15. The healer and the prince 02

Prachaya fumed all the way back to his healing station.

Audacity of that Prince!

He stole his first kiss!

His ears burned, a strange flame erupted in his chest thinking about Perawat's lips on his cheek.

Such audacity!

No one had ever dared do take such a liberty with him.

How dare he?

What does he think of himself?

Does being handsome give him right to put his hand on anyone ?

He said he liked you. A quiet voice in his mind provided.

It's total lie. He is just a honey coating liar. Wouldn't he have treated nice if he like him, instead of trying to treating him like....like he did. Like an object of desire.

The prince is just an incorrigible flirt! Habitual in his ways so much so that he thinks it's just an extension of his palace where he can treat anyone as he wants.

How could people like him is beyond his understanding.

He will just avoid the prince and be done with it.

...........

Perawat's Quarters.

Perawat was having his morning snack sent brought by healer's apprentices when his door was kicked open.

" Perwat " Prem boomed.

" Why is everyone coming in various states of underdress in my quarters? " Arthit asked, lazily munching on grapes chief had sent him. Fresh, Sweet with just a bit of tang- just like prachaya.

" Ai Asshole," Prem stomped towards him fuming , half dressed and full drenched, ready to punch a hole through Arthit.

"can you stop tormenting our chief ?"

" I didn't torment him. I just complimented him"

" Then stop complimenting !"

"Why? " perawatt gave the most innocent puppy eyes " He blushes most pretty."

" Not good enough reason to Kill us Ai Saat" Knot, who just entered the open door left by Prem, commented calmly.

" We told you to stop making him mad. " Prem yelled. "

" Okay...calm down. What is the reason? Is he spoken for? "

" No..."

" Then I don't see a problem. I told you, I intend to court him"

" I am going to throw him in the river and then ask him to do the same shit with chief and see if he is gonna have a problem or not " Prem fumed.

" Calm down Ai Prem. He doesn't know." Knot patted Prem's shoulder.

" What? " Perawat's brow knitted in confusion, did he punish you over my conduct or what?"

" What? " Prem asked horrified " our blessed one would never punish someone like that."

" Prince, Moon blessed isn't just a title. It comes with a lot of duties and powers. Powers over this land. "

" I don't understand."

" This land, our forest, river, sky acts as extention of chief ( moon blessed). That is why it is must for him to control his extreme emotions. "

" Still do not understand a thing. "

" You made him so furious, the river was roaring, waves were insane, I almost drowned Ai Sat ! " Prem yelled.

" He can control the river current? " perawat asked.

" No. " Knot explained " This is not a common knowledge. I am telling you just because I know you won't use it for wrong. "

" If I try, you can always kill me. "

" Obviously " Prem scoffed. " Same goes for you. "

" If he could control the elements , river wouldn't have behaved anomalous. This land and it's residents - living and non living responds to him. That means the plants, water in all forms, wind, clouds.

If someone attacks the land, he can use all the elements as weapons. In that instance the elements will loan him control over them.

Usually, it's not the case. In every day case, this power is more of a burden for the moon blessed. That is why its important for them to meditate and win over their minds. You see, we were thirteen, it was the winter before we came to palace. His squirrel died, the last one he could call a family- he cried for days, the river flooded so bad- water was almost to our necks. He vowed to never let anything waver his peace of mind after seeing the condition of the tribe. "

Perwat was just silently absorbing the information. Indeed his healer is not an ordinary omega.

" We believe Our tribal lands are sentinent and they are sensitive to the moon blessed's state of mind. If even a minute thing happens to someone, he will perform seri. " Prem informed " I am telling you , let the poor guy be, he has enough cuts on his body as it is. "

" He sounds lonely."

" He is. " Prem confirmed.

" No one has ever shown interest in courting him. "

" Why ? He is wonderful. The more I get to know about him, the more I want to know. He sounds like never ending mystery. "

" Him being too wonderful is part of the reason." Knot said sympathetically. " He is moon blessed, an accomplished healer and equally commendable weapon weilder. No matter which alpha mates him, he or she can never step to his level - not many Alphas could dare to claim an omega that accomplished, especially an omega before whom they will fall short. "

" There is other reason too. But, it's his story to tell. " Prem informed.

" See...we don't know much. Its been almost thirteen years we are away from tribe, a lot may have changed " Knot said.

" I want your help. " Perawat looked at two of his best friends and most trusted Kin. " Tell me how can I make him believe that I genuine like him? "

" How would we know that ? " Prem frowned. " We are your bodyguards or love guru? "

" Don't forget I had to beg Phi Gamon to transfer Wad to my service for you - "

" That's another matter altogether, Perawat" Knot began.

" Don't forget how close cousin Tew and I are. " Perawat narrowed his eyes. " Your love story can be ended before it starts "

" Fine. " Knot sighed.

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Prachaya

Come evening, he couldn't avoid the insisting remainder in his mind. It was time to dress the wound - And there was also matter of unattended dagger wound on Prince's neck.

In dilemma, he spent an hour but after an hour, healer in him decided to conjure all horrible ways wound could fester and claim Prince's life. So he put aside his pride and walked to Prince's quarters.

Prince Perawat instantly snapped his eyes open, his sword drawn out of scabbard. Seeing him, he relaxed and returned the sword to its rightful place.

" old habits die hard" the prince chuckled

" You are safe here."

" Don't know my heart is safe for long though- " the prince mumbled.

" Pardon, alpha. I couldn't hear you- "

"It's totally alright . What brings you here, my chief ? "

" I need to change your dressing. "

" hmm...That requires undressing first. " Perawat held the sash of his robe and looked at the healer "Should I do it or you want to do the honors? "

" I am talking about your wounds, Prince Perawat "

" What do you think I was talking about, my healer? "

Prachaya remained silent. Although his heart was cursing the rabid alpha loudly.

" Now...now chief. I didn't know you harbour such thoughts for me."

" You planted it in my head! "

" That means you are thinking about me right now....naked. who is the real pervert now? . "

" I do not imagine my patients naked, Prince Rojanapat "

" So you keep telling me healer. "

" Shut up. "

" Healer."

" No words... i dont want to hear your unappropriate comments"

" But I was going to ask you a serious question."

" No words."

" Just one question" Perawat gave his most innocent look.

" Fine. Ask."

" You will have to be really honest. "

" I do not lie "

" You gave me this scar intentionally, to claim me for yourself didn't you? " Perawat caressed the mark on side of his neck. " I have heard moon tribe omegas like to mark their alphas."

" I offered to heal it. You chose to let it scar! "

"You chickened out midway. As an obedient and devoted alpha I had to carry out your intentions and put your mark on me. "

" I didn't have intentions to claim you..."

" No? Then is it that you wanted to make me ugly so other omegas won't give me attention.."

" No.."

" That's bad chief...not having it for yourself not wanting others to have it...very selfish! "

" I had no such intentions. "

" Then why did you do it? "

" I just wanted to confront you , about your stalking behaviour. "

" It's admiring behaviour, my chief. "

" If it's any consolation, the scar just adds to it."

" To what? My Hideous looks? "

" You are not ugly."

Perwat smirked " You think I am a fine specimen? "

" I never said that! "

" You are liar, my chief. "

" I do not lie and I'm not your chief. "

" Ommission of truth is a lie my dear healer. And I'm under your care and protection here, that makes you my chief. You want it or not. Burdens of duty " Perawat dramatically sighed, folding his arms behind his head.

" I told you a hundred times, I'm not your dear. "

" How would you know, I hold you dear in my heart or not? You have learnt mind reading, my dear omega ? "

"I'm not your - " Pracahaya clenched his teeth, this was the first crop of alpha that made him want to punch. " We must not use our strength to harm" Pracahaya chanted and took a deep breath to release his anger. This alpha is his patient and as a healer he should see to his recovery.

" But, You have already harmed me my dear omega and you keep doing so , "

" When did I Harm you ? " Pracahya asked horrified . He will perform Seri . Tonight itself. For the wound on Prince's neck and the other one for however he had hurt the prince.

" Every time you have rejected my genuine feelings, had hurt me badly. My heart aches even thinking about it.. Every time I called you beautiful and you rejected even the notion of it . You know the power you have over me and you keep using it to extend my stay here. How conniving! -"

Prachaya took three consecutive deep breaths . He will not give this alpha the power to disturb his mental peace. Finally, when he felt a modicum of control, he opened his eyes.

"You shall refrain from infuriating me alpha, that is if you still want to have my healing services. "

" I think you have got the basics wrong. I admit to flustering you my dear omega, my wolf likes seeing your blush. " Perwat stretched his arms lazily.

" Stop stretching the wound, it won't heal ever at this rate! "

" You will just have to devout Some more time to me then. "

" I quit."

Prachaya marched straight out the door, banging it so hard, Perawat's ears started ringing.

Prachaya went straight to meditation. He had heard reports of river's high currents this morning. Luckily no one was near the river at that time .

He can't take another chances.

...........................

Perawat sighed. He did not mean to irk the healer but it's just happened. And now, he was left with open wound and yards of bandage, a plethora of salves and no information on how to use them.

A timid knock on the door made him look up.

" Healer has sent us to attend you, alpha."

" Please come."

" I'm Lek. Phi Knot's brother" The short omega had curly hairs and most open smile, besides him stood a lanky, doe eyed male with braided bun. " This is Yai. Don't take offence if he doesnt answers your queries or commands. He can hear but he can't speak,alpha. "

Perawat looked at the lanky omega, something told him, direct approach would make the shy wolf more open

" Nice hair Yai. " he complemented. " Whoever did your hair knew what he was doing. "

" I braided it " Lek answered proudly.

" Do you want to braid your hair,alpha? I can make you most attractive alpha in blue moon celebration. I even have the white skunk thorns and tiger claws, we can put them in, to show your stregth. "

" I am honored you think I am deserving of white thorns, Nong Lek. "

" Ofcourse, you are deserving. Phi Knot told us how you fought with six barbarians alone to save Phi knot. "

" That was my duty, Nong."

" That wasn't your duty alpha. Phi Knot says not every royal would risk their lives for their Kin since it's Kin's job to make sure royal is safe, not other way round. He say you are just different than every royal and you got born in just wrong pack. "

" Really ? " Perawat asked amused " Which pack should I Have been born in ? "

" Our moon tribe " Lek answered proudly. " You have everything to make you a deserving moon tribe alpha. Omegas would be falling over themselves to make you notice them. Not that you aren't hot topic right now ... "

"Really? Nong Lek?" Perawat chuckled. " What else I am hot topic about in the pack right now? "

" Nothing much. Just how you are one of the finest specimens of alpha they have seen in a long time. " Lek giggled " our senioyr Healers were so jealous that chief chose us to help you. Chief had to strictly order a hoard of omegas away when he was treating your wound. Omegas are even saying chief is claiming you for himself. With him adamant in treating you personally, and even hand picking every ingredient in your food - " Lek abruptly stopped as Yai elbowed him.

" You are no fun Yai " Perawat pouted " Tell me Lek, what more did your chief do? "

Yai narrowed his eyes at Lek. " He is asking why do you want to know? "

" So I can thank your chief ofcourse! " Perwat said as if it was his only intention.

" Will you help me to thank the chief Lek? "

Lek nodded.

" teach me your ways " Perwat smiled, a plan already forming in his head. " Teach me how does a moon tribe alpha would thank your chief for saving his life and going beyond his way to help me. "

Lek grinned.

" Ofcourse. By the time I'm done with you, no one would recognise you as anything other than a moon tribe alpha. "

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