Vanilla Latte in a thunderstorm

My Perseverance

Pat sighed to himself as he laid down on the bed (Great I have just broken so many promises I have made to myself)

(Yeah) his alpha agreed morosely (Most importantly never to upset our mate and never to make him cry)

(He was clearly devastated when I told him that I couldn't return for three more days)

(Even though we can't feel his emotions properly from this far, I can tell that he was more upset than normal Pat. I feel like he is sinking in on himself) his alpha bemoaned (It's not at all good for his health right now. Fuck I am terrified for our omega and our baby)

(We will do our best to get back as soon as possible) he tried his best to reassure his alpha (Let's go to sleep for now. Over thinking will not get us anywhere and we have to be alert for our meeting tomorrow)

***

(Yes we are finally home) his Alpha cheered as he approached their flat (Go on Pat. Faster. I want to see my mate)

(OUR mate) he replied rolling his eyes as he opened the door

(There is no one in the house) his alpha observed with confusion (Pat where is everybody?)

(I don't know) he replied equally confused as he searched every room

(Where is Pran?) he pondered as he opened their bedroom room (There's no one here)

(Something's wrong Pat) his alpha warned him (I can feel that something is very very wrong)

Just then his phone started ringing and he took it out of his pocket to see his mom's name flashing on the screen "Mom" he said answering it "I'm home but why isn't anyone here? Where's Pran?"

"Pat" his mother sobbed filling him with dread "P-Pran is in the hospital. He-He went into an omega drop. He wouldn't respond no matter how much we tried. Please come here quickly. The doctor is prepping him for surgery. She says the baby could di.."

The phone slipped out of his grasp crashing loudly on the floor. His breath came out in wheezes as he clutched at his tightening chest

(no no NO.....)

He gasped awake on the bed his face and chest beaded with sweat

(WHAT THE FUCK?!!!) his alpha roared in his head (WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK!!!!!)

(It was just a dream) he said desperately trying to reassure himself and his inner beast (Just a stupid dream)

He got up from his bed and rushed outside only to nearly collide into Mark "Woah" he stopped in time taking a step back "Mark thank god I was looking for you. Listen I.."

"Pat" Mark exclaimed grinning happily at him "Calm down I came to talk to you. I.."

"No you don't get it. I need to go. I just don't care anymore. I need.."

"Calm down Pat" Mark said putting his hands on his shoulders "Just listen to what I have to say first. It's exactly what you want to hear. We just got the news that the minister has consented for everything so there is no need for any further meetings. Our work here is done"

"R-really" he asked feeling gobsmacked "Why did he agree so suddenly?"

(Good god man) his alpha roared at him (Is that question really necessary? We got what we wanted didn't we?)

"I think the boss cut him a percentage in the profits" Mark said, winking at him "But don't worry about that. It's all completely common during such business deals. I came here to tell you that you can go home now as I am sure you desperately want to"