Ryeowook's day to go home finally arrived, but the omega could easily say he didn't want to leave.

Ryeowook enjoyed spending those three weeks at Chaeyeong's house as he learned many things and Donghae's mother was always kind. He would miss eating the female beta's food and he would also miss all the times they sat down to have a good conversation. Ryeowook wanted to stay.

- I will miss you, but I hope you come back more often. – Chaeyeong said while hugging Ryeowook – And have a good trip.

- Thank you, Chaeyeong. I am very happy that you have welcomed me here for all these days. I had the best vacation of my entire life and I definitely want to come back again and learn more from you.

- You are adorable, my dear. I didn't want you to leave either. – she looked at Donghae – Can't I adopt him?

Donghae laughed.

- I don't think so, omma. – and so he hugged his younger brother – See you in a week.

- See you in a week and… – Ryeowook whispered in Donghae's ear – Details, my dear. Details.

The pink-haired omega chuckled and nodded, hugging his brother even tighter. And when Ryeowook finally managed to make his way to the carriage, he saw Kyuhyun running towards him. The blond-haired omega chuckled softly and crouched down to hug the boy who pecked his cheek and said:

- Are you leaving, uncle Wookie? I wanted you and uncle Hae to come to my house.

- Maybe another day? – Ryeowook messed up Kyuhyun's hair – And we can draw together.

- Really?

- Yes. We're going to paint too. I will teach you some techniques that I know.

Kyuhyun beamed and blushed when Ryeowook kissed his forehead. And after waving at Jungsu, who wished him a safe journey, the omega got into the carriage and bit the corner of his mouth.

- Tell my daddy I miss him.

Ryeowook nodded and so the coachman finally took him off Chaeyeong's estate. Jongwoon, on horseback, followed them and the Lady was with the omega because that was her job. Donghae sighed and then smiled as Kyuhyun jumped towards him and hugged his leg.

- You're not leaving, are you, uncle Hae?

- I have to go, but I'll stay here for a few more days.

- I didn't want you to leave, uncle Hae. Why did uncle Wookie have to leave?

- Because our appa asked. But you don't have to worry, as Wook and I will come back to see you.

- Yay! I want this. – and so Kyuhyun looked at Hyukjae – Hey, uncle Hyuk.

- Hello, Kyuhyun. Are you fine?

Kyuhyun nodded and then hugged Chaeyeong, who hugged him back and said to Jungsu:

- Did something happen? I didn't think you were coming today.

- Oh, nothing happened. Kyuhyun said he wanted to come see you and I brought him. And it was just in time for him to see Ryeowook-ssi before the prince left.

- So it was good that you came, because I want to give you some things. – Jungsu nodded and left Kyuhyun with Hyukjae and Donghae, as the boy chattered and the adults listened to him. The alpha followed Chaeyeong who asked – Are you really fine?

- I won't lie, Chaeyeong. I was worried about Heechul tonight.

- Why?

- Because I had a feeling he needed me. – Jungsu sighed – I don't know how to live like that. It's very exhausting.

- And do you want to give up everything you've built so far?

- No. I'm just afraid that something is happening. If I lose Heechul, I don't know what life will be like. And I don't know how Kyuhyun will react. He loves his father so much.

Chaeyeong hugged Jungsu and said:

- Don't worry about it, my dear. Heechul made his choice. If he hadn't fought to come see you all these years, you wouldn't even have him in your life. But Heechul has confided in me so many times that he fought for his family and I know that's enough for us to believe that everything will be okay.

- What if nothing happens?

Chaeyeong cupped Jungsu's face and smiled at the alpha.

- Don't think that nothing will happen. Heechul can still send you a letter so you'll know what decision he made. Until then, don't think too much about it.

- I wish there was an easier way to communicate with Heechul.

- You will soon communicate, I believe that. – she caressed the alpha's face – Now let's get some eggs. I bought some chickens and they have already given me many eggs.

- Oh, Chaeyeong. You don’t need…

- Of course I do. Kyuhyun loves eggs for breakfast, so bring some. Take a chicken too. You won't even need to buy eggs.

Jungsu chuckled and thanked her as he entered the farm to get the eggs with Chaeyeong who couldn't stop chattering about how happy she was after she bought the chickens – and obviously she talked about her desire to have a farm full of animals.

And while the two talked about Chaeyeong's plans, Kyuhyun chatted with Hyukjae and Donghae who listened to everything the little one had to say – and he really had a lot to say.

- And I went to play at my friend's house and he lives very close by. Appa wouldn't let me sleep over at his place.

- Why?

- I think appa doesn't like to sleep alone because he's afraid. – Kyuhyun ate a tangerine and smiled – And I have to protect my appa. Dad asked me.

Donghae smiled.

- And you're a brave boy, aren't you?

- I'm. And I told uncle Hyuk that he can't hurt you, right, uncle Hyuk?

Donghae looked at Hyukjae who scratched the back of his head and said:

- He told me that and I promised that I won't hurt you, Your Highness.

- And all this for what?

Kyuhyun handed the tangerine to Donghae and stood next to Hyukjae, saying:

- I'm almost uncle Hyuk's height, but he can protect you because he's a guard. And when I'm a guard, I'll protect you.

Hyukjae laughed at that moment.

- How can you be my height? You are only five years old.

- And?

Hyukjae had no answer for that, so Donghae hugged Kyuhyun and said:

- You have to be the most adorable person in the world and I'm very happy that you want to protect me like this.

Kyuhyun blushed and hid his face, making Donghae laugh. Hyukjae shook his head and said as the boy ran out to meet Jungsu:

- I think he has a crush on you, Donghae.

- I can see that, but... – the omega stood up and hugged the alpha's neck – I hope he understands that I have a crush on you.

Hyukjae chuckled, kissed Donghae's cheek and said:

- He gave you a flower and said it was me, so maybe he already knows that. Kyuhyun asked me if I kissed you like his appa kisses prince Heechul.

- And that's how Kyuhyun told you not to hurt me?

- Exactly.

Donghae shook his head. but was amused by it.

- I think alphas are so funny when they want to show they're protective. Were you like this as a child?

- No. I... Well... Can I tell you something? – Donghae nodded – Just promise you won't laugh.

- Why would I laugh? – they sat down and Donghae held Hyukjae's hand – I won't laugh at you, Hyuk. I would never do that. – and so he kissed the alpha's cheek – Trust me.

Hyukjae nodded and said:

- I was born alpha, but I didn't have the instincts until I was sixteen, which is a really bad age for that to happen. My first rut was so intense and I was only able to get through it because my aunt helped me. She took me for a run and spent the energy exercising.

- And why is that bad? I mean, the fact that you developed your instincts at sixteen.

- They say my instincts should have appeared when I was still a child, but honestly I've never seen that happen. And my ruts are irregular, which means I may or may not be fertile.

Donghae frowned.

- I do not know what to say.

And Hyukjae sighed.

- If you want to stop our relationship here, I'll understand.

- No, no. – Donghae shook his head fervently – I don't want to stop our relationship. I just don't know what to say, because I don't know what you want me to say.

- I don't want you to bother with these things.

- It does not bother me. – the omega smiled – It's part of you. It's about who you are and I enjoy getting to know you.

- Really?

- Yes. You trusted me and that is very important to what we are creating here. I like knowing that you will be there for me as I will be there for you. I've always been upfront about helping you see your family or see your father again. One of them I can help you and the other I would do my best. – Donghae kissed Hyukjae – I really like you.

- I really like you too, but I just wanted you to know that. People have always said I'm a ruined alpha and...

- No. – Donghae shook his head while cupping Hyukjae's face – You can't think you're a ruined alpha. I don't even know what that means, but I imagine it's a really bad thing.

- This is a bad thing because it nullifies me as a human being. I don't want to be nullified as a human being because I'm not an alpha who lives up to expectations.

- And do you think I'm going to judge you for not being an alpha who lives up to expectations? I'm an omega who definitely doesn't live up to expectations. – and so he laughed – Maybe we are the perfect match.

- I think we're the perfect match.

- So we don't need to meet anyone's expectations. – Donghae stood up – Let's run away to live our relationship away from these rules that are not made by us.

Hyukjae laughed.

- Have you gone crazy?

- Maybe, but… – he approached the alpha – Imagine a world where we can live happily ever after in a simple house and living from our garden. And we're going to have such a good life away from it all. I... Run away with me, Hyukjae.

Hyukjae saw that Donghae was very excited, so he held his face and kissed his lips tenderly. The omega closed his eyes, hugged the alpha's neck and understood that they weren't going to run away anywhere.

- You need to remember th