Baekhyun's POV
Beakhyun awakes with a gasp at the myriad of sensations coursing through his body, this is so much more then the slightly embarrassed heat he felt as he finally fell asleep against his alphas pelt. Aided by the soothing pheromones Chanyeol had admitted to help him get comfortable sleeping outside, as Chanyeol in his wolf form nudged him in to the crook of his flank to use as a pillow. He remembers he was out like a light, exhausted from the days travelling and their declarations of love. Now those the haze of pain hinders what he remembers of their heated make out session!  It was the most romantic moment of his life, how Chanyeol declared his want to mate with him! How safe he felt in those strong muscled arms, as his lips were caught in a kiss that was definitely not suitable for a couple yet to complete their first claiming!

He can't remember how long they stood under the soft glow of the moon, but he does remember the strength of Chanyeol's pheromones and his clear intent of those bruising kisses. It felt so amazing and yet surreal to be dipped back 90 degrees, his own pheromones in overdrive, his mate truly is a gentleman with iron clad control to of not taken their kiss to the next level. Now he's consumed by a burning heat that's ripping apart his insides, it's like a vice has gotten hold of his abdomen and is tightening the screws! He can't help the whimpers he releases when he notices the soft silky pelt he was laying against is gone! His body is laced in sweat, his throat is parched and to his shame something wet and sticky  is running down his backside to his thighs.

Gasping for air as another wave of pain assaults his hips, his back fells like it's on fire and that sticky substance nis clings to more then his backside. Everything hurts, as he whimpers out in pain he can vague recall the old nurse at the temple explain what this is, he just never imagined it would hurt so much! Even his nipples chafe against the cotton robe he prefers, Baekhyun feels the tears at his eyes as finally focuses on the the tree line in front of him. Chanyeol is nowhere in sight, making his wolf howl out at the absence of those pheromones. His wolf frantically looking around for their mate too, as their link seems devoid of his presence. Oh god does this mean Chanyeol has changed his mind about him, has his traitorous body's reactions disgusted his mate!

He can't bare to look at the nature surrounding him, or the light of the dawn and closes his eyes. The pain in his abdomen has him curling up in a foetal position, and breathing deeply in the scent of the pine and flowers of the forest. It helps calm his wolf forcing him to finally to curl up, and with each slow inhale and exhale Baekhyun finds he can concentrate on something other then the fire ripping out his insides. He's so busy trying to calm himself with the breathing and the hope he will be able to get up, that he doesn't hear the hurried steps inching closer. Finally stretching out onto his back to watch the birds fly above him. A whimper leaves him when the face of his concerned mother finally materialises in his vision, swiftly followed by one of his hands to his forehead and that gentle tap to his nose.

"Chanyeol was right, oh my moon child your heat has taken us all by surprise."

"Mother it burns!"

"I know my moon child, relief is on the way, Jongdae is making you some wild raspberry leaf and mint tea. It will help with the pain."

"Chanyeol is he angry with me, why is he not here mama!"

"Oh moon child he is not angry with you, not at all! Remember what the old nurse said, it's hard for Alpha's to be around their intended on a first heat, they can force unclaimed to submit into improper mating! The supreme alpha was shaking when he woke your father, he didn't want to leave you my darling but he is an honourable wolf and sought our help. He told your father and I that you both declared your feelings for each other, I promise you my child you will be back in his arms soon.

It's as much as torture for him to see you like this, but for your safety he has gone on to alert his clan  and to make you a nest!  I will not lie to you he has gone on ahead to keep his control and keep you pure until your claiming ceremony. He  didn't want too part from you, but must until this haze passes! Do not fear child he is not alone, your father, Kai, and Tao have run with him."

My precious star, I hated leaving you like that! I had too my darling I would of lost control eventually and forces you into something you are not ready forand I would never forgive myself if it had happened!

I am ready, please

I know precious star and we will, but not like this where it would be at the hands of my unhinged wolf!

Come back, please I need you!

We will be together again soon precious star I'm almost to the gates of my encampment my darling where a warm herbal milk bath will be waiting for you!

The sound of his alphas soothing voice into his mind, calms down both him and his wolf, he would prefer to be safely nestled in those arms, whilst he may be embarrassed about his pleasing later, what Chanyeol said is true he is ready to mate with the man, he not ready to be mounted by an alpha wolf! Even if his body wants it and sends zaps of arousal that make him slicken more and whimper harder. Once more igniting the fire that's been ripping apart his body from the inside out, the pain is unbearable and the arousal makes every part of his skin over sensitive.

Movement beside him makes him take a deep breath before realising that his mother has taken a step away from him and is no longer alone. Baekhyun doesn't quite catch what is being said between his mother and Sehun because his senses detect yet another presence. Turning his head away from his mother, he finds the soft smile of Jongdae kneeling as best he can beside him. The rapid beat of his heart and his chaotic thoughts  instantly calming at the smell of fresh hot tea. It's always been one of his favourite things, hot tea a treat as the herbs usually smashed into the incense used in the temple.

"I'm going to help you sit up child so you can drink this tea, I also have something else to help soothe your discomfort. If I may be permitted to touch you!"

Baekhyun tilts his head at the kind face of his biological uncle, not truly understanding why he's is asking if it's ok to touch him. It suddenly clicks what his mother said about his heat, Chanyeol and the two younger have left because they are unmated alphas and young too! what his mate had said about him being unhinged makes more sense too, he's heard the stories of whispers of what can happen should an alpha force himself onto an unmated omega. His love for his alpha grows stronger at what he has done,  it would not of been easy for him to leave. The slight cough beside him shakes him out of his thoughts to find Jongdae waiting with a two objects in his hands. The first is clearly the tea, even the smell is helping to ease the pain. The second looks to be some kind of rolled rag, forgetting his manners he nods slowly once it's all he can manage before Jongdae holds up the cup to his lips.

The tea is tepid and the perfect temperature to drink in one go, Baekhyun deeply inhales the fresh smell of mint, raspberry leaf and something else he doesn't recognise that smells floral and earthy at the same time. Too busy drinking his tea to notice that Jongdae has untied his cloak and his expert hands are tying a hot rag around his waist. The warmth and familiar earthy scent from the rag and the tea providing him with much needed instant relief to his stressed body.

"You have a magical touch Jongdae!"

"No just knowledge, the tea is a common blend that healers use to help relax a patient, it has chamomile and valerian root as well. The rag is from Chanyeol's tunic and has been warmed by the fire. The warm compress will lessen the pain you feel around your abdomen. I will explain more when your ready but you north mother used this exact technique to ease his first heat. I know now is an inappropriate time to discuss my brother. When you are rested we will have more time to talk about Benji."

Baekhyun nods and smiles softly, his birthday uncle is right he would like to know more about Benji, just as he would like to know more about him. He has so many questions, right now it's hard to put together a sentence, the pain while lessened, is still very much making his skin burn. Something everyone seems to notice, even with heightened hearing he can not concentrate on the conversation between between Sehun and his mother. He doesn't get chance to ask, as those gentle yet surprisingly strong hands are wrapping him back up in his cloak, and pushing his hair out of sight. He hears Jongdae call out for Sehun who appears beside him instantly, followed by his mother. He wishes the tea was able to help with the pain more, as that vice squeezing around his abdomen feeling starts again.

Going by the shared look between all three of the wolves helping him stand, something is up with what he is experiencing. Right now he is in too much pain to care, he's too busy trying not to let out whimpers or cry at the very thought of walking anywhere. Sehun clearly notices his discomfort as before he can fall back to the ground he shifts in too his wolf. Technically as he's not officially part of Chanyeol's pack yet, he won't be able to communicate with Sehun in this form, thankfully Jongdae can! What he says is music to his ears.

"Baekhyun get on Sehun's back make sure you hold on tight to his neck, and don't let go ok! we're going to aim to reach the border of the encampment by sundown.

Baekhyun nods once to show that he has understood what Jongdae has said, as he accepts his help to get on the back of Sehun in his wolf form. Once situated on the black wolf he lays his head down as he watches Jongdae and his mother turn in to their own wolf forms. It's only as they set off does he realise how much more tired he is then he should be. The blurring of the tree line and how he struggles to keep his eyes open, scare him but not enough to fight off the darkness blurring his vison.

Chanyeol's POV
Chanyeol instantly stops and digs his paws into the ground when he feels his mate succumb to the pain terrorising his body! A feral part of him that he didn't know existed wants to go back and claim that body and soul right here in the forest floor. The more rational part of his brain however remains it's iron glad control, the snort emitted from his snout is prove enough that his wolf disagrees! Chanyeol snarls into his mind as he feels his wolf once again try to push his more baser instincts through, stopping instantly when he refuses to allow him to take over entirely. He would not get far any way, Yixing may be a beta wolf but Chanyeol knows if he were to step one foot out of line where his precious moon child is concerned it would not end well for him.

The only joy he finds in this is that home is not far, his senses are stronger in this form. the knows he not far from home as he can smell the orange and olive trees of the vinyard. He can even here the rivers steady stream, he can't wait to show his mate the joys of cold water in their toes when summer hits. Thinking of mate in happier times does calm his need to return to his side slightly, his precious star will want for nothing. Baekhyun will always be given the first pick of the meat allotted to them, be it raw or cooked. He knows his mate prefers cotton tunics, but should he wish it he will have silks, Chanyeolcan hear himself purr at the thought of a barely there silk robe against that untouched silky smooth skin. Something he can only dream about for now, his private thoughts cut off by his most trusted healer.

Alpha, we are leaving now, Sehun has Baekhyun on his back it's the quickest way of transport. I made sure his hair is covered by his cloak.

Jongdae thank you, but I can sense the hesitation in you, what aren't you saying.

Baekhyun is so much more petite then I realised, and before he ask he is fertile I can smell it. I was also discreetly able to check  his abdomen, I could feel the cramps and heat there Chanyeol it worries me that his first heat may be more agonising then most. Forgive me alpha I would not recommend you knot him for pups quite a while yet!

Jongdae I'm not an animal, besides with the spy in our midst it would place a higher target on Baekhyun's back. Should I be concerned about his heat?

The intensity of his heat is unlike anything I have seen, and Benji was my brother. The midwife would be better placed to confirm it but Baekhyun I fear may struggle with regular heats.

I was afraid you say that, this could be a blessing as I can feel his pain through our link! I have already promised a milk Bath, and plan to have the midwife look over him.

A milk Bath would be better after his heat, warm water and some hemp oil would be better now. The midwife will support my suggestion to wait, for pups omegas are small creatures and your mate is one of the smallest I have seen.

Thank you Jongdae, I will leave you to concentrate on bringing my mate to our territory, I for one will  rest better knowing, my mate and both packs are all behind stone walls.

Sehun is pushing us on to be there as soon as possible, we will join you be nightfall I promise

Jongdae's message came at the right time, as he finally uncurls his paws from the ground. He was about to succumb to his wolf. It was a smart move of Sehun's as it will allow for faster movement through the forest, Chanyeol suspects they will be at the gates to his encampment way before sunrise. The only downside is that his mate is riding in someone else's back, his kind in general are protective of their mates, alpha males or females with omega mates are often accused of being overbearing with their protectiveness. Something he has already began to exhibit, truthfully he is not comfortable with Baekhyun riding on Sehun he should only ever ride on his back! He only endure it now as Sehun has a mate whom he love and adores, had it been Kai or Tao he's ashamed to admit but he would not be so calm.

My son are you finally admitting you have a weakness?

Hello Father

It is time you stop dawdling, we have much to discuss both regarding that precious soul and the protection of our people.

The Oh's are they all behind the walls, have the scouts reported anything.

The scouts have not yet returned, Sehun's pack is behind our walls, I have offered Luhan his usual room in my villa, he has accepted and is already busy in the gardens and kitchen. The Oh pack too are busy assisting with any task asked of them. Clothing packs have already been left in the hollow oak tree for you, and a hot chicken stew is on the stove for you.

Thank you father I suspect we will be at the gates within the hour, Sehun and my mate will be by sundown. Could you ask the midwife to be free this evening?

Yes my son, I have several suggestions for Baekhyun's nest too should you wish for my input.

Father I actually do have a place in mind, with your blessing I would like Baekhyun to have the room in your villa by the olive trees.

That room used to be your mothers, my son it brings me joy to know it will be used again. Perhaps soon the sound of happy pups will fill these old wal_!

The sudden disappearance of his father from his link has his hackles instantly raising, it seems especially when he tries to reach out to any of his pack abs gets no response! Something is not right, instead of the normal calmness he is always met with there's a sudden burst of frantic energy pulsing through the pack link before it's blocked, his father has control over this link and must of blocked it. It doesn't bode well if his father has blocked the link, it's either he's blocked him alone or the whole pack have been blocked, something they only ever do if they need to defend the pack!

His heartbeat is racing's as he realises it's not just the pack link that is silent, there is also a sudden almost suffocating silence surrounding him. In this form his senses are sharper he can not sense any danger, yet his are hackles are already raising something is definitely not right! He doesn't give any warning to those with him, before he's launching his wolf form through the trees.

Chanyeol ignores the burn in his hind legs and wills himself to keep going, the thudding of paws beside him tell him that the all the others have followed him! What would of taken him an hour at less intense pace takes him only 15 minutes as he skids to a stop at the edge of tree line surrounding his encampment. His heart almost stops when he picks up that overpowering smell of stale mead, and stench of centuries old death. His eyes must be deceiving him too at just who stands at the gates before his father. He goes to take his place next to his father to protect his lands, but almost collapses from the pain in his heart when he hears a pain filled scream into his mind.

I wonder who could be at the gates, yes I know I'm so cruel leaving it there

Hello my lovelies, it's been a while since I updated this  story, I really hope you like this update. Don't be shy with what you think

I hope I have done this update justice with explaining a heat, I've based Baekhyun's heat pain on some personal experience it's ugly is all I will say

Coming up next Finding Love in the Afternoon

I've made some new stories too, one I recently update called A Light in the Dark, the other A Movie star and his Songbird-please do check them out as well

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