Seungcheol stared at the ringing phone vibrating on the side table, wondering if he should answer it or wake the sleeping omega instead. Turning his head back and forth, the alpha grabbed the phone and answered, ‘Yoon Jeonghan’s phone. This is his friend speaking.’

‘Good evening. Is Yoon Jeonghan available?’

‘He’s sleeping.’ Seungcheol answered, almost whispering, looking to his right at the omega who had started to move. The sound of his voice might have bothered him slightly. Lowering it, he continued, ‘Is there anything important? I can let him know.’

‘It’s… regarding Jung Myungseok.’ The operator conveyed. Seungcheol recognized the name immediately, having been searching for the man online almost every waking hour since last night - the bastard who hurt Jeonghan. Getting worked up from the mere mention of the name, he got up from the bed and walked towards the sofa, just to lose his energy. ‘What about him? Did you get him?’

‘We have him in custody.’ Seungcheol made a fist, turning his head left and right, too happy he couldn’t keep still. Smiling widely at the good news, he thanked the lady for the information and told her he would let the omega know but it seemed she had something else in mind. ‘He’ll be transferred to the prison soon. We’re wondering if Mr. Yoon wants to see him for the last time.’

‘Huh?’ he wondered why that was even a question. Why would Jeonghan even want to see the man? He would rather the man be sent to the prison as soon as possible. And he wanted to say that to the lady but it was not his decision.

‘Is that the police?’ He jumped a bit, surprised by the voice. Jeonghan was now sitting up, facing him. His excitement earlier must have woken the omega up. Nodding, Seungcheol walked back towards the bed and put the phone into loudspeaker, telling the operator to repeat what she told him earlier. He felt Jeonghan rest his head on his shoulder, and held him closer, supporting his back.

‘Do you wanna see him? They have enough evidence and your statement, right? You don’t have to go.’ Seungcheol urged, not wanting the omega to be near the damned bastard. It felt wrong, even if the man would be in cuffs. But Jeonghan didn’t think so. He was set to see him. Giving up, Seungcheol hung up and looked over at the injured man, trying to figure him out. ‘Why?’

‘So I can believe this is actually over.’

He frowned. It was over, the cops would not lie to them. The news will report it later if he needed more convincing. Why go see him? ‘So everytime I close my eyes and remember last night, I can recall seeing him locked up. I don’t work like you, my brain needs more than just words.’

Seungcheol gently caressed Jeonghan’s hair, trying to understand. The decision did irk him a lot, feeling overly protective and wary for the man’s sake but like he said, their wires aren’t connected the same. He wouldn’t fully understand Jeonghan as is, he has to learn how to. Noticing the hand on his waist, Seungcheol asked, ‘Wanna take care of your heat first?’

Jeonghan nodded. 

‘Then we can go to the clinic or somewhere for suppressant. In case, you know…’ to prevent his omega from having another wave in front of the damned monster. He didn’t want to grant the man the pleasure.

Feeling a kiss on his neck, Seungcheol shivered as his whole body became hot and sensitive; the omega already starting his magic.

Damn this guy.

*****

Seungcheol looked around the station, noting the stacks of paperwork and files. It made him wish he wouldn’t end up working in such an environment. He would imagine his line of work to be a bit more hands-on, or using computers instead of manual, paper stuff. A beta woman came in with their bottled tea and took a seat in front of them.

‘It’ll take a few minutes. They’re working on the paperworks.’ He recognized her voice – the one who notified them of the arrest. She was wearing the uniform; she must be one of the police. Besides him, Jeonghan nodded and thanked her. Then asked how they managed to find him so soon. ‘Someone called us about a suspicious man hiding in a storehouse. You, really hurt him.’

‘He deserves it.’ Seungcheol cut her off and she smiled, confusing the alpha. Realizing she was not attacking Jeonghan, he knew he was getting worked up over a simple statement and apologized, feeling a bit embarrassed. ‘So he’ll be sent to prison now?’

‘Yeah. The officers are waiting to take him. We told them to give us a few minutes so you can see him.’

Seungcheol looked over the omega who was starting to scratch his hand, nervous. He could read man a bit now. Locking their hands together, the alpha turned towards the stairs, eyeing it for any sign of the man.

The woman’s phone rang, and he felt Jeonghan jumping slightly. It was time.

Jung Myungseok.

The person haunting Jeonghan for years.

The ing .

Seungcheol found himself standing as soon he saw the man being led towards their waiting lounge. It was not a big building, so they were not in an enclosed space. Thankfully. The young alpha scoffed slightly as he noted the disgusting smirk the old man had the moment he laid eyes on Jeonghan, as if enjoying the sight. ing sadist.

He felt a tug and turned to see the omega trying to stand up, so he quickly supported the man. That action, earned him a chuckle from the old alpha. Seungcheol could feel the muscles around his mouth twitching, disgusted by the bastard.

‘He’s the baby daddy?’ Myungseok scoffed, looking at both of them. Seungcheol felt Jeonghan’s hold on him tightened. ‘Ah, he didn’t know? Too bad.’

‘You’re… gonna get what you deserve’ Jeonghan finally uttered but the old alpha didn’t seem to be affected by his words. The omega was trying hard to convey his feelings, but it was clear in his voice that he was scared. If only slightly. With no reaction, Jeonghan tried again, ‘You’re gonna get life-‘

‘You ing this ?’ Seungcheol frowned at the question directed towards him. Did the guy just completely disregarded Jeonghan. How dare he? What the hell??

‘Good right? I trai-‘

Thud!

‘You better listen to him talk!!’ Seungcheol glared at the man, almost fallen on the floor from the impact. One of the officers pulled him back and it was the force that made him realized what he had done. He just punched the bastard so hard his nose bled. Breathing heavily, Seungcheol glanced back towards the omega who froze, staring at the man.

. Did he mess up? He didn’t realize what he was doing. It was not his intention to act violent. !

‘Yah! That punk punched me!’ He heard the old man screamed at the officers as they pulled him back to his feet. He was threatening to sue him, screaming his discontent but the cops completely ignored him. One of them asked the omega if he had anything else to say because it was better for them to move soon.

With his attacker being held by two other younger alphas, Jeonghan walked towards him, making sure to leave some distance in between. ‘Die in hell.’

Then his spat.

Making the audience gasped in shock.

The room was now very silent, Myungseok breathing heavily his nostrils flared in anger. Seungcheol eyed the man as