After a few minutes Kong calmed down to sniffles and hiccups..he moved out of Arthit's embrace and leaned back on the sofa closing his eyes trying to collect his thoughts.

"Kong if he is not willing to let u go,there's no point in fighting the bond and causing us more pain." Cresent spoke, coming out stronger than he was all these years. Had finding their mate made him bolder?

"I ll think about it later Cresent..just so u know..I have been hurting since mom and dad passed away.."he snapped back..

On the outside Arthit saw Kong's brows creased and his eyeballs move rapidly under his eyelids. He seemed to be going through an internal turmoil..he felt sad that someone had to go through this. He was so beautiful but so stressed and fighting his natural instincts..

Arthit wanted to give him the world..make him happy..hear him laugh..Now that he thought about it,he had never heard Kong laugh in these past 7 yrs .

"Kong, if u don't want to stay here to recover u can go home. Namtarn s back and Rome wouldn't mind visiting u to check up daily. " Arthit ventured softly..

Kong nodded without opening his eyes.."I would like that please.."he said softly.

"I ll arrange it..anything else u need?" Sol was fighting to surface and wipe their mate's tears.."not now Sol..he's still not comfortable with us being mates..I ll let u meet him after he's fine..so shut up now."

" Do they....do the pack know..?"he asked hesitantly..

"I haven't told anyone Kong..ur status or us being mates. It's upto u to reveal it when u are comfortable.  Rome has guessed though, from looking at ur body. So Bright might know. But they've promised not to tell anyone else."

"Thank you Alpha..for keeping my privacy. " he said, formality dripping from his words..

Arthit nodded,his lips in a thin line.."Rome..Bright..u may come in." he called..

Rome came in,a tray with medical supplies in hand, to put back on the torn off sling and dressing on Kong's shoulders.

He silently sat beside Kong on the sofa and got to work, unbuttoning his shirt and putting on the medication.

"Thank you for looking after me P' and keeping my secret. " Kong whispered to the cute healer as he was dabbing the stinging ointments on his skin..

Rome smiled, " It's nothing Kong. U're a good boy. Though u made some tough decisions, I am sure u had ur reasons..so I ll wait for u to tell the others. It's not my place to tell them.. and..anytime u feel like u need a friend to talk to, give me a howl. I ll be glad to have ur company. "

Kong smiled softly at the healer's words. He felt warmth at the love he was experiencing, first the Alpha and now the healer. By distancing himself he had missed making good friends in the pack..

Rome bound his arm nice and snugly..and wrapped the sling around it.

"Remember not to move it suddenly or lift heavy weights for a few days. As it is ur right arm, I suggest u get help while eating. Also don't forget to take these medicines, I have mentioned the timings on the cover. And no more red meat for u, ur stomach is mighty damaged as it is. " he said strictly.

Kong nodded. And took the packet of medicines he gave him..then he picked up his bag to leave.

Arthit stood with him, and took his bag. Kong wanted to protest but he didn't want to start another argument he was sure to lose ..they thanked the others and walked out.

The night was pitch black except for the lights on some cabin porches. The cool air fanned Kong's cheeks and he felt relaxed and free as he walked in the open..he walked slowly and with a slight limp cause of his injuries.

Arthit observed that he winced everytime he put his left foot down. After a few more steps he just picked up Kong in his arms. "Tats it u're not walking when it's obviously hurting u to do so."He declared in explanation to his action, but Kong was too taken aback to say anything. Infact he didn't recover from his shock till they reached a cabin.

Only when he realised they had reached and he turned to look at the place did he know that they hadn't gone to his cabin..

"Where have u brought me Alpha?"he asked in a tired tone.

"Welcome to our home sweetheart. " Arthit said grinning wide, releasing his charming dimples on Kong..

Though he was mesmerized for a second,he recovered soon and glared at the giant of a man.."Call me sweetheart again and u won't know wat hit you..I don't care u're an Alpha..I ll...I ll just punch u.." he growled..

"Ah, my baby s Fiesty...I love Fiesty pups.." Arthit smirked..

"I AM NOT UR PUP" Kong screamed and started struggling in Arthit's arms to make him put him down.."I am not staying here. I am gonna go home. "He said moving towards the door through which they had entered. But Arthit blocked him.

"U will stay here Kong. It's an order. "

Kong knew he couldn't disobey a direct order from the Alpha. He groaned and slumped back against the wall."Why are u doing this to me P'...why are u making me fight with u?"

"If u don't like it don't fight Kong..u can try getting along with me. I promise I won't eat u or harm u in anyway..I am quite harmless u know." He said raising his hands palms open out....chuckling..

Kong rolled his eyes. This man had the audacity to turn his misery into humor..he was not going to talk to him...ever again..

Kong stubbornly sat down on the floor of the living room, a gesture where he wished to convey to his head strong Alpha that he was not going to listen to him and stay at his place..

He wanted his freedom and he wished to stay at HIS own house...

But Arthit was used to having his way so he just picked him up bridal style and walked up the stairs to their bedroom..yes THEIR bedroom..he was to sleep with the Alpha...

This was truly torture to his poor self.

His wolf was howling away..Cresent wanted to give in but Kong was holding him back..fighting his will to submit to the Alpha.. their inner battle was leaving him weaker than he already was so he couldn't even walk away..he just let arthit put him to bed and fell asleep to Alpha's soothing scent which was indeed calming to him..