever that's not yours, is a bastard to me. Do you wanna argue some more?"
Jimin shook his head.
"Good. That's what I thought." Jeongguk leaned in for a kiss, a soft but slightly firm one, slowly capturing Jimin's top lip and gaining entrance to slip a tongue in.
It was surprisingly easy for Jimin to lose himself to that soothing pine scent. The alpha kissed with hunger every time their lips met and his hands never stopped exploring his skin, that at one point, Jeongguk had slipped a hand past Jimin's panties in search of his leaking hole.
Recently, he had been soaked in slick at the slightest touch. They hadn't even had sex once yet his body had reacted with so much desire that he ended up being a sticky mess. Just like now.
"S-stop...Jeongguk." Jimin pulled away, with lust crazed eyes trying to find focus as the alpha rubbed a finger against his hole.
"Love how you're always dripping for me." He smirked proudly. "I'll lick you clean. Turn around."
Jimin's eyes widened in surprise at those words. Then, he shook his head.
The alpha looked displeased at being rejected. "You wanna walk around smelling like you're in heat? You can either let me lick you clean or I'll have you sit on my cock during lunch."
Warmth flushed Jimin’s cheeks at the alpha’s bold choice of words. He could never get used to it. It was utterly shameless, and he wondered how Jeongguk could say them with a straight face. Jimin turned around, palms digging into the dresser, bracing himself for what was to come.
He felt Jeongguk stripping his pants down with one swift tug, all the way down to his ankles, exposing his legs bare with only his panties to cover. Jeongguk growled at the sight and the delicious amber that wafted through the room. He pulled down the delicate fabric gently and revealed Jimin's skin that was as soft as a baby's bum. Plump and juicy and it made Jeongguk fight back the urge to bite.
He used both his hands to spread open his cheeks, revealing the glistening sheen of slick that smeared around his rim and trickled down his inner thighs. His alpha was hungry to please him. He wanted to desperately dig his nose into the scent and pierced his tongue in his hole. But he resisted. His fingernails dug into the flesh as he refrained from the act.
Jeongguk wasted no time. He pressed a flat tongue along the inner thigh and licked a fat stripe, all the way up to the rim. The taste of sweet amber in his mouth was bringing him to the brink of lucidity. Jimin's smell was intoxicating and he couldn't imagine his mate walking around with slick coated panties, smelling like a gourmet.
He repeated the process on the other side, sweeping every trail of slick down his throat. He lapped hungrily at Jimin’s hole, feeling how tense he was from the way his muscles tightened and released. Jeongguk kissed lightly at the gaping hole as he licked him clean, then planted kisses on his cheeks, biting slightly at the flesh, making Jimin wince.
When he was satisfied, Jeongguk straightened Jimin’s pants and adjusted them carefully. He pressed a soft kiss to the shell of his ear, letting his warm breath brush against the skin.
"Let me fuck you soon."
Jimin turned around, keeping his gaze low and he could see the soft bulge in Jeongguk's pants already. He shook his head again. That was the last bit of intimacy that he wanted to preserve a little longer. He didn't think he could bring himself to be that intimate with Jeongguk after his last night with Jaehyun, before being ripped away to live with a mate in another pack.
"Why the fuck not?" Frustration was evident in the alpha's tone and Jimin's heart started to race.
"I'm-I'm not ready, Jeongguk." Jimin wrapped his arms around Jeongguk’s neck, sweetening up his scent to calm the alpha. "Will you wait til I am?"
He sighed as he rolled his eyes. "So you won't sit on my cock either?"
The omega shook his head.
"Then at least let me finger you. Tonight."
"Okay." Jimin hesitated for a while but he figured it would be okay if it was just that.
Jeongguk kissed him on the lips, once and then twice. "You're a lot of work, you know that." His voice was softer this time with a hint of fondness.
The chatter during lunch was nothing but lively. All the members of the pack gathered at the hall as they queued to take their food, settle at their seats and chow down their meals. For some, it was a long day ahead with responsibilities to uphold. For Jimin, he didn't have much to do. Jeongguk wasn't fond of leaving him alone to take part in pack activities, but it wasn't like Jimin was eager to do anything either. He was contented being a stay home omega.
"I'll be right back."
They had just finished their lunch and Jeongguk offered to help return both their bowls. It was a venison meal today, something Jimin never had in his old pack. The food was slightly different here too. They had more varieties of meats and soups. Thankfully, Jimin wasn't a picky eater.
He watched Jeongguk disappear among the other wolves, who were busy walking through the hall, engaging in light conversations and finding places to sit for their meals. The alpha was taller than him, with a muscular back that hinted at his strength. His tattooed arm was hard to miss, standing out among the others since not everyone had a full sleeve. Jimin had never taken the time to study the inks before, but now he found himself curious about the details.
"Are you the newest member of the pack? The mate?" A petite, black-haired girl sat across from Jimin at the table. The strong smell of sandalwood was a clear sign that she was an alpha. She seemed friendly.
"Um, yeah. I'm Jimin." He offered a smile back.
"I'm Nara. Can't believe Jeongguk is mated, and to someone from outside the pack too." Nara chuckled, almost in disbelief.
"Are you close friends with him?"
"Not at all. Think he hates my guts. But I'm close with his partners. They tell me everything about him."
"Partners?" That stung him a little. He didn't like the sound of that. The idea of Jeongguk entertaining more than one person before him seemed provocative.
"Sorry, I meant his exes. He's been with a few omegas before mating with you. From what they tell me, Jeongguk's got a solid libido." Nara shrugged. "Would fuck with one behind the trees if he's in the mood."
"Oh."
"He's popular with a lot of people. Been courted many times. So it surprises me that he chose a mate outside of the pack. But what's more surprising is the fact he wanted to settle down. I guess you could count yourself lucky."
"D-Did you court him too?"
"No fucking way! I don't like the guy. Sounds like a fucking asshole if you asked me. But that's just my opinion. Plus, Jeongguk only has a thing for omegas."
Jimin wanted to ask more but he saw a familiar shadow walking towards their table and he put his thoughts to rest when Jeongguk came over to sit beside him.
"Why the fuck are you here?"
"I was just leaving. See you around, Jimin!" Nara smiled and gave a small wave of her hand before she walked away.
Jimin glanced at Jeongguk in confusion as the alpha stared back at him silently. Jeongguk straddled the bench as he faced the omega.
"Turn and face me." Jimin did as he was asked, unsure of the reason.
Before Jimin could ask, Jeongguk pulled him forward by the back of his knees, settling Jimin’s thighs over his own. Without a word, the alpha leaned in for his neck, one hand on the nape and the other supporting his lower back. Jeongguk began scenting him right there, offering small licks on his scent gland. Caught off guard, Jimin steadied himself by gripping Jeongguk’s biceps.
It was like a dizzy spell whenever the alpha's tongue was on him. He was immediately enveloped with that warm pine scent that made the sensation all the more better.
"What did she say to you?" The alpha whispered.
When Jeongguk didn't get a response, he pulled back only to see Jimin in a dreamy state in his hold, his eyes closed and his mouth parted. He kissed him on the lips firmly and it brought the omega back to reality.
"What did Nara say to you?"
"S-said you had partners." Jimin gasped when he felt the warm tongue back on his neck. "Y-you were with a few other people before me?"
"None important. Was never serious with any of them." Jeongguk answered simply. He started to suck softly on his tender skin which made the omega wince slightly at the pressure.
"But you—you were intimate with them."
Jeongguk scoffed. "Did she tell you I can't keep my cock in my pants all the time? Bet she mentioned about the time I fucked someone in the woods too."
Jimin couldn’t respond, not when images he didn’t want to see flashed in his mind. It shouldn’t have affected him at all. His heart was still mending from his separation with Jaehyun, and yet his omega side was starting to feel drawn to this alpha who had suddenly entered his life.
"Jealous, omega?" Jimin made a sound to show that he wasn't.
Jeongguk chuckled softly. It was a blatant lie. He knew the alpha could smell the shift in his scent. "Don't worry, was never interested in any of them. Just because I stuck my cock in them doesn't mean that they're mate material."
Jimin felt the grip on his nape tightened and the squeeze at his waist grew firmer. Jeongguk breathed him in, pressing their bodies together. On an exhale, a low growl rumbled from him.
"J-Jeongguk.. People can see us." Jimin was sure his neck was littered with red splotches across but the alpha didn't seem keen on stopping.
"So?"
"It's embarrassing."
"There's nothing embarrassing about an alpha wanting to fucking claim his mate." He moved closer to his ear to whisper. "I'd fuck you on this bench if you asked me to."
"Jeongguk, stop..." Jimin's cheeks were red and he felt like his face could explode from the embarrassment. He pushed his hands on the alpha's chest, creating a distance between them.
"Why me? Why did you agree to mate me when you could've chosen anyone else? We don't even know each other."
"Wasn't interested in any of the omegas here. Fucked some of them but.." Jeongguk clicked his tongue. "I just don't see them as potential mates. It's about time I fuck someone I could have a family with. So I took my chances with you. When I heard your name, I thought this omega would have a pretty face. And I was right. I just didn't like that you came with another alpha."
It was hard to process everything in one sitting. Jeongguk didn't seem like a family person, not after what he had shared. The fact that he had partners before meeting with him was already hard to accept. But then again, Jimin had a boyfriend too.
"You want a family?"
"Hm. I like pups."
It felt like a revelation, as if layers of Jeongguk were slowly peeling away, giving Jimin a glimpse of the soft, big-hearted side beneath his tough exterior, one that might even be capable of raising a family. Maybe it was because they were mates that this conversation happened. He had never once had talks like this with Jaehyun, despite being in a relationship.
Jimin's omega preened at the idea of having pups with Jeongguk. But that would have to wait. He didn't want to feel too comfortable towards the alpha. He still thought about Jaehyun from time to time, wishing that things would go back to normal and he would be in his bed with his boyfriend, scenting each other like they normally do. He couldn't fully submit to Jeongguk, not when his heart was still occupied by someone else.
"Take them off."
Jimin had stepped into their bedroom after a warm shower, drying his damp hair with a towel when he saw Jeongguk seated against the headboard of their bed. The alpha seemed to have a habit of being topless whenever they were in the cabin.
"Wha—What are you saying?" Jimin stopped midway.
"Your clothes. Take them off."
Jimin stared back at the alpha with widened eyes and a frown, instinctively covering his body with his arms when he realized what Jeongguk was asking for.
"No!"
"Horny for you, omega. Don't make me go there and strip you."
"Jeongguk, you need to stop talking like that." Jimin placed the towel neatly on a rack before climbing into bed.
"Like what? I'm being fucking honest right now. Feeling a little horny and I want you naked."
Jimin stared at him and blinked. He couldn't help the palpitation in his chest. Jaehyun never spoke to him like this. Nothing that sounded raw or dirty. For a moment, he felt very...wanted. This alpha that hardly knew him, expressed so much desire and craving for his body that if they didn't touch, he might combust.
But then, the conversation from lunch time lingered in his mind and his sweet amber scent turned sour.
"Upset now?"
Jimin shook his head softly. "No. Just some things on my mind."
"Tell me." Jeongguk lay on his side, his elbow propped on the pillow as he supported his head, his free hand caressing Jimin's thigh.
"Just—Is that what you say to them too?"
"Omega, who the fuck is them?"
"Y-your partners! The ones you..." Jimin felt stupid for even bringing it up.
"Why do you care?"
"I don't, I just—I don't want you to say the same things to me like you did to them."
Jeongguk stilled his hand, studying Jimin’s expression—rosy cheeks, eyes too shy to meet his. Slowly, he shifted closer to the omega.
"Okay. Then I'll say something I've never said to any of them." Jeongguk started taking off his own pants.
"I wanna breed you."
Jeongguk locked lips with Jimin almost immediately as the omega’s mouth parted to speak. Jimin sighed contentedly at the warmth and pressure, careful yet hungry, of Jeongguk’s kiss. The alpha knew exactly how to make him whine with just a little squeeze on his ass and a small spank, and it worked every time.
Jeongguk took his chance to slide his tongue in, licking every crevice before sticking it down Jimin's throat which had him moaning in pleasure. Jimin felt his hand being guided to the alpha's chest, slowly traveling downwards until he felt it touched the tip of something bulbous. Jeongguk's cock was hot and leaking.
"J-Jeongguk.." Jimin couldn't speak when his mouth was caught once again between two lips.
The alpha wrapped Jimin's hand on the length of his cock, guiding him to stroke up and down. He heard Jeongguk grunting when the alpha kissed along his jawline, clearly immersed in the craze that came with Jimin's tiny hand trying to work him. At one point, Jeongguk was making marks again on his neck and was now thrusting into the omega's hand slowly.
"Fuck.." A low impatient growl formed in the back of his throat. "Take off your fucking clothes."
"But I—"
"Don't make me say it again or I'll rip it off your body."
Jimin saw the darkness in his eyes filled with greed and lust and he knew better than to take his time. He stripped off his clothes, shedding every layer and throwing them aside. Once he was bare, Jeongguk wasted no time in devouring and bruising his nipples.
"Ngh—! Jeongguk!"
The alpha ravaged his body, pulling Jimin's leg to sling over his waist while his mouth worked on swelling up his bud. Jimin's slick gushed out instantaneously, dripping down to the sheets. It felt good, the way Jeongguk flicked his tongue furiously over his nipple and hungrily sucking on it. The lewd sounds coming off of it only stirred him more. He held the back of Jeongguk's head, gripping his hair as if to make him stay in that position.
Jimin felt a squeeze over his ass, not once, not twice but multiple times. It wasn't gentle either. It was a harsh one that was bound to leave marks all over. Jeongguk wasn't kidding when he said he was horny. He ran his finger over his hole, toying at the entrance as he moved in circles.
"So fucking wet, omega. Would be nice to fit my cock in."
Jimin felt his smile against his skin when Jeongguk continued to bruise his nipple. The omega panted from the eternal bliss that was consuming his body. Just when he thought it couldn't get any better, Jeongguk stuck two fingers in his wet hole, drawing a gasp and a long moan. The squelching sounds weren't helping either and it only fueled Jeongguk to pick up speed, thrusting deeply into the walls, making sure he hit Jimin's sweet spot.
"Just like that, baby. Such a fucking sweet voice you got. Don't hold back from me."
Jimin was too deep in pleasure that he started to rut against the alpha's stomach. He roamed his hand across Jeongguk's shoulder and bicep, wherever that he could touch as he started to grow closer to the edge. His head was tilted back, moans after moans escaping his throat when Jeongguk expertly wounded his nipple and hole at the same time. He had never known of such ecstasy before.
Jeongguk wasn't taking it well either when Jimin felt him grinding against him. His thick, warm cock poking onto his thigh as if branding him with his heat. He slid in a third finger, desperate to fill up the omega and stretch him further.
"Feels good?"
"Yes..."
"Yes what?"
"—Yes, alpha!" Jimin choked out.
His omega was thoroughly satiated, almost tricking him that he was in heat when he couldn't stop rutting against Jeongguk.
"Make me cum—Make me cum, please!" Jimin cried out.
Jeongguk continued stuffing his hole, fingers moving vigorously as they hit Jimin’s prostate. His entire palm was covered in slick, and the sheets were soaked, the air thick with the heady scent of amber mingling with arousal. Jimin’s legs trembled from the stimulation, but the alpha was relentless and hellbent on making the omega cum on his hand without giving him a moment’s reprieve.
Seconds later, Jimin saw white as his release burst forth, coating Jeongguk’s abs with warm streams. His legs shook from the aftermath as the alpha slowed, reducing to two fingers inside him. Jimin steadied his breathing and slowly opened his eyes. Jeongguk’s arm was marked with scratches from where he had placed his hand earlier. He moaned softly at the loss of Jeongguk’s fingers when the alpha pulled them out, caressing his ass with gentle, loving squeezes while sucking a spot on Jimin’s chest.
It was the best orgasm he ever had.
Jeongguk knew how to treat his body and please his mate. It was a different experience with his ex. Sex with Jaehyun was slow and sensual, the way Jimin liked it. But after tonight, he couldn't say the same. Jeongguk opened new doors of intimacy for him.
"Omega."
"Hm?"
"Turn around."
Jimin turned his back to Jeongguk's chest and he felt the stickiness of his own cum smeared across his lower back when the alpha pulled them close. Jimin felt like he could slip into unconsciousness anytime soon after being drained of his energy.
And except for the wet cum sticking onto his back, he felt the alpha's cock sliding past his hole.
"Jeongguk, don't—" Jimin tried to reach a hand back before he was stopped.
"Shhh.."
The alpha continued to move his hips slowly. His thick cock teasing at the rim as Jeongguk let it slide past and rubbed against his perineum. He repeated it a few times, accompanied with a ragged breathing and shallow grunts in Jimin's ear.
The alpha was getting himself off.
"Won't fuck you unless you tell me to." Jeongguk whispered as he placed a kiss on Jimin's shoulder.
His slow movements gradually turned a little faster with a slight pressure when Jeongguk pressed his hand against the length of his cock to Jimin's skin for a tighter feeling. The omega groaned when he felt the alpha's tip poking at his scrotum repeatedly. Pleasure scorching through his body once more.
The alpha was at his limits when his moans became louder and his movements hurried.
"Wish you were taking my cock right now so I can fucking breed you."
Shortly after, he came. Jeongguk's release was messy, covering Jimin's inner thighs and all over his ass. They laid there in bed, smelling of sex and sweat as they steadied their breathing.
Jeongguk propped up on his side as he leaned down to kiss and lick on Jimin's scent gland.
"When can we fuck? This is probably the longest I've gone without it."
Jimin's omega wanted to submit this instant, desperate to present and take a knot but his clear mind forbade him from doing so. Just because they were mates didn't mean that they should readily have sex. It was the highest level of physical intimacy for him and he would rather do it when his heart was settled.
"Not yet." Jimin whispered. "But um, I enjoyed it just now."
"Don't make me wait too long, omega. I might just go feral for you."
They washed up, soaking in the hot water as Jeongguk helped clean the residue from their skin. Despite the way he spoke, his hands were gentle on Jimin, careful not to scrub too hard on his legs or back. It was soothing, the way the alpha took care of him. Even without a smile, Jimin could feel the love in how Jeongguk treated him.
He dried Jimin's skin after the shower, helped him into fresh clothing and blow dried his hair. Was Jeongguk always like this?
They cuddled in bed the way they always did, with Jeongguk trapping the omega in his large arms, with his chin on the top of Jimin's head. It was comforting to breathe in that rich pine scent that he had gotten used to. He listened to the rhythm of Jeongguk's heart—calm and relaxed. The alpha seemed so docile like this.
"Did it hurt?" Jimin brought his fingers to trace the tattoos on the alpha's arm.
There were various patterns and drawings, all connected with one another to form a sleeve up to his shoulder. It was beautiful actually.
"Got used to it."
"How long did it take?"
"A couple of days."
"It's beautiful."
Jeongguk looked down on him for a moment before he planted a soft kiss on Jimin's lips, again and again. The moment Jimin felt his hand go past his lower back, he stopped him.
"I wanna feel up my mate anytime I want, so don't stop me next time." Jeongguk's voice was gentle despite what he said.
Tonight, Jimin slept with ease. Exhausted from their earlier activity. Jeongguk's constant touches felt engraved into Jimin's skin and it made his mind wonder if he could just accept it fully—this new life, his new alpha and mate. Something about the alpha made his omega keen. Oddly, it kept yearning for him, to be touched and kissed because not even Jaehyun had made him feel this way. Everything felt promising and exciting, a stark contrast to how he felt when he first arrived.
Jimin didn't want to admit it but he liked the way Jeongguk cradled him in his sleep, how his arms and legs covered his tiny body, the way Jeongguk always seemed to pull him back into his hold in the middle of the night when Jimin turned away, and the way he always wanted to remain close to Jimin despite being together already.
It made Jimin feel safe.
Ever since that night, Jeongguk had been extra touchy. He wouldn’t let Jimin leave the bed until he had scented him enough, and they had even started taking showers together. Whenever Jimin did chores at home, Jeongguk would sneak up behind him, groping his ass and saying, “best damn thing my hands ever touched.” Or, when Jimin prepared their meals in the kitchen, Jeongguk would rut against him from behind.
"How is it that I wanna fuck you every damn time I see you?"
Jimin didn't mind. He liked the attention, although he was constantly embarrassed by the alpha's bold actions.
It wasn't only confined to the four walls of their cabin. Jeongguk was shameless even outside their home, always kissing and licking him after lunch and dinner, treating Jimin like his own personal dessert. The alpha never understood why Jimin was shy about it. While there were other wolves that displayed their affection in public, it was never to extreme ends the way Jeongguk was with him.
Jeongguk was only confused and frustrated when Jimin didn't want to grind against him, or let him suck his nipples.
"So what if people are watching? You're mine, omega. It should serve as a reminder to everyone else that you're taken."
"We have mating marks, Jeongguk. Isn't that enough to let the people know?"
"No." Jeongguk was serious when he answered and Jimin only sighed in defeat from trying to convince the alpha further.
Day after day, the omega's heart seemed to lighten and he was no longer thinking about his old life, his past lover. Everything he saw was Jeongguk, everything he heard was Jeongguk and everything he felt was Jeongguk. Maybe things were getting better for him, that he could finally find his happiness once again. It wasn't so bad after all when he had his mate constantly by his side.
Their intimacy only grew. Jeongguk wouldn't let Jimin sleep if he hadn't cum at least once in a day, whether it was on the couch, in the showers or in their bed—the alpha made sure Jimin was stretched open and taking in his fingers. Every evening, Jimin never failed to moan out his name when he was pleasured to the brim and seeing stars in his vision.
It was always intense. Jeongguk was intense in the way he craved him.
It felt almost like a routine, and on some days, Jimin found himself waiting for the alpha to ravage him as always. Their kisses were passionate, burning with lust. Their touches were searing, yet Jimin found comfort in the warmth. Everything felt right.
Jaehyun was long forgotten.
Jimin felt like he was on fire. Literally, like someone had set his frame in flames while he was sleeping. His entire body was burning up, covered in sweat from head to toe, almost drenching the sheets from sleeping on his back. At first, he thought it was Jeongguk's body heat since alphas typically had a warmer temperature and considering how he had hugged the omega tightly in his embrace, it could've been the cause for it.
But the alpha, silently asleep beside him, only had an arm across his stomach.
Jimin groaned awake, swiping the beads of sweat on his forehead with the back of his hand. He barely opened his eyes when lethargy consumed him even after a night's sleep. He breathed through his mouth, softly panting and the only thing he could hear besides Jeongguk's breathing was the sound of his heart beat, thumping at a fast rate.
He turned his head to look at Jeongguk's face. "Jeongguk?"
The alpha's eyebrows twitched into a small frown. He let out a small groan when he felt Jimin shifted in bed. Instinctively, Jeongguk tightened his hold on the omega's waist.
"Omega? Why the fuck do you feel so fucking hot?" Jeongguk croaked when he opened his eyes, hand slipping under Jimin's shirt to touch skin.
"I don't feel well."
Jeongguk propped up on his side and leaned down to kiss him before he flinched right after slipping his tongue in. He looked almost offended. "It's like dipping into boiling water. Are you in pain?"
"Just tired."
"Are you getting your heat?"
"I don't think so."
"Then it's a fever. Stay here, I'll get something for you to drink."
Jeongguk got off the bed and headed for the kitchen. There were some medicinal herbs that he had kept that were best to treat illnesses like fevers or a flu. He scooped a few spoonfuls of it into a glass and added some hot water to it. He stirred with a spoon before tossing it into the sink and walked back to the room.
"Drink this."
Jimin sat up against the pillows and took the glass in his hands, blowing to cool the drink.
"I'll shower you after."
"I can do it myself, Jeongguk. It's just a fever."
"I said I'll do it."
Jimin didn't argue and took small sips of his drink. At this point, he had learned to listen and let the alpha have his way.
A month had passed since Jimin arrived. In a month, a lot of things had happened. Their interactions were better as compared to when they first met. Jimin was opening up to the alpha, slowly putting his trust in his mate. They talked often, getting to know each other a little more in depth, making their relationship more than just about intimacy.
But with every conversation, Jeongguk made sure they were either in bed or that the omega was on his lap. The only way to keep his alpha talking was when they were touching. It helped him focus when his hands explored the smooth skin of the omega.
Being a stay at home omega had its perks for Jimin. He didn't need to exert himself physically to the daily labor of the pack. That was reserved for Jeongguk. Jimin tended to the house cleaning, their little garden and cooking sometimes. He found joy in these simplest of duties, and then spent the remaining hours of the day with a book while waiting for his alpha to return. He grew to love the solitude in his home and he was grateful that Jeongguk didn't force him to involve himself in pack duties.
It used to be awkward to be alone with Jeongguk whenever he came home during midday. But it fell into a routine, a habit even, when the alpha scented him as soon as he stepped foot into the cabin, until he was scent drunk and wet. Their naps were always accompanied with soft kisses and whines until both of them closed their eyes and admitted defeat to the sleep overpowering them.
"Why are you so weak?" Jeongguk asked as he grabbed a sponge to scrub on the omega's body.
"M'not." Jimin said with a pout. "Just a fever."
"You have a fever because you're weak."
Jimin had his back turned towards the alpha as he helped to scrub off the grime and sweat off his back under the running shower. Jeongguk was always soft when he handled him during washing. He loved the lingering touches when the alpha helped to wash his body and hair.
"Are you feeling better?"
"Mhm." The steam of the shower was making him comfortable and Jimin felt like he could sleep again once he stepped out.
Jeongguk placed both hands on the omega's waist, leaning closer to leave a trail of kisses on his shoulder. His one hand slowly moved down to caress the cheeks of his ass before he gently stuck a finger into his hole, surprising the omega as he winced.
"Liar. You're still too hot as hell." Jeongguk pulled out his digit. "Any longer my finger would've melted."
Jimin turned around to face the alpha and wrapped his arms around his neck. "Will you take care of me?"
"Of course I will. The fuck kinda question is that?"
Jeongguk took the towel and wiped him dry. As soon as they got back to their room, Jimin collapsed on the edge of the bed with the towel still wrapped around his waist.
"Jeongguk, can I sleep some more? I'm really tired." Jimin crawled to the middle, his towel loosened and eventually draped down to reveal his bare ass.
"Are you not gonna put on any clothes?" The alpha growled, a hint of arousal surrounded the room along with his striking pine scent.
He climbed on the bed and sat on his heels by Jimin's feet, and took off his own towel that covered his waist. The alpha was already half hard just by watching his vulnerable and naked omega in bed, eyes scanning every expanse of his milky body. He was already stroking himself when Jimin gazed up at him.
"Wanna cool myself." Jimin kept his eyes on Jeongguk's thick cock, all veiny and thick. "When are you ever not horny?"
"Wait until I get to fuck you. Cock's never gonna stay soft." He smirked. "Go rest. I'll pick up some food for lunch later so we can eat here."
"What about that?" Jimin asked, nudging his chin towards his hard-on.
"I'll take care of it myself."
Jimin's fever seemed to have gone down in the next few days after a long sleep with the alpha's constant care for him. When most of his days were secluded in the bedroom, he felt the urge to nest, to make his area of rest feel like a comfortable cocoon so he could sleep his fatigue away. He gathered his clothes and some of the alpha's shirts and towels, bunching them up around the sides and tucking some under his pillows. He had been craving Jeongguk's scent, bringing his towel close to his nose when he slept during the day while Jeongguk was off for pack duties. Most of the time, he would wake up with a sticky patch of drool on his face from the pine scent.
But while Jimin's temperature had returned to normal, his body was somehow still feeling sick. He started feeling nauseous at random hours of the day, having to excuse himself to the bathroom to throw up.
"Is the food so fucking bad now?" Jeongguk asked when Jimin returned back to bed after another session of spilling his guts out.
The alpha was confused and worried. He opened up his arms for Jimin to crawl onto his lap and bury his face in his neck, knowing that it would calm the omega.
"You can't seem to stomach anything." Jeongguk's voice laced with concern as he rubbed his hand down Jimin's back.
"I don't know why. Maybe it's a bug." Jimin groaned. It was the third time today. The only thing he could tolerate were some fruits and water.
Jimin used the tip of his nose to dig into Jeongguk's scent gland where it was most potent. The sweet pine scent was the one thing that could soothe him. He felt awful and exhausted. His throat was in pain and his tummy felt empty and hungry but there wasn't much he could eat anyway. Jimin drifted in and out of sleep in the alpha's arms. Sometimes he would wake up and he would feel Jeongguk by his side and sometimes he would wake up to find himself alone in bed. He never had full clarity before his eyes closed again.
For days after, the alpha tried his best to make his mate eat whatever that he possibly could. He would cook more soup-based meals for Jimin with different kinds of meats and vegetables. Some days, the food was untouched when Jimin stubbornly refused, nauseous at the smell of it. Some days, Jimin would eat a few bites. When he thought he was getting better, he ate a little more only to throw up again at least ten minutes later.
"Let's get you to the healer tomorrow."
"There's no need. It's just a bug. I'll be fine." Jimin argued weakly.
"You're not fine. I'm taking you to the healer whether you want to or not. Can't have my mate sick like this. If it was a bug, I should've been down with it too. I kiss you every fucking minute."
The alpha had a point. He just didn't want to trouble Jeongguk for such a small thing.
They made their way to the pack healer the next day. Jimin wasn't feeling too good either and he refused to eat anything in the morning just in case he felt like vomiting again. He had told the alpha that he could go by himself but Jeongguk was unwilling to leave him alone in that state.
"I'm not risking you passing out on the way there and having other wolves carry you over. I'm the only one that's allowed to touch you."
Jimin smiled weakly at his remark.
It wasn't long until they reached the infirmary. Normally, it would be busy with injured wolves needing special care especially after a hunt but since it was way before lunch hour, the place was empty except for Healer Yoon who was washing the towels and equipment.
"Oh! Didn't actually think I would see you here, Jeongguk. What a surprise. Is this your beautiful mate?" Healer Yoon dried her hands with a tissue before gesturing for Jimin to sit on the stool in front of her.
"My mate's not feeling good."
"Jimin, was it? How are you feeling the last few days, sweetie?"
"I've been feeling really tired and vomiting my guts out every chance I get. I can't seem to eat much, or certain foods maybe, without having to run to the bathroom."
Healer Yoon nodded her head as she listened, putting on her sterile gloves and grabbing a thermometer. "Okay, I'm gonna check your temperature real quick."
The device let out a soft beep after it captured Jimin's reading. "You seemed fine, normal wolf temperature. Open up your mouth for me, darling. I need a good look on your throat. Hmm, it's a little red but that's probably from all the vomiting. How are you with smells?"
"Jeongguk's scent helped me a lot. It's the only thing that's comforting to smell nowadays."
Healer Yoon gave a small smile as she flickered her eyes to Jeongguk and then back to Jimin. "Jimin, can I have you up on the bed right there? Just wanna have a check on your body, if that's okay."
"Okay." Jimin said softly as he walked over to one of the beds.
"Stay right there, Jeongguk." She instructed the alpha, stopping him with a hand as soon as he took a step forward. Jeongguk was slightly annoyed.
When Healer Yoon came over to Jimin, she pulled the curtain around the bed to cover him.
"Why the fuck are you closing the curtains?" The alpha growled in displeasure, a frown forming as he realized he could no longer see his mate. His scent shifted, sour and sharp, betraying his irritation.
"Relax, alpha. It's just for privacy. Calm down your wolf. That's the last thing your omega wants to smell on you."
Jeongguk heeded her words and composed himself. It wasn't like Jimin was missing or away, he was still right there. Yet, the alpha couldn't contain himself, hating the fact that he couldn't be near him. He started to get restless, tapping his foot on the floor. He heard their muffled conversations but nothing too clear for him to pick up any words. At least a minute had passed and Jeongguk was growing anxious.
"Fuck's taking so long.." He muttered under his breath.
A while later, the curtains were pulled back and Jimin got off the bed. Jeongguk rushed over to him for a hug, lightly scenting him in the process.
"Omega. You okay?" Jimin nodded his head, unable to bring his face to look at the alpha.
"Jimin, have a seat once again."
Something felt different, Jeongguk could feel it. The way Healer Yoon was smiling while Jimin on the other hand, had a concerned look on his face.
"I'll pack these to-go for you. These herb drinks should help with the vomiting and I strongly encourage you to take these supplements daily." She passed a small bag to Jimin with all the things he needed. "Your omega's in good health, Jeongguk. Don't you worry."
"What's with the supplements all of a sudden? Isn't it just a stomach bug or something?" Jeongguk raised a brow.
"Isn't it obvious already? Your omega's pregnant. Congratulations, Jeongguk!" Healer Yoon gave him a wide smile as she delivered the happy news.
Jeongguk huffed out an amused laugh in disbelief, momentarily stunned at what he heard. "Congratu-fucking-lations indeed."
"You hear that, omega?" The alpha narrowed his eyes at him as he poked a tongue in his cheek in frustration. "You're pregnant."
Jimin’s chest tightened, and his stomach churned with anxiety, making him feel like he might throw up. He fought back the urge to cry, swallowing the tears that threatened to fall. He knew the alpha was fuming. He knew he was in trouble. But Jimin had never expected this to happen.
Jaehyun always pulled out. Jimin never let him come inside of him. He always pulled out.
Fuck, fuck, fuck! How did it come to this? When did Jaehyun become so careless? Jimin’s heart raced like never before, pounding so hard he felt like he could collapse at any moment. And then it hit him.
That one drunken night when he’d stumbled into the cabin, both caught up in the heat of the moment while they had sex, Jaehyun must have come inside him by accident.
Shit.
After a long time of not thinking about him, Jaehyun was back in the picture once again.
"Thank you, Healer Yoon. We'll be off now."
Jimin grabbed his things and hurried out, passing Jeongguk as if he were invisible. His feet moved quickly, carrying him toward his cabin so fast it was almost a run but he knew it would only make things worse if he actually did.
Jeongguk was hot on his heels. The omega could smell the sour, rancid scent heading straight for him and pressed a hand to his mouth to keep from gagging. Fear took over, and tears began slipping slowly down his cheeks. When he reached the cabin’s front door, he yanked it open with one hand, desperate to get away from the alpha as fast as possible.
But the alpha was faster.
Jimin only managed five steps into the house when he was pinned to the wall, Jeongguk caging him in between his arms. He dared not to look at the alpha as he faced to the side, too scared to see his anger. He held the bag against his stomach in a protective manner, his breath hitching at every growl he heard from Jeongguk.
"You wanna fucking tell me what the fuck is going on right now? Because that pup sure as hell ain't mine. Especially when I haven't stuck my fat knot inside of you." Jeongguk spoke low and calm, though the anger in his tone was unmistakable.
Jimin kept quiet.
"There's no way you were cheating on me either when I'm with you almost 24/7. Unless you're telling me some fucked up alpha sneaked into our cabin during the day and knotted you senseless." He hissed.
"No!" Jimin cried out, his tears streaming down his face as he tried to defend himself.
"So if I'm not the fucking father, then who the hell is it?" Jimin parted his lips to answer but he closed his mouth once again, rethinking his decision to tell.
But when Jimin stayed silent, the answer became obvious. "Oh fucking hell. It's the bastard's pup, isn't it?"
"He's not a bastard." Jimin whispered.
Jeongguk dropped his head, letting out a laugh in sarcasm. All Jimin could see were the shakes of his shoulders. He couldn't tell what the alpha was thinking but he knew this was just the beginning of his nightmare. When Jeongguk raised his head and met his gaze, Jimin swore he saw something dark flashed in his pupils.
The alpha tilted his head with a serious expression, grabbing the bag of supplements from Jimin's hands and placing them on the floor. "I've told you before, haven't I? Whatever that's not yours, is a bastard to me."
In the next moment, Jimin’s wrist was suddenly yanked, and his body staggered toward their bedroom before he was shoved onto the bed. It felt like a dejavu all over again. Jimin whimpered on the sheets, backing away on his elbows and heels as Jeongguk climbed on, kneeling his way toward him. His heart pounded in his chest at the intensity of the alpha’s stare.
"Jeongguk, please..." Balls of tears started falling off his eyes, unable to control his fear.
The alpha rested his weight slightly on Jimin as he slotted himself between his legs. His eyes were fixed on the mating mark on Jimin's neck and a low growl reverberated in the back of his throat.
"Be honest with me, omega. Did you know you were pregnant all these while?"
"I didn't know.." Jimin admitted with fresh tears rolling down his face and a trembling sigh.
"When did you fuck him last?"
Jimin swallowed. "Just a few nights before I left."
"You've got to be fucking kidding me." He scoffed. "So you're telling me that before we met," He nosed the side of Jimin's neck around his scent gland. "You had another alpha's knot pumping his seeds inside of you?"
Jimin grimaced at the words. When Jeongguk put it that way, it seemed dirty. He felt dirty.
"I-I didn't know I'd be— Ah!" The omega winced when Jeongguk bit down on his mating mark, right on the exact spot.
"Jimin.." It was the first time the alpha had called out his name and it instantly sent a shiver down his spine when it was said with a heavy tone.
"How do you think it makes me feel knowing that someone else fucked you and yet you've been putting off your mate, hm? My cock's been aching for you and I've been patient—so patient, but that bastard was free to touch you, knot you. It makes me sick."
"Jeongguk, we were boyfriends—!" Jimin felt a rough grip on the back of his thigh when the alpha slid up Jimin's leg against his hip.
"And I'm your fucking mate, omega." He growled in his ear. "I deserve to fuck you, and knot you and fill you up with all my cum again and again until your pretty little tummy can't take it anymore, until your gaping hole is bruised and swollen from trying to accommodate the size of my cock and until your legs are shaking and begging for more that you can't get out of bed the next day. Because I'm your alpha and you're mine."
Jeongguk sucked harshly on his neck and it was clear the alpha was marking him out of jealousy. His pine scent thickened in the air with arousal. It was pungent and suffocating, but bitter and possessive. Jimin shuddered underneath his weight, small hands trying to push away at his chest. The more he tried, the harsher Jeongguk's grip was on his thigh, nails digging into his soft skin that would definitely leave some bruises and scratches.
Despite the fear that built up in his chest, the omega felt aroused at his dominance. Jeongguk's jealousy was rough—bites, marks and scratches—but underneath it, Jimin could feel his undying love through their bond. The alpha was furious, envious and only because he wanted the omega so much, all to himself, that he knew Jeongguk would do anything and everything to love and protect what was his fiercely.
Jimin could already feel a wet patch forming on the back of his pants. Jeongguk licked him relentlessly over his scent gland, nibbling at his skin to leave his mark, but it never seemed to be enough. He wanted to fuse himself with his mate completely, though maybe even then, Jeongguk still wouldn’t be satisfied.
"I-I'm sorry..." Jimin whispered, surrendering to the alpha's hold when his hands gave up on pushing him off and slid to his back.
"And what exactly are you sorry for? Hm?" There was a sarcastic tone to it as he looked at him. "That you're pregnant? Or that I found out?"
Jimin’s lips trembled once more, trying to contain his fear, but the tears in his eyes betrayed him, staining his cheeks. He couldn’t answer. He licked his lips and steadied his breathing as Jeongguk continued to gaze at him silently.
"Y-You're angry.."
"I'm fucking livid, omega. How am I supposed to sleep at night knowing someone touched you, pleasured you, that you'd rather take someone else's cum up your hole instead of mine? And that all I get to do is lick and finger you."
Jimin felt the heat rushing to his cheeks. He could never get used to how Jeongguk speaks.
"Don't think I can't smell you. You're dripping in slick right now, I know that. So what are we gonna do about it, huh?"
Without waiting for a response, Jeongguk immediately pulled down on Jimin's pants, just enough to reveal his half hard cock and leaking hole that it immediately soaked up a small patch on the bed already. He leaned forward once again, tugging Jimin's leg to the side of his waist as his hand caressed the soft curve of his ass before his fingers finally found his entrance.
Jimin groaned at the sensation. The alpha was just teasing with his fingers, not once trying to enter but only circling around the rim, playing with the wet slide of his slick.
"Are you finally gonna let me fuck you, like I deserve to?"
When Jimin didn't answer—eyes shut from the pleasure consuming him from his rear—Jeongguk started to slide down his own pants. But when the omega felt the loss of touch, he realized what Jeongguk was going to do.
"No—wait!" Jimin gasped, hands stopping Jeongguk from undressing himself even further. "N-Not like this...not when you're angry."
Jeongguk closed his eyes and took a deep breath. His patience was thinning, evident in the heavy exhale and the bitter growl rumbling at the back of his throat that was loud enough for Jimin to feel the vibrations. When Jeongguk opened his eyes, Jimin had never felt so scared.
His eyes were filled with fire, angry and intimidating, that if Jimin didn't tread carefully, he might see the worst side of his alpha.
"Please, Jeongguk..." Jimin whispered, braving himself to cup a hand over his face and hold eye contact.
"You know, your mouth is saying no but your eyes are telling me to fuck your brains out."
"I-I need to talk with Jaehyun first."
"Don't ever say his name in our bed. Plus, he doesn't have to know."
While Jimin had no idea what to expect once he told Jaehyun about the pup, he still believed he deserved to know. He was the pup's biological alpha after all.
"I have to tell him. It's not fair."
The alpha kept quiet with a scowl as if processing the situation. He didn't like the idea of Jimin walking back into his old pack to see his former alpha. It irritated him deeply, knowing it could potentially trigger a spark of some sort. He wasn't worried about the omega, instead about the other alpha that might get in the way.
"Fine. Tell him then. But you're not raising the pup with him."
Jimin opened his mouth to say something but Jeongguk leaned down for a firm kiss, licking and devouring every inch of his mouth that left no room for the omega to speak. Fear turned into relief when he felt Jeongguk's warm tongue in his throat. When they pulled away, Jimin realized that the tears had flowed, no longer feeling tense as compared to earlier. No longer frightened when Jeongguk seemed to have calmed down even if it was just a little bit, wiping away Jimin's tears with his thumb.
"Stop crying already." The alpha whispered with nothing but a hint of affection in his soft tone.
Jimin felt the tears well up again in his eyes but this time, he forced himself to blink them away.
They had agreed to visit Jimin's former pack together to deliver the news about the growing pup in his tummy. The omega had no say when Jeongguk insisted that he would come along. There was no way the alpha would allow him to go alone and unscented.
Ever since Jeongguk found out about the pregnancy, he had became more possessive, even around the house. Jimin would be questioned every time he went out to water the flowers in the garden, or if he left the bed to make tea. He wasn’t even allowed to open the door when there were guests.
Every time Jeongguk returned home from pack duties, he would immediately seek out his mate to scent and mark him. It was intense, sometimes not gentle at all but Jimin didn’t mind, especially as his body responded with the slick he produced.
Trails of red splotches covered his neck from the fresh claims, mingling with older marks in yellow and purple and yet Jeongguk still felt the need to mark him again and again. Whenever Jimin undressed for a shower, he’d see the scratches and bruises on his thighs as well. In a way, it was comforting to know his mate wanted so much of him.
"Ngh—Jeongguk! Slow down—ah!"
"Can't—feels so good."
They were tangled in each other's limbs, with nothing but bare bodies radiating heat underneath the covers. It wasn't a routine, but Jimin knew that if he enjoyed it this much then the alpha might use it as a hint. Today, they were going to meet Jaehyun and Jeongguk was adamant on marking his mate with his cum to repel his ex and any other alphas in the vicinity.
Sex was still off limits so instead, the alpha got them undressed just to frot against each other. Jimin was in a delirious state, mind fuzzy with Jeongguk's pheromones and harsh kisses against his neck. He had his legs wrapped around the sides of his hips, arms clung tightly around his neck as the alpha continued to deliver the pleasurable feeling of cock to cock.
Nara was right. Jeongguk had a strong libido. They had done this a couple times the night before and he was surprised Jeongguk wanted to have a go again this morning.
"Can't wait to fuck you." Jeongguk grunted, his pace faltering as he got closer to the edge of release.
He latched his mouth onto a spot on Jimin's neck, suckling on it harshly with strained breathing as he spilled white all over his mate's stomach, coming at the same time. He straightened his posture, sitting above him as he watched his omega's blissfully fucked out face while his arms rested limp by his head. He stroked their softening cocks together with one hand, spreading their combined cum all the way up to Jimin's chest, making sure the omega reeked of him for the entire day.
"You're pretty like this when you're claimed." Jeongguk smirked and Jimin could only muster a small sound before his eyes closed for a short nap.
The walk over to his previous pack took some time and Jimin didn't know exactly how to feel. There were so many thoughts rushing through his mind like a bullet train without a destination. It kept speeding by without stopping. Jimin had thousands of questions in his head and they were all without an answer.
Would Jaehyun be excited to meet him? How would he take the news of the pup? Would he try to get Jimin back just so they could raise the pup together? What if both the alphas fought? Did Jaehyun still love him?
It was giving him a headache having to think so much. He was undoubtedly nervous. Who would've thought Jaehyun managed to pup him that night? Would Jimin still be sent off to mate Jeongguk if he knew he was pupped earlier? Jeongguk didn't seem like the type to share anyway, so if he was still forced to mate Jeongguk, their relationship might not be as smooth as now.
It'd be funny to consider himself lucky in this situation.
"Your scent is disgusting right now."
Jimin flinched when Jeongguk suddenly spoke up. He hadn't realized that his scent had slipped due to his anxiety.
"Doesn't matter how much cum I rubbed on you, it's overpowering it. What got you feeling like this? You scared?"
Scared. Anxious. Nervous. Worried, and all things similar.
Jimin shook his head, trying to appear brave in front of the alpha. "It's nothing."
"You're a terrible liar. Don't even try." Jeongguk stepped closer to him, placing a hand on the small of his back. "You don't have anything to worry about. I'll take care of everything."
Jimin wasn't entirely sure what he meant by 'take care of everything'. Did he mean the pregnancy and the pup, or handling the situation with Jaehyun? It didn't matter anyway. Jeongguk would be there to go through it with him.
The pack grounds remained the same, smelling of home like it used to. Some of them were surprised to see Jimin back with his mate.
"Let's get going and find that bastard." Jeongguk tugged him closer by the waist. "You might get too comfortable the longer you're here, and I don't want to have to drag you back forcefully."
"Hm, okay." Jimin glanced up at the alpha.
Jeongguk wasn’t smiling or meeting anyone’s eyes, just staring straight ahead with a single goal in mind. This wasn’t his pack anyway, there was no reason for him to be happy to return here, and certainly not to see Jimin’s ex.
They made their way silently through the rows of cabins to Jaehyun’s home. Jimin couldn’t help but flash back to the first time Jaehyun had brought him here after a bonfire gathering. He remembered Jaehyun making a bowl of chicken soup for him because his stomach had been upset, and he hadn’t been able to eat much. One bowl of soup later, they had ended up tangled under the sheets.
Jaehyun had always been a soft lover. He never did things Jimin was uncomfortable with. Their love was warm and mellow, like a fuzzy blanket, and Jimin was always sighing with contentment thinking that was the best kind of love.
"Stop feeling nostalgic. Just because you're back at your old pack, doesn't mean you're any less mine. And that mating bite proves it."
"I—I wasn't!" Jimin felt his cheeks turned hot.
Jeongguk sighed, a long one. He had never felt so annoyed before. The only reason he was here was because Jimin wanted to do the right thing. If it had been his decision, he'd probably still be trying to convince Jimin to let him fuck him right now.
A few steps later, Jimin found himself standing in front of that familiar door. Jaehyun had kept some of the potted plants he’d arranged outside, and in the center of the door was the little moon carving Jimin had made when they first started dating. He thought Jaehyun would have covered it up by now.
"Go on. Make it quick." Jeongguk waited behind the omega, giving him some space. It was Jimin's idea to tell his ex anyway.
Jimin froze. His anxieties caught up with him now that he was finally here. His million thoughts ran through his mind again and all he wanted right now was to flee like a scared wolf with its tail between his legs. This was Jaehyun's pup, so it was only right to let him know. This was his ex anyway, so why was he nervous to see him again? It hadn't even been that long. For all he knew, Jaehyun might be excited.
But what if Jaehyun looked at him with disgust? What if he was angry? Just because Jimin showed up with a pregnancy announcement with his mate and a pup that was his? His mind was spiraling. He couldn't even bring his fist to knock on the door.
"If you're just gonna stand there, then I say we go back right now." Jeongguk grabbed his wrist to get going but the omega flinched and refused.
"W-wait! I just—I need to tell him, and I will. I—I just need some time." Jimin panted, his breaths shaky.
"I'm not really in the mood to waste time if you're just gonna stand like a tree and wait for the door to open by itself."
Without warning, Jeongguk knocked on the door on his own. It didn't take long for them to hear the shuffling of footsteps behind the door before it was opened.
"Jimin?"
Jaehyun creaked the door slightly more to reveal himself. The alpha thought he was dreaming to see his ex omega in person right at his doorstep. He couldn't form his words as he looked at Jimin. This was his Jimin—the one that was forced away from him to be mated to someone else from another pack, the one that refused to leave the cabin on the day of it, the same one that he had made love to.
"Jaehyun, how are you?" Jimin said in a small voice as he composed himself.
He held back the tears threatening to spill and blinked them away. He’d be lying if he said he didn’t miss him. He had moved on, but memories came flooding back at the sight of Jaehyun’s face after all this time. All he could remember was the soft, tender, loving care Jaehyun had always shown him.
"I'm...alright. I see you brought your mate too." Jaehyun tossed a quick glance towards Jeongguk without a greeting. "Why are you here? Is everything okay?"
"I'm actually..." Jimin started slowly, feeling nervous all again. He took a few deep breaths before he eventually said it quietly. "I'm pregnant." Jimin looked away and licked his lips, and then brought his eyes to meet with Jaehyun again. "It's yours."
Jaehyun’s eyes widened, unable to fully believe what he was hearing. He scoffed, trying to force a smile through his confusion. "You're what? And it's what—it's mine? Jimin, are you sure about this? We’ve always been careful, it’s—are you serious? We have a pup?"
Jeongguk cut in, his scent reeked of dominance. "Don't flatter yourself. The timeline is clear. It's yours. If I had bred my mate, you'd know. Trust me."
"I just thought you should know about it." Jimin mumbled while he fidgeted with his fingers.
"Jimin, I—I don't know what to say. I mean, how—I don’t understand, uh—Oh, that night.” Jaehyun let out a small chuckle, if anything he seemed to be relieved that it was his. “I'm really happy about this, Jimin. This is perfect, we have a pup. We can be a family and raise it together, this is amazing news, you could—"
"What the fuck are you going on about?"
Jeongguk stepped forward with a guttural growl. His frown was so deep that Jimin could see the crease in between his brows. And his scent rolled out, the smell of fresh pine that burned at the edges rapidly and it was bitter with warning, the kind of dominance that pressed against Jimin’s spine and made the ground feel too small.
"Raise it together? Have you forgotten that I'm his mate?" The alpha's voice dripped with hate and disgust and all Jimin could do was tremble at his side. If this turned into a fist fight, he wasn't sure what he'd do.
Jaehyun scoffed. "You may be his mate but that's my pup! It's only right that Jimin and I bond with the pup after birth. You? You don't scare me. You think being dominant and arrogant makes you a good mate? Maybe that's why he still thinks about me."
Jeongguk’s eyes narrowed, voice low and dangerous. “You dare talk about him like that? You think your past gives you any right to claim what’s mine now?”
“I don’t need a right. I know him. I protected him, and loved him! You just swooped in thinking you could—”
“Loved him?” Jeongguk taunted. “Then how come the one person you claimed to love is standing right beside me instead?”
Jaehyun spoke through gritted teeth. “Don’t pretend you earned it! Everything he is, everything he trusts, came from me! He’s my omega too.”
If Jimin wasn't with him right now, Jeongguk might've given him a good fist to the face and taught him a lesson on disrespecting someone else's mate in front of them. That was what Jaehyun needed, a good beating, just to put him in his place and bring back his senses. Jaehyun talked like he knew what went on between him and Jimin and it was infuriating.
The alpha clenched his fists by his sides, his nostrils flaring and his eyes burned like the scorching sun, all fired up to take down the other and put him through his own hell. Jeongguk was about to say something when he paused. His eyes caught a shadow moving in the back. A smirk slowly formed on his lips.
Then Jeongguk laughed. But it was the kind that was sarcastic.
"Impressive talk, Jaehyun. Really shows how much you think you matter, especially in playing a role to raise the pup. Shame that your new omega is right here to see how little control you actually have."
Jaehyun's smug face faltered instantly. He turned his head to the side, just enough to catch a glimpse of said omega scurrying away behind him. His jaw clenched.
Jimin frowned with confusion. Omega? Now that Jeongguk mentioned it, there was another scent that lingered faintly from the cabin. Something sweet and delicate. It was definitely not Jaehyun's scent. Too soft to belong to an alpha.
"He has nothing to do with this. I can still be a father. Don't act like that changes anything. Jimin, this is our pup we’re talking about. You’re not thinking about raising it with him, do you?" Jaehyun's scent spiked sharply, feeling defensive and caught.
"You...already have someone?" Jimin's laugh was bitter, more disbelief than humor. "And you're talking about raising a pup with me?"
Jimin felt sick to his stomach. It hadn't even been long and Jaehyun had already moved on like Jimin didn't matter. How long had he been seeing that omega? Did he immediately replace him in his heart the moment he left the pack? Yet Jimin struggled the first few weeks with Jeongguk, keeping his ex in his mind, missing his ex like a constant ache and to think that Jaehyun might not even spare a thought about him seeing how he so easily found someone else.
"What was I supposed to do, Jimin? Wallow in the pain? I didn't even know you were gonna be pregnant! It never should’ve happened anyway but it did. So while you go and get mated off to some random alpha, I was supposed to live my life in sorrow? Don't you think that's a little selfish?" Jaehyun snapped, his voice tight.
"Selfish?" Jimin clenched his fists. His composure was breaking when his eyes turned teary and his voice was trembling. "You don't get to judge me when you replaced me faster than you even looked for me—”
"And then what? If I found you and then what? We'd be living as rogues! I can't bring you back to the pack after stealing someone's mate, that's a crime and you know that!"
"Enough!"
Jimin flinched as the tears dropped. A low, dangerous rumble filled the air as Jeongguk pulled Jimin closer to his side. It was one thing to disrespect someone's mate but to guilt trip Jimin? Jaehyun might have just crossed the line.
"You don’t get to call him selfish when you’ve been building a new fucking nest with someone else. From now on, you’re just a shadow I’ll burn out if you try to touch what’s mine. Plus, Jimin was only here to deliver the happy news because it was the right thing to do for his conscience. I'll be raising the pup like my own."
Jimin’s tears streamed endlessly, his eyes red and his mind in turmoil. To think Jaehyun had let him go so easily, it was painful, yet maybe it was for the best. Perhaps this was the silver lining the Moon Goddess had offered him. Perhaps it was why he had been chosen to be mated to Jeongguk: so he could be spared a broken heart.
Whatever it was, Jaehyun didn't matter anymore.
The pup may be his but Jeongguk had every right to it since they were mates.
"What a waste of time coming down here." Jeongguk groaned. "You can go right back to fucking your new omega."
Jeongguk turned on his heels, pulling Jimin along with him. There was no point in staying another minute at this rotten place. Despite Jaehyun calling for Jimin, the omega didn't turn around to look at him. He felt like someone had sliced his heart open in broad daylight—Jaehyun did, and he was also trying to stitch it back himself. Everything felt so cruel. If he knew this was going to happen, he would've stayed at home and let Jeongguk have his way with him.
"Stop crying." Jeongguk said as he continued to pull Jimin out of the pack grounds and made their way back home. "I said stop fucking crying, omega."
Jimin couldn't lift his head. He wanted to hide away the pain and embarrassment he suffered from today.
"Look at me." Despite his sharp voice, Jeongguk gently cupped Jimin's face to lift his gaze. "Do you still love that son of a bitch?"
Jimin kept his eyes shut, shaking his head. His cheeks were streaked with tears, and his nose was red and runny.
"Answer me."
"No." Jimin’s voice was barely audible, cracked and trembling, as if it hurt him to even say it. "No, I don't."
"That's what I thought. I told you he's a bastard, you wouldn't listen to me." Jeongguk wiped away the tears with his thumbs aggressively, making Jimin forced open his eyes to meet his piercing glare.
For the first time, a wave of relief came over him when he saw Jeongguk's face. The alpha's presence was steady and unwavering and Jimin realized he was going to raise a pup with someone who wanted him. Not out of obligation but because he had chosen Jimin and wanted him again and again. He knew that Jeongguk would care and fight for this little life alongside him.
Jimin wasn’t alone. He was with the alpha who chose him, all of him, and who would be here for both him and the pup for all the days to come.
"From now on, I’ll love you so damn hard it’ll scare you. I love like a wildfire. I love until there’s nothing left standing but you and me. And that’s exactly what you’re getting from me. If anyone tries to get in the way, I'll shred them to pieces. Mark my words."
Jimin swallowed hard, his heart pounding in a confused rhythm—fear tangled with comfort, anxiety knotted with safety. There was something terrifying in Jeongguk's intensity but something honest too. Something he could trust. He didn't know if he could handle all of that but he would try.
Jimin was laying in their shared bed, completely wide awake, back against the mattress while he stared at the ceiling. His hands cupped his stomach. Pregnant. He was actually pregnant. It was still hard to believe that Jaehyun was the alpha father. Thinking about his ex made him feel uneasy again, especially the situation earlier.
So Jaehyun had moved on. He had found someone else.
Jimin sighed. He shouldn’t even concern himself with him anymore but it pissed him off that he could forget about Jimin so quickly. Asshole. On the bright side, maybe, he had someone that wanted him in earnest too.
Jeongguk snored softly beside him, lying on his front with one arm stretched out, hand resting over Jimin’s crotch. The alpha had a habit of keeping him close at night and without fail, his hand was always on Jimin, even in his sleep.
“So touchy.” Jimin rolled his eyes and moved his hand away carefully so as not to wake the alpha.
But at the slightest of movement, Jeongguk stirred awake and pulled Jimin against his chest. Jimin froze when he heard that low growl behind him followed by a wave of pine that started to seep underneath his nose.
“Stop thinking so loud, omega.”
He felt the alpha squeezing him in his hold while he nuzzled fiercely against his nape with a soft grunt.
“I wasn’t. I just couldn’t sleep right now.”
“Should I help?” Jeongguk mumbled but before Jimin could ask anything else, he felt the alpha grabbing at his crotch again.
“Jeongguk, stop! I don’t need that kind of help!”
It was so embarrassing, and Jeongguk just had no shame at all. Typical, really. If Jimin ever brought it up, the alpha would shrug and say something like, “you’re my mate” or “I can touch you whenever I want.” Still, no matter how often he heard it, Jimin could never get used to it.
“Are you thinking about him?”
Jimin hesitated. “No..”
Jeongguk turned him on his back and stared coldly into his eyes, the kind that sent chills down Jimin’s spine and made him breathe heavily.
“Don’t lie to me now. I don’t want you to think about that fucker anymore.”
“I’m not! And—Jeongguk, you can’t talk like that anymore. The pup can hear you.”
“Then how the hell am I supposed to talk, omega?”
Jimin sighed. He reached a hand to cup Jeongguk’s cheek. “Just a little…gentler. Please.”
Jeongguk scowled, confusion flickering across his face, as if the word gentle didn’t exist in his vocabulary. But he didn’t answer. He leaned down and kissed Jimin. A full, wet kiss, tongue and all, leaving Jimin breathless within seconds.
“So what are you thinking about? I could smell you all the way in my sleep.”
“Not much, I promise. Just knowing you’ll be there for the pup puts me at ease.”
That was the best excuse Jimin could come up with. But Jeongguk didn’t seem like he was satisfied with the answer. He stared at Jimin without a word. As an alpha, he would know if someone was lying. And especially his own mate.
Jeongguk pulled the omega up to lay on his chest. “I don’t want you to think about anything anymore. You’re mine now. And you’re gonna be for the rest of my life. I’ll make sure you have nothing to worry in that pretty little head of yours.”
Quietly, Jimin tucked his arms under the alpha’s shoulders, clinging to him like that throughout the rest of the night. He breathed in that sweet pine scent that he grew to like, and the alpha’s soothing rub against his back was making him drowsy.
It was comfortable being with Jeongguk like this. He felt safe.
There were still times when Jeongguk tried to convince them to fuck.
“Just the tip, omega.”
“Let me put it in today.”
“Know what would be better? A nice, good fuck.”
And all the times Jeongguk tried, Jimin had refused. And he wanted to know the alpha a little bit better, especially now that they were going to be parents. He needed to take things seriously, and so should Jeongguk too. Because having a pup wasn’t going to be a walk in the park.
“Will you relax? You’re too tight.”
Jimin’s face flushed with red but it was a good thing he could hide his face in the alpha’s neck. Jeongguk always did this whenever they were going to the healer. Something about making him reek of his mate.
“Is this really necessary every time before we go?”
“Your body goes soft every time we do this. Feel that stretch?” Jeongguk added in a second finger, stretching his hole wide as he pulsed inside and Jimin completely melted at the sensation with his eyes rolled back and a soft moan escaped.
“Don’t act like you don’t like it. You’re already soaking my entire hand. Should I put in a third?”
Jimin bit his bottom lip because everything felt too good at once. While Jeongguk scissored him open, Jimin’s hand was trying to hold both their cocks together as he stroked them. Jeongguk’s cock could barely fit in his hand.
“Use both your hands.”
Jimin rested his forehead against the alpha’s shoulder and used both hands to slide up and down on their shafts. They were both leaking at their tips and Jimin didn’t think he could hold back any longer when he was pleasured on both ends.
“That’s right, omega. Keep stroking like that while I open you up.”
“Jeongguk, please…it feels so good.” Jimin clenched his jaw.
“Yeah? You like me fingering you open like this?”
Jimin moaned louder when he felt Jeongguk put in a third. He could hear the obscene, squelching sound from behind. He must be completely soaked at this point. The scent of sweet amber and woody pine hung thick around them, making Jimin wish he could stay like this a little longer.
“Fuck, I’m gonna cum, Jeongguk!”
The alpha chuckled softly. “Mind your language, omega. Didn’t you say the pup could hear you?”
Maybe Jimin didn’t even hear what he said when he moaned sweetly, chin tilted towards the ceiling, his back arching as he released against Jeongguk’s stomach. Not long after, Jeongguk came too, making a mess between their bodies when they were both covered with each other’s heat.
“Love your ass.” Jeongguk whispered as he pressed kisses on the omega’s cheek while he squeezed on Jimin’s flesh.
“We’re gonna be late.” Jimin slid off his lap, ignoring the comment, and made his way down the bed. The moment his feet touched the floor, his legs gave out and he sank to his knees.
“If you’re this weak from just my fingers, then you’ll most likely pass out after taking my cock.”
Jeongguk carried him in his arms like the smug alpha he was after seeing that. Jimin could only pout and avoid his gaze.
“I’ll clean you, then we’ll go.”
Jeongguk became extra protective and possessive over his mate after learning he was pregnant. Even visits to the healer were closely supervised. He’d never let Jimin go alone, not even for a quick trip. Any attempt to argue was met with a death stare and a vice-like grip on his hand. No matter how many times Jimin had gone through the procedure with the same healer, the alpha was always on guard, growling lowly in the corner whenever the curtains blocked his view.
Jeongguk was like a ticking time bomb. He couldn’t last two minutes waiting blindly without snapping. But Healer Yoon was too used to his tantrums. She wasn’t afraid of Jeongguk’s temper and she always stayed firm with her words and reminded the alpha to stand down.
It didn’t matter if the healer was an alpha, or omega or even beta. Jeongguk would lose his shit to see someone else near his mate.
“You took your own sweet time, doc.” Jeongguk rushed over once the curtains opened, guiding Jimin to sit on the edge of the bed. “Don’t touch more than you have to.”
Healer Yoon remained unfazed, acting as if Jeongguk wasn’t even there. Jimin, on the other hand, couldn’t help but blush at the alpha’s display of possessiveness.
“Jeongguk, it’s okay.” Jimin whispered, holding his hand.
“The hell it is! I don’t know what goes on behind the curtains because it’s closed, and for all I know, Healer Yoon could be feeling you up but you’d be scared shitless to tell me about it.” Jeongguk continued to rage as he glared at the healer, who was clearly innocent.
“Jeongguk, please stop. Healer Yoon was just finding out about the gender.”
“Your imagination is impressive, but I’m just doing my job. Now, are you going to keep yelling or do you wanna find out your pup’s gender?”
Healer Yoon was already fed up when she slammed her chair back to sit at her desk, but her response only served to rile Jeongguk even more.
“You better take this shit seriously, Healer. Because if I found out you’ve been up to something, I swear to Goddess, I’m gonna—”
“Jeongguk, hey!” Jimin cupped the alpha’s face, forcefully turning his gaze to meet his own. “Shh, I’m okay. Jeongguk, I’m fine. It’s fine.”
Jimin let out some of his pheromones to help calm down his raging mate. Jeongguk just stared at him quietly, his lips still tight, his eyes still fierce but once that amber hit him, his expression softened and he was breathing steadily once again.
“Give me a kiss, omega.” Jeongguk mumbled as he stood in between Jimin’s legs to lean down on his lips.
The omega reciprocated but the world tilted when Jeongguk pressed forward, deepening the kiss and pushing him onto the bed, too weak to get out from under him. The squeeze on his thigh was bruising and if they weren’t someplace else, Jeongguk might’ve taken it further.
Healer Yoon cleared her throat obnoxiously on purpose after being fully aware of what the alpha was trying to do. “Alpha Jeongguk, if you’re done harassing your mate, come and have a seat. Both of you.”
Jeongguk turned around, smug. “If I was harassing him, you’d know. The walls would too.”
He helped his shy omega down, while Jimin wiped at his lips and they both sat with the healer for the gender reveal. These things mattered far more to Jimin than to Jeongguk. The alpha was simply happy to raise a pup with his mate. Though ideally, it would have been even better if it were his own biological child.
“Congratulations, it’s a girl. She’s healthy and growing well. I didn’t feel any sort of complications, so you should be having a smooth delivery in months to come.”
A girl.
Jimin was going to have a girl.
“Happy?” Jeongguk’s voice was soft when he hugged Jimin on the shoulders.
“Mhm.” The omega smiled, holding back his tears. He was overjoyed. His little girl was going to have the most beautiful life.
Even if Jeongguk hadn’t been the original alpha, there was no doubt in Jimin’s mind that his mate would make the best father. Jeongguk had said it himself before that he liked pups, and that he wanted a family. Jimin had no doubt he’d shower their little girl with all his warmth and love.
With a pup on the way, it was only fitting that Jimin started nesting. Day and night, Jimin was fussing over the bed. He wanted to arrange the blankets, the pillows, the towels but it wasn’t just any that would do. They had to be really soft, or really fuzzy, like a bear. Jimin liked those kinds, it made him feel relaxed and happy.
Even if Jeongguk had stepped out for a while, he’d come back to see Jimin still moving around the room, adjusting and shifting and rearranging.
“You’re like a worker’s ant.” Jeongguk said as he stood by the doorway.
“I just want it to be perfect.”
“You haven’t eaten, have you?”
Jimin wandered around the room, grabbing new linens to toss onto the bed and shove aside. Then Jeongguk stepped forward, catching him by the elbow.
“Tsk, I asked you a damn question, omega.”
“No.” Jimin answered quietly, not daring to look the alpha in the eyes. He was caught up trying to make the perfect nest, he had forgotten all about his meals.
“You trying to starve our pup or something? The nest can wait but the baby needs to eat.”
Jimin hugged him, arms wrapped around his torso while he rubbed his face on Jeongguk’s chest, slightly whimpering.
“Do you even know what you’re doing to me, omega? Rubbing your scent all over like that. If I didn’t know any better, I thought you’re giving me permission already.” Jeongguk smirked as he brushed a hand over Jimin’s head.
The omega looked up at him, eyes heavy with defeat and sorrow. “It’s not perfect yet, the nest.”
“So you’re gonna cry about it? You’re such a baby, you know that.” There was no bite or resentment in the alpha’s tone, only fondness with the way Jimin looked at him as if his world had shattered because he didn’t have enough fuzzy blankets.
“Crying at every single thing. I’ll help you. Don’t know a fucking thing about nesting, but I’ll try.”
Jimin sniffled. “Language, Jeongguk.”
Jimin’s pregnancy bump was starting to show and everyone in the pack had probably seen the changes on his body. The round cheeks, the round belly and definitely the glow of a pregnant omega. Jeongguk had his own aura as well—intimidating, heavy and dark and his scent was overpowering everyone in the area that they stayed away from sitting near them.
Jimin feared that if anybody tried to talk to him, Jeongguk would simply break their necks for even breathing the same air as them.
“Wow, it’s hard to believe I’m seeing this side of you when all I remembered were your promiscuous days.” Nara had come by, standing at the bottom of the stairs where the pair were seated. “You must feel so lucky, Jimin. Congrats on being pupped.”
Jimin smiled, embarrassed.
“It’s not really a pleasure to see your face Nara. Fuck off. You’re ruining my mood.”
“Loverboy’s all grown up, huh. And he’s gonna be a father at that. Your ladies were telling me how upset they were.”
Jimin groaned into his hands. “Please don’t call them that.”
Nara snorted. “One of them practically cried to me about her feelings for you, Jeongguk.”
“Her feelings are her problem. Is this all you have to say? If you’re done then leave.” Jeongguk slid an arm behind Jimin, fingers brushing his waist. He knew Jimin didn’t like hearing about all this.
“So Mr. No-Strings-Attached retired early for a mate and a pup?” Nara huffed a laugh.
“Were you always a nosy fucking alpha, huh? Were you really looking out for those omegas, letting them confide in you when you secretly want a taste of me?”
Nara looked disgusted. “I was never trying to make it into your fuck list.”
“Jeongguk, stop..” Jimin whispered as he nudged his elbow.
“What? She came here to stir shit, so I’ll let her leave with what she came for.”
“You’re still the same smug asshole. You’re lucky Jimin tolerates you.” She rolled her eyes. “Jimin, if he gives you a hard time, let me know.”
“Yeah, yeah. Take your free therapy somewhere else. Fucking bitch.” Jeongguk growled, then turned to look at Jimin. The omega’s gaze was averted, but there was no mistaking the pout forming on his lips.
“If you’re gonna pout like that, at least look at me so I can kiss you.”
“What if they still like you?”
Jeongguk grabbed Jimin’s jaw to turn his head. “Omega. They can like me until they rot but you’re the one in my bed. I only bite for you.” The alpha brushed his thumb over Jimin’s mating mark on his neck. “Do you need me to do it again?”
Jimin grew pink at that, instantly turning his head away to hide his embarrassment.
As the evening sun dipped below the horizon, they chatted under the sky like two strangers meeting for the first time. They needed this. After all, they hardly knew each other. Their conversation drifted to ordinary things: Jeongguk’s role in the pack, what he did day to day. It turned out the alpha wasn’t so bad at his job, though he did admit to fooling around quite a bit back then.
They revived his ‘famous’ days where he got caught pants-less behind the bushes with an omega right after their hunting activity. Instead of resting with the members, Jeongguk had disappeared with one of their hunting healers to blow off some steam. Or the time when Jeongguk pretended to help out at the woodwork station only to fuck someone in the storage room.
And when Jimin started pouting again and keeping quiet, the alpha kissed him. Just to bring back some colors on his cheeks and lay his claim that Jimin seemed to have forgotten every once in a while.
There were other things that Jimin found out about his mate. Jeongguk had been a total prankster in his youth, always up to no good, sneaking berries from the wild during secret runs, switching ingredients in the kitchen, and constantly getting in trouble with Head Alpha Sun for his mischief.
And just like that, a few hours passed and the sky turned dark.
There were a couple of wolves with their partners just lounging around in the free space. They all seemed affectionate with each other but Jimin somehow still felt shy when Jeongguk made a move on him.
“Sit on my lap.”
“No thanks.”
“I wasn’t asking for permission. You either get your ass here on your own, or I’ll pull you myself.”
“You’re so mean.” Jimin mumbled as he straddled the alpha carefully. “But I’m already with a bump, I’m gonna be heavy.”
“I know it’s still early in the pregnancy days but let’s check on those tits.”
Without warning, Jeongguk pulled up Jimin’s shirt all the way to his chest, causing the omega to let out a small shriek. His chest was slowly forming and in a few months time, they’d be filled with milk, round and firm. The alpha latched on to one of his nipples, flicking his tongue wildly on the bud, eliciting a moan from the omega only for Jimin to push him back and pulled his shirt back down.
“What are you doing?!” Jimin whispered angrily. “We’re in public, Jeongguk!”
“So?” The alpha’s expression was confused.
“There’s people around us that will see that.” Heat immediately flushed Jimin’s cheeks. He stole glances to the side, but no one seemed to notice. Everyone was too busy cuddling with their mates or partners. Some were even kissing and groping, but no one cared.
Maybe their packs were different after all.
“And?” Jeongguk looked annoyed now. “Nobody gives a fuck, omega. I could stick my fingers inside you and no one would bat an eye.”
“Jeongguk, you need to stop talking like that, I swear.” Jimin groaned, burying his face in his neck. “Can we just…do it at home? Please?”
“Hmm…” Jeongguk pretended to hum in thought. “No. I’m in the mood to show you off. If you moan, it’s even better.” He smirked.
“What have I got myself into…”
“My ‘ladies’ are watching us right now. Sour, sad faces. Pathetic. Why don’t we give them a show, hm? You could grind on me.”
When Jimin didn’t respond, Jeongguk traced his tongue around the shell of his ear, his hands sliding down to cup his ass, feeling the curves before grabbing a handful. All Jimin could do was let out a soft moan against his neck.
“Jeongguk…” Jimin whined as he straightened himself. “Let’s go home.”
Then, the alpha’s hands froze. Eyes locked on someone behind the omega, his sweet pine turned to ashes and all Jimin could smell was smoke.
“What the fuck are you doing here?”
Jimin was already four months pregnant now—heavy, round, and moving slower with each passing day. His whole body had softened and swollen, from his cheeks down to his ankles, and even walking to the bathroom felt like an exhausting ordeal. Jeongguk had already banned him from doing anything more and just took ample rest. Whenever he tried to head out to the kitchen for snacks, Jeongguk would scoop him up or drag him back, and tuck him right into the blankets again.
Time had flown since he first arrived at the pack. Jimin never imagined he’d be raising Jaehyun’s pup with Jeongguk of all people. The pregnancy itself had been a shock but Jeongguk never cared that the pup wasn’t his by blood. For months, he’d poured nothing but warmth and devotion into both Jimin and the life growing inside him.
It started off normal, or as normal as things got with Jeongguk, with him scenting Jimin obsessively every morning. It was his way of marking the pup through the omega. He would press his nose to Jimin’s belly, neck, inner thighs, anywhere his scent glands were strongest, until his mate smelled like him head to toe. And while Jimin insisted it was unnecessary, especially with how it left him dripping, Jeongguk never once saw a problem.
“She needs to know who her alpha is.”
He wasn’t wrong about that so Jimin let him continue with their morning routine of scenting.
On some nights, Jeongguk slept wrapped around Jimin’s belly like it was instinct. Jimin could shove at him, complain, roll away and none of it mattered. The alpha would simply shift and hook an arm back over the bump, holding it like a claim. It felt like a heavy, living blanket and Jimin could only sigh as he tried to escape Jeongguk’s territorial cuddling.
Recently, as Jimin neared his due date, Jeongguk’s behavior went from protective to downright unhinged. It was over the top in every possible way and more than once Jimin was left staring at him, completely bewildered.
They were scenting and kissing before bed as usual, Jeongguk’s hands possessively gripping Jimin’s thighs while he mouthed at his neck until something in the air shifted. The alpha froze mid-lick, instincts snapping to attention.
Jeongguk started growling at the window, his scent of pine turning dark and dangerous. He didn’t say a word, continuously staring on the outside with an annoyed expression.
“Jeongguk, what’s wrong?” Jimin asked quietly.
“Be right back, omega. Just stay here.”
Jimin watched the alpha leave the bed and then he heard the front door open and closed. Did Jeongguk just leave him here alone, wet and slightly aroused, without a simple explanation? What was going on outside?
Not a few seconds later, he heard his mate’s growl but there was something else too.
It was heavier. Rougher. Something thrashed against the ground outside, followed by the sharp crack of hooves tearing up soil. Jimin’s pulse jumped.
A boar maybe.
Jeongguk’s snarl split through the air, deep and guttural. The cabin shook when something rammed into the wall. Jimin’s breath hitched as he crawled toward the edge of the bed, clutching the blanket to his chest. Through the thin wooden frame, he heard everything.
The boar screeched when Jeongguk slammed it into the ground. Then a roar burst from Jeongguk’s throat as he shoved the animal away from their cabin. Jimin covered his mouth, trembling. Slick pooled, heat curling in his belly despite the fear.
His mate wasn’t just fighting. He was protecting him. Protecting their pup.
After one last thud and a desperate squeal, there was complete silence. Jimin’s heart hammered as he waited for him to come back inside.
When Jeongguk finally returned back to their room, he was covered in blood. Dark crimson splattered across his arms, jaw and chest. There were claw marks raked across his bicep. His eyes were still fueled with fury and adrenaline and right now, Jeongguk’s sight was making the omega more scared than whatever that happened outside.
“You smelled afraid. I could feel it from outside.” Jeongguk said in a low voice. “Don’t ever let me feel that again, omega. Not when I’m here to protect you.”
That was just one of the times the alpha took matters in his own hands to keep his mate safe.
Not even the pup was spared from him.
Whenever Jimin winced from the pup’s kicking, Jeongguk would immediately reach for him. He’d crouch at his belly and growled in warning.
“Stop hurting your omega.”
And the funny thing was that it stopped.
“Did you just—”
“She listened.”
Naturally, his behaviour extended far beyond their home. When they walked outside to visit the healer, Jeongguk wouldn’t let anyone get near Jimin. He’d pin them with a cold, warning glare until they backed off. And because the path to the infirmary was the smoothest one for Jimin to walk, Jeongguk went as far as blocking off the entire area, declaring it exclusive for their use.
“Jeongguk, why has this area been cordoned off?” Head Alpha Sun had noticed the blockage when he tried to cross over and spotted the couple walking.
“My mate likes this path. No one else should use it.”
Jimin could only smile apologetically at the Head Alpha, but their Leader didn’t seem upset. Instead, he let out a hearty laugh, genuinely surprised to see Jeongguk behaving this way for someone.
“You take good care of that one, Jeongguk!”
“Jeongguk?”
Jimin waddled out of the room, palms cupped under his heavy belly as he shuffled forward. With only a month left, Jeongguk had thrown himself into full nesting mode—building a crib from scratch, stacking six baskets of fruit in the kitchen, and stuffing the fridge with trays of meat. Jimin thought he was being excessive but the alpha intended to keep both his pup and him well-fed.
“You’re swollen and carrying heavy. Don’t even think about walking around. The bed is where you stay.”
Jeongguk knelt on the floor, hammer in hand, driving nails into the crib with forceful strikes. Jimin watched from a few steps away, impressed despite himself.
“Baby wants your scent. She’s been fussing. She won’t let me sleep.” Jimin stood in front of the alpha, belly in his face as he pouted down to look at him.
Jeongguk smirked, his alpha instincts awakened because Jimin smelled so sweet, so rich in milk and so warm from this distance. “Then let me scent you till she goes quiet.”
The alpha stayed on his knees, both hands gently cupping Jimin’s belly, pressing his palms against the curve. He brushed his nose over the swell, inhaling deeply of the tender aroma of amber that was radiating off the omega. His breath fanned across the skin as he let out a low, rumbling growl, nuzzling his bump while his lips brushed gently over Jimin’s shirt.
“Stop your nonsense, pup. Or I won’t finish your crib.” Jeongguk murmured to his unborn daughter, forehead pressed gently against Jimin’s belly.
He trailed kisses across the curve, starting from the side, then all the way to the top of it and back down to the middle, leaving his scent behind. Every inhale seemed to pull them closer together and Jeongguk could feel the shift in energy from the pup. It seemed to have quieten down already, no longer anxious like before.
“Better?” Just as Jeongguk looked up at the omega, Jimin’s expression seemed to have turned anxious. “What’s wrong?”
“J-Jeongguk, I’m worried.” Jimin clasped the alpha’s large hands on his bump, seeking the comfort of his warmth even as his heart raced. “I didn’t mention this the other day but…”
The alpha stood up, sensing something was wrong and Jimin seemed afraid to talk about it. “Tell me, omega.”
“I think I saw Hyunwoo the other day, just lingering near our cabin. But I might be wrong! I don’t know…”
Jeongguk’s jaw tightened. “You might be wrong? You should’ve told me the second you even felt someone near the cabin.” His nostrils flared. “Where exactly did you see him?”
“In the woods, while I was watering the plants. I didn’t pay much attention, thought it was someone else but the figure, it just felt like it was him. But when I looked again, there was nobody there. I didn’t think to tell you but my omega has been restless ever since.” Jimin’s hands trembled as he spoke, clutching his bump like it could steady his nerves. His eyes flicked up at Jeongguk, wide and anxious.
“Let me make this clear. You don’t have to worry about him anymore. If he shows up again, I won’t hold back. I protect what’s mine.” Jeongguk’s eyes darkened as he growled. It frustrated him to know that Hyunwoo was still out there. Just what the fuck did he want?
“I should’ve ripped his throat out the first time.” The alpha groaned.
[flashback]
“What the fuck are you doing here?” Jeongguk stared at the man standing behind Jimin.
The alpha was blinded with rage. He had seen his face once before but he never imagined the omega had a brave bone in his body to show up to their pack and in their faces. Not when he had no business with them.
“Jeongguk, do you know him?” Jimin whispered.
“It’s your ex’s bitch.”
Jimin never caught a glance of Jaehyun’s new boyfriend during their confrontation when he had ran away after Jeongguk spotted him in the cabin. But it didn’t bring any comfort to Jimin that he was here. Why was he here? Why was he alone too?
“Hi. I’m Hyunwoo. I’m sorry for showing up unannounced. I just wanted to apologize.”
“What the fuck for?” Jeongguk glared at him, unamused.
“Jimin, I didn’t know that you were mated off. Jaehyun never told me about it. I only found out when you guys came over.” Hyunwoo looked sincere when he said it. “I didn’t know you were pregnant either. But congratulations, by the way.”
“...thank you.” Jimin said, voice tight. “You don’t have to come all the way here just to clear your conscience.”
Hyunwoo gave a small nod. “H-How far are you along, by the way?”
“...not too long now.”
There was something unnerving about the way Hyunwoo kept looking at the omega’s belly. His eyes were fixed on the curve as if trying to figure out when exactly he’d give birth. It was subtle, but there was an unreadable scent that came from Hyunwoo and Jeongguk couldn’t quite make out what it was. All he knew was that he felt absolutely uncomfortable.
“If you’re done talking, get the hell out.” Jeongguk growled, shoving Jimin behind him with one arm. “I don’t want your scent anywhere near my mate or my pup.”
[flashback end]
“If you feel his presence, you have to tell me. You understand? You can’t keep shit like that from me again.” Jeongguk cupped his face, pressing a firm kiss on his forehead. The omega was stressed, he could smell it in his scent, his amber turning frantic by the minute.
“Jeongguk, what if…what if he wants to hurt us? Or me? What if Hyunwoo’s taking revenge on behalf of Jaehyun just because I won’t raise the pup with him? Jeongguk, I’m scared.” Jimin’s chest felt tight, like his ribs were being squeezed from all sides. Fear churned in his stomach as he gripped the alpha’s hands.
“If anyone—even that worthless Hyunwoo—so much as thinks about laying a hand on you or this pup, I’ll tear them apart. I’ll make them regret ever breathing. Now stop fucking worrying over nothing. It’s not good for the pup.”
The alpha was right. It really wasn’t good for the pup. Their little one could sense his worry and anxiety and Jimin had been holding back the minor pains from when the pup kept shifting around this whole time. As much as he tried to hold onto Jeongguk’s words, Jimin couldn’t help but overthink the situation.
What did Hyunwoo really want with him and his family? Was it petty jealousy? Did Jaehyun know he had been coming over?
He had been guarded ever since that day when he saw a shadow of him. His omega wouldn’t feel restless if it had been someone he knew from the pack. Even staying in his home felt dangerous. And while Jimin never sounded out his concerns, Jeongguk could smell it on him. He wouldn’t mention it, but he’d quietly release his calming pheromones so Jimin would feel less overwhelmed.
Even at night, Jeongguk would continue to hug him tight despite the omega pushing him away, while murmuring a raspy little ‘you’re mine’ or ‘my omega’ and kissing the side of his head. Jeongguk had also been patrolling the area at night before they went to sleep just to make sure there were no unwanted visitors. He couldn’t risk Hyunwoo popping up in the middle of the night and trying to hurt his mate.
A few weeks had passed and Jimin was still on edge. They hadn’t encountered Hyunwoo’s presence, yet the omega kept feeling uneasy. His situation wasn’t ideal when he was bound to give birth soon. On top of that, he started feeling sick.
Jimin was unusually hot with flushed skin the moment he woke up. His chest, neck and thighs dripped in sweat and Jeongguk wasn’t even in bed nor was he covered in a blanket. Yet, his temperature had spiked up suddenly. He sat up against the pillows, staring down at his chest. His clothes were sticking to his skin and he noticed two wet patches over his nipples where his milk had probably flowed out during sleep.
Jimin touched it with a finger and winced from the sensitivity. His nipples had hardened and they felt sore even when Jimin was resting. He needed to get out of bed, to get rid of all the sweat and take a cool bath to scrub all the stickiness away.
“Omega, get up—what the hell? What’s wrong?” Jeongguk was on his knees beside Jimin in an instant when he walked into the room, eyes scanning him with sharp intensity. “Your cheeks are burning…and you’re soaked in sweat.” He sighed. “How are you this weak all the time? You can’t afford to have a fever when you’re due soon.”
Jeongguk was always like this but no matter what he said, he still treated Jimin with the most care. He carried him to the bathroom and got him undressed before stepping into the bathtub where the alpha filled it up with lukewarm water.
“I’m sorry. For troubling you like this.”
“The only thing that troubles me is you thinking you’re a burden. Sit still and let me wash you.”
So Jimin stayed there in his aromatic bath, waiting for Jeongguk to wash his hair when the alpha sprinkled in some lavender salts to soothe him. Seconds later, he felt the warm fingers of his mate on his head, threading in his hair as he washed his scalp with a relaxing massage. The pine blending with the lavender and amber was putting the omega at ease.
Jeongguk scrubbed him thoroughly—all over his back, along his arms and making sure to get into the crevices as well. Jimin just stared at him quietly as the alpha concentrated on getting him clean. And when Jeongguk scrubbed on his inner thighs, Jimin slipped out a small moan.
A sweet rush of amber filled his nostrils.
“Fuck—” Jeongguk gripped the edge of the tub, breathing hard. “Your body’s reacting. I can smell it. Stop teasing me like that, omega. Not if you want me to get in and fuck you from behind.”
Despite staying in the bath, Jimin’s temperature only rose higher. He felt even hotter when he blushed, his face was burning at those words. Jeongguk hadn’t talked about doing it with him ever since the pregnancy. He had stopped trying to feel him out of respect even though Jimin could taste the desires through his kisses. But right now, every touch of the alpha seared through his skin like lava.
His omega was thrashing inside at every glide of Jeongguk’s hands over his body. Jimin didn’t even realize he was whimpering and rubbing his thighs together until he heard Jeongguk speak.
“Come on, let’s get you out. You’re all good now.”
The alpha left him in bed once he was all dried and dressed, before tending to his kitchen duties to make some meals for them.
Jimin had gotten restless. His heartbeat was pounding and racing, like it was going to jump out of his chest. He felt tingling in his core, his inner thighs were sensitive and there was a growing need to rub against something. But he was too heavy to lie on his front and his arm couldn’t reach over his bump to touch his hardening cock.
This wasn't a fever. Jimin was going into stress heat.
He shifted over to Jeongguk’s pillow to catch that faint scent of pine as he threw his own between his thighs and bucked his hips up to cause friction. It was a mild relief, but he needed more. Harder. Faster.
“J-Jeongguk…” Jimin mumbled softly as he pressed the side of his face on the pillow to inhale his mate’s scent.
His pheromones hung thick in the air, making it pungent with his oncoming heat. He moaned against the sheets, trying to push the pillow further to his crotch but it was difficult while pregnant. He whimpered silently, the tears slipping down the corners of his eyes and staining the pillowcase. His breathing was ragged and he needed to do something to get himself off. He was aching everywhere.
Jimin sat up against the bed, pulled his pants down with all the strength he had and jerked himself at the tip. It wasn’t much of a reach but at least he could feel for his tip and work with it. His slick had covered a small wet patch below him from the arousal.
“Ah—Mmph!” Jimin came from his short ministrations, coating his hand in white.
He leaned back to catch his breath. He was far from done when his cock started getting hard again within seconds.
“I’ve been calling for you—”
Jeongguk froze the moment he walked in. Jimin’s scent was blooming, rich and intoxicating, and every alpha instinct in him snapped awake. That wasn’t just Jimin’s usual scent. This was heat, raw and calling to him. His pupils blew wide, nostrils flaring as he inhaled again, deeper this time, just to confirm what his body already knew.
“Omega…” He whispered, voice rough from the scent alone.
The alpha walked closer to the bed, drinking up the sight of his heat-drenched mate who was laying down flushed against the sheets. A low growl rumbled in his chest.
Jimin’s face was rosy with soft lidded eyes and glistening lips, naked from the waist down with his knees bent and spread. Fuck, it was erotic to watch. A pregnant omega in heat—no, his pregnant omega in heat. Then, Jeongguk noticed the hand covered in his own cum, the smell of warm and salty-sweet release and the alpha’s instincts snarled awake at the back of his throat.
“You're out here soaking the bed without me?”
Jeongguk spread the omega’s knees wider, peeking a glance at his slick covered hole. It was driving the alpha delirious seeing how Jimin had stained the fabric beneath him. He caressed Jimin’s leg, one hand traveling up and down his inner thigh before leaning down to press a soft kiss over his knee.
Jimin was still catching his breath, he couldn’t think, couldn’t talk and all he wanted to focus on was Jeongguk’s touch on his body. The one that was trailing all the way down to his stiff cock, with a finger teasing him on the underside before it went down to search for his wet hole.
The alpha didn’t even say a word except keeping his gaze fixed on Jimin with a smug grin on his face. Jeongguk had two fingers rubbing his hole, slow and teasing, and then he pushed them through in one swift motion. The omega moaned, pleasure shooting up his spine immediately at Jeongguk’s warm fingers inside him.
“You’re so wet that you swallow my fingers so easily, fuck..” The alpha’s eyes darkened. Jeongguk thrust his digits steadily and the squelching sound reached the omega’s ears. “Hear how soaked you are.”
“Mmm...Jeongguk…” Jimin whispered, his voice nearly drowned out by the slick sounds between his legs. There was no place for embarrassment when he felt dizzy and hot, too full and too sensitive.
Jeongguk removed his fingers and stuck them in his own mouth, savouring every sweet taste of his mate. Warm and velvet as it hit his tongue, like his own personal drug. The alpha closed his eyes as he let out a shaky exhale. He felt it coiled inside him. His rut swelled under his skin, demanding he claim and breed. The taste of Jimin still coated his tongue and when he opened his eyes, they were much darker, more hungrier and feral.
“Tell me…do you want your alpha right now?” Jeongguk said as he rubbed a thumb on Jimin’s bottom lip, trying to be as patient as he could be while keeping his rut under control.
Jimin looked up at him, his eyes filled up with desperation and a craving he wanted to satiate. He couldn’t manage the words to come out and instead, he sucked down on Jeongguk’s thumb as a response.
The alpha growled louder at the sight of Jimin’s plump lips making his thumb disappear again and again. “Say it. You want me to fuck the heat out of you?”
“...yes…need my mate.” Jimin whimpered as he took Jeongguk’s wrist and nuzzled his cheek on his palm. “Hurts. M-Make it stop, please.”
“Say it again. Tell me to fuck you.” Jeongguk tossed away his shirt and slid off his pants, his hand stroking his already hard cock.
“Please fuck me…”
The alpha let out a guttural growl as he climbed up the bed, placing his hands on Jimin’s knees as he stared down the most sinful part of the omega’s body. The intoxicating smell of warm amber was strong and pulling, mixed with Jimin’s heat, and it was driving Jeongguk to the point of oblivion. He had dreamed of fucking his mate since the beginning but only satisfying his desires by fingering him open and right now, Jeongguk didn’t have the empathy to take it slow and gentle, not when his rut had taken over.
Jimin shuddered when Jeongguk locked eyes on him, predatory and feral, a kind of hunger he had never seen before in his mate. It was both terrifying and exhilarating knowing what the alpha could do to him. But he wanted it all. He’d take all that Jeongguk had to give. His body needed it, his omega needed it. Jimin gasped the moment Jeongguk ripped open his shirt, revealing his swollen chest and heavy bump.
“So fucking sexy.” Jeongguk whispered as he leaned down to kiss the top of his belly. “I’ve waited so long for this moment. To own you, to claim you, to breed you. If you weren’t so pregnant, I’d have you in all the positions I want in this house. Mark you all over while I have you split on my cock. That’s what you get for triggering my rut.”
The alpha licked a fat stripe against his bump as he hovered above the omega, placing firm kisses across before he came face to face with Jimin's swollen chest. His thumb rolled over the swollen bud before he grabbed the whole mound, kneading hard. Jeongguk breathed raggedly as he stared at the way his chest fit snug against his hand. It was soft yet firm and full of milk, all ready for their pup to suckle on.
The alpha nuzzled his nose aggressively around the flesh, inhaling every rich scent of the omega with his eyes closed, snarling and growling. He licked around the skin before his mouth latched on a random spot to suck.
Jimin winced and moaned at the sensation of being ravaged as he placed a hand on the back of Jeongguk's head to keep him in place. “Hngh—Need—”
“Mine.” Jeongguk growled as he licked against the skin, switching back and forth between both teats.
His eyes had turned a darker colour, almost black as the rut consumed him, no longer gentle and soft as he gripped harder on Jimin's swollen chest that was now covered in red fingerprints all over.
His alpha was going to ruin him.
Jeongguk sucked on his teat, tongue flicking aggressively against his nipple—swirling, licking, biting and Jimin laid there underneath him, whimpering like a cub as he writhed against the sheets. He could feel the milk flowing out, hear Jeongguk tasting it on his tongue and the way he pulled away with a growl only to bring himself to Jimin’s other teat to do the same. The slurping sounds were obscenely loud in the room, much louder than Jimin’s own moans and it sent another gush of slick pouring out of him.
It didn’t help with the way Jeongguk looked at his chest with so much hunger and lust, his large hands squeezing over them, growling when a drop of milk spilled out and he licked it away fiercely. He latched his mouth on them again, sucking harder this time until the slurping sounds echoed in Jimin’s ears. Goddess, it was insanity and Jimin had never felt so dirty like this. His heat was driving him insane, his head screaming ‘more, more, more!’ when he could hardly breathe already.
He felt his release getting closer to the edge with each suckle, his body arching to feel more of that pleasure when he grabbed the back of Jeongguk’s hair with desperation. Jimin’s moans turned into soft panting when his core tightened, hips bucking and a second later, he spilled onto the alpha’s stomach.
Jeongguk sat back on his heels and admired the mess his mate had created. He spread Jimin’s knees wider, gazing his eyes on his wet hole and stiff cock as he licked his lips. The thoughts running in his mind were nowhere innocent. Jimin was a sight to behold like this—pregnant, swollen, leaking and he was all Jeongguk’s to devour, to taste and to stuff full. He had never imagined to be fucking an omega with a baby bump, all plump and round in his hands, it made everything seemed even more provocative.
And the alpha wasn't too keen to take his time to please his mate when his animalistic instincts took over to tear him apart, until neither of them could remember what happened in this heat-drunk sex.
Jeongguk bit down on Jimin's inner thigh, leaving marks as a claim while both his hands cupped the bottom of his ass and scraped up his legs, dragging his nails hard enough to make the omega jolt. His mouth moved hungrily, sinking his teeth into every untouched patch of skin until Jimin’s thighs were a mess of red, raw, territorial bites. Jeongguk shuddered at the feeling running down his spine. Arousal. Possession. Dominance. His alpha was fully awake and howling at the sight of his mate covered in his bruises.
He wrapped a hand around Jimin’s cock, stroking him with a purpose while he shoved two fingers into his hole to spread him open. Jimin moaned as the heat surged through every inch of him. He could feel every twist and every drag of the alpha's fingers against his walls as he gripped the sheets by his side. Jeongguk didn’t make it easy when he curled his fingers deep as his mouth sank down to the base, swallowing his entire length without a hitch.
“Oh—fuck, Jeongguk—more!” Jimin breathed with soft and lust filled eyes as he panted. The sensation was overwhelming. He felt high on his heat, his body submitting fully to his mate, his mind was mushy from the warmth that wrapped around his cock.
Jeongguk’s fingers pumped faster, the sounds bouncing off the walls, slick coating his palm and dripping down his wrist. A rough snarl vibrated in his throat as he hissed. “Take it—take all of it.”
“Gonna cum—ah!—"
Jeongguk stared down at him with feral possession, breath ragged as he watched Jimin's expression contorted with pleasure. He gazed at the omega's fluttering hole that kept sucking in his fingers every time Jeongguk thrust them in. So greedy to be filled up and it brewed anticipation in the alpha to ram his cock inside and make it puffy and swollen.
Jimin bit his lower lip when Jeongguk rubbed his thumb on his slit. Then, he felt the alpha’s warm mouth around him again, going up and down in deep, hungry pulls. Jimin groaned, the omega in him was impatient, thrashing and snarling for more. His body ached for the stretch of Jeongguk’s cock, writhing under pleasure for the fullness he was built for.
Just as Jeongguk pulled away, Jimin splurted all over his face and jaw, drenching the alpha in his release. For a moment, Jimin froze, panic surged through him having just realized that the alpha was dripping with him. Jeongguk inhaled sharply, licking the corner of his mouth. He didn’t speak, he couldn’t, not when his rut flooded through him too thick, too overwhelming at the fact that his mate had just marked him all over.
Jeongguk didn’t wipe himself. He dragged two fingers through the mess and smeared them over the tip of his cock and hauled Jimin closer by his thighs in a rough grip, sinking his cock in with one smooth thrust. The two collectively moaned together at the pressure.
“Mine—All mine." The alpha snarled as he locked eyes with Jimin, holding his thighs open as he rammed his hole.
This was all Jimin needed. The stretch below, the fullness and every drag of Jeongguk’s cock just carving a home within his walls and Jimin thought he could combust right there. His heat had fully crippled him into the mattress, submitting to Jeongguk’s mercy when he laid there and took everything. Every thrust, every lick and kiss the alpha placed on his ankle only intensified the situation.
Every time Jimin tried to speak, Jeongguk would knock the breath out of him with a harsh thrust, again and again until the bed started to creak.
Jeongguk snarled as his hips grinded deeper and faster, his fingers already leaving marks on the omega’s pale skin. He looked down at Jimin sprawled beneath him, thighs trembling, skin littered with his bites and fingerprints. The sight alone made Jeongguk’s breath hitch. He thrust again, harder this time, groaning at the way Jimin’s body clenched around him. So hot, so tight and his alpha just wanted to fuck him senseless like a ragdoll. Jimin was perfect like this.
"F-feels so—good..." Jimin whined with tears in his eyes.
Jeongguk could feel his rut swallowing him whole with every thrust. The deeper he drove into Jimin, the harder it became to hold onto anything resembling control. His hips snapped forward with unforgiving force as he chased the slick. All he wanted to do was bury himself so deep Jimin would feel him for days.
His cock twitched inside from just seeing Jimin’s lewd expression. The omega was pink, all the way to his chest and the way his frown knitted together from the ecstasy, barely keeping his eyes open as they rolled back in pleasure and the little pout he made as if he wasn’t already salivating from the corner of his mouth. It made Jeongguk want to keep fucking into him day and night, and knot him mindlessly.
Jimin felt the heat coiling in his stomach, his neglected cock throbbing for a release again. Every nerve in his body buzzed, oversensitive and greedy, begging for more. His wolf clawed at his chest, whining for Jeongguk to fill him. He gripped at the sheets when he felt the alpha’s teeth on his inner thigh again, sinking in deep as he claimed him like he wanted the mark to last for days. A low, animalistic growl vibrated against Jimin’s skin as the alpha held him in place while he let out a pathetic whimper.
As the alpha mouthed at the bruise possessively, the heat between Jimin’s legs surged and just like that, he created another wet mess between them.
Jeongguk hovered above the omega, kissing him with hunger and caused him to slip out due to Jimin’s bump. Their tongues tangled and danced with each slide, wet and warm as they sucked on each other’s lips. Their scent of pine and amber had thickened in the air, mixed with their scents of sex that was so rich that Jimin knew he was going to reek of it until the next day. Jimin cupped the alpha’s face, licking into every corner of his mouth as if tasting him for the first time. Then he felt a wet slide against his belly where Jeongguk was rutting against him.
“Again, again—Jeongguk...” Jimin whimpered, his omega was still needy, still wanting that cock back inside him.
Jeongguk growled, his alpha agitated at the thought of being commanded that he bit Jimin lightly on his cheek, making him squeal in protest. The alpha didn't answer. He turned Jimin around to stand on his knees while he shoved some pillows right under Jimin’s bump. He kissed him on the side of his neck and his shoulder as he groped the omega on his swollen chest, kneading the mound. His cock was still red and hard, just sliding between Jimin’s cheek before he slowly aligned himself at the rim and thrusted in.
Jimin gasped at the impact and Jeongguk caught him just in time by his elbows as the alpha continued to slam. They were wet, sticky and messy but neither of them seemed to care when their wolves had taken over, driven by the instinct to mate like the animals they were.
Jeongguk didn’t think he could get anymore harder than he already was when he held Jimin’s bump to support while his other hand shamelessly squeezed on one of his teats. He held the omega in place against his chest as his hips pounded with a mind of its own. Jimin moaned deliciously. This position was satisfying his heat perfectly when Jeongguk only went in deeper with every slide.
He could feel the way Jimin tightened his walls with each thrust as if wanting to trap him there and it only fueled Jeongguk to pound him harder.
“Omega…” Jeongguk growled against his ear with a grunt, voice shredded with rut. “My omega…”
“This—” The alpha squeezed his hand harder on his flesh, his other hand desperately seeking everywhere to touch as if to memorize every inch of Jimin’s body like he would disappear in a second—his bump, his thigh, his leaking cock. “All mine, it’s all mine.”
Jimin winced when Jeongguk bit down and sucked on his shoulder. He could hear his fierce growls like he was about to eat him up and it honestly made the omega scared but he was too consumed by his heat to care. All he could focus on was the sensation of getting fucked from behind, wet and full, squelching with every thrust and it seemed like the alpha was at his limits.
Jeongguk snapped his hips faster, chasing his high when he was growing closer to the edge of his release. The sounds of skin slapping echoed through the room, drowning out Jimin’s soft whimpers and a few seconds later, he felt a warm spill inside of him. But the alpha was nowhere near done when he pushed Jimin down on his front, raising his hips high and mounted him to fuck again without rest.
Hours seemed to have passed with every moan against the sheets, every bite on the skin and every thrust seemed to have left an imprint inside of Jimin when his legs quivered, unaware of how many times he had come that afternoon.
Jeongguk seemed to have him on his front and then his back, flipping him on the bed carefully, holding his legs in place as he pounded into his mate. His rut driven instincts made him unable to think and speak, and the only thing he could manage was a growl every so often. His own back and arms were already covered in red scratches but that was nothing compared to Jimin who was littered in bruises and bite marks all over his chest, thighs and back. He even left finger indents on Jimin’s hips and all these served as a reminder who his alpha was.
The entire room reeked of their scents—the sharp bite of Jeongguk’s rich pine tangled with the overwhelming decadence of amber and milk pouring off Jimin in waves. Heat and rut clashed thick in the air, heavy enough to choke on, coating every surface of the room. While Jeongguk smelled of possession, Jimin smelled of warm, fertile sweetness.
Jeongguk growled, his teeth sinking into Jimin’s shoulder as he tightened his arms around the omega’s back and waist. Jimin was sitting on his lap when he was finally knotted, unable to move as Jeongguk was still releasing inside him.
They were both still dizzy and feeling heavy with a mix of relief, satisfaction and lingering need.
“Jeongguk…” Jimin said softly.
He groaned when he tried to move his legs. His muscles were throbbing and aching, his entire body had fallen limp against the alpha’s chest. His chest heaved, mind foggy from the post orgasm and pheromones in the room. He was pooling in his own slick but his omega was soothed from Jeongguk’s presence, holding him tight and he felt utterly safe in his embrace.
“Stay still…let my cum settle in you.” Jeongguk kissed the side of his neck, licking over the mating mark. “You feel so good, omega.” He whispered tenderly.
“Y-You feel so big…and I’m—so full.”
“Good, you’re staying right here, with me. Don’t think I’ll let anyone else touch you.” He pressed a firm kiss on the omega’s lips.
“I want more…next time.” Jimin rested his head on Jeongguk’s shoulder. A small smile broke out on his face as he cupped the alpha’s cheek.
“I’m going back straight to fucking you after this baby comes out. Were you stressed?” Jeongguk took Jimin’s palm and started kissing on it.
“Hm. My omega was restless when he started showing up. But I’m okay now, I promise.”
Jimin didn’t think he’d end up with a heat but it must have taken a toll on him without knowing. But right now in his mate’s arms, he had nothing to worry about. He knew he was safe with Jeongguk and that Jeongguk would do anything in his power to protect him and their pup. Jimin never imagined his first time with him would be during a sudden heat. The alpha took him so fiercely and so gently at the same time that he couldn’t help but feel in awe and embarrassed about it.
“You think I’d ever let anyone hurt you, omega? Not while I’m around. Rest some more. It’s gonna take some time for my knot to come down.”
Jimin gave birth weeks later to a perfectly healthy pup—fat cheeks, thick little thighs, almond eyes gleaming with new-life innocence. Her hair was thick and black like Jimin’s, soft and lush. Her eyelashes were long and fluttery that it even made someone like Jeongguk coo. The first time Jimin held her, he cried. Not because of the pain but because he had something real in his hand. His precious pup that he had carried all these while was finally in his arms and surrounded by the immense love that he and his mate would shower her with.
Naturally, Jeongguk grew protective around her immediately. He would growl at the healer for inspecting her vitals and even at those that walked past them while on the way back to the cabin. But Jimin could see just how happy he was to be holding her, protecting her. Even at home, Jeongguk wouldn’t leave their side.
Jeongguk took over the baby duties, allowing Jimin some time to rest. He’d soothe the pup when she started crying, he’d scent her until she fell asleep and he’d entertain her when she was awake. It was heartwarming to see the alpha bonding with her.
And even on top of that, Jeongguk still made time to clean the house and prepare their meals. Jimin was on a strict bed rest and the alpha didn’t allow him to move around besides going to the bathroom. But he was never lonely or bored when he had both his mate and their pup with him.
“What do we call her?” Jeongguk spoke softly as he held the pup in his arms, staring into her glassy eyes as she opened and closed her mouth.
“I haven’t thought of any names yet, honestly.” Jimin admitted. Between finding out about the pregnancy, dealing with Jaehyun in the midst of it and getting overwhelmed with Hyunwoo’s presence, Jimin didn’t have time to come up with anything.
“There’s no rush. We’ll figure something out.” Jeongguk glanced over at the omega on his side and gave a quick kiss on his forehead. “She looks nothing like you.”
“I know. She took after her alpha. Does that bother you?”
“Hell no. She’s mine now and she’s gonna take after me in other ways.”
It was relieving to hear that. Even though Jeongguk had already loved the pup since before she was born, Jimin was still worried it might affect his mate to see her not resembling either of them.
For a couple of days, everything was peaceful. Jeongguk settled everything else except for feeding, which was reserved for the omega. And every time Jimin breastfed their pup, Jeongguk couldn’t help but to have a taste himself after they put their baby to sleep. The alpha wasn’t gentle at all when he squeezed on his teats and sucked harshly on them, as if trying to drink out every drop of milk from his body.
“When you’re better, I wanna fuck again.” Jeongguk whispered against his chest as he flickered his tongue on Jimin’s nipple. “Wanna feel your tight hole clenching on my cock. Fuck, I can’t stop imagining it since your heat.”
“Jeongguk, please stop talking like that. We have a baby in the room.” Jimin blushed and groaned at the sensation of having his nipple pulled with teeth.
“She’s asleep. It’s not like she’ll understand anyway.”
“She might pick up your bad words if you say it so often around her.” The omega said quietly.
“I’ve got a mouth full of your breast right now and you’re lecturing me. Tsk. Fine, I’ll tone it down.”
Parenting with Jeongguk was easy, especially when the alpha still forbade Jimin from doing anything in the house except to hug the baby and receive kisses from his mate. Jimin ended up following Jeongguk around the house just because the alpha insisted for their daughter to see what her daddy was doing daily.
From time to time, Jeongguk would carry and scent her and all she could do was stick out her tongue and flapped her little hands in excitement. Her eyes would beam with curiosity watching Jeongguk play with her. The alpha loved it when he made her coo. She was still learning how to smile so even a little gleeful sound from her was enough to make Jeongguk’s day.
She wasn’t watching much when she fell asleep almost all the time being held in Jimin’s arms and surrounded by that warm amber she grew to know. That was her routine on most days. Jimin would feed her in the morning, watch Jeongguk work for a few hours and she’d napped in his arms halfway. For the alpha, it was also a time for a quick makeout session in any corner of the cabin.
“Put her down.” Jeongguk whispered, walking behind Jimin with hands on his waist as the omega settled the pup in her crib.
The moment Jimin turned around, Jeongguk grabbed him by the nape for a full blown kiss—tongue and spit combined. The omega was trapped between two strong arms that possessively held him there, with hands shamelessly caressing every inch of his back, all the way down to his ass. Jeongguk had always shown his interest in Jimin’s body with fervor, sneaking his hands underneath the omega’s pants just to touch skin.
Jimin gasped and sighed when he felt the familiar heat roaming across his ass and that playful finger circling on his hole.
“Mmph—” Jimin protested softly, tapping a hand against the alpha’s chest. “Jeongguk, wait.”
He tilted his head away but Jeongguk simply followed, pressing his mouth to the curve of Jimin’s neck, planting bruises. Jimin softened instantly, breath hitching as the alpha’s scent wrapped around him, familiar and dangerously comforting.
“You better have a good excuse for not letting me suck on your tongue right now because that pup isn’t gonna stay asleep for long.” Jeongguk murmured against his skin, voice rough and warning as he licked over Jimin’s mating mark.
“The pack is coming tomorrow. We have a lot to do.”
Immediately, Jeongguk groaned.
The entire community already knew about the pup and Head Alpha Sun had called for a small celebration at their humble cabin to offer their congratulations. Biological or not, Head Alpha Sun made it clear that the child was to be welcomed as family, with open hearts and shared respect among the pack. He wanted their daughter to be raised in a place where no one questioned her belonging.
While Jimin was overwhelmed with the idea of people visiting their cabin to socialize with them and their pup, Jeongguk found the whole thing unnecessary.
Having people over meant he’d have to watch out for any pesky alphas that tried to get close to both his precious persons. Jeongguk knew the pack far better than Jimin did, and alphas being alphas, all it took was one moment of inattention for Jimin to end up with company he never asked for.
“I have a lot of work to do. You’re not lifting a finger. Sit here and watch the pup.” Jeongguk lazily kissed over the omega’s jawline. “The thought of having so much people over tomorrow fucking pisses me off.”
“Jeongguk..” Jimin clamped down his hand over the alpha’s mouth with a scowl. “The pup has ears.”
Jeongguk rolled his eyes before giving Jimin’s palm a kiss. “She’s dreaming about being in her wolf form, chasing butterflies. Relax, omega. Go sit down, I’ll start cleaning up.”
For the next hour, Jimin sat quietly on the couch, eyes following his mate as he handled the chores. Jeongguk cleaned with practiced ease—sweeping, wiping and tidying and never once did he grumble. He moved fast, faster than Jimin could keep up with in his post-birth body.
Alphas were usually the providers, tending to their homes and caring for their omegas. Jimin understood this, but there was something about seeing Jeongguk so devoted that made him seem almost adorable. Even when his words were blunt, they were always laced with love and a fierce desire to protect, and Jimin never doubted that his comfort came first.
In the midst of his chores, he made sure to cut up some fruits and brew tea for Jimin. He checked if Jimin needed a blanket on the couch, a book to read, or even a pelt to brush in case Jimin ended up feeling bored.
At some point, Jeongguk had taken off his shirt, feeling too warm as sweat gathered on his skin. The sight of his bare torso reminded Jimin of their first time. He hadn’t meant to deny his mate of intercourse, but Jimin hadn’t expected to go into heat from the stress of possibly encountering Hyunwoo in their vicinity.
In the first place, Jimin never expected to be pregnant either.
He was waiting for the right time and to be closer to his mate before they would do it. He knew it would happen eventually, that he would open up to his alpha and deepen their bond. But the Moon Goddess had other plans. Still, he didn’t regret a second of it. During his brief cycle, Jeongguk’s unwavering attention gave him security and warmth, and Jimin could feel the passionate love smoldering just beneath the surface.
So raising the pup with him was undoubtedly the right choice. Jeongguk’s love for her was obvious, even if the early-morning cries for milk or diaper changes were met with a few grumbles.
“Careful, omega. Keep looking at me like that and I’m gonna stop cleaning and start dealing with you instead.” Jeongguk teased when he glanced over his shoulder and noticed Jimin staring while he fluffed the pillows on the couch.
Instead of blushing or looking away, Jimin kept his gaze on him. Soft eyes filled with want, heart thudding with indecision, except his amber scent betrayed him first, spilling rich and needy, clinging to Jeongguk’s senses like it was asking to be claimed.
Without a word, the alpha stepped forward, one hand on the back of the couch. He nudged Jimin’s knees apart with his own, positioning himself between them and stared deeply into those iridescent, chocolate-brown eyes.
“Jeongguk..” Jimin whispered softly, cupping the alpha’s face with both hands to draw him down into a tender kiss. Naturally, Jeongguk’s hands began to roam, finding their way to the omega’s front, gently palming and coaxing out soft moans.
The omega spread his legs wider, inviting the pleasurable friction at his crotch as he moaned into the kiss. Maybe it was the warm, musky pheromones, or maybe it was simply Jeongguk being so intoxicatingly sweet that it made Jimin crave more. He loved that the alpha never hesitated to touch him, always so blunt with his desires, always so greedy for his mate that if he didn’t assert himself, he might explode from the need.
Jimin’s hands slid down the alpha’s broad shoulders to his chest, pausing to gently squeeze his pecs. A shiver ran through him when the alpha palmed harder, and he slowly let his hands wander over the taut ridges of Jeongguk’s abs, coming to rest teasingly at the waistband.
Before things could start to heat up, their pup started crying in the crib.
Jeongguk drew back, nipping at Jimin’s neck, a low, annoyed rumble vibrating from his chest at being interrupted. Jimin let out a quiet chuckle, a flicker of relief washing over him that they hadn’t gone too far.
“I’ll get her.” The alpha kissed his cheek before he walked over to pick up his daughter in his arms, bouncing her and shushing her cries. “You’ve got the worst timing, you know that? You could’ve waited five more minutes.”
“She’s just hungry. Give her to me.”
The alpha looked up, freezing for a moment. He ought to have been desensitized by now, seeing Jimin’s teats out for feeding but every time, it only fueled his arousal more.
“If it wasn’t for the baby, I’d be happily suckling on your milk.” Jeongguk sighed as he passed the pup over to his mate.
Jimin quietly took the baby and latched her onto himself, unable to hide the flush creeping across his cheeks. This was the alpha’s favorite view and fortunately for him, Jeongguk didn’t have the time right now to watch him feed her.
“You’re killing me with those swollen nipples and heavy teats. Just full of milk for this little one right here, so greedy and so impatient to drink. Look at her mouth. Did she think you’re gonna run out of it?” Jeongguk smirked as he stood over them like a proud mate. “I guess she got that from me.”
That made Jimin smile a little. How silly of his mate to joke like that. “Hm, I think so too.”
Jeongguk scoffed, clearly amused by the omega’s unexpected reaction. He leaned down to kiss the baby’s cheek, then seized the moment to press a soft kiss to the mound of Jimin’s chest before stealing a quick kiss on his lips.
“I’ll make us food.”
The celebration began in the late morning, the cabin buzzing with eager wolves all clamoring for a closer look at the pack’s newest member. Their daughter was wide awake, sniffing curiously at the different scents that lingered in the air. Jimin remained glued to the couch, his pup nestled on a blanket beside him amidst scattered toys. He hadn’t moved since it all began.
Everyone beamed as they filled the cabin with endless chatter, sharing thoughts and opinions with the omega. At first, Jimin had been anxious about meeting so many people at once, worried about how they might perceive his pup and his mate. To his relief, however, no one seemed to care that she and Jeongguk weren’t blood-related.
The cheerful omegas cooed over his daughter’s antics, even when all she did was lie on her back and stick out her tongue. They stroked her cheeks gently, letting her grasp their fingers tightly, just as any baby would.
Jimin was surprised to see his pup managing so well with the crowd, even getting excited with her hands and feet, kicking and flailing as if trying to express her thoughts. He sat in admiration, watching the others gaze at her adorable antics as they played with her.
The pup’s coos drew the attention of a few alphas from the buffet table, who came over to see what was happening. They melted at the sight of her smiling, her wide eyes sparkling from all the attention she was receiving.
“I knew omegas bloomed after giving birth, but you…honestly, you’re distracting the whole room.” Jiyun stood there with a plate of food in his hand as he gave his compliment.
“Oh, I’m not…I mean—thank you.” Jimin didn’t know how to respond to those words. Turning his gaze away, he looked at his daughter, cheeks warming with shyness.
“Relax.” He chuckled. “If I wanted to fluster you, I’d be doing a much better job.”
Jimin blushed even more at those words. He hadn’t expected anyone to pay attention to him, especially since the celebration was meant for his pup.
“Fruit?” Kwonhee stepped in, holding out a bowl. “I heard omegas love fresh fruits after having a pup, figured I’d test the theory.”
The other omegas around them giggled, paying little mind when they focused their attention on the pup again.
“Oh um, I’m not that hungry but is that…a real theory?” Jimin asked softly, a small, embarrassed smile tugging at his lips.
He figured it would be too curt to simply decline, so engaging in a friendly conversation would make him seem more approachable.
“Maybe not.” Kwonhee admitted. “But you do look like someone who deserves to be spoiled.”
Jimin chuckled awkwardly, unsure how to handle all the attention. Why were people suddenly so interested in him? The two alphas tried to strike up a conversation, and Jimin endured it with polite smiles and nods, giving simple answers in the hopes that they would stop talking.
In the midst of it, Jimin’s eyes met his mate’s as Jeongguk made his way toward him. For a second, the omega felt a wave of relief washing over him knowing Jeongguk was coming to save him.
“You’ve said enough. Move along.” Jeongguk growled, pressing his hands firmly to their shoulders. “My mate isn’t yours to fuss over.”
Jimin’s ears burned at the tips, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips despite his best efforts to hide it. It was undeniably attractive of Jeongguk to act like that. He didn’t need to. Everyone here already knew they were mates. Yet the alpha remained unreasonably possessive.
“Omega, come here.”
Jimin slipped his hand into Jeongguk’s as he rose. “Could you keep an eye on my pup while I spend a moment with my mate?” He asked the other omegas, who nodded without hesitation.
Jeongguk guided him into the kitchen, pinning Jimin against the edge of the counter while holding a cup of tea to his mouth. “Drink. You’re stuck to the couch like someone held you at gun point. Those fucking alphas—they’re lucky I won’t rip their heads off.”
“I’m fine, Jeongguk.”
“I’m not. The fucking bastard thinks he could hand-feed my mate or something? Not a chance. He’d be dead if he fucking tries.”
Jeongguk squeezed the omega’s ass, fighting back to control his frustrations, his lips trailing along the side of Jimin’s neck with a teasing nibble. “See, this is exactly why I hate having people over. You smell nothing like me, even when I’ve already scented you dripping wet this morning.”
Jimin squeezed his eyes shut, crinkling his nose in embarrassment at Jeongguk’s words. The alpha had drenched him in his scent, thick and heavy, soaking through his pants but despite that, Jimin still smelled of mingled scents when everyone hovered around him since the morning.
It was inevitable—every wolf released their pheromones, carried by the happiness and excitement of the day. Unlike their pup, Jeongguk wasn’t managing it well.
The alpha captured Jimin’s lips, steering him to a corner beside the fridge where they could hide. Jeongguk’s hunger was palpable, his determination to mark his mate was very evident in every touch. His tongue swept over Jimin’s lips, catching them between his teeth, saliva slick at the edges from sheer eagerness.
Jimin’s body wasn’t spared when Jeongguk slid his hands beneath the omega’s pants, eliciting a muffled protest. Despite the calming pheromones, Jimin couldn’t relax with guests in the house. Even hidden beside the fridge, there was no guarantee that no one might catch a glimpse.
“Jeongguk, stop—there are people outside—!” Jimin’s breath hitched as Jeongguk wedged his thigh between his legs, the friction over his crotch drawing an involuntary moan.
“I don’t give a damn, omega.” Jeongguk bit down on his shoulder with a growl. “Wanna fucking claim you right now. Hold on to me tight.”
“Huh—Wait!” Jeongguk hoisted him up, leaning him against the wall, his tongue roaming eagerly down Jimin’s throat. “Mmph—Jeongguk—!”
The alpha was possessive in every touch, every flick of his tongue, every kiss he intended to imprint on Jimin’s lips. The thought of his mate mingling with others, carrying their scent, made Jeongguk’s blood boil. If only he could rid everyone out of his cabin. But for now, this would do.
All Jeongguk had to do was leave a few bite marks on Jimin’s neck and scent him possessively until he reeked of nothing but his mate—that would be enough for now. If it were up to him, he’d pull Jimin’s pants down and take him right there in the kitchen, but even a hot-blooded alpha like him could show some respect for the occasion.
“Put me down, please.” Jimin whimpered from repeatedly being attacked by Jeongguk’s unrelenting kisses.
“No.” He growled in return as he sucked on a spot below his ear.
“Someone could walk in on us—ah! Jeongguk, seriously…”
Jimin wasn’t wrong. They were by the fridge, and it wouldn’t be nice if anyone caught sight of the omega pressed against the wall with his overly protective, possessive alpha holding him, while everyone else cooed over their baby out front.
“Just…keep it down, hm?”
“Stop, come on..the pup..”
“She’s fine.”
In the haze of Jeongguk’s tender pine scent mingling with his warm amber, Jimin’s senses were drowning in the alpha’s intoxicating presence. Then, a sharp, acrid tang cut through it. Something rotten and bitter at the edges, laced with jealousy and anguish. It burned his nose, wrenching his eyes open. His mind, foggy and mushy from Jeongguk’s lustful, desperate licks, struggled to process it. For a fleeting moment, he thought he saw a shadow slipping away in a hurry, but his eyes blinked and the figure was gone.
Who or what was that?
Then someone cleared their throat, loud and purposeful.
Jimin’s feet barely touched the floor before panic surged through him, his heart hammering and cheeks aflame. He clutched a fistful of Jeongguk’s shirt, pressing his face into the alpha’s chest. Jeongguk stayed unnervingly composed, as though being caught with his mate in an indecent act was the most natural thing in the world.
“Can’t you see I’m busy?” Jeongguk said as he glanced over his shoulder.
“There’s a time and place for everything, Jeongguk. I guess you haven’t changed in that sense.”
Head Alpha didn’t seem surprised to have caught Jeongguk in the act. It was probably not his first time. Jeongguk had always had a reputation for causing trouble.
“Anyway, I wanted to congratulate the two of you—oh Jimin, don’t just keep hiding, it’s fine. It’s nothing I haven’t seen, considering it’s our dear Jeonggukie.” He chuckled.
“Told you to never call me that.”
Jimin peeked over the alpha’s shoulder like a shy pup.
“I have matters to attend to so I’ll make this quick. As head of the pack, I offer my sincere congratulations to both of you. Your pup represents hope, unity and the strength of your family. May you guide her well and keep her safe under your care. Jeongguk, I have no doubt you will make a great alpha to your daughter. Honestly, I can’t wait to see you thrive as a parent. I know for a fact your mate and your pup will do well.”
Jeongguk knew Head Alpha Sun was only teasing, given his own well-known history. Rolling his eyes, he exchanged a quick goodbye, adding a wry grin as he promised their leader that he would do his best. Head Alpha chuckled knowingly, giving a nod of approval before turning back to the celebration.
He faced Jimin, who still held onto his shirt with shy desperation. No words needed when their eyes met, full of love and carrying the weight of the Head Alpha’s blessing.
Jeongguk pressed a soft kiss to Jimin’s lips before leaning close to whisper in his ear. “Gonna fuck you once everyone’s gone.”
The morning stretched on for another hour, with Jimin and Jeongguk seated together, their pup cradled safely in the omega’s arms as they exchanged conversations with the rest of the pack. Some were curious about their relationship, eager to learn the differences between this pack and Jimin’s former one. Others were more interested in what had driven the alpha to accept a mate from outside their community.
Jeongguk humored them only briefly before losing interest, leaving Jimin to carry the rest of the conversation. He grew restless in his seat—stroking his mate’s arm, playing with the back of his hair, massaging his nape, fingers tracing along Jimin’s arm when he slung it over his shoulders and yet, time still dragged unbearably slow.
Their pup had dozed off not long after being fed, lulled by the steady hum of conversation and Jimin’s soothing scent wrapped around her. The buffet table was nearly cleared after everyone had taken their fill, yet the wolves continued to mingle, catching up on the week. Jeongguk, however, sat restless, his leg bouncing impatiently.
While Jimin answered the questions thrown his way with gentle smiles, the alpha pressed lingering kisses to his shoulder, wholly unbothered by the guests around them. When Jimin finally turned to him, he wore a pitiful pout, eyes pleading silently for him to stop, clearly flustered by his mate’s bold affection.
As the conversations gradually died down, Jimin’s nerves began to fray. His gaze drifted around the house, searching for any sign of the shadow he thought he’d seen earlier. The thought had lingered too long in his mind, gnawing at his anxiety. His omega instincts screamed danger, yet he couldn’t pinpoint where it was coming from.
So far, he hadn’t caught even a trace of that rotten, rancid scent. He began to wonder if it had all been a trick of his imagination.
“What’s wrong?” Jeongguk asked, looking concerned.
Jimin shook his head. “Nothing.”
“So when will she have a name?” Miyeon asked, leaning closer to admire their daughter’s round face in her sleep.
“Whenever we give it to her.” Jeongguk answered curtly with a shrug, but Miyeon didn’t even flinch at his poor manners, as though his rudeness had been entirely predictable.
“Um what he meant was that, we’re still thinking of a perfect name to match her personality.” Jimin looked at the alpha, head slightly tilted as he smiled. “Right?”
The alpha fought back a growl because since when did Jimin learn how to act cute?
“Yeah. Whatever.” Jeongguk gazed at his sleeping daughter, caressing her forehead with just a finger.
They had always referred to their daughter as the pup or the baby. Some might have found it odd that they still hadn’t chosen a name even after she was born, but Jeongguk wasn’t bothered by it at all. Choosing the right name wasn’t easy. She would carry it for the rest of her life and they wanted something meaningful rather than settling for the first thing that came to mind.
On several occasions, Jeongguk had caught Jimin jotting down names in a notebook, only for the omega to cross them out later. Whenever the alpha asked about them, Jimin always had a reason why none felt quite right. This was his first pup after all, and he wanted to choose a name they could be truly proud of for their daughter.
When the cabin finally emptied and the last goodbyes were exchanged, Jeongguk wasted no time, his hands finding his mate the moment the baby was settled back into the crib.
“Jeongguk, wait—”
The alpha couldn’t wait any longer. He claimed Jimin’s lips in a hungry kiss, hands firm on his waist before roaming eagerly over his back and slipping beneath his pants. He walked the omega toward their room, kisses growing frantic, desperate with pent-up want.
Jimin couldn’t pull free from Jeongguk’s hold before the backs of his knees hit the bed. He lost his balance instantly, falling backward and giving the alpha the upper hand.
“No, wait—”
“Don’t tell me to fucking wait, sweetheart. I’ve been waiting the entire day.”
Jeongguk lifted the omega’s shirt, revealing his pretty teats, swollen and heavy, and his eyes darkened at the sight. He wasted no time sinking his mouth onto one, sucking and licking, drinking up every drop of milk that leaked onto his tongue, leaving a sweet taste of Jimin’s warmth and intimacy lingering with each greedy pull.
Jimin basked in the bliss overtaking his body, submitting fully to his alpha as he lay there and let himself be claimed. Pleasure rippled up his spine when Jeongguk sucked bruising kisses into his skin, one hand roaming lower to find his cock to massage. Soft moans slipped past Jimin’s lips, unguarded and needy as his body responded eagerly to every touch.
“Jeongguk…the crib…pup—”
Usually, they would move the crib back into their room, making sure their pup knew they were close in case she woke from her nap.
But right now, lust had taken over Jeongguk’s mind, narrowing his focus to nothing but satisfying both his own needs and his mate’s. Jeongguk started nibbling all over his teats, leaving bite marks around his nipples and bruising every inch of his skin wherever his mouth could find. Jimin could already feel himself leaking through his pants, his amber scent had heightened to show his interest.
Jeongguk’s lips drifted down to Jimin’s stomach, pressing soft kisses along the way. The omega was still carrying a little extra from pregnancy, but the alpha loved the plushness, taking every opportunity to leave his marks.
Jimin was nearly drowning in their mingled scents when he caught the sound of footsteps fading through the cabin. His mind snapped into focus.
“Jeongguk, stop…did you hear that?”
The alpha lifted his gaze, eyes dark with restless desire before claiming Jimin’s lips again, determined to chase away his mate’s worry.
“Shh.. you’re fine, omega. Let me have you.”
Jimin tried to push it aside, to lose himself in the feel of his alpha’s touch, to focus only on Jeongguk. But his thoughts kept spiraling. What was that sound? Was someone in the cabin? His mind flickered back to the gathering, to that acrid, burning scent he’d caught in the kitchen.
Paranoia crept in, tightening his chest. Something was wrong, and his omega instincts urged him to check on his baby.
“Jeongguk, wait. I need to check on our pup.”
As soon as Jimin moved, Jeongguk’s hands shot out, trapping his wrists and keeping him grounded. His teeth grazed the side of Jimin’s neck, a frustrated growl rumbling from his chest as the omega writhed beneath him.
“Stay still. Why the fuck do you keep moving?” Jeongguk looked displeased.
Jimin caught the irritation in his tone, noticed the way his pine scent wavered ever so slightly but none of that mattered right now.
“Let me go bring the crib inside. And then you have all of me, okay?” The alpha threw himself on the bed beside him, muttering a low “fuck” as Jimin got up to leave the room.
As soon as he stepped out, the scent returned—thick, rotten, unmistakable. It was the same bitter smell from earlier, the one that had burned through Jeongguk’s pine and amber for just a second before disappearing. Jimin’s blood ran cold and it sent a sharp spike of fear straight through him.
His legs carried him to the crib on instinct alone.
The second he looked down, his heart dropped to his stomach. His chest seized, breaths coming fast and shallow, ears ringing as panic roared through him. He wanted to scream, to call out, to sob but his mouth refused to move, his mind lagging cruelly behind the horror in front of him. Everything looked the same. Pillows neatly arranged, toys scattered just as before but the blanket was disturbed, twisted like someone had moved in a hurry.
And his daughter...
Tears gathered and spilled freely, sliding down his face without a sound. He couldn’t move. All he could smell was that same jealousy-soaked rot, mocking him for not trusting his instincts sooner.
“The fuck’s taking so long—Omega?” Jeongguk stepped out of the room, hands in his pockets, before he halted, instinct screaming that something was wrong.
Jimin met the alpha’s eyes, his expression utterly distraught, tears clinging to his lashes as his breathing grew uneven. His hands trembled at his sides as panic clawed its way to his throat.
“Our baby’s gone.”