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“Jun listen to me,” Minghao trailed behind the older begging him to hear the younger out. The black haired man paid no heed to the other's pleas and continued walking. Minghao reached out and grabbed Jun’s wrist finally making the older halt, “Jun please just listen.”
The older didn’t looked back toward Minghao, but made no attempt to walk off so the brunette continued, “You don’t have to do this. You don’t have to fight Seungcheol. All he wants is Jeonghan. Can’t you simply hand him over. I know Jeonghan is family and we all care for him, but I don’t want you have to fight if it can be prevented. Please talk to Jeonghan. I’m sure he’ll understand. Please Jun-”
“It’s not just about Jeonghan, Minghao,” Jun interjected, cutting him off. “There is also a matter of pride. When have you ever heard of a leader just handing one of their members to another alpha- another leader of a different pack at that?! Never! We can’t just give up a family member like that Minghao.”
The older pulled away from his lover and continued to stalk away. There was no way he was about to back down from a fight. He had a social status to maintain and besides leaders don’t let go of pack members that easily. Anger radiated off of him making the air feel thick.
Minghao stood shocked at his mate’s outburst before hurrying after him again. He called out to the taller again hoping to gain his attention. It wasn’t until they were in front of their pack’s house that Jun turned to Minghao. Tears were running down Minghao’s face, “Hyung, you know the price of losing the battle isn’t just Jeonghan. It’s the whole pack. You lose everyone. Including me.”
Jun pulled Minghao into a hug and the younger clutched to his shirt in two tight fists sobbing. Jun ran his finger through the small man’s hair hoping to sooth him. They stood there for a few minutes like that.
Jun pulled back and held his mate’s face in his hands. His brown eyes scanned the other’s face before looking into his eyes. Tears were still spilling out of the younger’s eyes. Jun wiped them away with his thumbs, “You don’t need to worry HaoHao. I won’t lose- I promise. There is nothing that will be able to take you away from me.” His voice was soft, gentle, and soothing to Minghao. He dropped his left hand and to take hold of one the brunette’s.
Minghao nuzzled his face into Jun’s hand and smiled weakly, “I’m still worried for you. You are strong, but Seungcheol is strong as well. I don’t want to see you get hurt.”
Jun smiled reassuringly, “I won’t get hurt. I’ll win and keep you. All of you. You are my family and I love all of you.” His kissed the shorter’s forehead before walking inside. Minghao wiped away his tears and headed inside as well.
Immediately, Minghao went to find Mingyu. He barged into his friend’s room to find him playing some computer game. Wonwoo was also there, sprawled out on Mingyu’s bed reading a book. The two looked up shocked at Minghao, but their expression quickly changed to worry when they saw his tears.
Mingyu stood up and walked over to Minghao, “What happened? What’s wrong Minghao?” He took hold of the Chinese’s hand and led him over to the bed. Wonwoo sat up to make room for the two. They sat down and Wonwoo began rubbing Minghao’s back.
“I-it’s Jun. He made a deal with-with Seungcheol. They are g-gonna…” Minghao hiccupped out as a fresh wave of tears began to pour, “They’re gonna fight and the winner… the winner gets to keep the-the other’s o-omegas and betas…”
Wonwoo and Mingyu shared a confused glance. “Wait what?” Mingyu asked.
“I mean what I said. You have to talk to him Mingyu!” Minghao took a hold of Mingyu’s forearms staring straight into the other’s eyes, “You’re the other alpha. You have to talk to sense into him. He won’t listen to me. Please Mingyu. Please. You have to!”
“Its none of my business Hao. I can’t intervene,” Mingyu explained.
“But you don’t understand! You’ll lose Wonwoo if he loses!”
“But Wonwoo isn’t Jun’s mate? His mine and your Jun’s. What do you mean I’ll lose Wonwoo?”
“You are both a part of Jun’s pack. Winner takes all of the other’s betas and omegas. That includes Wonwoo. But it doesn’t include you since you’re an alpha.”
Mingyu sat in stunned silence absorbing everything. Wonwoo took hold of one of Mingyu’s hands, “Don’t worry Mingyu. We won’t be separated.”
Mingyu shook his head and stood up, “I’ll be right back. I’m going go have a chat with Jun real quick.” He stormed out of the room leaving the door wide open. Minghao looked down at his hands and started to cry once more. Wonwoo hugged the younger and rubbed his arms up and down comfortingly.
After a few minutes, yelling was heard from somewhere within the house. Minghao’s head perked up and turned toward the hallway. He stood up and went to stand in the doorway. Wonwoo joined him seconds later. They listened as Jun and Mingyu argued.
“WELL I DON’T BELIEVE THAT WONWOO’S FATE SHOULDN’T BE DETERMINED ON ONE OF YOUR FIGHTS!” Mingyu yelled.
“DON’T BLAME ME. I DIDN’T MAKE THE TERMS!” Jun countered.
“YOU AGREED TO THEM! WONWOO IS MY MATE NOT YOURS. HOW COULD YOU PUT HIM UP FOR BETS LIKE THAT?! AND I’M SURE JEONGHAN AND SEUNGKWAN WOULDN’T BE TOO PLEASED EITHER SINCE YOU ARE ALSO BETTING THEM!”
“MINGYU! LEAVE ME ALONE! NOW!”
The voices fell quite so Wonwoo led Minghao back to the bed. He laid him down and tucked him in, “I’m sure you don’t want to see Jun right now and I know you’re tired. Sleep in here tonight. Mingyu can crash in my room.”
Minghao nodded and let out a weak thank you. Wonwoo stood up and walked over to the door. He smiled at Minghao before turning off the lights and closing the door. Minghao laid in the darkness quietly crying before he finally fell into an uneasy sleep.