my Destiny

Chapter 6

The curious look morphed into full out panic as Taehyung recoiled from the Beta's chest. He was shivering but not from cold this time; it was from fear, feeling it cripple his spine, his heart beating like crazy inside his chest. He swallowed thickly as he bowed his head, cold sweat running down his forehead. 

What was he supposed to do now? He was powerless, body weak from poison and legs useless. He couldn't even run away. The hallways were empty and there was no one who could help him. 

He frowned. No...he wouldn't give in to his feeling of despair. He had sworn it to himself ever since he walked into the Throne Room to meet the King. Yes, he is trapped but hell if he would be an easy target! He would defend himself to the last drop of blood in his veins or die trying. Enough is enough, he suffered plenty during his life and he lived through Death and beyond from his first week in the Castle. 

"Put me down."

He had spoken in a strangely strong and calm tone, surprising the Beta who had his eyes wide as plates.

"Pardon me?

-I said...Put. Me. Down Lord Yoongi.

-You cannot walk on your own or would you rather lay there in the cold until you freeze to death?"

Taehyung c****d his head to the side, raising an eyebrow at the annoyed look in the man's eyes. He repeated coldly this time.

"I do not like to repeat myself Lord Beta. I said...put me down...now!

-Seven Hells! How would you walk?!?"

Yoongi placed the boy down and raised his arms to the air in annoyance, eyebrows furrowed at the stubborn demand. He was a samurai, a warrior and the Beta Wolf of the Kurai Okami Pack, not a child's wet nurse to be bossed around by a weak omega! He was this close to storming his King's Office and demanding to never have anything to do with the stupid boy anymore! 

He was surprised when the Omega used his arms to crawl his body toward the nearest wall.

"What...in the blazes are you doing?"

Anger mixed with curiosity as he observed the boy's determined face, using his frail arms to drag his body forward, advancing at a snail's pace but still keeping his head high as he tried to move without the use of his dead legs. He answered in determination.

"If I cannot walk, I will crawl. If I cannot crawl, I will use every bit of energy left to drag my dead weight and keep going forward. Even if I have to use my nails, my teeth, my tongue I will move on my own. It is far better than to be picked and moved by the likes of you who only view me as an object, as a tool for their vile desires."

Yoongi felt stunned, slapped on the face by the harsh words of the weak boy. He froze on his feet, eyes wide as he stared at the Omega still dragging his dead legs and moving very slowly. 

This boy...a weak Omega...a crippled and powerless wolf...taught him a lesson in respect.

Because there was no other word to describe what he felt at this moment: respect.

This frail boy preferred dragging himself in such an unsightly way, not caring about the strain on his feeble arms or the sweat pooling on his forehead or even the cold wind freezing his already very cold body, rather than being close to a person who treated him as an object of desire.

And that...was worthy of Yoongi's respect.

The Beta moved to place himself in front of the huffing boy and sank on his knees, bowing his forehead to the ground in deep respect.

"I beg your forgiveness Your Grace. I spoke in such a disgusting degrading way to you. Forgive me Your Grace for I did not realise that beneath the Omega, exists a strong and capable person as well."

Yoongi wasn't someone to easily trust anyone or to offer his loyalty lightly. It had taken him years of serving the King before he actually bowed low to him, offering him submission and servitude as a Wolf. He wasn't afraid of expressing his disdain and refusal, the number of people he trusted were counted on one hand. He was not easily swayed, stubborn and with a pride that refused to submit to anyone even if they were from the royal family. So bowing to someone weaker than him demanded no small amount of willpower.

But Taehyung forced his admiration and respect. He forced the proud Beta to acknowledge his inner strength. 

Taehyung must have understood every thought running through the Beta's mind because he smiled gently and whispered.

"I am not just the Omega. I am also Taehyung."

Yoongi looked up, his eyes locked on the beautiful blue orbs and he thinned his lips, feeling ashamed. He hurried to bow his head once more.

"Forgive me Your Grace."

He felt the small hand touch his head in a soothing gesture, speaking softly.

"You are forgiven Lord Yoongi."

The Beta raised his head, seeing the boy smile in such an innocent way. The beta returned the smile with a small one as well before he asked tentatively.

"Would Your Grace consent on letting this low servant carry you? Consider it not a sign of pity, but a way for me to atone from my shameful behavior.

-I would be honored."

Yoongi hurried to lift the boy, noting how really thin he is. He felt weightless, lighter than a child. He recalled how he had to carry one of the King's concubines who had pretended she sprained her ankle in the gardens once. She wasn't heavy but Taehyung felt even lighter than her and it was a stretch as that concubine was considered the thinnest out of the King's Harem! He wondered if it was natural or if the boy was thinner than normal, making a mental note to ask the Healer about it later. 

He felt the boy nuzzle into his chest, no doubt seeking warmth and the Beta realized in alarm how cold the younger felt. So he quickened his steps, eager to place Taehyung inside the warm room and under a heavy blanket. 

Once he reached the quarters assigned by the King, Yoongi hurried inside, seeing Hoseok placing a chair near a vanity table. He bowed low once he noticed the Beta carrying the small boy.

"Lord Yoongi. Your Grace."

Taehyung lifted his head at the greetings and smiled in recognition.

"You are Hoseok right?

-Indeed Milord. I am a Beta Wolf and a samurai under the King's service. Please forgive me for hurting you in the past!

-No need to apologize again, I am happy you do not hold a grudge against me for being the cause of your punishment.

-But you were the one who saved me from said punishment Milord. I owe you a lifetime service."

Hoseok sank to his knees in respect, making Taehyung blush in embarrassment. Yoongi intervened then with a small smirk.

"Since he is so eager to pay his debt, I have assigned Hoseok to be one of your two guards. Although he is a reckless fool with no brain, he is my trusted comrade and I can vouch for his loyalty and skill.

-Milord Yoongi is warming my heart with such praise!

-He is also an i***t and I would recommend that you not hesitate to discipline him with a whip whenever he displays his stupidity...like right now."

Taehyung giggled as he saw the two wolves bicker. He smiled as he felt safe around them. 

He trusted his gut feeling. And it was telling him that these two were to be his allies and friends, not just servants. It gave him a sense of comfort.