CHAPTER 96: SUMMON

WONYOUNG, even though his Alpha father-in-law couldn’t see him anyway, quickly got on his feet and knelt while talking to Chairman Yun Hyuk on the phone. "Yes, Father-in-law," he said politely, his heart thumping hard and fast against his chest because of nervousness. "I can talk right now."

"Good. Dujun isn’t picking up my calls."

"I’ll scold him later, Father-in-law."

"You will? Great. Since you’re already being generous to me, can I ask for one more favor?"

"Of course, Father-in-law. As long as it’s within my capabilities, I’ll do my best to help."

"I want you and my son to meet our state shaman formally. We’ve already asked Dujun to bring you to our house, but he keeps ignoring us."

Ah, the state shaman?

Why all of a sudden?

"My father also wants to meet you, Wonyoung-ssi."

Oh.

Now Wonyoung was nervous.

He never had the chance to meet Yun Dujun’s grandfather before because the old man wasn’t interested in him.

Probably because Dujun Hyung’s grandfather only saw me as a baby maker.

He was about to ask his Alpha father-in-law why his grandfather-in-law suddenly wanted to meet him, but...

"Wonyoung-ah?"

Oh!

It was Han Hyunjin— his Omega father-in-law— speaking now.

"Appa..."

It was Han Hyunjin who told Wonyoung to call him ’Appa’ instead of ’Father-in-law.’

"Wonyoung-ah, you don’t have to come if you’re uncomfortable. I’m sure there’s a reason why Dujun didn’t tell you about this."

Ah.

Wonyoung was glad and grateful that his Omega father-in-law was giving him an option.

However...

"It’s alright, Appa," Wonyoung assured his Omega father-in-law. "Please let Father-in-law and Grandfather that Dujun Hyung and I will be there."

"Will be where?"

Hmm?

Wonyoung lifted his head and saw Yun Dujun standing by the door while holding a breakfast tray, obviously looking pissed.

Uh-oh.

***

WONYOUNG couldn’t enjoy his beautiful croissant and jam because he kept glancing at Yun Dujun.

The Alpha was on the balcony while talking on the phone, still looking pissed.

Hyung’s pheromones don’t smell nice either.

Anyway, he had just finished his breakfast when his husband returned to the bedroom.

"Hyung, your pheromones stink," Wonyoung complained lightly. "Why are you so upset?"

"Sorry, I’ll tone it down," Yun Dujun said, sighing. Like he said, the strong scent of his stinky pheromones gradually decreased until it returned to normal. "Why wouldn’t I be upset? I told Abeoji not to bother you. And, yet, he called you without telling me."

"It’s because you didn’t pick up Father-in-law’s calls," Wonyoung scolded the Alpha. "Why did you ignore your father?"

"I already said ’no’ to Abeoji, Grandfather, and the state shaman. If they can’t take ’no’ for an answer, then they deserve to be ignored."

Aigoo.

"But this issue involves me, Hyung," Wonyoung said sternly. "I’m the one your grandfather and the state shaman want to meet. Why are you making a decision for me? I’m an adult capable of deciding for myself."

Yun Dujun flinched, and then he avoided Wonyoung’s eyes guiltily. "I’m sorry for not telling you, Wonyoung-ah. I just thought you wouldn’t want to meet my grandfather and the state shaman."

Well, that was true.

However, Wonyoung changed his mind.

After all, he remembered his previous conversation with An Baekya before...

"I won’t say much, but both you and Kang Chunja bring luck to the Yun Clan by giving birth to the Alphas destined for greatness. So, both you and Kang Chunja received the blessing of the deity."

"Deity?"

"The god that the shaman serves."

"Oh."

"Kang Chunja embraces her role, so the deity favors her. In return, the state shaman protects her. Since Appa has been avoiding your destiny, where do you think the blessing that should have been yours has gone to?"

Wonyoung had been thinking about that since then.

He wanted to know if the blessing he had been ’avoiding’ was going straight to Kang Chunja. And, if it were the case, maybe it was the reason why his evil mother-in-law wanted him dead.

But, of course, all of that was nothing but a big speculation.

So, I want to meet the state shaman to get the answers to my questions.

"Hyung, thank you for apologizing," Wonyoung said carefully. "But I really want to meet them."

Yun Dujun looked at Wonyoung with a worried look on his face. "Did Abeoji pressure you? My father didn’t threaten you, did he?"

"Of course not," Wonyoung denied while shaking his head. "Actually, I also talked to Appa earlier. He told me I’m free to turn down the invitation."

"And, yet, you still want to go?"

"I have questions for the shaman."

"If you do, then I can just ask the shaman in your place. No need to meet her in person."

"Why do you not want me to meet the shaman, Hyung?"

"Because the shaman is my mother’s person," Yun Dujun explained. "I’m afraid that this might be a trap to hurt you."

Oh.

That made sense.

"Hyung, your concern is valid. Thank you for thinking about me," Wonyoung said while holding Yun Dujun’s hands. "But I still want to meet them and talk to them face-to-face. And I have a feeling they’ll continue bothering us until we give in anyway."

"You’re living recklessly, Bae Wonyoung."

"It’s because I have you that I can live this way, Hyung. You’re not going to let anyone hurt me, right? Even if it’s your mother."

"Yes, I promise I won’t let anyone hurt you again."

"Then it’s settled. We’re going to my father-in-law’s house," Wonyoung said cheerfully, planting a firm kiss on Yun Dujun’s lips to appease the sulking Alpha. "Cheer up, Hyung."

"If you really want to make me feel better, then give me a proper kiss," Yun Dujun said, grabbing him by the waist and pulling him closer. "Let’s make the most out of our remaining honeymoon break, Wonyoung-ah."

***

WONYOUNG was actually excited to be back on Yun Dujun’s private plane.

I wanna try having sex on the plane and join the mile-high club.

He was still sore, but he thought one round of sex wouldn’t kill him.

Hence, he went to the bathroom to prepare.

However, while he was washing his hands...

Huh? What’s that?

Wonyoung saw something glimmer on the floor, under the cabinet, and slightly hidden under the carpet.

He bent down and picked it up...

... and then he froze.

That small, round device was definitely a spy camera!

To be fair, as a famous actor in the other world, it wasn’t Wonyoung’s first time seeing a spy camera installed to take pictures of him secretly.

Hence, he didn’t know why he suddenly froze in fear.

After that, unfamiliar images suddenly began flashing in his head— causing him to shut his eyes tight.

Wonyoung saw himself— a version of himself in an obviously ragged state, to be precise.

That Wonyoung had his eyes closed, as if he were getting blinded, while yelling.

"Turn them off! Why are there cameras watching me 24/7?! Stop this!"

What?

Wonyoung opened his eyes, his knees suddenly going weak when the emotions that the Wonyoung he saw in those unfamiliar memories flooded his system.

He suddenly felt scared, paranoid, and confused.

His entire body was shaking, too.

These aren’t my emotions...

Hence, Wonyoung was frustrated.

He did his best to snap out of it, forcing his body to move.

But that didn’t end well.

Because of his abrupt movement when his body felt like it was being controlled by someone or something else, his legs got entangled— causing him to slip.

THUD!

That was the loud sound of the back of his head hitting the floor.

Argh...

Wonyoung let out a groan.

Did I break my skull?

"Wonyoung-ah?"

Oh.

It was Yun Dujun knocking on the door while calling his name.

Ah, Hyung probably heard when I fell.

He made a pretty loud sound, after all.

"Is everything alright, Wonyoung-ah?"

"No, Hyung," Wonyoung said, his voice pained. "I can’t get up..."

It didn’t take long before he heard a ’click’ sound from the outside.

Ah, right— the flight attendants can open the door from a secret hatch or something.

But the one who opened the door was Yun Dujun and not a cabin crew.

The Alpha looked shocked when he saw Wonyoung lying helplessly on the floor.

"Wonyoung-ah!"

Oho?

Wonyoung was amused because he rarely heard Yun Dujun raise his voice like that.

It’s nice to see Hyung worry about me.

The Alpha quickly yet carefully scooped Wonyoung from the floor and carried him in his arms like he weighed nothing.

"There’s a doctor among the crew members..."

"Hyung, I’m fine," Wonyoung said. It seemed like he didn’t break his skull, so he should be fine. His body was aching, but that should be normal since he slipped and fell. "More importantly, I found a spy camera in the bathroom."

Yun Dujun looked shocked at first, and then the Alpha’s face darkened.

Uh-oh.

Hyung is mad mad.

***

OUCH.

Wonyoung flinched when he touched the back of his head, accidentally hitting the huge bump there.

It’s probably swelling.

Fortunately, he didn’t break his bones when he slipped.

But Dujun Hyung insists on going to the hospital as soon as we land.

Speaking of the Alpha...

Hyung left me in the room to talk to the cabin crew, but I can’t hear anything from here.

Yeah, the private plane had a cabin that was similar to a hotel suite.

Dujun Hyung looked so murderous earlier that I thought he’d start yelling at the cabin crew. Thankfully, it seems like he collected himself quickly.

That was one of the things that Wonyoung liked about Yun Dujun.

I overreact most of the time, so it’s a breath of fresh air to be with someone who barely panics. Even if Hyung does panic, he quickly pulls himself together.

Anyway, the spy camera issue would be resolved by the Alpha.

Wonyoung should be worrying more about himself and his faulty memory.

Just how miserable was he in the timeline that he couldn’t recall?

Could my life be so sad that my brain refuses to remember it?

***

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