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Chapter 5: Minnie?

Jeno, Mark, Dongmin and the prince stood outside of the throne room door where the king and his highest men were awaiting them on the other side. The prince clung onto Jeno like he was his life source. The other was his lungs at this point in time. The young prince collapsing to the ground if he wasn't drowning in Jeno's scent.

"You're going to have to let go for a little bit, okay?" Jeno told the younger with a soft voice. Going to remove the other from him but only earning a small growl in return. "I need to speak with the king."

The prince quickly slid off when he realised what he was doing. He didn't even know this guy and yet here he was, latching onto him like a leach. He coughed with a subtle nod, "O-Oh, okay."

Jeno petted the prince's head with a regretful frown, "I'll be right back. Don't worry, Jaemin-ah."

The prince went to ask who Jaemin was but Jeno disappeared through the grand doors before he could. The throne room was ethereal, large gold window frames that allowed the early morning's light to enter the room and cover it in it's holy golden glow. Dark grey marbled floors with a long turquoise rug running down the middle of the room to the elegant throne that sat between two angels. On the second floor the king's council overlooked the throne room and soon the trial, usually Jeno would be up there as he was the army general. But instead, this time as an eyewitness to the crime, he'd await by the door until called upon.

His posture was impeccable as he strode over to the king and stood before him proudly. He was of high status and no one bar the king was of higher rank than him. People say the king was once a loud and bubbly man until his pup, the stolen prince, was taken away from him. Now he was harsh and cold, talking to no one unless needed to. Although, the kingdom's people still loved him, because they remembered him when he was young and vibrant, in love and happy. Jeno can only sympathise with the king. He doesn't know what he'd do if he lost a pup, and now that he has found he's mate the whole idea already makes him shatter slightly. But nonetheless, Jeno wasn't here to pity the king, he was here to ask a question.

"Sire, I ask that you let me accompany the omega by his side. You see, I believe he has never been around alphas before and the dominate pheromones we realise affect him tremendously." Jeno requested politely with a strong bow.

The king frowned from upon his throne, "And doesn't your pheromones affect the omega, General Lee?"

"No, Sire." Jeno replied with a shake of his head, "He's my mate. My scent helps him stay calm."

The king lifted his brows with interest, "Is that so?"

"Yes, Sire."

"Hmmm... nonetheless, the omega is a prisoner and will sit the trial just like all the others before him. No special treatments no matter what condition he is in. Now bring them in." The king ordered, his noble voice booming through the room.

Jeno hesitated before bowing, "Yes, Sire. Right away."

Jeno exited the room and walked straight to the prince, "The king has declined my request in accompanying you. Don't worry though, because I'll still be in the same room just by the door."

The prince swallowed drily, "I can not sit a trial that I can not speak in."

"Your highness, it is alright." Dongmin told the younger, Mark nodding in turn. "If your fever returns we'll speak on your behalf."

The prince nodded with a shaky breath, preparing himself as he was about to enter. He knew what was going to happen as soon as he walks through those doors, he can already smell their power looming over him like heavy smoke. He watched anxiously as Jeno entered first with Dongmin and Mark behind his tail. With a deep breath the prince followed them.