The Claimed Omega

The room is now solemn, both parties trying to calm themselves and rearrange their thoughts. Minwoo is overwhelmed by the sudden reveal. He did notice small indicators of the trauma, but he thought it was just the traces of it, because Wonho never talked about it anymore except that one time when he lied about the knot. Wonho had been pretending he was happy and strong since his return, and Minwoo suspects that his omega does it to not burden him with his problems anymore. Come to think about it, of course his mate will never truly get over it.

And now with a baby, it does make sense that he does not feel safe to be in the place of his attack. It is just a natural omega instinct, and Wonho's is just stronger than others. All this time, everything he did from the moment he got back, his plan to return to France to take on a huge project which Minwoo gives a second thought about, all of it is to protect the baby.

Their baby.

And ignorant Minwoo just wanted to start a family as soon as he could. Because he couldn't understand his omega. Because Wonho's trauma does not affect him the way it did when they were younger. And he just forgot about it.

Feeling sorry for not taking Wonho's plan seriously despite his omega's insistence, Minwoo releases a sigh of regret. They could have avoided all this drama had they talk about their feelings more. Had Minwoo take the signs seriously and asked Wonho about it.

It is no use regretting it now. So they will talk instead. And resolve this issue, before their baby is born. 'Wonie, are you okay?'

'I'm not fucking okay!! I told you I don't want to raise my kid here!! Those bastards are still out there and- Why couldn't you wait? Just-'

'Hey,' Minwoo stops him and Wonho freezes, feeling the alpha's scent covering him. His alpha's secure, warm scent, telling him everything will be alright. That he can finally let his guard down. Staring at the hand on the table, Wonho slowly brings his own and entangles his fingers with the other, letting Minwoo hold him tight. This is the safest he ever felt in the last few days. This, right now, is the most relaxed feeling he has since he knows about his pregnancy. 

He should have told Minwoo earlier. Why was he so stupid, thinking he can figure this out on his own?

Enjoying Minwoo's warmth, finally able to rearrange his thoughts, Wonho takes a deep breath and leans against his alpha. 'You're supposed to fall in love with France and move there with me.'

'You never told me that part of the plan.' Minwoo points out, not really blaming his omega. He understands how hard it is for the man to ask him to give up his career here in order to follow him to a new country, just because Wonho does not feel safe in Seoul because of his personal trauma. Because when Minwoo decided to chase Wonho after their break, he did the same thing - he decided to work his way to Wonho instead of forcing the man to come back.

'I would've taken it more seriously.' He adds, sincerely though he knows how bad that makes him sound. Because he thought the man's plan was only to grow his career a little more before finally settling down in Korea. Because he thought the plan was only for him to go to France for their honeymoon. And that was not a big enough issue for him to care. 'Why didn't you tell me?'

''Cus it's been almost ten years, Minwoo. Ten freaking years and I'm still not over it when I should. How can I ask you to change your life because of my fucking problem? It's selfish an-'

'Selfish?' Minwoo interjects his distressed omega, not wanting the man to belittle himself. Ten years might seem like a long time, and had he not known Wonho, he would think his omega is just trying to gain sympathy by using his trauma as an excuse for everything. But he was there when it happened, he was there when Wonho was recovering, and he was there when Heiran made her threat about Wonho's wellbeing. 

So no, Wonho is not selfish. His worry is justified.

'Is that why you wanted to go so bad?' He already knows the answer but he asks, just because.Wonho nods and Minwoo lets out a long breath. 'If you had told me sooner, I would've tried to find a job there. Just so you know, I've been trying to do so ever since you left for France. You're not forcing me to change anything because I already decided to go.'

Wonho looks back at him, his face shocked. 'What?'

'I applied for a position in a few hospitals to get to you. But then you came back and I thought you wanted to stay. So I changed my plans.' He continues explaining, finding it curious that they never talked about this matter. The subject just never came up. Had they talk about it, this problem would never even happen in the first place.

Well, that is just life. Always filled with twists and turns. And some drama.

Wonho opens his mouth but nothing comes out. He doesn't know what to say. He didn't know Minwoo did that for him. The only reason why he came back was because he wanted to be with his alpha. Had he known Minwoo was trying his best to get to him, he would have settled with a long-distance relationship for a while instead of forcing himself to return.

'Wonie, you should've told me you're scared. You know I won't let anything happen to you.' Minwoo reassures his omega more, just for the sake of it. He really wants Wonho to not be scared anymore. 'Just so you know, I took care of Heiran.'

'You what?' Wonho looks at him, his face shocked. Minwoo only laughs through his nose, knowing exactly what his omega is thinking - he did something bad to her. Well, technically he did, but only because she deserved it. 'Chris dug some dirt on her. And now she's locked up.'

'You did what?' The omega still stares at him in disbelief, thinking he accused her of something she didn't do. Which is actually the opposite. Minwoo just brought her dirty deeds to light. 

'Well, had she not taken some bribe, she wouldn't be in jail so… a very deserving revenge.' Minwoo grins, satisfied at his achievement. Technically, he only did it because he was frustrated that she cost him Wonho, but it does help his situation right now. At least, Wonho can feel a bit safer now that the one who taunted him away from his own country is now gone.

Wonho keeps his stares, still trying to digest the information. Minwoo never told him about it because, well, it is petty. But she is not a good person either, and he had the power to do something. So he did.

'You… feel better now?' Minwoo asks.