Jonghyun’s POV

Heat!  It is a pretty scary experience in any omega’s life. Since a young age, my mother and the Crown Mother always told me stories about heats and how painful they were. But my heat, if I can say so, was pretty amazing; there was pain but more than that there was pleasure. And for this I am thankful to Onew. He stayed by my side, taking care of me. Sadly, he was summoned back to Hwasal. It has been a month and a half since he went back. We kept in touch through phone calls and text messages. I constantly miss him. Our bond is new and this distance is painful. I constantly feel the need to be with my mate…..

“My Prince, are you alright?” I heard my companion Doojun ask as I sighed probably for the hundredth time.

“I’m fine Doojun-ah….”

“If you say so….. I brought you some breakfast, please have it. You have not been eating well for the past few days. It has been worrying me to no end!” he said as he laid out the tray in front of me. The spicy smell of food had me gagging as I rushed to my attached bathroom, barely closing the door as I leaned over the toilet seat, emptying my stomach. I felt Doojun follow me in as he knelt next to me and started rubbing my back as I kept throwing up. When I had nothing left to throw, I leaned back, trying to get as much air as I could.

“My Prince, I am calling royal physician! You most certainly are not fine!.” As he got up to leave I caught his hand to stop him, I looked up to him and said,

“Do not! I am fine…..It is probably some stomach bug. I should be fine in a few days. Help me get up.” He helped me get up and walk back to my room.

“My Prince…..please……let me call the physician….I cannot see you suffer like this!”

“Doojun-ah I am fine…..trust me.” I smiled at him to reassure him.

“Well….Why don’t we take a walk in the garden? Fresh air might help you feel better and hopefully stir your appetite.”

“Hahaha….okay!!  If it gives you peace of mind then let us go!” I laughed. We both made our way out and walked around the garden. Well, might I say, it was a great idea. I was feeling a bit better. My stomach wasn’t churning anymore. Just then, I felt my phone ring. As I pulled out, I saw it was Onew.  I couldn’t help but smile, as happiness filled my heart!

“Prince, why don’t you take the call while I get you something to eat?” Doojun said. Giving him a nod, I walked towards the couch. Sitting down, I answered the call-

“Hello….”

“Hello my love! How are you?” I couldn’t help but feel my cheeks warm up each time he called me with this sweet nickname!

“I…I am doing well…..How about you?” I whispered breathlessly.

“Just fine? Why so? Is something wrong?” I could hear the anxiety in his voice.

“Ehhhh…..nothing is wro….”

“HE IS NOT FEELING WELL!” I looked up to see that Doojun was back and was yelling next to me for Onew to hear! When I returned to the palace after my heat was over, Doojun was the only person who knew about our bonding. He being my personal companion, there was no way for me to hide my mark from him. Hence, he was the only person who knew about us.

I heard Onew laugh on the other side.

“Is that Doojun-ah?”

“Ehhh….yes….”

“Your Majesty!! Do not listen to him! He hasn’t been keeping well since a few days….He…ohmpppp!!!!!!!!” Before he could say anything more, I put a hand over his mouth to stop him from babbling.

“Shsshhhh!!! Do not be so loud! Do you want everyone to find out!?” I whispered to him as I shushed him. As if just realising what he did, he looked around with fear written over his face.

“Ehhhh…I am so sorry my Prince…I will go and keep watch!!!” Saying this he left to keep a look out. Turning back, I held the phone back to my ear just in time to hear Onew panic!

“Jonghyun….Jonghyun are you there? What happened?”

“Ehhh….calm down….I am here!”

“What was Doojun-ah saying? You have not been feeling well and you did not tell me about this!”

“Onew…..calm down….It is nothing serious.  It is probably some stomach bug.”

“Have you seen a physician?”

“Ehhh….I have not…..”

“Jonghyun!”

“If I do not feel better in a few days, I will…..I promise….”

“You had better keep your word…..” before I could reply I heard Doojun call for me.

“My Prince….His Majesty is asking for your audience.” Nodding to him, I told Onew.

“Onew…..I will have to take my leave, my father has asked for an audience with me.”

“Okay….but you must tell me if you do not feel well in a few days, okay?”

“Yes I will….ehhhhh….I Love you…..I miss you so much….”

“I love you too, my love, I miss you too. Take care!”  Having said our goodbyes, we both cut the call and I made my way to my father’s study. When my presence was announced, I entered the room, bowing to my father.

“Come in Jonghyun, have a seat.” Father said as he gestured towards a seat next to his chair. Making my way towards him, I slid onto the seat silently. Pushing some documents in front of me he said,

“Take a look at these blue prints for the new orphanage we are planning to build.”

As I bent over them to see I felt dark spots dance in front of my eyes.  Blinking a few time to clear my vision, I held my head as I felt myself get dizzy. Then that weird feeling of nausea came back again as I felt my stomach churn. I stood up abruptly and clamped a hand over my mouth as I tried to leave. Just a step from the table, I started emptying my stomach.

“JONGHYUN!!!!” I heard my father yell as I kept throwing my guts out. Hot tears streamed down my face as my throat burned with acidic taste. Once I was done throwing up I felt darkness take over me as I lost my consciousness.

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King Jongho held his unconscious son in his arms as he commanded his guards to summon the Royal physician. Picking Jonghyun up in his arms, the King made his way towards the Prince’s bedroom. When he reached the room, both his mate and the Queen were already present as they were informed by the guards about the prince's condition.

“My King, what has happened to my son?!” Jonghyuns mother asked as she sat next to her unconscious son on the bed his hair. The Queen sat on the other side and gently wiped his forehead with a wash cloth that she had requested the maid to get.

“Do not worry; he will be fine once the royal physician checks him.” The King assured them both. Just then, the royal physician walked in along with his assistant.

“Your Majesty! Is everything fine?”

“Dear friend, my son does not feel well. He threw up just now before losing his consciousness. Do take a look at him and help put our minds to rest!”

“Do not worry Your Majesty, our Prince must have caught some minor flu probably. I will check him over.”

As the doctor checked the prince over, he asked his assistant to take some blood samples.

“What is wrong with my son?”

“Nothing seems to be wrong with him, My Grace. I have taken some blood samples. Hopefully, we should be able to find out what is causing him to throw up. Till then, I suggest you feed him something light to not upset his stomach even more. And please do make sure he drinks a lot of water to keep him hydrated. Your Majesty, I shall return with the blood reports tomorrow.” said the doctor as he bowed and left.

Jonghyuns POV

As I woke up, I found myself in my bed with both Mother and Crown Mother fussing over me. It felt like I was back to being five when me and Minho would fall sick and would be forced to stay in the bed.

“Mother, I am feeling fine, please do not stress over me.” I tried consoling my mother as she kept fussing over me.

“JONGHYUN-ah here have some hot soup, it will help settle your stomach.” Crown Mother came and sat next to me on the bed as she blew on a spoonful of soup and held out for me to drink.

“Crown Mother not you too……” I couldn't help but whine.

“Do not take your health lightly my so-” Before she could complete her words, I saw mother sway on her feet!

“Mother!!!!”

“Min-Seo-ah!!!!” both me and Crown Mother exclaimed at the same time as I rushed out of the bed to catch her before she hit the floor. Picking her up, I laid her down on my bed as Crown Mother got her some water and helped her drink it.

“Mother…..”

“Do not worry about me….”

“Let me call the royal physician please! Let him check you for my reassurance! I listened to you, so you must listen to me as well!”

She sighed to herself and nodded her head. I called up our physician and he told me he was already on his way to the palace with my blood reports. In some time, he came and had checked over mother telling her to rest and not to stress over. Stress is making her weak.

“Jonghyun-ah”

“Yes?”

“Come with me, I need to speak with you in private.” Nodding, I followed him out after reassuring my mother and Crown Mother. As we entered a private room, I shut the door behind us and turned my attention to the doctor. He sighed before he started speaking,

“Jonghyun-ah, before I continue, I need to ask you something and I want you to answer me truthfully. Remember, it is me you are talking to.” I did not know why he was saying such things but all I could do was nod.

“Okay…..so tell me, are you in an active relationship with anyone?”

“Ac…Active?”

“Intimate….”

I could not help but flush!

“Do….Doc….DOCTOR!!!!”

“Jonghyun-ah I need you to be honest with me. You do not have to tell me who the person is, if you do not want to. But I need to know if you are in an intimate relationship with someone or not so I can help you.”

“Ehhhh….I…I am.”

“Okay…..how long has it been since your last ?”

“My God this is so embarrassing…..bu….but if you have to know then it has been one and a half month. I had my first he….heat then….”

“Heat? So you already had your first heat? That explains everything then….” he muttered to himself.

“Explains what?”

Sighing he said,

"I do not know how to put it in a better way but Jonghyun, you are pregnant.”

“WHAT!!!!?????” By God! Please tell me he is joking or at least that I am dreaming!!!

“Heat is when an omega’s hormones are fully active. It is always easier to conceive during heats.”

“Doc…Doctor wh….what am I su….supposed to do no..now?” I stuttered as tears streamed down my face. What do I do now?

“Do not stress. It would not be good for your pup. I suggest you talk with the father of your pup so both of you can then talk to the King.”

“YOU CAN NOT TELL FATHER ABOUT THIS!!!”

“Relax Jonghyun! I will not, but you will have to tell him soon. You will now start showing symptoms actively.  For now, I will give you some pre-natal vitamins. You will have to try and eat more as you need to support your pup too.” Everything he told me after that was a blur. When he left me alone I fell to my knee as I could not support my weight. The gravity of everything was crushing me and I felt all alone. I need Onew!!! Pulling my cell phone out, I dialled his number.  

“Hello Jonghyun?”

“O….Onew” I burst out crying.

“Love? Is everything fine? What has happened?”

“O..onew I need you….I am so scared…..”

“Scared? Why?”

“Onew….I….I’m Pr…Pregnant”

“WHAT!!!!”

“Love are you there????” When I kept crying, he got even more worried!

“Jonghyun….Love please do not cry!”

“Onew, I am scared….”

“I understand my love, but you are not alone. I am contacting your father about that treaty and I will be on my way as soon as I can. Do not worry and take care of yourself. You need to think about our pup now…Okay?”

“O…okay…”

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“Your Highness, an official email has come in from Hwasal”

“Hwasal? What does it say?”

“His Royal Majesty, Lee Jinki, the King of Hwasal has requested for an audience with you. He has written that he would like to discuss about a peace treaty between Hwasal and Dokkam”

“Very Well! Write him back saying he is more than welcome to come down and we can discuss this treaty.”

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“Your Highness!”

“What pleasure do I owe for this visit, Bong-Chul-ah?”

“There is an issue that I need to bring to your attention Your Majesty!”

“An issue you say? What could that be?”

“An issue concerning the Crown Prince?”

“Crown Prince? What about him?”

“That our prince is pregnant……and the father of his child is Lee Jinki of Hwasal.”

“Bong-Chul! I hope you realised that that is my son and the Crown Prince of Dokkam you are talking about! How dare you tarnish his name in front of the entire council!”

“I do not speak Lie Your Highness. You can confront Prince about it if you wish to.”

“So shall I! Inform Prince Jonghyun that I have summoned him to the council room!”

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Jonghyun’s POV

“Just this last spoon Mother…..for me!” as I fed my mother some warm soup to get her strength back. It has been a few days since I found out about my pregnancy. Onew is already on his way to Dokkam and should be here by this afternoon. Mother’s condition has declined more since these past few days and is making me worried. Just as I handed her some medicines, I heard a knock on the door. It was opened and a guard walked in.

“My Prince….Your Highness has summoned you to the council room urgently!”

“Okay wait for me outside. I will join you in a moment.” When he left, I helped my mother lay down and pulled the covers over her.

“I will be right back mother. Take some rest.”

When I entered the council room, silence spread over it. I could even here my own footsteps resonate over the carpeted floor. As I stood in front of my father, I bowed down and greeted him.

“Your Majesty.”

“Jonghyun-ah, there is something that has been brought to my attention a while ago. Something I would like you to clear.”

“Yes Your Majesty, I would try to the best of my ability.”

“I was told that you are pregnant….and the father of your pup is Lee Jinki of Hwasal. Is it true?”

I felt my heart drop. FATHER KNOWS!!!!! BY GOD WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO???!!!! ONEW WHERE ARE YOU?!!! I NEED YOU!!!!

I felt myself tear up as I stuttered,

“I…I….Your Highness…”

“IS IT TRUE JONGHYUN?!” He raised his voice. I started shivering. Father had never raised his voice on either me or Minho before thi!. I could hear chaos spread through the council. Everyone was whispering.

“SlLENCE!!!” I felt father bellow. My knees buckled under me as I fell down. Just then the door opened and someone entered the council room. Silence followed in his wake.

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Jinki’s POV

As we parked outside the castle, no one came to receive us. That is strange! Did they not receive my email? As I got out of the car, I made my way to the entrance followed by my guards.

“I am sorry sir, but you cannot entire the palace.” The guard on the gate stopped me before I could enter.

“I am here to meet His Majesty on an official meet. Can you inform him that Lee Jinki of Hwasal is here to meet him?”

“It is an honour to have you here Your Majesty! But as I said, I cannot let you enter. The council is having an important meeting regarding Prince Jonghyun.”

“Prince….Jonghyun….” That was more than enough of a reason for me to enter. I pushed past him as I ran inside.

“SIR…you cannot enter….!!!!”

 I do not know how, but I was able to find the right room! As if my wolf knew where our mate was. As I pushed opened the door, the first thing that caught my eyes was Jonghyun. He was kneeling down with tears streaming down his face. Something snapped in me, seeing him kneeling there.

“Jonghyun!” he turned hearing me. I could see relief wash over him. But before he could say anything a voice interrupted him.

“He dared to show his face here!!! After tarnishing our Prince, he walks in the council and interrupts it!” I heard council start whispering again.

“SILENCE!!!!” King bellowed as he turned to me.

“Lee Jinki! What are you doing here?” I walked towards Jonghyun and helped him up. Then bowing to King I replied-

“Your Majesty, I believe I sent you an email to inform you about my wish to discuss the peace treaty between our kingdoms.”

“Yes, we received your email. But there is something I need for you to clear before we talk about this treaty.”

“Of course King Jongho.”

“Are you in a relationship with my son, the crown prince of Dokkam?” I turned to look at Jonghyun and found him crying. I held his hand in mine as I turned back and answered-

“Yes, I am.”

“Is the child Jonghyun carrying yours?”

“Indeed it is.” chaos followed my confirmation.

“King Jongho, I am ready to-”

 

“ONEWWWW!!!” before I could continue, I heard Jonghyun yell as he pushed me down! Soon a gunshot followed! As my back hit the floor, I felt Jonghyun fall on me. Panic spread over the entire council as everyone rushed to take cover. From the corner of my eye, I saw some guards catch the gunman, but right now my priority was Jonghyun!

“Jo…Jonghyun…..” as I touched his back I felt something wet. Raising it, I saw that it was covered with blood! My mate is bleeding!!!!

“Jonghyun….Love open your eyes……Jonghyun!!!!”  I shook him. Getting up, I held him to my chest. He was bleeding heavily!!!!!

“I came in peace! But you attacked my mate! You endangered his and our pup’s life and challenged my authorit! My Kingdom will fight for its Grace’s honour!” I bellowed. The person who had dared to talk back before stood up and replied-

“Honour!!! He has no honour! If he had then he would have thought twice before he laid down with you!!”

“How dare you!!!!” But before I could say more, I heard the King bellow.

“Quiet!!!! Someone call the royal physician! My son’s life is more important that this stupidity!” I sat there in shock till I was addressed again by the King.

“Lee Jinki, if you care about my son then carry him and follow me!” I was speechless. I got up and carried Jonghyun in my arms as I followed him to the royal bedroom. As I laid him down, the doctor rushed in with two nurses! We were asked to step out as the door shut! I do not know how long we spent there waiting for some news!

“My King….” I turned around to see frail looking woman making her way towards us. She was supported by her companion.

“Dear….you need to rest!”

“Jonghyun….My son….where is he….I hear commotion!”

“Dear…..Jonghyun was shot….he is inside. Doctors are treating him now…..DEAR!” I heard King shout and turn to see that the woman had fainted in his arm. I rushed to the nearest table and grabbed a glass of water and handed it to the King who went and sprinkled some water on her face. He then escorted her to nearest couch and let her sit on it while he himself knelt in front of her. The women then leaned onto him and started sobbing. A while later, another woman made her way toward us. From her outfit, I could assume that she was the Queen. The King let the Queen the previous woman away. As they both left us, the door to Jonghyun’s room opened and out came the doctor. Both the King and I rushed towards him.

“Doctor, how is my son?”

“Your Majesty, the Crown Prince has lost a lot of blood and he is not in the best of conditions. I am more worried about his child. The bullet pierced his womb; there are chances that he might lose his pup. For now, I have stabilized him but only time will tell us……”

I felt all the strength leave me as I fell on my knees. NO!!! My mate! My pup! I cannot lose them!  I felt my heart clench at the thought of losing my family! My inner wolf was howling in pain.

I felt a hand on my shoulder. Looking up, I saw the King bend down.

“Come with me.” I stood up and glanced at the room before following the King back to the council room. I stood in front of the council.

“Lee Jinki, my son was injured because of you. What you have done is not something that can be forgiven easily. How should we resolve this issue?”

But before I could answer him an old gentleman stood up and said-

“Your Majesty! I am sorry to interrupt but we, as the Council, think that this is a national crime and should be punished accordingly. The Crown Prince has committed treason by have an intimate relationship with an enemy kingdom. We should not overlook this.”

“Do not interrupt me again! As you can see, I am discussing it with King Lee Jinki!” Then he turned around and addressed me-

“So what do you suggest King Jinki?”

“King Jongho, I want to propose a matrimonial alliance with the Crown Prince Jonghyun.”

“Marriage!!! This is ridiculous! Your Highness you cannot truly agree to it. This is like handing over Dokkam to the enemy!”

“Bong-chu,l this is the last time I am warning you! Do not dare to interrupt me again! King Jinki, are you proposing marriage?”

“Yes, indeed I am! I would like to marry the Crown Prince Jonghyun and have my heir together with him.”

“I hope you know that Jonghyun is the Crown Prince. What are you trying to aim with this proposal?”

“Nothing! Jonghyun is my mate! I would have asked for his hand even if he was not the crown prince. His throne does not mean anything to me.”

Just then, a guard rushed in bowing-

“Your Majesty! Her Grace Min-seo has taken ill again. Her Majesty has requested for your presence.” Nodding to the guard the King adjourned the council and rushed behind the guard. Not knowing what to do, I decided to follow him.

I stood outside so as to not get in their way. Jonghyun’s mothers’ condition had declined rapidly. The woman’s weak heart could not take the shock of her son’s injury.

“O….onew….” As I turned around, I found Jonghyun leaning on the wall, panting heavily.

“JONGHYUN!!!! What are you doing? You should be in bed….. You were shot!!!” I rushed to him, holding him by his shoulder and waist to support his weight.

“M… Mother…..I need to see her….”

“My Love….”

“Please Onew…. take me to her….”

“Okay….hold on to me!” I lifted him up in my arms and went towards the door. Luckily it was opened by one of the nurses who stepped aside to let us pass after seeing who it was.

The sight inside was truly heart breaking. Jonghyun’s mother looked so fragile as she laid in the bed. As we entered, she lifted her eyes and stared back at us. A look of relief washed over her tired features when her eyes met Jonghyun’s.

“My son….” everyone parted to let us pass. As I helped Jonghyun sit beside his mother, she held his hand.

“Mother….”

“My son…… How are you feeling now? You should not be out of your bed. Please go back and rest!”

“Mother, do not worry about me. Do not stress over me and take care of your health.”

“Now that I know you are doing better, I can rest in peace….”

“Mother…. do not talk in such a manner! You are going to be fine! All you need to do is take rest!”

She chuckled a bit and her eyes met mine. It was as if in those few seconds, she spoke a million words to me.

“Take care of my son….” and her eyes closed.

What happened after that point was a blur to me. I heard Jonghyun cry out for his mother, somewhere behind me the King had collapsed in shock. All I knew at that point was that she had entrusted her son to me as she left the world with a peaceful expression.

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Jinki's POV continued~

Losing his mate had made the King bedridden. I was allowed to stay by my mate's side till the issue of our relationship was sorted.

“Ehh… My Prince….His Majesty has requested for an audience with you and His Majesty Lee Jinki.” a guard approach us and informed us about the King's wish. We both looked at each other before nodding to him.

As we reached the royal bedroom, we were announced and were granted the permission to enter. There laid the King with the Queen sitting next to him.

“Come close….” he commanded. When we were both next to him, he patted the bed for Jonghyun to sit on. Then he stared at me, even bedridden his eyes were fierce and spoke of authority.

“Lee Jinki…..I would like to apologise to you firstly for the things you had to see.”

“It is fine Your Majesty, I understand the situation.”

“I have requested you both here to discuss your future. Lee Jinki, you proposed marriage with my son right?” when I nodded he continued “Jonghyun-ah you do realise that marrying Jinki would mean that you will have to step down from your position as the Crown Prince?”

“I would be happy if Minho rules instead father. He is more suitable for this position.” Jonghyun replied softly.

“Very well then, we will arrange for your wedding. My Queen, do send a message to Minho and have him summoned back.” Then he took Jonghyun’s hand in his and said-

“Jonghyun-ah do not ever be a stranger to your own kingdom, visit when you can. You will always be a Royal from Choi Linage and have as much right on Dokkam as Minho.” Smiling softly Jonghyun replied-

“Thank you father….”

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The King was able to witness both the joyous occasion of his son's, Jonghyun’s marriage to King Lee Jinki of Hwasal. The King was not able to bear the loss of his mate for long and followed her soon after. Lee Jinki and Jonghyun stayed back for Minho’s coronation and both Minho and Jinki signed the peace treaty between Hwasal and Dokkam starting a new alliance in the history of both the kingdoms.