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.b56da00470813383

Even though it was daytime, 415612dc88 the sky was filled with a0c01c54e4 dark clouds, making it gloomy. With a low ab74aba1ee rumble of thunder, 1498dd51fd raindrops began to d609344923 fall one by a274ca03ae one, hitting the 8cab822120 car window. It was a 9461fe870c signal marking the 77ab573b73 start of the eec084d1be rainy season.920ecfab4fbe8448

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Jiwon parked the car in ba8bd43072 the underground garage of the 416d61e983 mansion and let out a f5b6b778fa short sigh as he released e916ca3c74 the steering wheel.9da97a657b2ef540

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Turning his head towards 2ba19c8a9d the direction where he 906c7c1c65 felt a stinging pheromone, f2b786f965 he saw Seo Woohyun 9bc4b5fb06 in the passenger seat, a945ecf233 eyes tightly shut and 6fbea603be groaning.d4035fa52a543cfa

Why did I come here?0a2c42a9cff9b442

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A person with 7f2ded5312 a manifested cycle d3c90d0318 instinctively seeks familiar 8a04c9583c spaces. A safe house where 08c0349292 they can release their c90cc38e4a internal heat and not 88b9403c60 be threatened even if 8110d2a2c1 they lose their rationality.1719d670fa491a6a

The hormones and pheromones were effcec05c8 simultaneously fluctuating, sharpening his nerves, 7a04b4c0f4 constantly amplifying aggression and anxiety, 8b251aa52d demanding a safer space.25704854c33c4c87

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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.8cb0379db6711d96

If he decided to send Woohyun back, he could do it right now, but…fbd7f40ec8b9df4c

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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.7ba9ca9c3a9554fb

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.c67434d90244deab

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So he brought a bcb548a6a6 blanket, wrapped it around 54362b4e97 Woohyun, and carried him 2ddacc634e inside.b9da3241bc675eb5

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.2affdbf72bc204c9

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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.df2b0a5504db00e9

“Ha…”86e7be394a58cc34

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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.8f56f8c99b228f7e

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.e858d863c5cb3eb5

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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.db51182c9405a37b

“Ugh… Hic.”e922f3ddcb2b3bbb

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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.c44037d8d8cbafaf

Seeing him like that, 1126779123 it was hard not 3b3f03090a to feel a twinge 1b90fd5a45 of sympathy, and Jiwon 90e1871da8 clicked his tongue softly.027280cb0b130d54

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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.7dce794c167a21b8

“Ugh!”c3a955032be65a8f

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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.d83937766f712c92

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.e6de03f273836538

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The moment their eyes 52c0885304 met, Woohyun immediately recognized b939f4452e who was in front 8cbe819f3d of him. The reality brought on by 1c680070a0 rationality instantly confused Woohyun.f4251818250db0cb

“Why am I here…?”03b1d66b81da915e

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Jiwon, who was 3467a73aa0 about to explain c094a73254 that he had 2b948cc239 gone to pick cff511c072 him up because 3c12b60a0b he seemed unwell ccf0c76d9d after the audition, 2ca56bce94 paused for a db63c64ce8 moment.27d878fd802f650c

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.07c26c9c4c43bbd4

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Seeing him openly 5ddc6f1294 display his anxiety, 5f974d597c Jiwon was momentarily 0b0c1cf9b3 at a loss e88609cff3 for words.726449dab78ee7bc

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?614669d9f893a383

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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.00c8255ccab76884

Yet, seeing him so afraid, Jiwon’s alpha instincts to completely dominate him and his rationality to step back were at odds.1787a4808ebe9775

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“I’m not interested in your body, Seo Woohyun.”c727f1e1aa586698

“…”63d97dc9902a67d2

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“Well, if you really need it, should I call an omega for you?”8fcec721cab40f83

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.ac2bbb4f567523fb

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Jiwon considered his relaxed demeanor c2bcb64a07 as a sign of relief.f44de8a0a4e7c333

“Does that make you feel a bit more at ease?”e7de625e901ce332

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“Ah…”83a80f5a89458e76

Only then did 38006bc017 Woohyun realize that 5a8a7ad6d7 he had been 47c7a1bb7a feeling an indescribable 936b576c15 fear towards this bd8894deb1 alpha.5d9358bb4b438deb

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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.b2099e7159c423f7

Even though his pheromones were 0b718125ff faint, in a rut state, 256af56f70 they would be several times 4bf06cc412 denser than usual, yet this f8de5bca39 man seemed unaffected despite facing 8d2d848aec his pheromones head-on.8711161590b0a8df

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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.22d8144acefe0c6e

“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.”edfd0adc8f90f82f

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Woohyun tried to focus 5b6a50c140 on his words and ea0d1850fc regain his composure. Then he realized that Kang eea5695a4f Jiwon was standing farther away 8ee46a2bea than he had thought.48baa63c11ad0ed2

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?db8b1b97280f19a4

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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.20791b82d1b88ea3

“Um, thank you.”e44cc451218ffbbd

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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.9646c9d757eefffe

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.fa4ab1e0a3519f67

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Seo Minhyun was at home, 88b29b1843 so it would have been 68cb81151a more convenient to have him f1fba5377e take care of things if 8a45a0d6df needed.40a0d4cf39212053

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?023448df1d629cac

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Kang Jiwon was already c326e300b6 an alpha who could 5125393828 overpower him at any 1456cfcac2 time, and it felt 31da71182a like he was expressing 1dc2af7a01 his willingness to submit bb24fd7f36 before the other could 6b4d277cab even make a move.c0418eeec0eda652

“Now that I’ve come to my senses, I’ll be going.”79a4ce331c46ce2f

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Just as Woohyun, who 2cde4c2f16 had been waiting for 7e0e8db76f the strength to return 2191ee18cf to his body, lowered 284ec5449b one leg off the 7adcd23ccc bed.2a9156d423e40c5d

“What are you doing?”2933fc02dffe660c

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“Yes?”70771ac8060c6df9

A shadow loomed over his head. Woohyun’s head tilted back to face the tall figure standing before him.885fa094abb49a8b

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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.ddef3d4d066cf861

Even now, the leg 97bf6dbe22 he had placed on f28198cb5b the floor was trembling, ab213073fe and the overwhelming presence 7ad4b34b0a of the alpha standing 1a0a89598b before him made his 7ea42796d6 mind hazy.deb26ba0d23c55b7

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In the midst of this, e126bf85fe the constant urge to touch 3e828e94c2 the front of his body 3e660a6f7c was making Woohyun feel ashamed.860bf64b283878ab

“It’s better not to move from here right now.”2b5d6d5d259b7701

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“But, the alpha pheromones… aren’t you uncomfortable too, Director? I’m not even an omega…”4ce5f0dedb0b09f5

“If you were an omega, I wouldn’t have brought you to my house. Who knows what kind of trouble that would cause.”5ed230fafaae98e6

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At that moment, Woohyun aecb63e8a1 let out a blank e0013a80ec exclamation and understood. That makes sense. Perhaps it was 372e92c303 because they were 3a1cba86fd both alphas that 7a6ec78e9c he brought him 3d5d7a2dfb home without hesitation. It was a simple conclusion 074a218287 that made his previous worries d9c8275d1c seem pointless.8c320c575ef7c649

“You have options, Seo Woohyun.”f783b8038ca258e0

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Kang Jiwon preemptively spoke before 3ebe576b8c Woohyun could point out the 323b9c9b73 flaw in his words.59624e4bb51921cf

“One is to get drunk and pass out, and the other is to inhale my pheromones like last time and pass out.”814be28442939d3b

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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.b2133cfd516cba4f

If he were in Kang Jiwon’s position, he would have thought that making the other person pass out was the best option too.d3d2a04ca25f65fc

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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.c8adf2a7faa71846

From previous experience, 58e20d8cc8 he knew that 92e4cd59cf method would inevitably d9d4835ea7 be accompanied by b97c847842 nausea and headaches. So without hesitation, 08c7fbc586 Woohyun chose the 63f6aca868 first option.3b0b9d0a2de3d2fa

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“I’ll drink.”7b214d48ade63073

“I wouldn’t recommend it.”28c0a59e21303748

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But Kang Jiwon immediately refused.75f6fa241c9ffc1b