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Taking care of a new pup was one of the most challenging tasks and it was worse if the pup's mother had died after birthing. Mrs. Kim was doing everything alone even though Taehyung was around, he wouldn't budge even if the pup cried her eyes out.

"What the fuck is wrong with that child!" Taehyung groaned when he woke up to the loud cries of his daughter.

It was three in the morning and the pup had woken up hungry. Mrs. Kim prepared her bottle but the pup refused to suck on it instead she kept pushing her face into her grandmother's chest and then she'd open her mouth like she wanted to latch on the omega's breast. She wanted to be fed with her mother's milk but since that was impossible, the little pup took to crying and turning pink.

"I can't sleep in peace anymore because of this... this..." Taehyung barged into the nursery angrily.

"Tae the pup needs you, please scent her. I can't do this". Mrs. Kim said worriedly as she swayed the pup.

"There are millions of pups without parents, if they can survive then she can survive too. I'm not touching her even if she cries till tomorrow".

"Tae she's your daughter, don't be this heartless".

"Once you leave, I'm sending her to the adoption center so don't worry, you won't have to take care of her anymore".

"And you think Maya would be happy? Do you want her death to be in vain? She brought your pup to the world in exchange for her life and you can't even honor her by cherishing her sacrifice? You're indeed a monster!" Mrs. Kim yelled at her son causing the pup to cry more.

"I lost Maya because of her". Taehyung argued in a low voice.

"This child is innocent, she knows nothing about her mother. Can't you take pity on a motherless pup? Listen, I'm leaving first thing in the morning..."

"Mum you can't leave, I need you". Taehyung started sobbing and knelt with his head hung low and shoulders shaking from his cries.

"I'll leave you with your pup. Do whatever you want with her, kill her if it makes you happy". The angry omega handed the pup to Taehyung and walked out of the room.

Taehyung held his pup so close for the first time and cried his heart out. He remembered the first time he saw Maya and there was no difference between the pup in his hand and the little girl he fell in love with.

"Maya". Taehyung whispered into his daughter's ear.

The pup had stopped crying immediately after she perceived her father's scent and felt his strong protective arms around her. The tiny girl buried her face into Taehyung's chest as he began to scent her and gently run his fingers through her black hair.

Throughout the night, he fed and cradled her before taking her to his room where they shared his bed.

*****

Well, Mrs. Kim didn't leave that day as she said. It was just a way to make Taehyung realize what he was doing. There was no way she'd leave her granddaughter with an Alpha who had no idea about how to take care of a pup.

Taehyung's relationship with his daughter improved every day but after three months, Mrs. Kim decided it was best to go back to her own home with the pup where she'd raise the girl while Taehyung would start working again and get his life together, probably find another mate or do whatever he decided.

"Mum you know you could stay till Maya is six months or one year or two years". Taehyung whined as his mother packed her and the pup's bags.

"Well if you want to see your pup often, you should visit home during the weekends". The omega smiled at her pouty son.

"Fine, I'll visit home often".

"And focus on your work. Don't think a lot about the pup, I'll take care of her so please live your life freely".

"I trust you mum. I'll work hard to send you a lot of money for Maya".

"That's my son. I love you, baby".

"I love you too mum and thank you for everything".

"Aiiiish this kid, don't make me emotional".

There was a long silence before Mrs. Kim stared at her son and he stared back waiting for her to speak what was on her mind.

"Mum?" He cocked his head curiously.

"Don't shut your heart Taehyung..." The elder walked up to her son and placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Mum this is not the right time to talk about this. I lost my mate a few months ago and I have a pup to take care of. I don't think I have time to let anyone into my life".

"You are a young and healthy Alpha, there will be times when you'd need someone. All I'm saying is that you shouldn't deny your wants".

"I'm fine mum, I can get through those times on my own". Taehyung shrugged and tried avoiding the topic.

"Tae..."

"Mum please".

"Alright. So do you want to scent Maya before we leave?"

"She'd wake up if I do that. I'll scent her when I visit home". Taehyung said, looking at his sleeping pup with loving eyes.

He'd miss her and everything she does, including when she'd suddenly start crying on seeing Taehyung just so that he'd carry her.

After packing and getting the pup secured onto her seat in the car, Taehyung drove them to the train station where he waited till they moved before he went back home.

The moment he entered the house, he knew it would take a long time before he'd visit his daughter. Of course, he loves her but he just hadn't opened his whole heart to forget the pain her birth put in his heart.

*****

THREE YEARS LATER

Not once in the past three years did Taehyung visit home and that meant he never saw his daughter nor witness her growth. Mrs. Kim would have brought the little girl to see her dad in Seoul but Taehyung moved out of his old house and no one knew where he was. All his phone lines and email addresses were changed, it was as if he was running away from his old life.

The alpha was still very much in love with his dead mate he was obsessed even more than when she was alive. His bedroom had portraits of Maya in every corner and he'd speak to the pictures as if Maya was there.

He used the same skincare products and perfumes as Maya did just to smell like her. Even her wardrobe remained intact and he'd look at it once in a while. It seemed as though Taehyung was going crazy every day.

Taehyung would prefer to continue living his life the way he thought was peaceful by continuously running away from his family and everything he knew in the past, pretending they never existed but he couldn't run forever especially when he got into trouble. Serious trouble that could put him behind bars.

He had killed someone or so he thought when hitting an Omega who tried to seduce him. The omega didn't die but Taehyung was freaked out because he thought the omega died so he packed up and fled Seoul. He would have to stay in his hometown for a while to figure out if he would move abroad or go to a different city.

He wasn't prepared for the sudden visit. A lot had changed, his daughter was three years old and his mother would rip off his head for failing to keep his promise.

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The doorbell rang and a young male omega got up to get it but immediately he stood up, the little girl that sat beside him made grabby hands for him to pick her up.

"I'm just gonna get the door, I'm not leaving". The Omega chuckled at the pouty pup.

He picked up the pup and balanced her on the right side of his waist before making his way to the door.

"Umm...hello". The young omega stared down at the man standing before him, immediately recognizing that he looked like Mrs. Kim.

Taehyung's eyes got stuck on the pup that placed her head on the omega's shoulder with her hand grabbing a fistful of his shirt as if the omega was running away. There was no doubt she looked like Maya. She had grown so big and he immediately felt like a failure.

"Who's at the door?" Mrs. Kim's voice came from inside the house.

"Mum". Taehyung called out.

The elder took closer steps toward her son and it took everything in her not to slap him.

"Jimin please take Maya inside".

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Ladies and gentlemen, Jimin has entered the group chat.