Mending the Mechanic's Heart

Unexpected Visitor

Pon was deep into his work at the garage, the rhythmic hum of tools and engines a comforting background as he focused on the car in front of him. The day had been going smoothly, with the pack offering their usual quiet support, and Pon had started to feel more at ease in his surroundings.

But just as he was getting into a groove, his phone buzzed with an urgent message. Wiping his hands on a rag, Pon checked the screen, his heart sinking as he read the text from his nanny. She had an emergency and couldn't continue watching Aon for the rest of the day. She had no choice but to bring him to the garage.

Pon's mind raced. He knew Pooh was tied up with a scheduled test drive with Pavel, which meant he couldn't take care of Aon either. Panic bubbled up inside him—this wasn't part of the plan. Aon had never been to the garage before, and Pon wasn't sure how the pack would react to meeting his son, especially without any warning.

But there was no other option. Pon quickly texted back, telling the nanny to bring Aon over, and then tried to focus on finishing his current task. His thoughts, however, kept drifting to his son, worry gnawing at him.

It wasn't long before the garage doors swung open, and Pon looked up to see his nanny entering, Aon toddling alongside her. The little boy's face lit up when he spotted his papa, and Pon felt a wave of relief wash over him.

"Papa!" Aon's voice rang out as he let go of the nanny's hand and ran towards Pon, his small feet pattering on the garage floor.

Pon quickly wiped his hands and knelt down just in time to catch his son, scooping him up into his arms. Aon wrapped his arms around Pon's neck, his giggles filling the air as he buried his face into his papa's shoulder.

The pack's work had come to a standstill as they watched the scene unfold. Whispers spread through the group as they exchanged surprised glances, none of them aware that Pon had a child. The shock was evident on their faces, but so was a hint of curiosity.

"Who's this little guy?" Nut asked, breaking the silence as he approached Pon, his usual aloofness melting away in the face of the unexpected visitor.

"This is Aon," Pon replied, his voice soft as he rubbed his son's back soothingly. "My son."

The revelation sent a ripple through the group, but before anyone could react further, Aon suddenly noticed the other alphas in the garage. His wide eyes took in the unfamiliar faces, and his earlier excitement was quickly replaced by uncertainty. He tightened his grip on Pon, his small body trembling as he buried his face deeper into his papa's shoulder.

"It's okay, Aon," Pon murmured, gently rocking his son. "They're all friends."

Despite Pon's reassuring words, Aon let out a small, fearful whimper. The sight of the little omega pup so frightened tugged at the pack's hearts, but they were unsure how to approach without scaring him further.

It was then that Sailub stepped forward, his presence commanding yet calm. He crouched down to Aon's level, keeping a respectful distance as he spoke in a gentle tone. "Hey there, little one. No need to be scared."

Aon's whimpers slowly quieted as he peeked out from behind Pon's shoulder, his big eyes locking onto Sailub's. Something about the alpha seemed to soothe him, and after a moment of hesitation, Aon reached out one tiny hand towards Sailub.

The pack alpha's face softened as he extended his hand, letting Aon grasp his finger. The boy's fear seemed to melt away as he felt the warmth of Sailub's touch, and to everyone's surprise, Aon giggled, the sound bright and clear.

"Well, would you look at that," Michael remarked with a chuckle. "Seems like Aon's taken a liking to Sailub."

Pon watched the interaction in awe, his heart swelling with a mixture of relief and gratitude. He had been so worried about bringing Aon to the garage, but seeing how his son responded to Sailub put him at ease. It was as if the alpha's presence had an immediate calming effect on the boy.