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"Vettel."
Sebastian frowns when he hears his name spoken in a low growl and he turns around to see Max stomping up to him, his scent angry.
"Max? What seems to be the problem?" Sebastian asks calmly, not rising to the anger the Omega is displaying. It would not be good to respond no matter what it was.
"The problem? You're mated to Lando?!" Max seems to snarl, his eyes furious.
Oh that's the reason why.
Max had seemed to adopt Lando ever since the young Brit had entered the paddock two years ago. It was clear Max saw Lando as his Pup and his to protect so of course finding out that Lando was now mated would be a bit of a shock to the Dutchman.
Sebastian clears his throat and looks Max in the eye, not in challenge but to see how serious he was.
"Max, yes Lando is my mate and we are indeed mated. But I'd like to reassure you that he is safe with me and happy. I know how much he means to you."
Max looks like he wants to retort but Sebastian's words are said so calmly the anger seems to fizzle out of the Omega. He still looks wary but he isn't ready to pounce anymore.
"You promise me?" Max's voice is soft. "It's Lando. You know?"
Sebastian nods softly and makes a soothing rumble. "I promise you he's happy. He's cared for. If he wants anything I get it for him. Even if I have to go to the ends of the earth to get him what he wants I will. He's my entire world. Nothing can ever change that."
Max seems to soften, listening to the truth in his words. "Good..that's all I want for him. Him being happy and cared for. How is he coping?"
Sebastian hums at his question and thinks privately Max shouldn't be asking for all this detail, but he knows how the Omega thinks and feels so he decides to answer. "His heats? I'm making them as bearable as I can. I'm prepared for it and also know his cycle."
Max nods softly, sighing. "I just get scared. He had so many Alphas after him. I kept having to chase them away. Then you came along and he's just….he's so happy. But I had to make sure you know?"
Sebastian nods gently. "I know what you mean. All I want is Lando happy and comfortable. If I can provide for him everything he needs then I'm happy."
Max dips his head, giving him a small smile."Thank you for taking care of him. You have my blessing."
"Max, he's barely older than you." Sebastian grins but he dips his head in respect to the Omega. "Thank you for your blessing."
Max nods and then turns and heads back up the paddock, scent happy.
Lando runs up to Sebastian not more than a few minutes later, his head tilted. "Has Max grilled you?"
"Did you know he would do it?" Sebastian asks, looking at his mate amused as Lando flushes red.
"He just cares for me. That's all." Lando murmurs, hiding in his hoodie, which makes Sebastian gently remove the hood so he could see his mate.
"I think it's good. I'm glad he cares that much about you enough to check you have the right Alpha." Sebastian says softly.
Lando sighs and turns so he can nuzzle in against Sebastian's neck, making the Alpha wrap an arm around him. "Yeah but it's embarrassing."
"It really isn't." Sebastian says gently, pressing kisses to his head. "Now come on, you look worn out. Let's go make a nest and have hot chocolate hm?"
Lando gives him a warm smile and nods, allowing the Alpha to lead him to his motorhome.
Sebastian really didn't mind Lando's friends being this protective. It made him feel happy that Lando had a pack protecting him. All he wanted was Lando to be safe and happy. If he could help achieve that then his job was done. Lando meant the world to him. No one would ever hurt the Omega while he was at his side.