329.

330.

Jimin gently removed the sleeping pup from the omega's nest and carried him to the guest room before returning to the omega. Jungkook smiled at him, scooting to make space in the middle of his nest.

The alpha climbed carefully. "I talked to your dad."

"Mhmm...what did you say?" Jungkook snuggled to his side, eying the alpha fondly.

"I spoke to him about our marriage and asked his help with the paperwork. I don't have my family connections anymore. It would take at least a month before they approve our request and issue a license. But your dad can make it happen within this week."

Jungkook grinned. "Smart."

Jimin kissed his nose and pulled him tight in his embrace. "I wanted to propose to you properly and give you a big wedding, but I can't do that right now," he confessed. "Among my work and all these sudden changes, I need a bit of time. But I don't want to postpone this either."

Jungkook nodded in understanding. "I prefer it this way. After Sohee stole my journal, I kinda began to hate the idea of planning my wedding and all those things. It's irrelevant now because when I wrote that I was in love with my ex." He exhaled and laid his head on the alpha's chest. "I might want to marry in a big setting someday. But I'm not ready for that yet."

"Yeah? What would you have in mind?"

"Hmm..." Jungkook lifted his head and adjusted so he was now partially lying on top of the alpha. "A simple court wedding with just our friends followed by a simple dinner reception," he said. "Maybe we can go for a few drinks and karaoke later?"

Jimin cupped his face and kissed his lips. "That's it?"

"Mhmm...I want our special day to be all about us. Just you and me with the people who care about us. An intimate ceremony that's more meaningful. I want to play games and have fun. Dance and drink. Then crash into this very nest with you."

Jimin chuckled. "Sounds perfect to me." He kissed his knuckles. "What about the rings?"

Jungkook pretended to think by tapping his index finger on his chin. "Let's surprise each other. You buy mine and I'll buy yours." He grinned and his eyes shone like the brightest star in the night sky. "I always wanted to buy a ring with the money I earned. Let's go shopping with our friends and then choose the ring that we like the most."

"Okay." Jimin smiled. "I like the idea. What about suits?"

"Dad said he is covering all the expenses for us." Jungkook waved a hand and lay on his side, sneaking his cold feet under the alpha's thighs. "Let's wear something matching for the reception. For the wedding, it's a surprise. Keep it simple. I call dibs for white."

Jimin laughed. "Then I'll go with black. Want to go with a suit?"

"Nope. Something classy but sophisticated. Buy something that will knock me out as soon as I see you." He winked.

"Alright." Jimin kissed him again as his chest rumbled with laughter. "Let's do that then. It isn't too soon, right? We mated and now we are going to marry. But I really want to add your name in Minjun's birth certificate. I think it's the best thing I could give to our pup."

Jungkook's scent turned emotional. "You know I want that more than anything, right? I want you both to be a part of my life forever. And no. I don't think it's too soon. I feel like I've known you all my life. This is meant to be."

Jimin's phone chimed as if on cue. "That's my email notification." He stretched his arm to reach for the phone he dropped on the bedside table. "I really hate my job right—" His eyes went wide.

"What is it?"

Jimin turned the phone screen toward him. "It hasn't been an hour since I told your dad that I didn't get leave this week. It's an email from HR. They approved my request and even send me a congratulatory message."

Jungkook giggled. "That's dad for you." He hugged the alpha. "Just wait until you get Papa's wedding gift."

"There's a gift?"

"Mhmm..." Jungkook hummed. "It's a surprise so don't ask. Now come on. Let's sleep."

"Yes, my lord," Jimin said and laughed when Jungkook swatted at his chest.

"Hold me," the omega mumbled.

"Always." The alpha gently scented him before they settled in for the night, falling into a peaceful slumber with a soft smile on their faces.

The next morning would see them waking up to a sleepy pup, knocked out on top of their legs with his favorite toy in one hand while holding his Papa's toe in the other. This was going to be their morning routine from now.

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Note: For those who don't know the kid I'm using here as Minjun is the same kid who appeared in Alchemy of Souls briefly...