Claim your fate

chapter 12

Hyunjin wasn't stupid. He wasn't some big, brutish alpha with his brain in his knot. He rarely let his alpha show, and when it did, he was either angry or trying to protect someone. He knew exactly what he was doing with Felix when he did it, and if Felix wasn't okay with that, he should have told Hyunjin the moment it happened. Instead, he waited weeks, and now, Hyunjin had to figure out the best way to break their bond.

It was all too much for him to think about, so he stripped himself of his clothing and let his wolf take over. The ache of transforming from human to wolf was long gone, and he was thankful because, damn, it hurt. The bones shifting and breaking, the skin stretching, muscles popping, fingers and toes elongating. He was used to it, welcomed it, even. It gave him something to focus on; the pain was physical rather than emotional.

They had been here for six months, so he was more than acquainted with his surroundings. The woods no longer seemed daunting and haunting, but mysterious and welcoming. He broke off into a run, weaving in and out of trees, and over fallen branches and logs. He was a large wolf, larger than average, and his fur was black, much like his hair, and his eyes were a bright green.

He knew he was intimidating in his wolf form. It was something that made him proud. He was large and powerful, and he could tear anything or anyone apart. Right now, all he wanted to do was sink his teeth into something and rip its throat out, pretending that it was Felix.

Wait.

No, that was right. He had such a burning hatred for Felix right now. How dare the omega question his authority? Felix had no right, absolutely no right whatsoever, and yet he did. The hatred he had for the smaller boy coursed through his veins. He needed to cause bloodshed, and he needed to now.

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It felt like he was on fire. Waking up and tearing at his neck, Felix opened his eyes to make sure that the room was not on fire. It wasn't, and neither was he. But his bond mark had a searing pain, and he couldn't figure out why. It just burned like hell and made him whimper in agony. He stumbled out of bed and tried not to wake Minnie. Once the bedroom door was shut, he searched for his phone, one hand pressed tightly to his bond spot as he did so.

Once he found it, he tried to call Hyunjin, but was sent straight to voicemail. Another wave of burning pain coursed through his small body and his knees went weak. Gripping his phone, he made his way over to the couch and attempted to dial Jisung's number. After a few tries, he finally got it right. He tried not to cry out in pain as it rang.

Finally, Jisung picked up. "Hello?" His voice was groggy, and Felix felt bad for waking him up, but he felt like he was dying.

"Jisung?" He croaked out, scratching at his bond mark.

"Felix?" Jisung asked, more alert. He heard rustling sounds, and then a deep voice. So Minho or someone else must be awake.

"Need help," He gritted his teeth and held his phone tighter. "H-h-hurts."

Some more rustling, and then Minho's voice came over the phone. "Felix?" He sounded concerned, and Felix felt a pang in his heart because Hyunjin should be here. Hyunjin should be the one concerned about him. "Are you okay? What's going on?"

"On fire," Felix let out an involuntary whimper when what felt like another flame licked up his neck. His whole body was shaking now, and he didn't know whether to feel cold or hot. "N-need help?"

He could hear Minho curse. "Stay right where you are. You're at home, yes?" He didn't wait for an answer. "We'll be there in a minute."

Felix nodded and let his phone drop to the floor. He curled up on the couch and whimpered. He squeezed his eyes shut and willed his body to stop shaking. No such luck. He was so out of it that he didn't hear his door open, but it didn't surprise him that Minho and Jisung rushed right over.