The problem with Compton is that he is manipulative and duplicitous. Heejae is a very damaged, abusive character, but at least he is self-aware. That's why I like him more, because what he does is not necessarily conscious. Compton, on the other hand, deliberately uses the "pull it, let it go" technique of abusers, and in doing so, he creates a cult around himself. Heejae is a deeply damaged person who is slowly opened up by Garam's kindness and acceptance.
P.S.: Sorry for my English, it's not my native language.
How old are they anyway?
Chase should be early twenty. How old exactly? no idea. I mean it's already a bit messed up because of the children, their age was never mentioned either. Pete seems to be between 2-3 years old.
The author probably avoided giving the ages, because of the issues with Korean ages. If for example Chase was 18/19 at his first encountert with Josh, no problem in the US, but in Korea... . And given that Josh is ~5 years older... .
Chase's parents got together again when they were around 28, first child with 29?
Nathaniel is around 2 years older than the twins. And Chase is 3-4 years younger than the twins.
And even if dominant alphas/omegas seem to age slower, Chris kind of hit on Koi (he had thoughts...), so he doesn't really look that old.
So I think Chase is early twenty.








Unfortunately, that's probably not going to happen, but I hope he sends the guy to hell.
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