IDOL'S SECRET [Taekook FF]

Chp. 21

Rumors & Resentment

Even the quietest mornings carry whispers, and today was no exception. The alpha paced the living room, phone in hand, eyes scanning the endless notifications that had started appearing across social media.

"Something's spreading," he muttered, tension tightening his shoulders. "Photos of the van... whispers of someone fainting... fans are speculating."

The omega, sitting on the couch with Jungtae asleep in his lap and the other two cubs nestling at his side, glanced up, worry flickering in his tired eyes. "Do you think... they're going to find out?"

The alpha shook his head, though his jaw was tight. "Not if I can stop it. Not if I protect you."

But deep down, he knew that secrets this big rarely stayed hidden.

Meanwhile, across town, the five members sat in a sleek studio, faces etched with impatience and thinly veiled anger.

"He's gone soft," jin muttered. "Ever since the birth. He's more worried about that omega than the group."

"More like obsessed," jimin added, sneering. "And the cubs? Three babies? Who does that to their career? Who does that to themselves?"

Hope scoffed, leaning back in his chair. "Honestly, it's embarrassing. We've carried this band while they... they just sit at home with diapers and bottles. They're a disgrace."

At that moment, their phones buzzed. A fan account had posted an unconfirmed rumor: "Idol fainted mid-performance... maybe secretly a parent?" The comments flooded with speculation, and within minutes, hashtags began trending.

Back at the safehouse, the alpha read the posts aloud, voice tight. "They're digging. They're too close."

Jungkook froze. "Do they... do you think they'll try to... come here? To the cubs?"

The alpha's eyes darkened. "If they do, they'll regret it. I won't let them touch a single hair on their heads."

But even as he spoke, a tiny flicker of doubt crept into his mind. The cubs were fragile-premature, delicate, still so small. Could he really fight the world to protect them?

Hours later, a call came from the company-sharp, formal, and unmistakably dangerous.

"Taehyung," the voice said, "there's a mandatory meeting tonight. We expect explanations. We've noticed rumors circulating online. Don't think this can be ignored."

The alpha slammed the phone down almost breaking it, fists clenching. The omega looked at him, eyes wide.

"They're going to find out," he whispered. "They're going to see the cubs... see me."

Vante growled low in his chest, primal and protective. "No. I won't let them. Not tonight. Not ever. I'll face whatever they throw at me-but if anyone tries to touch my family..."

He trailed off, staring at the tiny sleeping cubs. Jungtae stirred in his arms, letting out a soft cry, and the alpha hugged him closer.

Outside, the wind stirred. Somewhere, cameras clicked, fans speculated, and the world waited-oblivious to the tiny lives that hung in balance, the fragile family that refused to break.

And inside, the alpha and omega shared a look-equal parts fear and defiance. They knew the band, the company, and the world would come crashing down soon.

But they were ready. Nothing would break them apart, not this time.

Or so they hoped.

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The company meeting looms, and the possibility of the cubs being exposed creates ultimate tension. Readers are left wondering-will the alpha stand against the band and company, or will secrets unravel?

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