ON THE first day of Lim Garam’s heat, Song Sihyuk didn’t leave his wife’s side.
Fortunately, his pheromones were enough to help his Omega fall asleep.
It’s better for Lim Garam to sleep the pain away than get overdosed on painkillers.
Fortunately, on the second day of Lim Garam’s heat, the Omega finally had the appetite to eat. The pain had already subsided. But he still couldn’t move his body properly.
Hence, Song Sihyuk helped his wife with everything— even in taking a bath.
He didn’t mind because he loved taking care of his Omega.
"Hyung, I think I can get by without your pheromones now," Lim Garam said when he tucked him in bed after helping him get changed into his fresh set of (hospital) pajamas. "You can go to work tomorrow. I’ll be fine."
"Nonsense," Song Sihyuk said sternly. "If my people can’t run the company for a few days without me, then I might as well fire them all."
"But Hyung..."
"It’s really fine, Garam-ah. Look, I even set up an office here. I can work remotely in the meantime."
"I’m sorry for being an inconvenience, Hyung."
"Don’t say that. You’re my wife, Lim Garam. It’s only natural for me to take care of you, especially when you’re sick."
Lim Garam didn’t say anything, but he gave Song Sihyuk a smile full of gratitude.
He’s touched.
"Thank you, Hyung."
"It’s not something you need to thank me for, babe."
"I’m still grateful," Lim Garam said. "Hyung, did the company already release a statement regarding what happened to me?"
"Yes, I already asked Myung Hyesu to take care of everything related to your work," Song Sihyuk said. "The company released a statement saying that you fainted due to shock. They already assured the fan that you weren’t hurt, but you still need to rest."
"Oh. That’s a relief then."
"Your schedule for the next two weeks is also canceled."
"But Hyung, I can’t miss those brand deals..."
"They’re not going to fire you just because you can’t shoot. I’ll make sure of it."
Lim Garam remained frowning, clearly not happy with missing work.
"Garam-ah, you’re in heat. We don’t know how long it’s going to last. How can you work in that state?"
"I know that, Hyung. But can’t I throw a tantrum?"
Pfft.
Why is my wife so cute?
"Alright," Song Sihyuk said, smiling while shaking his head. "Go ahead and be upset."
"I’m not in the mood to be upset anymore," Lim Garam said stubbornly, making Song Sihyuk laugh. His wife just rolled his eyes at his reaction, and then he asked: "Hyung, you’ve already caught my attacker, right?"
"Yes, that bitch is already behind bars."
Lim Garam frowned as if he didn’t like how Song Sihyuk addressed the attacker.
But he didn’t take it back, and he didn’t apologize for the harsh word that he used either.
I don’t have an ounce of respect for the person who attacked my wife.
"Did she say why she attacked me?"
"She said it was just a prank."
"But Dr. Seong said the chemical used by the attacker was heat-inducing. Does she also know that I’m an Omega now?"
"We’re still trying to figure that out."
Song Sihyuk was being vague on purpose because he didn’t want Lim Garam to get stressed about his attacker.
"Hyung, that person is scary."
Song Sihyuk clenched his jaw tight. "Don’t worry. I’ll make sure she’ll never get near you again."
"She knows that I’m married to a chaebol."
"What?"
"I’m sorry I didn’t say sooner, but she actually put a sticky note on the album," Lim Garam said, pausing for a moment before he continued. This time, there was hesitation in his voice. "Plus, she also left a note saying that Hyung is sabotaging my career."
Fucking hell.
Song Sihyuk clenched his hands tight.
That bitch knows too much.
"Of course, I don’t believe it."
Oh.
Okay, that made Song Sihyuk sigh in relief.
"Why would I believe a stranger I met for the first time?" Lim Garam sighed. "But I’m worried, Hyung. She knows that I’m married to you. And if she’s trying to sabotage our marriage, is it safe to assume that she has a grudge against us?"
"It sounds like she has a grudge against me."
"Against you, Hyung?"
"I pissed off a lot of people around me, so it makes more sense that you were targeted because they wanted to have their revenge on me."
Lim Garam tilted his head to one side. "I know it’s polite to disagree with what Hyung had just said, but I can’t do it because you’re right. You have a lot of enemies, and I don’t. Well, not that I’m aware of, at least."
"I’m sorry you got dragged just because you’re my wife."
"It’s alright, Hyung. I know you’ll take care of it anyway."
"This won’t happen again— I promise."
Lim Garam nodded. "I trust you, Hyung." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺
Song Sihyuk felt a pang in his chest that he didn’t quite understand.
Was it guilt?
Because Lim Garam trusts me?
It was supposed to be a good thing, but it made his heart heavy for some reason.
No, let’s not think about it in the meantime.
Only people on the list that I approved can even get to this floor.
I don’t want to leave my wife’s side.
***

Hyung is often traveling for work, too.

I’m truly not alone anymore.
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