Wolf Boys || Jaebeom + Mark + Jackson + Jinyoung (Got7)

chapter 18

You sat by the window, staring through the glass and letting out a whine in the back of your throat. There was a hole in your chest, left by Jaebeom's absence, and only he could fill it.

You needed to know he was safe, but he had passed far beyond what you could sense and feel. The territory was expansive and he had neared the outskirts before your powerful bond with him faded. Your magic could only go so far at such distance between you. Only wisps of him reached you now. He was alive. And angry as hell.

It was misery, plain and simple. To go from spending every waking moment in someone's arms, being tangled together, to being without him.

With another sigh, you let your head rest in your hand, eyes ever dutifully on the window waiting for a glimpse of him.

Mark approached, sliding in behind you and wrapping his arms around your waist. You welcomed his warmth, soothing your loneliness, and leaned back against his chest.

"How much longer?" you asked impatiently.

"You know Jaebeom," Mark huffed with a comforting smile. "He won't rest until the intruder is as far away as can be."

"The male sensed I was in heat. I'm not in heat anymore."

Mark interjected, "Doesn't mean he wouldn't try to impress you with a display of violence. You're an alpha female. Not many of you left."

Your first instinct was to place a hand over your stomach at the mere mention of violence, but Mark tightened his arms around your waist, assuring you. The gesture never failed to make you smile. You brushed your palm over his arm in silent thanks.

Mark's breath was hot on your neck before he placed his lips at the curve of your shoulder. You shivered, surprised at first to feel his kiss, all things considered. But you purred softly, letting him know the affection was not unwanted.

"Trying to distract me?" you asked sheepishly, tilting your head to give him more access.

Mark slowly trailed kisses up the side of your neck and rasped in your ear, "Is it working?"

"A little," you replied, biting your lip.

Mark skimmed his teeth down the same path of his kisses across your flesh and you shuddered at how swiftly he made your pulse race.

The protective grasp of his hands around your stomach made you smile. The wolf boys would protect any baby you and Jaebeom made as if it were their own. It was a sacred law among packs.

You closed your eyes and tilted your head back, reaching to thread your fingers through his hair. Mark kissed and sucked at your neck, making you forget your misery for a moment.

The back door opened and you peered over to see Jinyoung and Jackson returning from their short rounds.

Jackson took one look at Mark's precarious position and whined, "Oh, real slick."

Mark pressed a chaste kiss at the base of your neck in farewell, replying coolly, "The sigma serves the alpha."

"A serving of dick apparently," Jackson retorted, glaring insincerely.

You would have laughed, but you were looking too intently at Jinyoung for a report.

Jinyoung met your expectant gaze and said, "I could sense him only for a second, he's so far."

Your shoulders slumped with disappointment.

"They've fought, but the other alpha isn't conceding yet," Jinyoung continued, not too terribly worried. "It may take a few rounds to drive him out."