To Byul (Omegaverse)-Chapter 68: So, does my approaching rut have to do with...?

Kang-woo went straight to the hospital to run tests. He had no reason to believe Ji-hoo's words but at the same time, he also had no reason 'not' to believe.

He ran the tests, hoping they would not end up with something he would have problems handling.

And then he waited till he was called by the doctor.

"Your rut is due in a month or so." The doctor said to Kang-woo's horror.

"It's due?" He asked. "Are you saying that I have no way to stop it or maybe push it back?"

"I'm afraid not, son." The doctor responded, handing him the text result. Kang-woo could understand next to nothing about it even though it was written in the same language they were both familiar with.

"And what does this say?" Kang-woo asked.

"It says your rut is due. And if you're lucky, it'll be a month and a half." He said and Kang-woo shut his eyes.

Why was this happening?

"It seems you've been exposed to a little amount of Omega heat pheromones, but even that shouldn't be enough to induce your rut. It's rare, but I have seen cases of a healthy, vibrant youth like you, go into a rut because of emotional reflux." The doctor explained, resting his back on his chair. "Your emotions have been stirred quite a lot this period, is that correct?"

Kang-woo reluctantly nodded his head.

"Coupled with the little amount of Omega heat you were exposed to, your rut decided to come out."

"But, I don't understand. Why does my emotional reflux affect my rut?"

"It's your pheromones." The doctor said. "Your pheromones are what defines you, some say. So, when your pheromones go left and right and don't know where they're going to next when they've been perfectly balanced for a long time, they end up crashing and putting a toil on your body. That toil affects your Alpha genetics, and in an attempt to release all that stress and confusion, you go into a rut."

Kang-woo twisted his lips and bowed his head. So, he was going into a rut because he had been worrying and thinking of Chin-hwa so much?

But how is that enough to make him go into a rut? He's never heard of such a thing before.

The question was written all over his expression and the Doctor sighed before saying,

"Like I said, it doesn't happen to everyone. It's very rare but I have seen cases. And now, you are among those rare cases." He said.

"So, does my strong desire to convet the Omega I am interested in have something to do with my approaching rut?" Kang-woo asked and the Doctor nodded.

"Very much so. But it's stronger when you've marked an Omega. When they are still yet to be marked by you, your desire to mark them grows ever stronger. But..." He tapped his pen on the table. "Do be careful. A mark is a strong bond that both need to be in consent of. If you Mark an Omega who has not made up their mind to be with you for good, then you've done nothing but imprisoned them and their desires."

The words were heavy and all the while, Kang-woo could only think of Chin-hwa. Just what would happen if he marked Chin-hwa by mistake? He would hate him for life, wouldn't he?

"Doctor," Kang-woo called. "Is there no way to suppress this? I can take suppressants. Do you have any?"

"Well, you could do that but I doubt it'll work." The doctor said.

"Why not?"

"You're emotionally unstable as it is." The doctor said. "So, even if you try to fight the rut with suppressants, so long your emotions stir your pheromones and your body system is in disarray..." He shook his head. "The rut will only fight back stronger, and that could lead to an even bigger issue."

Kang-woo gulped, scared to ask what the bigger issue could be. He would already go into a rut so what else could happen? What was the worst that could happen?

"Doctor," he clenched his fists. "I will try my best to control my emotions, so please, give me the suppressants. I can't afford to go into a rut. I won't... I won't be able to handle it."

"You don't have an Omega to mate with?" He asked and Kang-woo shook his head. 'Hm, that's odd. He looks like a perfect man of commitment yet he doesn't have a lover? Or does he not want to mate with his lover?' He sighed. 'Well, it's not something to concern myself with.'

"Please, doctor." Kang-woo begged, his pitiful expression reaching the Doctor.

"Oh, alright. But if things start going wrong and you end up bringing the rut forward instead of suppressing them, find an Omega as soon as possible. I shouldn't be saying this to a young one, but even if it involves calling an 'escort', do not hesitate."

"Why does it sound so urgent?" Kang-woo asked him. "It's just a rut, right?"

"Do you not know the consequences of an Alpha not being able to take care of their rut?" The doctor asked and Kang-woo looked at him, wondering what said consequences could be. "Being in a rut is almost like taking drugs where you lose your senses, and all you care about is the pleasure, swimming in the pheromones of an Omega and giving into your desire to procreate."

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"I know what being in a rut means, doctor." Kang-woo said, having to interrupt him there. "What I would like to know is why I have to get an Omega by all means. If I lock myself in a room, taking care of it by myself, my rut will pass eventually, right?"

"No, son, it's not that easy." He picked up his tablet from the table and started searching for something. "If an Alpha doesn't take care of their rut, this happens."

He handed Kang-woo the tablet and Kang-woo's eyes widened.

"As you see, they run mad in search of pleasure, never getting satisfied and attacking anyone that has an Omega scent." His words sent shivers down Kang-woo's spine. "Well, it's either that or they die from being too overwhelmed by their own desires. Whichever comes first, I guess."

Kang-woo pursed his lips. He could... Die?

Now, things were becoming even more serious. Why in the world did he have to go into his rut period so soon?

"Just... Give me the suppressants, Doctor." He said, his complexion showing how disheartened he had become. "I'll come again if I have any more questions."

The doctor took one good look at him and sighed.

"Alright. I'll give it to you."