Chapter 131 - Fighting Back 1

Three more days. Then he will get his break.

'Where's that alpha?' Junjie's voice interrupts his mantra. Wonho looks over to his best friend, seated on the driver's side. He is scanning their surroundings, his face distorted. Trying to control his anger.

'You promised not to do anything.' He reminds the agitated man of their agreement and Junjie sighs. Last night, after crying to his mate who was equally angered by the whole situation, Wonho made him promise to do the same thing. To leave the matter alone, at least until his internship ends. Because he wants this to end peacefully. At least as peacefully as it can. Whatever action he will take, he will take it afterwards, when he never has to think about his safety being around them.

Yes, their threat worked. He was, and still is shaken over what happened to him last night. He couldn't even get a good night sleep without waking up every other hour - the thought of having to ride the train to go to work, and stumbling onto Juwon today was enough to give him anxiety attack. Minwoo offered him a ride, but that was not plausible, because his alpha has to go to rotation even earlier than him.

Which was why they asked Junjie to drive him instead. And thankfully for him, his friend picked up the phone, despite the early hour. And after explaining what happened briefly, Junjie agreed to meet with Minwoo so the alpha can pass him the key to his car.

'Let me just walk you inside.' His friend suggests, not comfortable letting him go by himself. Because he was forced to follow the group even though they were inside the building, with securities guarding the gate. Wonho is not worried about that though, there weren't many people last night unlike right now when people are heading to their departments to clock in. There is a very high probability that his own co-workers are here. 'You gotta move. Other people's coming in.'

Junjie sighs, and nods. 'I can stay around for a while. Lecture's only at 2.'

'Nope, it's good. Minwoo's coming to get me.' Wonho reassures his friend and unlocks the car, before turning back, 'don't forget to give him the key. And no driving around.'

Junjie only smirks at the warning. 'That's a pity. This car's gonna drive the ladies crazy.'

'You horny monkey. See ya.' Wonho bids his friends goodbye, 'Thanks, Junie!'

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Minwoo presses his lips together, looking around the building. He is currently seating at the café, on the seat nearest to the gate. As soon as Wonho walks out of the elevator, he will be able to see the omega.

I'm coming! – Wonie

Minwoo reads the message again, noting that it was sent five minutes ago. If Wonho is still not here in the next five minutes, he will call the man to make sure his mate is fine.

While waiting, the noble alpha cannot help but look around in displeasure, especially at the alphas walking in groups. His is sure one of the attackers is a female, so each time a female alpha comes close, Minwoo strengthen his already prominent pheromones. Needless to say, they avoid coming near him.

'Wonie!' Minwoo stands up immediately as he sees his lover coming out from the elevator. Wonho instantly spots him and gives him a bright smile and a wave, not the slightest concern on his face. Very different from how he left this morning, and how he returned last night. This makes Minwoo happy inside, because it means his omega trusts him and feels safe just with his presence. Despite being in a place where he was taken and surrounded just last night.

'Who…?' the alpha asks as soon as his mate comes closer to him. Behind Wonho, two other people – a female beta and an alpha follows. Like duckling. Their faces excited.

'Ah, this is Jiwoo and Dongchan. The other interns.' Wonho introduces them, and Minwoo gives them a sincere smile. He heard a lot about them from his mate, they help Wonho feel comfortable and adjusted. Minwoo likes them.

'Hi!' The female's voice is just a bit high, and her excitement is really evident. She is literally smiling from ear to ear.

'Dongchan. So, you're the mate.' The alpha gives out his hand and Minwoo shakes it, a bit awkward from the last statement. 'Sorry. First time meeting a noble.'

'Ah.' He only nods. Guess Wonho also talks about him at work. That is cut-

'I didn't tell him. He can smell you.' His omega quickly adds, ruining the momentary precious moment. Smirking, still finding the fact that Wonho brought his friends with him to introduce them, adorable. Letting his guard down completely, Minwoo holds the older male's hand, despite his red cheeks.

'Omo,' he hears Jiwoo exclaims but ignores her. Waving the two goodbyes, Minwoo keeps his grip on Wonho's hand tight, not letting go. He can feel the omega shooting daggers at him but ignores the man, only letting the man free once they reach the car.

'They seem like nice people. No wonder you like them.' Minwoo tries to converse, now feeling very light. Wonho too, he can tell. The man is still smiling, and humming along the radio, as if he has no worries in the world. Such a good feeling to see his partner like this, especially after last night when Wonho cried so desperately he almost passed out a few times.

'I'm gonna miss them.' Wonho answers, 'But I'm ready to return to our normal lives.'

The alpha smiles. He too, wants that. He wants Wonho to have enough sleep, and free from stress. Turning his face towards his omega, Minwoo places his hand on the omega's face, slightly touching it before turning his attention towards the road. 'They asked bout those swollen eyes?'

'Ramen.'

'Heol. You said that?' Wonho nods, laughing.

'They asked me how much I ate.' Now, Minwoo bursts out laughing, wondering if they really are that gullible, or were just playing along. Either way, he is glad they didn't pry further even if they did find the reason absurd, because that would only hurt Wonho more.

'Minwoo?'

'Yeah?'

'Jiwoo wants to have dinner with the interns this Thursday. The last day.' Minwoo nods, thinking of how he can arrange things so that he will be able to be near his omega that day. Maybe he can do what he did during the welcome party, and just follow them to the restaurant from the company, to make sure the alpha bastards do not come near Wonho.

'You wanna join?' Minwoo smiles. That is also possible. Of course he will join them.