Destiny Makes Eight

Feeling Safe

"Hongjoong, I promise he didn't see my face." Yeosang tried to convince his Mate as they stepped back into the bedroom. Seonghwa was lounging on one of the couches in the room with a book in his hands. Upon hearing them come in, and what Yeosang was saying, he instantly perked up to listen.

"That's besides the point. You were alone in the room with him, Yeosang." Hongjoong scolded. He closed the door and spun Yeosang around to trap him there. Hongjoong's hand cradled the back of Yeosang's head to avoid him being hurt. Even when he was being dominant, the Head Alpha was always cautious and in control when handling those of his pack. Especially Yeosang, knowing his past.

Years ago, Yeosang would have been frightened at being trapped by an Alpha. But with Hongjoong, he felt safe and cared for. Hongjoong was only upset because he was worried. Yeosang understood that, but he couldn't help but verbally defend himself. "All he did was stare at me until you came in."

"Yeosang." Hongjoong pressed his hands on either side of his Mate's head and leaned in a little more. He waited until the blonde met his gaze for a moment. "Promise me. You will never be alone with him again."

Worried, Seonghwa stood up. He could only assume that Hongjoong was speaking of Yunho. He hoped nothing had happened. Yeosang didn't smell distressed at all, his clothing and even face covering were still intact. Yeosang's gaze flicked toward the Luna then back to his Alpha. He felt guilty for worrying him, but it had truly been an accident.

"I promise..." Yeosang looked down and bared his neck slightly in a show of submission. His scent sweetened a little when Hongjoong gave a defeated sigh.

Hongjoong leaned in and rubbed against Yeosang's scent gland, matching his apologetic tone with one of his own. He slipped his arms behind Yeosang and pulled him close, pressing kisses to his Mating bite which made the younger fall boneless in his hold. Hongjoong's natural strength as an Alpha made it easy for him to support his love in his embrace. Yeosang purred softly in his ear and Hongjoong started to move them toward the bed. He squeezed Yeosang's sides then tossed him into the freshly cleaned pile of blankets.

Seonghwa relaxed when he heard Yeosang's giggles followed by a squeal of happiness when Hongjoong followed him into the bed. With just the three of them in the room, Hongjoong didn't seem deterred as he started pressing kisses to Yeosang's throat, paying special attention to his Mating bite. Yeosang gasped at the sensation and his body writhed underneath the Alpha. "H-Hong...joong." His breath hitched as he tried to speak.

"Mm? Yes, Yeosang?" Hongjoong breathed out before he moved to the other side of his throat, giving it the same attention. He was answered with a soft mewling and knew the younger was happy with where he was.

Hongjoong had learned to control his anger with Yeosang and instead, turn it into something more rewarding for both of them. Instead of frightening the younger man, he was able to convey his emotions in a better way. When Hongjoong first walked into his study to find Yeosang alone with the stranger, he had to fight with ever fiber of his being not to launch into an attack. He managed a remarkable feat in keeping his emotions out of his scent and body language. He knew Yeosang understood how worried he'd been and that Hongjoong made an effort not to be a controlling Alpha.

As much as he didn't like it, Hongjoong couldn't resist when Yeosang asked him to stay. It comforted him when Yeosang chose to sit in his lap and let him manhandle him as a way to keep his anxiety at bay. He knew he appeared possessive and as far as the stranger was concerned, Hongjoong preferred it that way. Gripping tightly to his Omega's waist and hips had allowed Hongjoong to keep control of himself. It showed Yunho that his Mate was protected. Completely unaware of the misunderstandings swirling in the stranger's mind.