A Howl In The Night ✔ » l.s

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Following the events of the previous night, the couple became even more affectionate with each other. Harry didn't care that he was clingy and was practically in Louis' lap 24/7. Louis loved how Harry got a bit shy, cheeks flushing pink when Louis teased him a bit.

"You okay, love?" Louis said quietly the following morning, peeking over Harry's shoulder as the Omega prepared their breakfast.

"Yeah. More than okay." Harry said, winking cheekily at him.

Having to keep his hands off of Harry was about the hardest thing he'd had to do in his life. They'd discussed it earlier, though, that it would be safest in the meantime to be careful. People knowing about their relationship (aside from the boys) wouldn't really help anything. It would just cause more problems, especially if David or Benedict were the ones to find out.

Reluctantly, Louis stepped away from Harry and stood at his side at a reasonable distance. He simply watched and kept the boy company until he finished cooking breakfast. Several maids helped them bring the food to the table where Niall, Zayn, and Liam were already seated.

Louis immediately noticed that the three looked anxious. While Harry returned into the kitchen to retrieve more plates, Louis sat down beside Liam with a frown.

"Well? What is it?" Louis pushed.

Liam rubbed his face exasperatedly. "I tried talking to Benedict about Harry. As expected, he said no. But, I guess I pissed him off because I kept nagging and now he wants us fo join David and his men for their mission later so that we could do something productive, as he'd said."

Louis groaned. "What mission? Where?"

"At the Rock forest." Zayn chimed in, "David plans to finish his promise to Benedict and be off as soon as possible."

The Rock forest was one of the most beast-populated areas in their city. Even the Fort's Troopers struggled to deal with the beasts there, because they were often outnumbered. Basically, it was a suicide mission.

"What is his plan, exactly? To just send men in there?" Louis said in frustration.

"Dunno." Niall said with a shrug.

Harry returned with a plate of toasts and placed it on the table before sitting down next to Louis, immediately noticing his distraught expression.

"What's wrong?" Harry asked softly, rubbing his forearm.

"We've been asked to join David and his men for a mission at the Rock forest. But I can stay behind and—" Louis began.

"Don't be silly," Harry cut in, "If you're thinking of staying back just for me, then don't even think about it. Plus, you know how Benedict is. He won't take no for an answer."

Louis sighed in defeat. "What will you do here, then?"

Harry shrugged with a small smile, "I've got to work on the drug, as you know. I'll be fine."

Louis nodded reluctantly, taking Harry's hand beneath the table and squeezing. "Call me immediately if something comes up, and I'll be on my way back."

Harry shook his head with a small chuckle. "You're cute when you're protective."

Louis looked affronted. "I am anything but cute, Harry!"

Harry burst out laughing, then covered his mouth with both hands to muffle it. "Sorry."

The three other Alphas were watching them in amusement, eyebrows raised. Louis just flipped them off before turning back to the table and digging into the delicious breakfast Harry had prepared.