Destiny Makes Eight

New Information Isn't Always Good

"Master Hongjoong, I must speak with you urgently."

Hongjoong had been in his office all morning. He was seated on the chaise with Yeosang's head in his lap. The Omega sometimes wanted nothing more than to be near his Mate and would quietly stay with him while Hongjoong worked. The day so far had been a peaceful one. Seonghwa was off with Wooyoung and Jongho somewhere in the mansion while San and Mingi were with Yunho. Their guest was getting better day to day and the Pack members took turns spending time with him. San especially liked to know exactly where in the mansion the man was. Hongjoong figured if anything were to go wrong, San would be able to handle it.

Hongjoong looked up when the quiet was interrupted and laid his hand protectively on Yeosang's shoulder. The Omega shifted slightly and let out a soft sigh, still asleep. "What is it, Doctor Park?" Hongjoong asked. He kept his scent calm, but his eyes were widened in concern.

Doctor Park noticed Yeosang laying in his lap and debated if this was something he should keep private or not. Hongjoong saw him hesitate and let out a soft sigh. He squeezed his Mate's shoulder and bent his head to whisper in his ear. "Yeosang, love, wake up please."

Yeosang's nose scrunched a little and his pretty eyes fluttered open. He looked up at Hongjoong and received a kiss before Hongjoong helped him sit up. "What is it?" His voice was soft and a little raspy from still being half asleep.

Hongjoong stroked his hair once and stood up, pulling Yeosang with him. "Why don't you go and lay down in the bedroom, hmm? You seem to be still tired."

Yeosang tucked his head into Hongjoong's neck and breathed deeply. Comforted by his Alpha's scent and nodded with a small yawn. "Mkay..." He obediently started to walk away.

Hongjoong let his hand slide down Yeosang's arm then squeezed his hand before he let him go. He watched as Yeosang left the room and turned toward their bedroom before he gave his attention back to the doctor in front of him. He picked up his papers he'd been reading and set them on his desk before he offered a seat to the doctor. The two of them settled down around a low coffee table and Hongjoong loosely clasped his hands over his knee. "What has brought you to my office, Doctor Park?"

The doctor dug into his bag and pulled out a bottle of what looked like medicine. He set in on the table with a small sound. Hongjoong looked at it in confusion before Doctor Park pointed at it and spoke up. He kept his voice low to avoid being overheard. "This medicine is something that your guest, Yunho, asked me to get more of. At first, I thought it wouldn't be an issue, but it's not something I have seen here before."

Hongjoong reached out and picked up the bottle. A single pill rattled in the bottom of it and he tilted it to try and see it more clearly. "What's wrong with it? Is my Pack in danger?" His intense gaze fell on the doctor. Fortunately, Park was used to such a gaze and didn't wither under it like a lot of others.

"I don't believe so. However, this medicine and what it does concerns me greatly." Doctor Park breathed out deeply and rubbed his thighs with his hands. "I asked a few of my friends and one of them claimed it was from a neighboring Kingdom. He was shocked to see it at all, he left because of how that Kingdom treats certain medical needs."

"What exactly are you saying, Park? You're speaking in riddles." Hongjoong set the bottle back down and leaned forward, watching the other carefully.

Park shook his head to clear his thoughts. "I apologize, Master Hongjoong, I'm just shocked by it." The man collected his thoughts. "Yunho has yet to present as you are aware."

Hongjoong nodded his head. A strange feeling was starting to form in his stomach. The way Park was acting made him worried enough as it was, but he'd claimed he didn't think the Pack was in danger. However, something had clearly bothered the doctor whom Hongjoong had known for a long time. He trusted him with his life and with the rest of his Pack. "Yes, please continue."