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Jungkook felt his blood boil after he witnessed his mate’s distress. His alpha was on edge. Was it just this morning when they were so happy and at peace with how far they had come? Was it just today when his mate looked blissful and sated after they had brought each other to climax. Jungkook wondered all this while his mate slept in his arms.
His arm pulled Jimin closer if that was possible because his mate’s back was already plastered against his chest. His nose rubbed on a sweet spot on Jimin’s neck and his wolf purred. The orange and peaches scent had been growing stronger. His mate smelt heavenly when his nose made its way into the omega’s blond hair. The smell of vanilla shampoo mixed with his scent smelled even delicious to him.
He took some deep breaths and kissed his Jimin’s neck. He felt the omega stir and stretching himself and Jungkook couldn’t help himself but rub his mate’s belly. The other may be a wolf and a cute one at that, but his mate looked more like a kitten who was unknown to this cruel world and wanted to be left in a relaxing state. His wolf purred and he was sure with his growing possessiveness his eyes would be have been bled through.
Jimin turned in his embrace and tried to open his eyes, but the young alpha could see it was causing him a lot of effort to do so.
“Alphaaaa” he heard in his mate’s muffled voice. The older had pulled him closer and Jimin’s face had been pushed into his chest. The blond-haired omega had started scented him. They had a routine for a couple of months to sleep naked. The young alpha had been loving every second of it. His mate had flawless skin except for the scars which he hoped he could fade away and his mate could be happy. He didn’t mind the scars because he had chosen to love his mate the way he was. But sometimes he could see that Jimin didn’t want to be scared, he wanted to be like other omegas. In his eyes he was even better than other omegas because he was his mate.
“Love? Did you sleep well?” The alpha asked while hugging his mate closer to his chest. If there was any distance left between them, Jungkook wanted that to be gone. Gently he rubbed Jimin’s back. And lowed his hand till it rested on the omega’s lower back. He rubbed soothing circles on the older’s back. Their mingled scent hung heavy between them and his alpha was at peace, having his mate close and safer after all that had happened the day prior.
“I slepttt wellll, alpha” Jungkook cooed internally when Jimin replied and dragged his words like an adorable baby, his cute kitten.
Jungkook couldn’t help himself, he placed plenty of kisses on his mate’s face. The other couldn’t help but giggle.
The alpha rolled on top of his mate and started kissing the other on his neck. He could hear his mate’s breath became labored and the omega started squirming. He felt a sudden pressure against his right hip. All of a sudden he realized what he was doing and stopped. He sighed loudly and put himself on top of his omega. The other didn’t even wait for a heartbeat and hugged Jungkook closer like he was his fluffy blanket.
“We can’t, alpha. Not here.” Jimin whispered to him. Jungkook could still hear the other’s heart racing wild.
“Hmmm” is all Jungkook said and rolled them over. Jimin lied on top of him and his knees rested on both sides closer to his hips. He gently rubbed soothing circles on his omega’s thighs.
‘Fuck’ he thought to himself. His omega would be the death of him. Everything about his mate was adorable and sexy at the same time. When you would see Jimin you would see his chubby fingers, cute face, soft hair. But the moment he took his clothes off he was a sight to behold. The cute face didn’t help at those moments when his softness transformed into something sexy. His round hips and flat belly would quiver under pressure and his whole body would be covered in sweat.
Jungkook smirked to himself that he would be the only one to see his mate in such a state. He was thankful to his mate that had come this far and the other trusted him this much to be together like this.
“I think we should get up before I do something I’ll regret later,” Jungkook explained as he pulled the blankets away and felt his mate shiver a bit.
Jungkook saw Jimin nodding at his suggestion.
“I won’t let anything happen to you, omega. Do you trust me?” Jungkook asked and he smelled his mate’s scent getting sour. He had regretted telling his omega this because he didn’t want his other half to be sad or cry he did.
“I do trust you, alpha. With my whole heart.” Jimin nuzzled his right cheek and buried his face deeper into the crook of his neck.
He had to do better now because he wanted to be done with all the drama that was going on. He knew well that Jimin was putting up a brave front and deep down he was scared. Jungkook was scared as well but he wouldn’t admit to just not scare his mate more.
They stayed silent for a while and Jungkook thought to himself about the steps he needed to take.
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“What do you think about the possibility if we do a press conference in our office building and announce that we sent a legal notice to this channel. I think it’ll help clear my mate’s name, plus I can make sure no one gets to insult him as they did.” Jungkook asked.
He looked at his father and Seokjin’s father, who was a famous lawyer and was kind enough to free his schedule to help this situation.
“I think it’s a very good idea. We can do a press conference together. We as more experienced alphas can help you guide through it. We will send the written legal notice as soon as my assistant is done with the transcript. Let’s hope it all goes well. Try to remain calm and I know they have made private details public. But keeping your temper under control is the key.”
“Your samchon is right, Kook-ah. They will try to degrade and ridicule Jimin more than they already have done. I think it’s best to remain calm and answer them patiently and logically.” His father squeezed his hand and the younger nodded as he knew the older alphas are right.
“Let’s go.”
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The room was full of different scents and Jungkook could feel a headache coming soon. His father was seated to his left and Seokjin’s father sat on his right. Some other people were present as well. His notes were lying in front of him and his eyes traveled to every corner in the room. His back felt clammy and he wondered how his mate must be feeling right now. This emergency press conference was being aired live and he was sure that Jimin couldn’t help but watch with his family back home.
“Let's start this meeting and be done with as soon as we can.” His father stated. Jungkook felt the air thicken and the tension amplifying in the meeting room. All eyes were shifting from him to his father and their lawyer.
“I would like to start by saying that we as a family didn’t think of being treated this way. One channel, that I shall not name, but you all are aware of which channel I’m talking about, ran with a story and published damaging story and details about my mate. As calm and collected as I can be, as a CEO of Jeon industries and as the alpha of Park Jimin, I will not tolerate this kind of treatment. If there was any doubt about the origins and intentions of my mate then as a human being it is your responsibility and also as a journalist to consult us first rather than running a story which surely will bring sensations and ratings. Secondly, they had no right to not only publish my mate’s data and details, but they also jeopardized our safety by going to our house and letting the whole world know where we live. In conclusion, I would like to let them know that we’ll see them in court and I want answers. Thank you.”
Jungkook felt the lights of the camera flickering almost blinding his eyesight. The young alpha felt like he was out of breath after his long monologue. He tried to look down, but he was here to make a point and he was here to protect his mate at any cost. He would not tolerate this kind of behavior. His father squeezed his hand and he felt stronger than his family was by his side. It made him only sadder to realize that his mate couldn’t say the same. If he remembered it properly Jimin hadn’t seen his family for so long. Jungkook contemplated if he could do something about it.
“Alright, I think my son has made it clear where we stand. Now if you guys would like to ask any questions, we will take them now.” His father started and the room erupted in murmurs. The journalists tried to wave and ask for attention.
“Let's start in the back and come to the front with questions.”
“Is it true that your omega was mated previously?” came one voice from behind the room.
Jungkook gulped and tried to remain calm. He could see Jimin’s painful expression the day he told him everything. So he breathed in deeply and tried to reply, “Yes, it is true and I would not like to give you any details. My mate is not present and I am not sure if he would like to tell the whole world what he had been through. All I can say is that I wouldn’t wish upon anyone.”
“Is it true that his previous mating wasn’t mutual that why you both seek out treatment? Can you tell us about his previous mate?”
His alpha stood alert when he remembered the pain his mate must have been through and had to go through, but he didn’t want everyone to know. Also, it wasn’t his story to tell, so he concluded, “No comment.”
“But sir,..” Jungkook felt his anger simmer under his skin and he tried hard to not let his alpha side take over.
“As I stated, I’m not sure if I would like to answer it because my mate isn’t present.”
The conference went on for a while. There were plenty of questions that made Jungkook angry, but his father and Seokjin’s father were there to help him calm down. They took over when needed and Jungkook couldn’t be happier when it all was done.
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Jungkook waited patiently as they drove home. He couldn’t wait to see this mate. It was past noon and he wondered if Jimin had eaten. They parked outside his family home and he was eager to go inside and hug his mate. He had done well with handling the situation.
“Go see Jimin. He must be exhausted from all this.” Jungkook’s father squeezed his shoulder and the young alpha was thankful for his parents being so supportive.
“I will.” He replied and hurried inside.
He could smell food cooking in the kitchen. Voices were coming from the kitchen and he hoped that he would see his mate there as well.
“Oh, you guys are back?” Jungkook’s mother asked. He looked around and saw only four people in the kitchen, his mother, sister, grandmother, and Seokjin. He wondered where his omega went. His wolf had been restless ever since he had left the house. They had to take care of their omega and they had to protect their mate.
“Where is Jimin?”
“He’s resting. I gave him tea for relaxing and hope he would be able to sleep for a while.” His grandmother replied and she continued while holding his hands in her own, “I’m so proud of you and I’m sure your grandfather would be proud as well. You did a great job defending your mate and our family name. I’m sure they won’t mess with us anymore.”
He could only nod as he was eager to see his mate and couldn’t help but glance at the stairs leading to his room. His grandmother seemed to understand it and ruffled his hair. She let him leave and he skipped two steps at a time and entered his room.
His mate’s blond hair was peeking from under his duvet and only was adorable hand was visible which rested on his forehead. He hurried to the window and closed the curtains. He came to their bed and he remembered how they had been on the same bed when he had first taken his omega home with him.
He sat there for a while and all he wanted to do was have his mate in his arms. But he also felt exhausted and he also wanted to just close his eyes and sleep for a bit. The raven-haired alpha moved slowly and slipped under the duvet next to Jimin. He felt the warmth radiating off of his mate and he couldn’t help put his chest close to his mate’s back. The other was hugged closer by him and his wolf felt at peace. The orange and peaches scent became sweeter and when his mate moved, he knew the omega was awake.
“Jungkook” He heard the other speak. His name never sounded better coming from anyone else’s mouth. The blond-haired omega put his hand above his and continued, “You came back alpha?”
“You have never directly called me by my name. I’m so happy.” The young alpha said and he scented his mate by pulling the other closer. His nose gently went up and down on his mate’s neck. he could stay like this and forgot the rest of their worries.
“I came back, omega. Did I do well?” he asked. The other stilled for a moment and Jungkook wondered if he shouldn’t have asked the question. He felt Jimin trying to roll over in his embrace and he retracted his arm a bit. Jimin kept his arm on his waist and started scenting his chest even if he was scenting his shirt.
“You did so well, alpha. You protected me. You told them who I belong to.”
“Who do you belong to?” Jungkook asked.
“You. I’m yours, alpha and you are mine. We stick together as a team, don’t we?” the omega flashed a forced smile. It hurt Jungkook to see that it didn’t reach his favorite half-moon crescent eyes.
“That’s true, omega. And I love you so much. I’ll do anything to protect you and show you that I can.” He assured his mate and while doing so he kissed the other full on his mouth. They were lost in each other for a while. Jungkook loved when his mate’s scent turned sweeter. He loved how Jimin made sweet voices and how he gasped when he would touch a certain part of his body. His alpha felt at peace and so proud that it was all because of him.
“Let's get away from here for a while. I want to take you far away and I want to make you forgot about all this pain you went through.”
After he was done he felt Jimin’s eyes double in size and it looked cute when he makes a surprised face. He couldn’t help himself and kissed his mate’s button nose. A couple of giggles erupted the silence in the room and he faintly heard a ‘yes’ or he believed he did.