Growing up, Hongjoong had known to keep everything about himself close to his chest, learning from a young age that secrets were the clear passageway of ultimate survival. So much so that even at the age of 21, he's managed to turn the skill of hidi...
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CHAPTER TEN: "Confirmation"
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Seonghwa POV:
Gently laying the male in his bed after placing him to sleep once again brought a sense a peace within me. I stood there for a moment, observing every single detail of him as he rested comfortably in slumber. Tonight gave me a newfound spark of hope, something that I wanted from the moment my eyes caught sight of him those few nights ago.
It's him... he's the one...
The moment my lips touched his, I had mentally prepared myself for the rejection, the feeling of my body instantly being pushed back as a result of unwarranted contact. The idea of seeking out a mate wasn't forbidden, but the projection of want into another who is not destined to be such a thing would cause a painful reaction to the one who sought out the other. However, the feeling I received in response only made me want more.
Upon contact, my body yearned for his, wanting to be even closer than just lips connected to one another. The pull was magnetic, a feeling I've never experienced ever in both my human and inhuman life at all. It clear that he was the one who was destined to be my mate, but I knew deep down I couldn't force it. He would have to want me just as much as I wanted him, but based on his reaction to my sudden act, it seemed as though something awakened within him.
While staring in awe of his peaceful smile etched on his face, San walked into the bedroom and quietly cleared his throat. "Hwa...we might have a problem..."
Sighing to myself, I carefully covered the male and granted one last look before gesturing our departure. "We can talk on the way back...but this stays between us, understood?"
"Yes, of course. I would never betray you like that, ever...but I'm sure Hyunjin may question you."
"He can question me, as he knows what's to come. Don't worry."
Stepping out the apartment, the sun was beginning to rise above the clouds, marking a new day. "Let's get back home and we can discuss whatever issue back in my office."
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Reaching back at our mansion of a home, our arrival sparked the entire court's instinctive nature to bow at my presence. "Welcome back home, master..." They all said in unison, a practice upheld throughout all courts as a sign of respect for the leader.
Even after all this time, I still can't get used to that...
With a subtle smile, I politely greeted and dismissed everyone, granted permission for them to go back to the prior activities with grace. The three boys stood in waiting for our arrival at the hallway entrance, where Felix spoke up first in curiosity. "Did everything go smoothly?"
