Raegar emailed the alpha for clearance for emergency heat assistant. The wolves that assisted alphas or omegas with heat/rut had to severe ties from their packs since they could be security threat. That is why alpha's permissions were required each time heat/rut assistants were to set foot in pack lands.

Since, Raegar did not specifically mention the name in the permit, he was expecting alpha's call but he did not anticipate the alpha to cone see him in person.

" Who? " The King asked as greeting.

" Phi Kiet." Raegar informed.

" Even if I permit, it won't work Raegar. Kiet has not broken the mate bond yet. "

" But, it worked last time..."

" What? Kiet had never used assistance-"

" Another alpha's scent..."

" Who? "

" Me... I wrapped him in my jacket when I found him almost delirious with pain. He wasn't averted to the scent. I will go as far as saying, he welcomed it. "

"For a mated wolf to accept another's scent... It's unheard of.." The King stared probingly at Raegar. " Unless, you are hiding something."

Raegar sighed. There was no use hiding anymore. " I think he is my soulmate. "

" You think? "

" I know. "

" Since when?"

" Seven years now..."

" Did you talk to him? "

" I've barely been able to bear his actions of rejection. If he really spoke the words, I won't be able to survive it Phi Aroon."

" What if he says yes, brother? " King asked.

Mirthless chuckle escaped Raegar " Is this same Phi Kiet we are talking about? He would die before he would accept another mate. To him it's same as treachery... "

"Placing our loyalties on wrong side...giving our loyalty to wrong party. Isn't it treachery too? "

Raegar stayed silent for a long time.

" If someone could pull out Kiet from self destruction, it's you brother. He always had soft corner for you."

" He won't accept my touch even if he is writhing in pain, playing with lunacy. Is this you call a soft corner? "

" He himself asked for assistance, your majesty. Heavily endowed male will be specially preferable. " Raegar couldn't help but heavily frown.

King chuckled " Are you really taking his words to hearts? And if it is really his preference brother, why didn't you inform he is greatly missing by passing you on."

Raegar smiled weakly. " Thank you for the moral boost, phi Aroon. But, I have no shame in accepting my lackunas. You and I both know, I wouldn't know what to do with an omega in heat , especially one in as severe as Phi Kiet is going to be through. "

" It is true that their libido runs high during this time of the month. But, You will be surprised at the number of times the omegas simply need someone to be with them, to show some love. To just provide affection in the form of skinship. To just hold them...
Most of the wolves make heat about about sexual fulfillment when it's just periodic bonding ritual. A chance to spend time with you mate and make them feel loved, cared and appreciated. "

" I do not have verbal consent of phi Kiet. I don't feel comfortable- "

"Sometimes we have to become temporary villain to become their hero. If you would intervene or not, is your choice Raegar. I am no one to ask anything from you . But, I will let you know one thing. When you had a severe episode of rut after long abstinence from it, it wasn't the omega assistant that helped you.
You were getting violently ill and temperamental. We had to douse the poor omega in Kiet's perfume and cloth him in Kiet's clothes to calm you down. And then too, he couldn't get too close. "

" So I didn't...The omega..we..."

" No, you didn't. The most you did was hand holding. "

" I was naked- "

" Had to literally soak in you ice cold water to bring your temperature down..."

" I...oh..." Raegar continously raked his hands through his hair.
The King patted his back and stood up
" If you insist on someone else helping Kiet, I will have the assistance on backup. Make your mind. Let me know in an hour. "

...................

Arthit's majestic golden wolf ran through the woods, Kong hot on his heels, his laughter floated in the air.
" Saeng slow down for me..." Kong shouted.
The golden wolf halted, turned his head to look at Kongpob.

Suddenly arrows flew out of no where, tearibg the air , swooping straight fir them.

" Run..." Kong yelled.
The wolf howled at him, before Kong could yell at him, a spear flew through the air and embedded itself in Arthit's heart. He turned human.

" Arthit...." Kong screamed, seeing Arthit's knees hitting the ground, blood streamed down his undershirt, painting a red streak down his ribs.

Despite three arrows boring holes in his back, Kong ran to Arthit, holding his face in his own blood stained hands.

Suddenly the face changed to that of his por's.

" por..." he shrieked. Tears streaming down his face..

Suddenly everything dissolved away in thin air, he was left all alone in the vast woods...desperately crying for Arthit and his por....

" Thit...Por..." his eyes snapped open, he wiped his tears with back of his hand and looked around. Everything was normal ...then he ran their adjacent door and banged at Arthit's door until the Arthit's irritated face appeared , blinking at him, befuddled.

Kong threw the door open full, his hands reachd straight for Arthit's tunic. Fingers pressing at the point above heart, seeing no injury, he sighed in relief and hugged Arthit.

" Kongpob, what happened? Are you okay? " Arthit kept asking but Kong just sobbed, unable to say anything as his throat clogged.

Arthit kept patting Kongpob's back and asking him different question, all sorts from are you hungry to did someone die.

" Did you have a nightmare? " Arthit finallg asked after an eternity, Kong nodded.

" It's okay na..everything is fine" Arthit caressed hair on the back of Kongpob's head.

Kong took few seconds to stop sobbing, after that he wordlessly pulled Artghit towards Kiet's room .

" Uncle Kiet was also in your dream? " Arthit asked. Kong gave a barest nod. All his focus aimed on reaching quickly to his por's room. His steps hastened as he got closer and smelled distress emanating from that room.

He lifted his hands to knock on the door. Before his knuckles could touch on the door, his hands was engulfed in a bigger palm, encasing his hand and stopping it there.

" Did you need anything ? " Raegar asked.

" What happened to my por? He smells sad..." Kong raised his knuckles to knock again, Raegar stopped him again. " He is in heat.."

" Heat ..." Kong stilled, his body trembled with pure fear..." my dad returned ? Is he hurting my por? Let me go..." Kong struggled in Raegar's hold.

" No...Kongpob...listen to me ...just two minutes.." Raegar tried to plead but Kong kept struggling. " Let me go..."

" Arthit , talk to your friend. " Raegar pleaded. " His por is in heat... he can't go in...."

" He can't be in heat . .unless my dad returned. " Kong was adamant.

" Kong heat comes every months or so " Arthit reasoned.

" Yeah, to the omegas who have good, caring Alpha mates." Kong was teary again. " My por never goes in to heat since Dad left him. I paid attention every time you brought sweets for Luna when she went in to heat. "

Raegar was alarmed. He knew from the scent of heat mixed with distress and suppressants that Kiet has suppressed it for long but he never knew it was almost more than four years. His heart hammered in his chest as the graveness of situation descended on him. He must gather himself and work out how he wanted to proceed.

" Kongpob, " Raegar placed both his hands on Kongpob's shoulder and made the young man look at him. " Omegas go in to heat every month. Some chose to not go in to heat, they use medicine for that. "

" My por used medicine to not go in to heat? "

Raegar nodded.

" Why ? "

Raegar was unable to answer.
Arthit kept his hand on his friend's back to provide him silent support.
" Kong, my por told me, mom takes care of pack and us nonstop, so she needs some rest days, therefore moon goddess made heat. So omegas like mom could have rest and gain their energy. In this time, they need someone to take care of them and make them feel loved. Someone adult , like por. In this case, alpha Raegar. Once mom felt a bit better, We could visit him in mornings. "

A small sob escaped Kong's lip " He took medicines to not go in to heat because he didn't have someone adult to take care of him? "

" probably." Raegar was one to speak.

" I hate him. " Kong gritted his teeth " I want to grow up fast so I can take care of my por. "

He turned to Raegar. " Did my por decide to go in to heat now because you promised to take care of him ? "

Raegar pursed his lips, taking a moment to compose himself before he answered " I wish that was the case. But, no. Your dad doesn't trust me that much. He forgot to take his medicine that is why he is in so much distress and probably a lot more pain."

" Why ? "

" Because it is neither advisable nor healthy to skip heat for too long. "

" Not that ,I'm asking something else " Kong looked curiously at Raegar " why my por does not trust you? " Kong narrowed his eyes " Did you hurt my por before, when he trusted you? "

" No. .."

Arthit and Kong frowned simultaneously, " Uncle Kiet trust everyone , why does he not trust you? "

Kong narrowed his eyes " Even I ,who abhor alphas think you are a decent alpha. Why does my por not trust you? Are you hiding something from us. "

Raegar chuckled mirthlessly " No, sometimes adults don't need reason to trust even most untrustable person. And thousand reasons are not enough to trust sometimes. "

Kong scrunched his nose " Makes me not want to grow up. "

Raegar gave him a weak smile.

A low keening sound seeped in to air, making hairs on their back stand in alarm. A packmate was in so much pain. Raegar searched despwrately for the mind link, but Kiet had it tightly shut.

" I think you were not able to make Uncle Kiet understand that you do not mean any harm and only want best for Uncle Kiet " Arthit spoke up looking at Kong " Kong and uncle Kiet do not have very good experience with alphas.

Kong was like that at first too... he thought all alphas are bad except my father. He did not trust me. did not want me for friend. I worked hard until I made him realise I am also a good alpha and worthy of his friendship. "

" Yeah... you have to be as determined, confident, good natured, friendly, funny, protective and awesome but at first you have to be shameless , thick skinned and as stubborn as Arthit. Por will finally see you mean good. "

" I am thick skinned? " Arthit looked displeased at Kong " And shameless! That is what you think of me? I am not giving you any extra meatballs!"

Kong folded his hands infront of his chest and stared down at Arthit " I said that You were shameless and thick skinned at starting only! Now, you are good, funny, friendly, protective and awesome ! And my best friend! You suddenly turned deaf or what? "

Arthit grinned at Raegar " And this is how you can check if uncle Kiet's feeling towards you changed or not. "

" What ? " Kong glared.

" He has to check from time to time if he is being successful or not na..." Arthit cajoled, side hugging Kong " or he will have to change tactic na"

"TRUE..." Kong uttered, shirking Arthit's hand away from him " And when you successfully enrage them, make sure you have good plan to make them forgive you..." Kong narrowed his eyes at Arthit.

" I do. .." Arthit smiled , hugging Kong with both hands so Kong won't be able to push him away.

Kong ignored Arthit,

" Por always says a Duang respects and honors loyalty, resilience, perseverance and honesty. Show him that you are here to stay. " Kong squeezed his fisted hands. His fingers found something warm and sticky. " Blood" Kong uttered, shocked.

The alpha in Raegar wanted to claw out and run to Kiet's side. Yellow started seeping in his eyes as the distress multiplied , stinking the air with bitter aftertaste.

" You boys should go back to bed." He uttered, biting his cheek to keep the wolf at bay.

" But the blood..."

" My alpha nature is just reacting ..."

" Wanting to hurt my por? You want to Punish him for being bad omega for making you work so hard? "

" No...who told you this? " Reagar clenched his teeth as the fury coursing inside him made his canines emerge.

Kong remained silent. Part embarrassed, part angry. He faintly remembers his dad having same reaction. And afterwards he removers same bitter taste emanating from his father that right now was emanating from his room - pure distress.

" Alphas are naturally protective and can not see an omega in pain. It takes a really concieted alpha to harm an omega. Why do you think you get away with things I will skin Arthit's hide for?

Because, you are omega. My nature does not allow me to harm you.
Your por is in pain, I am near yet unable to help him that is why my wolf is frustrated. He wants to break the door. "

" Your wolf thinks he can lessen his pain ? "

Raegar nodded. "Yes. He is confident. "

" And you? " Arthit asked. " What do you think? "

Raegaar was surprised to hear such small kid asking such loaded question. As if he already knew that sometimes wolf and human side of their soul do get in to conflict.

" I don't know if I will be able to. But, I want to try. Try my best."

Kong nodded in understanding.

" You can see him in mornings if he feels better." Raegar provided.

Kong turned to leave, took two steps and ran back to Reagar " Please, don't hurt my por na... " he hung his head in shame. Raegar has treated him like adult yet Kong was not able to put away with his childish fear.

Raegar made Kong lift his face by placing a thumb under his chin " Look at me..." he said . " Omegas are made to cherish. Mates are made to be treasured and loved. Anyone saying otherwise isn't a wolf worth his salt, be it alpha , omega or beta. They deserve to be skinned alive. Ask me again, assert your right as next of the Kin of a distressed omega who is unable to voice for himself ... speak for both of you omega"

Something steeled in Kongpob's eyes " If you hurt my father Alpha Raegar, know that I am both skilled with weapons and potions. Dying would seem like a sweet dream. "

Raegar squeezed Kong's shoulder in appreciation. " draw your dagger omega "

Kongpob did as told . Raegar made a cut on his palm " Be the blood running in my veins, the wolf residing in my soul and the our all seeing Goddess above me , my witnesses for this promise I make to you.

I will do everything to make your father be and feel happy, healthy and loved as he deserves to be. If he ever accepts me as mate, I promise you will still be his first priority and I will never come in between.
And if you accept me as such, you will always have a friend, confidante, mentor and guide in me."

Kong stood dumb founded, not knowing what to do.

" He is giving you blood oath. Its surest form of promise. If he acts in ill will, his own wolf will kill him before he could act so." Arthit whispered " You will have to make a small cut on your hand and mix your blood and say, I accept."

Kong swiped the blade across his pinky, as their blood mixed, Kong felt a zing in his body, as something snapped in place.

" It's the promise." Arthit informed.

" I accept " Kong whispered. " Go..." he nudged Raegar towards the door.

Arthit nudged Kong towards their room " We should go. Por says, children only makes feel the omega in heat feel strongly like they should care for children and they do not rest..."

" Knock on the door after we go. " Kong hurriedly informed Raegar and hastened his pace. They almost jogged down to their rooms.

Raegar looked the kids swoop out the corridor till the end before he lifted his leaden feet to step in to the door.

........... ...

When they reached to their adjoint quarters, Kong turned to the gate of his own room, he was about to push it when Arthit called " You said, you had nightmare, right? Then, don't sleep alone. "

" I'm not afraid." Kong stubbornly bit his lip " Its just a nightmare"

" Yeah... but I am afraid. What if I get one? Sleep with me."

" Don't be such a baby." Kong frowned but already started walking towards Arthit's bed.

Arthit quietly made space for and wrapped them in comforter.
" Does uncle hugs you to sleep when you get nightmares? " He asked.

Kong nodded. " Yeah...he sometimes sings me a lullaby when I can't sleep . "

Arthit turned on his side " Come here...I will hug you. I don't know how to sing though... How about I tell you a story ? "

" Why ? "

Arthit frowned then instantly composed his face. " Because , I'm afraid. It will help me sleep. If I'm talking to you...I won't think about scary thoughts then don't get nightmares. "

Kong sighed heavily " Nightmare is not a communicable disease or something. .."

But he obediently slid in to Arthit's arms when the former pulled at his wrist.
"You are afraid then Shouldn't I be the one to hug you? " Kong asked.

Arthit turned Kong so that they could face each other. " Now we both can hug "

Kong closed his eyes, Arthit kept carding his fingers through Kongpob's hairs and hum soothingly. Yet, Kongpob's anxious mind was running in circles,making it unable for him to sleep.

" Can't sleep ? " Arthhit asked.

" how do you know? " Kong asked surprised " I was lying very still, so I won't disturb your sleep."

Arthit smiled " It's my job to know my omega."

" If por accepts alpha Raegar as I did you, then por will be alpha Raegar's omega? "

Arthit thought for a bit " No. Every body is their own now. It was the case in ancient Era. We do not accept those archaic laws now. I learnt that a few days ago . "

Kong glared " Then how come I am your omega? I am my person too..."

" You are my omega because I say so. I am your alpha because you say so. We have our own rules and law."

" You make no sense."

Arthit's wolf smiled in his head. " You will understand when we grow up. Now, Tell me why can't you sleep ? "

" I'm thinking about my por..." Kong said " Why does it only need to be an adult person who can help him? "

" Because they do adult business. Before you ask me, even I don't know what. I know they hug and kiss but that shouldn't be it. We will know when we grow up." Kong just hummed in agreement.

" And its not only adult but an adult who your por trusts not to take advantage of his weak condition. An adult wolf whom your por trusts, ideally loves or is atleast comfortable with. A wolf he thinks is able to protect him and provide for him in all aspects.
Biologically, an omega wolf only allows alpha near him, whom is attracted to. Who he sees as a potential mate who can provide him with shelter, food, protection and strong children.
And an alpha wants an omega who arouses his protective instinct, gentle in nature so his wolf doesn't feel provoked, provides him serenity and is able to bear strong children. "

" Why do you know so much about about this mating thing and I do not ? "

" Some things por told me when mom used to go in to heat. Some I am being tutored upon. Earlier, arranged marraiges were common in noble and royal families . Princes mated as young as fourteen , so these things were included in syllabus. I found many things inaccurate though."

" What things? "

" Textbook says, an omega seeks alpha for protection. That an alpha wants a gentle omega . That prime purpose of mating is to bear children.
Both you and your por don't need anyone to protect you. Does that mean you need no alpha? I have a grown wolf, you defy me every time. I do feel challenged but that excites me and my wolf, not repulsed or antagonise me. . "

" Because you have a functioning brain " Kong sassed.

Arthit laughed " But, You say I'm stupid all the time. "

" Yeah, you are highly smart stupid."

" Aren't you contradicting yourself? "

Kong lightly whacked Arthit's forehead
" They taught you all those stupid things but did not tell the golden rule."

" What golden rule? "

" That 'your omega is always right. "

" Is that so? " Arthit chuckled. " So you accept that you are my omega ?"

" Nope " Kong grinned " I know that you are my alpha."

" Its one and the same thing. Didn't you want to be your own person five minutes ago? "

"I am my own person, my stupid alpha. I'm just saying you are also my person. "

Arthit grinned "I have nothing left to say. As you wish my smart omega. My Omega is always right, afterall. "

Kong grinned " You are a quick learner. "

Arthit smiled, he pulled Kong and kissed him on forehead. " Are you feeling good now? "

Kong lightly pushed Arthit away " Why did you kiss me? "

" when did I do that? "

" Right now! "

" I pecked you. Kiss in on the lips, reserved for mate. Pecks can be given to friends when they feel sad or we are too happy. "

" And who says this ? "

" Phi Guss. He pecks phi Saen all the time."

" Who else does he peck? ."

" Only phi Sean ."

" See...he made this rule to fool you , stupid. If pecking friends is allowed, then why does he not peck his other friends ? " Kong flicked Arthit's forehead.

" oww..." Arthit groaned " Because phi Sean is special friend ? "

Kong just rubbed the point on forehead where he had flicked Arthit " Your Phi Guss is really a sus person. "

" You just don't like him."

" That's true. What ever it's late, let's sleep now. "

" Okay. " Arthit tightly hugged Kong again and pecked his cheek " Good night " he said cheerfully.

Kong groaned " You must be bear in past life. Are you hugging me or trying to break my bones ? "

" Can't you say, please loosen your arms a little or you are hugging me too tight, Arthit? "

" No."

" If you would have been an omega in ancient period - "

" I would have just mated you." Kong retorted before Arthit could complete his sentence.

Arthit grinned " I was going to say, you would have driven alphas mad. "

Kong frowned . He thought Arthit wanted to say, no one would find him desirable enough to mate.

" What did you think I was going to say? " Arthit asked.

Kong remained tight lipped.

" Tell me.." Arthit urged.

Kong remained silent. Arthit hugged him tight "I am going to hug you more tighter...or tell me. "

Kong just melted in Arthit's arm, hiding his face in Arthit's chest, curling as much as the space allowed, making his body smaller.

"Tell me ." Arthit pleaded.

" No.." Kong mumbled.

Arthit tried to hug as tight as he can, when Kong didn't relent , Arthit started pecking Kongpob's cheek. " You dont like pecking right ? I'm going to peck you or tell me."

" No."

" I will really do."

" No."

Arthit puckered his lips and came closer to Kongpob's cheeks. Before, his lips could touch Kongpob's cheeks, Kong relented.

" Okay...okay...I will tell you. I thought you were going to say that no one would have made a mating offer to me. No one would have wanted to mate with me."

Arthit just remained silent. He retracted his arms that banded around Kongpob's form.

" Thit ...that was what you were going to say? " Kong asked, almost tearful. He didn't dare look at Arthit.

When Arthit didn't talk for some time, Kong shook him. " Speak..."

" You don't consider me truly special friend."

" What ? " Kong narrowed his eyes. " You are my best friend."

"Then, you would found my hugs calming and my pecks soothing. You would have let me peck you. Phi Guss told me. That is why pecks- "

" Why are you obsessed with pecking. What are you a woodpecker? " Kong replied frustrated " It's a kiss Arthit. I imagine a long beak attacking at a tree trunk whenever you say peck."

" Kiss then. "

" Fine .." Kong sighed " Here..." he quickly touched his lips to Arthit's cheek. " You are my bestest friend. Happy."

" Yes. But why did you kiss me? " Arthit looked at him baffled.

" Huh! " Kong was confused " You just asked me to Kiss you. "

" Oh ! " Arthit laughed. " I was saying, let's call it kiss then. You misunderstood. "

" What? I kissed you for nothing? "

" You made me feel appreciated and happy. Its just like Phi Guss said, it makes is feel special."

" I'm telling you he is sus " Kong made a face.

" Come on , let's sleep " Arthit happily hugged Kong and kept humming a tune for him.

" You were right." Kong said.

" About what ? "

" listening to you singing, I am finding cawing of crows melodic."

Arthit stopped sbruptly.

" Why did you stop ?" Kong lightly nudged Arthit " Sing."

Arthit frowned " You said crows are more melodic than me."

" So? " Kong stared deep in to Arthit's eyes " I never said I have good taste in music. Sing to me. Help me sleep, my alpha."

Arthit happily started humming again.

The morning found Kong tucked on to Arthit's side, soundly sleeping, even doused in morning Sunrays.

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A/N : definitely contains many spelling mistakes.
Just wanted to say, thank you for all the awesome comments and insights. Don't hesitate to say what you are truly feeling about this story na.

Thank you for giving my writing a chance 💜
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