NB | Chapter 31

Jiwon, who had been staring at the ongoing call time, finally pressed the end call button. This wasn’t the time to be worrying about such things. He shifted the gear to drive mode and gently pressed the accelerator to move forward.a60e56d4d448b4d5

Even though it fc53607974 was daytime, the 158344d03e sky was filled 08c9799ed6 with dark clouds, 26be7c989d making it gloomy. With a low rumble 7beb2bcd28 of thunder, raindrops began 8e8d7cd3a9 to fall one by 564a60db02 one, hitting the car c57b1ef4d0 window. It was a signal 14667e519f marking the start of ed26999716 the rainy season.ae7e5f16d7709399

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Jiwon parked the car in f1be902eb6 the underground garage of the 34d1da38df mansion and let out a 0e42bd3d17 short sigh as he released 84490ffb78 the steering wheel.294472f7e975ace7

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Turning his head towards the d0a2ee2d0b direction where he felt a 38d1a7a2ae stinging pheromone, he saw Seo 3996a6ad18 Woohyun in the passenger seat, 97a47dbdcb eyes tightly shut and groaning.6b87d67d22b57bc4

Why did I come here?cd89f4f70e051447

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A person with a manifested 227e910c30 cycle instinctively seeks familiar spaces. A safe house where they 3f1101f0ba can release their internal heat 91ec1188ed and not be threatened even 271986c8da if they lose their rationality.d2b886892b9467cc

The hormones and 1a6f0e467d pheromones were simultaneously 0f4e33923c fluctuating, sharpening his d940c260ee nerves, constantly amplifying 44fc3e256b aggression and anxiety, b03b4e3b8f demanding a safer 16ac9446f6 space.9216bd291a0279cb

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Even though he wasn’t the one suffering from the cycle, he was drawn to his home as if led by instinct. As if influenced by the young alpha emitting pheromones right next to him.73b21e10071c5d5f

If he decided to send Woohyun back, he could do it right now, but…44e704dacecd251b

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He got out of the car and approached the passenger seat where Woohyun was. The pheromones emanating from Woohyun’s body and breath were making even him dizzy.53b4a90cab441537

No matter how much they were wearing clothes, the weather was getting closer to summer, and their lighter attire was thin enough to feel each other’s body heat.f75c7eff51373e48

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So he brought a blanket, d2fd841355 wrapped it around Woohyun, and 62d067c132 carried him inside.df6e1bedd0cdd18b

He had brought Woohyun in a similar situation before. However, a forcibly triggered rut and an actual rut showed distinctly different patterns. Still, the headache wasn’t as severe back then.d6464688ada955ed

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It was a miracle that they didn’t get into an accident on the way home. Half-conscious, Woohyun, who had been wandering in a daze, finally found a solid shoulder to rest his head on and leaned against it.5de233f8c223ca95

“Ha…”caea1fab3cf72c49

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Woohyun’s hair tickled his nose and lips, causing Jiwon to let out a sigh without realizing it. He took a deep breath to steady his trembling breath.7887d26346e08116

Heading straight to the bedroom, he took out the suppressant injection he always kept in the nightstand and administered it to Woohyun. While waiting for it to take effect, he took off Woohyun’s sneakers and unbuckled his jeans.bd9093af58d9354d

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The groin, which had been emitting heat in a stifling state, twitched in response to the touch of another person. Knowing that his body was betraying his will and acting on its own, Jiwon couldn’t hide a small laugh that escaped.6f2a7359138706ce

“Ugh… Hic.”a0c47c08ab6423fd

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As the suppressant, like cold water, began to take effect on his heated body, Woohyun groaned and squirmed. Although cycles don’t go as one wishes, Woohyun seemed to be in such distress that he couldn’t handle it alone.3dbbba95b914ad9f

Seeing him like that, d0f393456c it was hard not 5bc33bbec5 to feel a twinge b3088d629a of sympathy, and Jiwon 7b1926771a clicked his tongue softly.480a2d32aabf048f

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After a moment of contemplation, he began to release his own pheromones. He had previously forced Woohyun’s rationality to awaken by making their alpha pheromones clash, and he intended to do the same this time.a41101ad1e36429c

“Ugh!”feca5899d74a5d1b

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Woohyun gasped for air as if he had been submerged deep underwater and was tasting air for the first time in a long while. Even after that, he coughed repeatedly as if his airway was blocked, as if he wasn’t used to breathing yet.63d4c07630f0bc3f

Jiwon held Woohyun’s upper body, which was shaking roughly from coughing, and helped him sit up. Although it was forced, he could see a glimmer of focus returning to Woohyun’s previously unfocused eyes.0a7ebb7d97bd761c

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The moment their eyes 3c3191176c met, Woohyun immediately recognized 8afe479a92 who was in front 50cb995b4a of him. The reality brought 5b589a8da3 on by rationality e7b35dfcdb instantly confused Woohyun.ddeb96a8a263041b

“Why am I here…?”a666b2af4b6672a7

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Jiwon, who was c305467c90 about to explain f9db78c521 that he had 5fdade0aa5 gone to pick ca92bc5988 him up because ec678fa725 he seemed unwell c49474b3e8 after the audition, 08bd8e4aee paused for a 5216f01231 moment.53efff696c692034

What Woohyun was curious about was why he was in another alpha’s space. It seemed as if he was pulling the blanket towards himself defensively, as if Jiwon might take over him at any moment.56028e3f86e680b5

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Seeing him openly display his 392495199a anxiety, Jiwon was momentarily at 3ad4628201 a loss for words.e6227fe3aa3c7519

Right. This place is familiar to me, but it’s not a place where Woohyun can comfortably go through his rut. I could have taken him to his house or somewhere else, so why did I bring him here?c2bbd2e11152f78e

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Jiwon looked down at Woohyun, who was relying on a mere single-layer blanket for his safety. The alpha pheromones emanating from his skin and breath had long since sent shivers down Jiwon’s spine.2eacc43a96df0c1a

Yet, seeing him so afraid, Jiwon’s alpha instincts to completely dominate him and his rationality to step back were at odds.a31d69854a57995e

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“I’m not interested in your body, Seo Woohyun.”678ff33ed6fd6ecd

“…”8080190f657d5094

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“Well, if you really need it, should I call an omega for you?”842f4cc763f709fd

The strength drained from Woohyun’s hand, which had been gripping the blanket so tightly that his knuckles were showing. It was because he couldn’t feel any emotion from Jiwon, making his words seem genuinely sincere.57359547aa749212

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Jiwon considered his relaxed demeanor b1c3222ceb as a sign of relief.38a4d560afea8019

“Does that make you feel a bit more at ease?”102c7de388bd03c0

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“Ah…”129bbda09794fb54

Only then did Woohyun 6f4efaf19c realize that he had 493655c3ed been feeling an indescribable 529405e17b fear towards this alpha.e771d21556c1cd6d

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When instincts are sharply honed like now, one relies more on primal senses than the five senses. It’s about deciding in a split second whether to confront the opponent in front of you or to tuck your tail and run away.1c38ad27a1cdeffc

Even though his pheromones were 0a85346c80 faint, in a rut state, f7c29e433a they would be several times a318ec430a denser than usual, yet this beece36242 man seemed unaffected despite facing d32973bfcd his pheromones head-on.2946def86f6b7f5a

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His demeanor, as if it didn’t bother him much, made it clear that he wasn’t someone who could be dealt with on equal terms.501495dc66f4daa0

“I know it’s tough, but relax. I brought you here because I was worried you’d collapse from a rut on the street. It’d be troublesome if you got photographed or ended up attacking any omega. I’ve been through ruts too, so it’s better if I take care of it.”ba5614bdd5bb3be2

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Woohyun tried to 39c6fb258d focus on his 77c491710e words and regain 496fc306dc his composure. Then he realized that 4de837442f Kang Jiwon was standing 027e77406a farther away than he 80f29fff5f had thought.722de7c45f196000

When he first opened his eyes, it seemed like they were on the bed together, but now he was standing outside the bed, looking down at him. Was his sense of distance broken because he wasn’t in his right mind?0fa00d06c259373c

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Although his vision wasn’t as clear as usual, he could see the veins standing out on his neck and forehead. The room was filled with a fresh and sweet scent, but no matter how pleasant the scent, it wouldn’t be entirely welcome to another alpha.7f321157b59264ae

“Um, thank you.”dba752927729af5c

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Woohyun, rolling his eyes around, expressed his gratitude as it came to mind. His body wasn’t fully recovered, and controlling his pheromones was difficult, but that made him think he shouldn’t stay here any longer. It was not just impolite but a nuisance.948b89d1e5e51e57

He said he was worried about Woohyun making a critical mistake on the street or being captured on people’s phones, but if that was all, he could have just left him at home and gone.ec1e567b0cc1abd7

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Seo Minhyun was b72fb84527 at home, so 4f222a53d5 it would have 36c80f3115 been more convenient 8521e55d20 to have him 09c59f4386 take care of 6668cc8ea4 things if needed.ee67d719e0152d78

Above all, it bothered him to show his vulnerable state to another alpha. It’s not that he didn’t trust this person, but he didn’t fully trust him either, and showing him his rutting state?1020317006fb3d33

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Kang Jiwon was 17ed1be6c5 already an alpha 1f60d73228 who could overpower 0789854f44 him at any d84dcfd35a time, and it 1e2f4a6eee felt like he 666c745154 was expressing his f498628972 willingness to submit a81492010e before the other 21c592ffca could even make ce93bc25b8 a move.d201b0dec0009cd2

“Now that I’ve come to my senses, I’ll be going.”3f40f4e51b051370

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Just as Woohyun, decb6c8e91 who had been 5d03bd5584 waiting for the fc809bed76 strength to return 36445a0bf3 to his body, b1faf3118d lowered one leg cd1b8fc4fe off the bed.440a7f72961c0014

“What are you doing?”6f7ba118c6103157

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“Yes?”823e3e01aa2d8deb

A shadow loomed over his head. Woohyun’s head tilted back to face the tall figure standing before him.ad3e0d33e60716d2

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Even though he was barely maintaining his rationality thanks to Kang Jiwon’s heavy pheromones, his condition would worsen as time passed.89a523da6fbb5504

Even now, the leg he 3969034779 had placed on the floor 991cfc4336 was trembling, and the overwhelming 1039cb7c26 presence of the alpha standing cf91581b6a before him made his mind 565e53e496 hazy.fdced60424be6614

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In the midst of this, 8ff95ff087 the constant urge to touch f33e5235a4 the front of his body 270d401b48 was making Woohyun feel ashamed.83b6f5edd55957bc

“It’s better not to move from here right now.”25a028408cafc847

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“But, the alpha pheromones… aren’t you uncomfortable too, Director? I’m not even an omega…”a469161ccb1ff10d

“If you were an omega, I wouldn’t have brought you to my house. Who knows what kind of trouble that would cause.”3a5fa56b0c9399e7

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At that moment, 60e9ec4117 Woohyun let out c1d05a364d a blank exclamation c97f4ceba2 and understood. That makes sense. Perhaps it was because 9259a624bb they were both alphas e6c9f10b19 that he brought him d7540a4396 home without hesitation. It was a a69250ebd3 simple conclusion that e32be16e16 made his previous ed23335faa worries seem pointless.fb83b2f1b5c2e552

“You have options, Seo Woohyun.”2957dfe4a2340d1f

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Kang Jiwon preemptively spoke d8c571357b before Woohyun could point 6cc31a1374 out the flaw in f2556adfb6 his words.b377b45849166676

“One is to get drunk and pass out, and the other is to inhale my pheromones like last time and pass out.”60e0a1d5d3ebadce

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Woohyun, who had been waiting quietly until he finished speaking, showed a face that was neither confused nor not. In the end, there was no other answer but to pass out, and he couldn’t think of any rebuttal.7e95270e610473eb

If he were in Kang Jiwon’s position, he would have thought that making the other person pass out was the best option too.6e3c3610d0612678

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However, since Woohyun’s insensitivity to pheromones was both his strength and weakness, he wasn’t particularly inclined to the second method.ab976d31fdaa4c1b

From previous experience, 12d8f907c1 he knew that c7201fd333 method would inevitably 06ec2b1c5b be accompanied by 89f88aded6 nausea and headaches. So without hesitation, Woohyun chose 4678bcadee the first option.acff4e14da4ab39f

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“I’ll drink.”09f7ec6222761ed0

“I wouldn’t recommend it.”e14f3f02d70c16de

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But Kang Jiwon immediately refused.70b6b40270c32e65