House of Alphas Chapter 44: Missing Link (Patreon)

A soft yawn left your lips as you rolled over. You had a good nice sleep, possibly due to your time with your alphas. You remember putting on a show for them and then they showered you with attention.

It was wonderful. You giggle as you press your pillow to your face, gosh you are starting to become spoiled.

Although there was just one thing... your eyebrows furrowed as you felt...something was a bit... fuzzy.

Nanami had said something about you having to let your omega instincts take over so your body could adjust properly. You remember that. You remember reaching that threshold and then crossing it without much of a fight. It was quite nice, and you think it's getting easier and easier to get to that point. An obvious sign that your comfort with them was growing. You didn't feel as scared as before. Still scared- but it's getting better. The only puzzling thing is you don't remember how you got into your tent.

Much like last time.

Everything was going well, you were drowning in pleasure, and then poof you woke up in your tent. It was so weird. Perhaps you just passed out from cumming so much and all the cum you had... from Toji… Nanami...Getou and Gojo-oh- you must have been exhausted... You wondered when you threw in the towel because you were really on a roll. You couldn't believe how you sucked the life out of Nanami and Toji as greedy as you did, it made your face hot thinking about it. The way they panted above you unable to take their gazes off of you was something that graced your mind. And who could forget being fucked by Gojo and Getou- remembering both of their knots in you made your tummy flip and your thighs clench.

You squealed some more as you kicked your feet. It was all so good. It felt almost like a feverish dream...that you just woke up from...the ending seemingly unwritten. Maybe your alphas could help you fill in the blanks.

Did Sukuna get his turn? You don't remember that part. You told him he was next but did that actually occur?

You scootch up to open your tent- "Eek-" You slam a hand upon your mouth as a surprise gasp leaves your lips.

SPEAK OF THE FUCKING HEATHEN-

Sukuna was right outside your tent sitting with his legs crossed, arms folded and his head leaned down a bit. His eyes were closed, a soft snore reaching your ears letting you know he was in fact fast asleep.

Your eye twitched as you surveyed the quiet camp. Toji and Gojo's tents were opened meaning they were prowling the area but as far as inside the camp Sukuna was the only one out.

Why the hell was he sitting in front of your tent? Did this have something to do with your passing out? He must have been feeling left out since you took care of everyone else but him- as far as you could recall. Oh boy- you were probably in for one fabulous time with the fiend. However, before you wake up this beast you want to check on Junpei.

Slowly you began to crawl out of your tent ever so quietly, eyeing the alpha as you went centimeter by centimeter. Sneak mission activated- *Crack* You snap your gaze down looking at the twig that your hand just crushed. Then you looked back up to see red eyes glaring at you.

Holy Tengen you didn't even last a second into this sneak mission- immediate fail! Stealth skill was clearly dog shite.

"You-"

"Ai-!" You threw yourself back into your comfort as Sukuna growled.

"Get back out here!" he leaned closer, a breath away from entering your nest. Lips quivering as he snarled at you. A hungry beast through and through.

"G-Good evening-f-fine evening- wonderful weather we are having my alpha-"

"Don't give me that bullshit you knot tease, you left me!"

"I-I don't even remember what happened!"

“You’re lying!”

“I’m not!”

Sukuna smacked his teeth as he averted his gaze, "You can't be serious..."

"Um...I'm very serious... I don't remember anything after you know...like Nanami and Toji..."

"..." Sukuna took a deep breath as he shook his head.

You sat up a bit so you were a little closer to the alpha, trying to show him you meant no harm. Your orbs displayed your curiosity about what happened. You truly wanted to know why your mind went dark. It was kind of scary.

Sukuna looked at you with lowered lids this time, it seemed as if he were searching for something. "You're just saying that now."

Ah, he’s looking for deceit. Well lucky for you, you aren’t telling a tale.

"What? I'm not tricking you- like I really don't know what happened!"

"Are you that scared of having sex in front of your betas? They literally bathe and clothe you like a newborn pup."

Your eyebrow raises, "Huh- what does that have to do with any of this-"

Sukuna continued talking seemingly getting irritated with the topic at hand the more he spoke, smoke starting to curl in his palm, "Why does it matter if they are in the camp or not? Why does it matter if anyone is around? As long as you are on my cock then it shouldn't matter. You're mine to take! Any place, any time, and however I want. What do you have to be afraid of?!"

You looked thoroughly confused, trying to understand how all of this correlated with each other. You wouldn’t say you were that afraid of your betas seeing you, just more embarrassed. You couldn’t fathom getting pounded while they just casually sat around the campfire talking like it was just another Tuesday. With that being said, it still didn’t make any sense why he was blowing that idea out of the water.

Seeing that you clearly did not see from his point of view, Sukuna leaned back with a huff.

"I...I'm sorry Sukuna... I wish you would just speak plainly and tell me what you are trying to say...I'm having a hard time... following...I don’t wish to roll around in front of my betas but how does that affect our time together? My mind is kind of foggy much like last time…”

“…” Sukuna took a moment and then opened his lips to speak when he was interrupted by a boisterous noise.

"Oi oi oi~" Gojo skipped into camp, you glanced up to see him waving toward you. "We are almost there! Let's get going!"

"Ah~" You smiled at him as Toji added to the announcement.

"We only have half a day's travel. So if we leave now we can get there in the morning right when everyone is getting up. More of a chance for us to get you help."

Yes, of course, the whole reason for this entire trip. Your mark is to be inspected. You haven’t really been thinking about it as much as of late. It hasn’t changed and you have yet to feel any negative effects from it. Of course, you still want to figure it out so knowing you can possibly get some answers soon brought you hope.

“That sounds great!” -you called to them but you remembered you were having an interesting conversation with Sukuna the beat around the bush Ryoumen. "Let me just finish-" You looked back at Sukuna but he shook his head and stood.

"Forget it." and then he stalked off, taking the lamp from Gojo as he left camp.

"What's his problem?" Gojo smacked his lips as he blinked after the alpha in a sassy manner.

"I..." You sighed getting out of your tent, "I really don't know. Are you guys going to tell me what happened or are you going to talk in riddles too?"

"What happened? With what princess?" Toji questioned while he woke the others up.

"With me blacking out."

"You blacked out?!" Gojo gasped in shock. He started laughing, “-no fucking way!”

“Wa- why are you laughing?”

Even Toji looked just as surprised, "Wait seriously?"

You threw up your hands in a wtf manner, "Why is that so surprising? You guys weren't this shocked last time!"

"Yeah that's because....uh..." Toji looked toward Gojo for help, the white-haired male nodded comically.

"Because that was different- this was like...I mean this wasn't even that big of a deal for you to be blacking out that's all."

“Don’t say that, it could have been traumatic for her.” Toji chided.

Traumatic?!

Okay, now you were about to explode. "What on Tengen's heavenly plane does that mean!?"

Nanami poked his head out with blonde eyebrows scrunched up, "What's the matter sweetheart?"

Getou even hobbled out of his tent wrapped up like a burrito named Aizawa, "Are you alright my dear? What's causing you so much stress?"

"YOU ALL ARE!"

"Oh-"

"It's okay it's okay!" Toji put his hands up as if you were one screw loose from breaking. Hell- Maybe you were if someone didn’t talk clearly and let you know what was going on!

Your betas also rolled out of their tents in great confusion and worry.

"It's alright-" You hiss, rubbing at your nose, realizing how they were all looking at you. You forget how sensitive they were to your emotions. "-I just. I'm trying to understand why I can't remember parts of our time together and parts of our last time together. Stuff like this is making me afraid to let go and let my omega take over if it's going to end... like this-"

"Baby no-"

"Let me finish Gojo." You point at him with a firm glare. His lips squeezed shut as he nodded. You then glanced at your alphas so you could finish what you were saying and they all understood. "I don't like how you guys are leaving me in the dark, so I would like an explanation so I can better understand this whole... letting my omega take over and what happened before I went to sleep. Ok?”

Your alphas looked toward each other and finally, all of them stared at Nanami as if this was his chore. Was he the reason why they won’t tell you? Why would he keep such a thing hidden?

The thought made you a bit nervous. You thought this was more of a coincidence that they didn’t want to talk about it, but if Nanami asked them to not speak about the situation then that seemed a bit more serious.

The blonde however nodded. "That is fair little bird. Let us get our things together and then we can talk about it okay?"

You smiled softly, feeling a sprinkle of relief, "Thank you-"

"RAHH!" Sukuna came flying into camp with flames all around him, "What the fuck is going on!?"

"Woah

“AYE!”

“SUKUNA WAIT-“

You were taken by surprise by the sudden appearance of your alpha as he stood by you in a protective stance looking for what was causing you stress- which is ironic considering he started the stress train and then dropped and rolled off of it.

"It's okay Sukuna." You patted his back letting him know he could relax. "I'm fine."

"Hm..." He looked around as everyone gave him a 'we are all good' expression. Then he looked back at you, "…what the fuck you getting all riled up for this time?"

“This time- ha-“You licked the inside of your cheek as you shook your head at him, really- the audacity.

He stepped up to you, the anger in your eyes evident, “What’s with that look.”

“…” The look- you were giving him- was the look of you wanted to punch him in his handsome face.

He smirked at you, “Can’t use your words huh? Maybe you should act on them.”

Yes- that’s exactly what he wanted. To rile you up so you can both dish out your anger on each other. It probably got him off- but you weren’t about to give him what he wanted. You popped up with a swift quirk of your eyebrow. "Forget about it." You sassed and then turned around to get your stuff ready. You could just feel him bristle with agitation from your comment but that's what he gets for leaving you in the dark the same way.

You heard Sukuna scoff before he stomped away.

If he’s not going to talk then why should you?

“Gojo?”

“Yes, my sweet Sugu?”

"Are you hard?"

"Hm…would you look at that."

"From our omega’s sassy attitude?"

"Listen pup…My body works in mysterious ways. You will understand when you are wiser."

You tried to hold in your laugh because you were trying to be a bad bitch right now but dammit your alphas were something else. How could you stay mad at them?

~

After you put the last piece of your things away you stood with a light stretch. Glancing at the camp your alphas were finishing up. The only reason it took longer for them was because Getou refused to leave the safety of his cacoon. You walked behind the alpha bending down to play with his silky hair.

“You’re so spoiled.” You teased him as he purred leaning into your touch.

“Hmm~ would you look at my nose darling it’s about to fall off.” He sniffled, red nose twitching in exaggeration. “An alpha as handsome as me shouldn’t be treated to such horrendous conditions.”

You let out a little laugh, pulling his hair back so you could braid it. “Would you like to turn back around? We can finish the journey if you want to go home?” You knew he would say no but he gasped as if you just insulted his dam.

“I would never, you know I can’t stay away from my omega- you could drag me to the icy depths and I would hold your hand the whole way through.”

“Aw~ aren’t you so sweet~.” You grin at his words, little did he know that he would have to go to the icy depths later in life. Even in the best winter gear, he will not survive.

Getou leaned back as he turned his head a bit to look at you. “Are you still mad at us?”

“Mad?” You twist his hair focused on your fingers as you create a beautiful braid. You shrug lightly as you answer. “I’m not mad… I just get upset when you guys don’t tell me what’s going on. We mustn’t hide anything from each other…”

“Could the same be said for you?”

You paused, eyes going toward his own. “What are you trying to say? Me hiding about my toys is not the same.”

“No… you are right that’s a little different… but I’m just asking... Do you hide stuff from us?”

You felt tension in your jaw as you shook your head without even thinking. “No…” Just one really big secret-

“Hm…” Getou hummed as he reached up to poke your nose, “You’re lying… but I don’t fault you on that. You have your own secrets you keep because of your reasons… but I just ask that you give us the same courtesy. If we don’t tell you something right away we are doing it to protect you. We would never put you in danger. Mentally or physically.”

You allowed his words to sink in, suddenly feeling bad for not telling them the truth but flipping out on them for not explaining what happened. You weren't trying to make a big deal out of nothing but it truly did bother you that you couldn't piece together everything that occurred up until you went to sleep. To them it didn't seem they were as worried... so should you be worried? You feel like if it were super serious they would have told you right away. Just like Getou said. You don’t think they would withhold anything unless it was to protect you.

Although that made you kind of want to know even more. But you kept your lips sealed trying to not be a hypocrite. Nanami did say he’d tell you later.

“Do you trust us?” Getou question in a tone that was much too serious for him.

“I… I do… As you know…this whole life wasn’t exactly my first choice if you do so recall I was attempting to escape.”

“I do, Sukuna would have chased you across the land.”

“And ocean.”

“Hehe… exactly…so why did you run… and why did you stay…?” Getou drifted off as you continued.

“There are some things I can’t explain… but I will someday… okay?”

“…” Getou smiled softly, “…Can we trust you?”

“Of course… I wouldn’t do anything to put my alphas in danger. Everything I do and have done has been for you in some way…”

“Really? Even the running away part?”

“Ha- now that- you guys scared me okay…Sukuna especially…but I’ll tell you about it…just not now…-There.” You slid his braid over his shoulder, “Do you like it?”

“Do you?” He countered placing a hand upon your own, holding it to his arm before you could slip it away.

Your gaze shifted over him as you gave him a sly smile. Your alphas were always seeking your approval, putting so much weight on your words. “You look handsome with any hairstyle my alpha. It’s truly to curse for.”

Getou chuckled at your compliment, leaning over he pulled you close into his warm blanket so that he could encase you into his hold, hands wrapping around your waist, “Hmm, tell me more~.”

You giggle as Getou begins to kiss you sweetly, hands getting a bit handsy.

“Hellooooo~.” Gojo called as you looked toward him with a chuckle.

“Yes, Satoru?”

“This is larva- why can’t I get hugs and snuggles while people pack up my stuff! Fuck it I’m cold too!” You watched as Gojo flicked his hand over himself, his silvery barrier wavering before disappearing.

“G-“

“EEEK~ it’s so cold let me in!” Gojo jumped into the blanket cramping the three of you inside.

“You idiot!”

“Gojo did you just drop your infinity shield!?”

“Ah yeah, now I’m cold. Hold me kiss me love me.”

“Ugh- you two!” You couldn’t help laughing through your scolding as the two hugged and kissed you creating a love pile.

“Hey love birds, how are you going to ride your horses?” Toji questioned as he brought your horse over, ready to pick you up- you were not getting on it by yourself probably ever again. Fool them once huh?

“Throw me on the back like a sack of Pochachos.”

“Pochachos?” You questioned with a little giggle.

“What? What’s wrong with Pochachos? Am I saying it wrong?”

“N-no haha sorry it’s just a funny word to me, don’t worry about it.” Fucking Pochachos were potatoes. It just sounded too funny to you. You were the only one on this continent that would find that hilarious.

"AHH! HEY! HEY!” Momo's shriek had you flinching. You looked over your alphas as the blonde ran to the middle of the camp in a panic. "JUNPEI IS GONE!"

Your eyes flew open as did your mouth, "What?" You questioned as you were already moving out of your tight embrace.

“H-he’s gone! I went to go check on him and he wasn’t there!”

“Shit-i guess I didn’t check up on him recently but where the fuck could he have wandered off?”

You were making your way to where the curse was supposed to be, your alphas following you.

“J-Junpei!” You screamed, feeling rather stupid to be yelling his name as if he would answer you but you were in a panic. How could you have been so negligent of him? Dropping down into his spot you sniffed around trying to catch his foul scent.

“He couldn’t have gone far-“

“Who was the last one to check on him-“

“Let’s not play the blame game right now-“

“I got the scent-“You jumped up about to run for it but Nanami grabbed your arm.

“Hold on… sweetie I know you care about this spir- omega… but shouldn’t we focus on getting you checked out?”

You shook your head patting Nanami’s hand, “Sitting here talking about it isn’t going to help- we have to move now Nanami. The quicker we move the quicker we can find him. Someone could kill him.”

“We must no act too irrational-“

“She’s not going to let up and you know that so the best thing is to just find the stupid curse.”

“He could not have gone that far.”

“Ngh- I know- fine. Getou you, the betas, and I will get the horses… Gojo Sukuna and Toji you search for the cursed spirit with our omega… you guys are the fastest.”

“Hm.”

“Sounds good.”

“Let’s go, I’ll carry you princess.”

“There’s no time to waste!” You were gone once you felt Nanami’s fingers leave your arm. You barely got far before Toji scooped you up and threw you on his back, running with you with Sukuna and Gojo by your side.

You grip Toji’s shoulder, lips pressed tightly together.

If someone sees Junpei they will attack him or he will attack them… either way, someone was getting hurt… and it will be your fault.

“Don’t cry, baby girl… we will find him.”

Toji’s words could barely comfort you. A haunting sentence echoing in your mind.

This is all my fault.

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Chef Note: heuheuheu… Pochachos… 🥔

-I mean- oh no Junpei baby 🥺