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He doesn't remember the sights when he was dragged out of his cage and house. He doesn't remember the car ride. He doesn't know what his husband looked like till later that day.
All he remembered were his hands trembling violently. Not out of fear. It was unadulterated fury.
Doyoung stared at his hands that wanted blood, refusing to look up and face his personal tragedy for as long as possible. It was his wolf that kept him sane, promising him that he will be safe.
"This is Johnny Suh. CEO by day, provisionally the estate manager, and my loyal dog if you will. He'll get you settled in."
Doyoung only saw his husband's back as he left for someplace he'll later find out was his personal wing. It was the first time he looked up and observed where he is.
His gaze stopped at the young alpha. Doyoung knew without looking his husband is old. Maybe that's why he wished this young alpha could have been his husband instead. He's so beautiful Doyoung almost forgot to respond to that short bow. He’s not met many humans in his life to greet them back but he awkwardly nodded to do something he’s seen on TV.
When he does greet this alpha, he caught a tiny face peeking behind this Johnny's legs. His first impression of this pup was that he was not shy and he'll be told he was mistaken the same day. Because this pup doesn't run up to just anyone, not even the omega house staff. Something made this baby alpha trust him instantly and it was the first thing to give him hope today.
"Lee Jeno, the heir of the estate. And born a predominant alpha."
Doyoung hasn't been taught much about this once-in-a-generation kind of phenomenon in secondary genders outside of the historical dramas that love to overdo the trope. Sometimes they're brought up in the books he reads but they weren't his favourite genres to delve deeper into. He however knows enough to warrant the hitch in his breath. He's only hesitating to pick up Jeno as the pup implored him to be closer because he wasn't sure he was allowed to. Or knows how to. The youngest person he's ever met is his best friend who is a year younger than him.
"A predominant alpha needs a pure omega nurturer such as yourself. He's already formed that bond with you."
Doyoung can feel his wolf get attached to this pup too and he picked him up. It's the first time he's carried another human. It showed because Johnny adjusted his arms and held him so he could steadily walk up the stairs.
"You'll see your room later. There's someone else you have to meet."
Johnny led him into a room that smelled like an exquisite dream. When he saw the birth certificates of the pups later, he'd find out this is what the ocean he's seen on TV and dreamed of seeing once in his life smelled like. The source of it was so fragile and small in his crib, but still so bright and affectionate when Jeno slid down from his hold into the crib and curled around him.
Doyoung stood there hypnotised, his wolf reaching out to this creature on its own. What he got in return was a plea. He braced himself against the crib when the sob wrecked his body. It took so much to muster the courage to pick up the omega pup. He felt it when the pup surrendered his trust in Doyoung and it was so overwhelming.
In the first hour in that mansion, Doyoung spent it curled up on the floor, Donghyuck cradled in his hands, Jeno hugging his side. Johnny stayed at the door for the duration he was allowed to stay in that room.
That evening when he avoided his husband, destroyed his room, and ignored the staff, he disregarded the repercussions of not presenting himself to the head alpha on their wedding night and locked himself in the pups' room. If his husband decided to end him for his disobedience, he'll accept his fate. He got to smell what the ocean in his fantasies for freedom are anyway. He doesn't mind dying but won't go from prisoner to sold goods to toy.
The only problem, he knows these two pups depend on him now.
He forced himself to stay away and alert, clutching a shard of broken mirror to hurt a potentially raging head alpha, and repeated the same promise to Donghyuck over and over again.
"I promise... I won't let anyone hurt both of you, I promise."
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Doyoung dropped his book and pulled the children closer when there was another round of obnoxious laughter. It's the third day of it but today they began early because it's a Saturday and Minah said they let loose when they don't have to go to work tomorrow. It's too disturbing.
Dinner was uncomfortable enough. He was called early because his husband couldn't wait to get on with his 'wedding festivities' with his friends. The second the first guest arrived, his husband put an arm around his waist and the guest made a sleazy comment, Doyoung dropped his spoon on the third morsel and left. Johnny sent him a plate of fruit through Minah and she engaged him in a conversation about a recent thriller movie.
The advances at him were insufferable enough. Today two of his husband's friends were provoking Jeno while he was playing in the living room. Doyoung carried Jeno and Donghyuck away from them as if running out of a blazing inferno. He wished he could cause one and kick his husband into it.
To think Hwanhee would expose his son to such vile behaviour. He could hear them wish death upon Donghyuck like a joke which answered why the pup felt constantly threatened for his life.
Doyoung felt threatened himself. He hasn't slept more than a couple of hours ever since he stepped into this mansion. Sleeping left him unguarded against a devious husband. He took a bath thrice to stay awake today. He's always constantly checking if the door is locked. But the bars on the windows disturb him after growing up in a room with a single window.
Doyoung couldn't stay in this atmosphere.
"Minah..." The maid looked up for a second to show she was listening, hands never halting the meticulous folding of the children's clothes. "Can we go somewhere? With the pups..."
"The head alpha would never permit it." Doyoung's heart sank but Minah stood up and moved to the door. "But he wouldn't care either if you're supervised."
She left the room with that cryptic statement only to return ten minutes later with a large coat. "This might be a little warm but it's the most decent alternative in your closet and you should use this chance to find some clothes you like." Minah draped the open front cape coat over the red silk strappy negligee and tied it close with the belt of a satin robe. She gave him her spare sneakers that are too tight but he doesn't complain.
She then led him through one of the corridors straight into the garage. Doyoung instantly figured out Minah's plan when he saw Johnny by one of the cars.
He hadn't seen the alpha since he gave him his virginity in a bathroom the first morning he was here. Well, not exactly. He saw him at dinner last night but Johnny was busy talking business with his husband to even look his way.
He's looking at him now and his omega is far too ecstatic than Doyoung is feeling indignant for being ignored.
Johnny doesn't take his eyes off him this time while opening the door and helping him inside the backseat with Donghyuck. Minah and Jeno got in from the other side. Johnny got into the driver's seat and silently drove out of the estate. Only then does he speak. "Is this going to be a regular thing? Because we should get the car seats for the kids then."
"I think that would be for the better," Minah suggested.
Doyoung didn't have words. The idea of being able to go outside more than once is so thrilling.
Johnny stopped in front of a building Doyoung would soon get familiar with in the coming days. "Take this." Johnny held out a card behind him. "And take the car. Get whatever we'll need. And also food."
Minah stepped out with Jeno and passed him to Johnny outside the car but Doyoung has no idea what to do. He follows Johnny's lead after he's helped out of the car with Donghyuck and into the building. He looked back at Minah driving off into the distance while clumsily limping in his tight shoes. Johnny saw his plight and coaxed Jeno to walk. "I'll take him. Hold Jeno's hand." Doyoung complied with the arrangement but also went a little rogue and held Johnny's arm.
Doyoung doesn't get to enjoy his first time in an elevator because an alpha with a bad vibe about him got in too. Johnny seemed to know him too.
"Long time, Suh. Still the Lees’ dumb dog?"
"It has its perks. Isn't that why you want to be their neighbour?"
Doyoung rolled his eyes at the dumb alpha posturing. Fortunately, they go in separate directions from the elevator.
Johnny led him into an apartment and he quickly took off the tight shoes. "This is one of the apartments your husband owns. He hasn’t used it in a while. So it's missing a few things."
Doyoung isn't paying attention to Johnny, eyes fixated on the night skyline through the windows. He knows through TV that such views have a premium price but he might see the worth. He's never seen the city let alone at this height and it's hypnotic.
He didn't realise he has been staring out at the city for 20 minutes during which Johnny has already settled the pups in a room. He padded over to the room he heard noises from and watched from the door.
"Yeah, you can have all the cotton candy you want. But if you want to reach Lotte World early, you have to be a good puppy and sleep first." Johnny swung Jeno from his legs to lie down next to a sound-asleep Donghyuck. Doyoung went in then, helping Johnny tuck the pups in a nest of pillows before dropping a kiss on Jeno's head.
"Good night, my prince. Sleep well." Jeno giggled mischievously like he was going to do anything but. Still, he hugged his brother as a substitute for his bunny plush when Doyoung pecked Donghyuck's nose. He made sure Donghyuck doesn't wake before slowly retreating.
If he'd known simply going out of that house would give Donghyuck the assurance to sleep peacefully, he'd have asked Johnny the first day to get them out of that dreaded mansion.
He's finding it exhilarating himself, taking Johnny's hand and leading him out of the room for who knows what. Johnny steered him that way to the room across the pups.
"You can sleep here. Minah will be with the pups."
Doyoung took in the wide room, the view through the windows ahead, and the massive bed and turned to the alpha. "And you?"
"There's another room."
Doyoung scrunched his face up and willed himself to not cry. "You're really avoiding me."
He's not seen many alphas in person but seeing an alpha get shy must be a rare sight. He's not even seen it on TV. Shame. It's so cute. "I was... not sure...if... you... wanted... I was...afraid that time was... impulsive..."
"It was," Doyoung stated bluntly. "I don't think impulsive decisions are the same as mistakes. It was improvised but I wanted you. The way you're behaving since then is frankly humiliating."
"I get why it would seem that way," Johnny scratched his jaw sheepishly. "But I was also busy keeping that old toothless joke of a wolf away from you."
Doyoung smirked at that. Harsh words from the supposed loyal dog of his husband. But the words sink in and Doyoung gasped. "I wasn't imagining it, right? His wolf is dying!"
Johnny pressed a finger to his lips as if there was anyone who could hear him. Doyoung made that redundant action a little less redundant by taking that finger between his lips. He must have done something right because a thumb joined and Doyoung sucked on the tip rather suggestively.
"Are you sure you were a virgin until three days ago?"
"The TV is very educational." Doyoung stepped back and got rid of his suffocating coat to sit down on the edge of the bed in what he hopes is an enticing manner. He'll come to realise that Johnny can put his libido second for the more important talk.
"You talk about the TV a lot."
Doyoung shrugged, "That's the only view I had of the world outside."
"You didn't go outside at all?"
"You phrase it like I had a choice. But I was allowed in the back garden and to see my friend in the same estate. He was the only omega my age in the entire pack. He got to go to school later but we made time for each other. Actually, he did for me. I had a lot of time in my prison."
Johnny coming closer makes Doyoung rejoice. But just as his nimble hands undid the middle buttons on Johnny's shirt, the alpha placed his hand on his nape and placed a lingering kiss on his temple. It was more comforting than lustful. He's only ever got that from Jungwoo and his best friend's situation was just as pitiful for him to be effectively assuring.
Johnny kissed the corner of his eye next before that unshed tear could roll down his cheek. He was moving to his cheek but Doyoung pulled his face to his lips instead.
Doyoung isn't feeling too bad anymore, he's giggling even, when Johnny finally glides that offending silk off his body.
Johnny didn't really undress during their first time together, too much in a hurry to take off the shirt and pants fully after pushing Doyoung's dress up and letting him bite on it to muffle his sounds. This time Johnny tells him he can make as many sounds as he wants short of disturbing the pups as he's shed most of his clothes.
There were no crying babies during and after. So Doyoung would say mission accomplished.
"So you've never been shopping, or seen the inside of a mall, but you like swimming and you learned the piano?"
Doyoung traced the lines of the tattoo on the arm across him as he hummed, "The omega compound had a pool and music room. They had a tennis court too but it's so boring."
"Then... have you... skateboarded?"
"I don't know what that is. Oh no, wait! I've seen the championships on TV. Yeah, I've never done that. You?"
"When I was a kid. But you watched professional skateboarding competitions?"
"Only because of all the cool flying stuff with the bikes. But the gardener who taught me to ride the bike said I can't do that with the bicycle I have. Or had. I miss it."
Johnny sensed the wistful scent leeching into the blissed-out pheromones Doyoung hasn't ceased exuding. So he steered away from those thoughts.
"Is there something you're curious about trying?"
"The elevator. Done that earlier. I must have hyped it in my head."
Johnny winced, "Sorry about that. That Choi is just a douche I know from school. Avoid him at all costs. Anything else?"
Doyoung hummed in contemplation, "That thing... we're going tomorrow to?"
"Lotte World? Yeah, Jeno's wanted to go there since seeing it on TV. He’s not gone out much either. Hyuck, none at all. Have you seen amusement parks on TV? Actually, every second drama is filmed at one. You'll know once we're there. I want to keep the novelty intact for you. Not sure if we can try much though. Jeno and Hyuckie are too small for most of the things there. But I'll make sure this one's not ruined for you."
"You're the best, Johnny Suh." Doyoung announced after rolling on top of him, letting out a shaky hum at how warm he felt.
He didn't think being sold off to some no-good old alpha would bring him here, with two adoring pups he would kill for and an alpha who cares. He's far from content though.
"I wish..." He's surprised by the quivering in his voice but doesn't look away from Johnny's eyes, "I want you to be my alpha."
Johnny doesn't rebuke him, not even gently lets him down. The near impossibility of it made Doyoung sure that Johnny would nip that wish in the bud.
Instead, he's pulled into a comforting embrace for a second time that night.
"Is that what you want?" Doyoung breathed out a "yes" against Johnny's chest. "Then I'll make it happen."
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He woke up slightly confused. He doesn't get such vivid memories in his dreams until he's feeling the nesting emotions.
Then he remembered Jungwoo said he'd get quite emotional when the drugs that stabilized his erratic pheromones wore off. He's not sure what brought this on though.
Doyoung glanced at his side where Yuta is remarkably sound asleep and alive for having Haechan sleeping on his throat. Jeno curled against his side would be cute if the pup didn't have a hand on Yuta's mouth thinking that will block the snoring.
Yuta's snoring sounds like a cartoon lion growling since his rut episode. He's going to ask Shohei to do something about it tomorrow. Now he has to find a way to sleep.
Turning on his side and facing away from Yuta is the best he can do. Johnny is comforting as always, pillowing him on his arm and holding him close even in his sleep. Or he thinks the alpha is asleep.
"Nightmare?" Doyoung shakes his head under Johnny's chin. "Nah... just dreaming about you."
He can feel Johnny smile above him and pressed closer to the alpha's chest, sleep instantly taking over. There's never been a time that sleep eluded him when he was with Johnny.