"For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack"
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"So Y/N."
"Hm?"
"When are you planning to stop reading and actually look at me?"
Lizzy, sitting right beside your composed figure had gushed out loudly. Her screeching voice was almost too loud for your ear that your instinct had work faster than the train of your thoughts. You instantly shut the black leathered-book on your lap almost immediately. The feeling of her scrutinizing gaze observing you firmly sensing your attention of the tension latching on the warm early breeze.
"I-I.. uh, I wasn't reading." You foolishly defended, trying to hinder the book from her vision.
"Uhuh, Really, that's your excuse?" Lizzy's voice mocking you as her muscled arms crossing right in front of her chest. "What are you reading anyway..?" Squinting more of her heated glare, her hands quickly long for the book.
"I- wait no!" Hopelessly, your hands flew right at the said object. Reminding to yourself that she was obviously faster than you, due to her inhumane skills—you huffed a complaining sigh and decided to simply laid back on the oak tree behind both of your figures.
At first, silence and its serenity were all you could sense through your awareness. The changing direction of winds as it passes different bushes and scattered brown leaves around you, subtly caressing onto your bare cold cheek and your leg. Loud cracking noise was the result of the tree branches dropping onto the ground. Cutting its parts from the mother's tree itself.
That exact moment, you gently laid your head onto the wood behind you. Shutting your eyes for a brief moment to recollect everything that has happened in these last days.
Jeon Jungkook.
The Mysteries of this town.
Your grandmother.
Lizzy's brother.
Witches?
those captivating golden spheres.
"You... I- wait, You were reading about werewolves?". Lizzy's voice calmly interrupted the serenity within nature sounds and the hollowness of your mind. Opening one of your eyes at her curiously, you shrugged your lumped shoulder.
"I was learning about them, I thought I can at least help them some way or another—"
"Woah, Woah slow down there missy, what did I miss here? Elaborate." She chimed in, her eyes narrowing slightly from its shape to show her emotions behind those orbs.
"Jungkook explained to me last night, Lizzy. He told me the truth." You replied, feeling the sudden changes of wind messing up the little hairs around your nape as you straighten your back towards your friend. The confusion was crystal clear in Lizzy's eyes, she tilts her head as a response.
"Last night, he gave me an offer to think about. Jungkook was planning to go on a trip towards s The Northern Pack—which I'm very aware it is your pack—in search of a cure for his sickening curse." You breathed in. "I don't know whether you were hiding this fact from me or you didn't know, but Jeon Jungkook has a curse. The curse is preventing him to have any potential mate on this planet for as long as he lives."
"What— what do you mean? there's no— wHAT??? you're lying. The moon goddess wouldn't do such a thing." Lizzy's irrational thoughts resurfacing within her mind.
"I am not Lizzy, why would I lie such thing if I have lesser knowledge of this subject than you do? He told me that he was abandoned by his real pack and was forced to suffer within his supposed "home"—The Southern Pack. Lizzy, I-I think...you were wrong. Jungkook had never once been the bad guy, he was just simply hurt." You proudly enunciated, a hopeful faint smile on your lips.
"I- I don't know what to respond to that.." Lizzy replied silently. Although her expression was showing a sign of regret, confusion, and doubt. The witty mind of yours caught how there was a slightly hesitant within her, feeling courageous—you added back.
"I mean—It's okay, you don't have to believe me but do know, I'm only stating what has been unfolded for me" You reassured her, catching onto her hands. Lizzy had turned her head elsewhere, the strange gesture of her body tells you that she was having an inner conflict with herself.
"You know... Liz, I can prove you that Jungkook isn't as bad as you'd think he is." Feeling even more spirited—you chirped, hastily noticing how she immediately grew interested in your sudden behavior.
"How?"
"You can follow me on this journey! I- uh, I'm sure it'll be a long one, It would be pretty boring if you're not there."
"pretty boring? Are you sure you won't be too busy looking for all the forest mysteries there?" Lizzy playfully teased, knowing your curiosity tendencies.
"Oh, shut up."
"Fine. I'll go with you." Jumping out of your sit, a proud smile cast all over your face. "BUT!" Lizzy continued, her eyes seeking yours between the auburn skies mixing with fluffy white elements floating in the air. Hearing the condition, you couldn't help but slump your shoulder slightly in wonder.
"Under one condition."
"And that is?"
"If he fails to protect you, I'll break his neck off." At that—safe to say—failing attempt of threat, you cooed at her knowingly. The both of you ended up smiling through it all as the feathery blue birds on the branches sang along with the tune of your boisterous laughter.
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"TAEHYUNG FOR THE LAST TIME, GET DOWN FROM THERE"
"Oh for luna's sake, Hyung! I want to look cool when she arrives!!"
"YOU'RE GONNA GET YOURSELF HURT-"
"NO, I WON'T"
"FINE I'M PICKING YOUR ASS MYSELF MISTER."
"Hyung, just get down. We don't even know if Y/N is coming or not."
Whispering those doubtful words into the cold waft, Jungkook lowered his head slightly. Directing his eyes to focus on the ground beneath him that was painted beautifully with scattering twigs and dead leaves. Brown, auburn, and yellow flattering the hideous dirt in which he was sitting on was very much appreciated.
Jungkook had always admired that.
The way nature has always seemed so tranquil with its aspects and elements that hold within it. How every movement balances with each other, even better— Jungkook was daring enough to admit how lulling it was. He reaches his hands onto the open gust, feeling the wind blows onto his skin.
'Gentle like her touch.'
The colors of amber light coming from the sun setting in the horizon touches his face. His thought reverts back towards his words.
Will she truly accept his offer?
To be very honest, this wasn't the plan at all.
Bringing the only woman to ever attract him both physically and mentally on this journey was far from what he and his hyungs had been planning. Even worse, Seokjin hyung was very much defied to it. Undoubtedly Jungkook himself knew how dangerous this is since they're going to another sole pack without his father's consent.
Let alone bringing a human alongside with them.
Yet, Jungkook had simply wanted to know. To have that satisfaction and solace if he can truly mate someone.
'..you meant to say If you can mate Y/N, fool.' The wolf inside of him whispered.
'Ugh shut up.' He vaguely replied, blushing.
"She'll be here. Don't worry." A voice of wise echoed into his brain, shattering his thoughts. "How can you be so sure, Hyung?" Jungkook responded, leisurely moving his eyes towards the hyung sitting next to him, Namjoon.
"Because she's here."
As if on cue, Jungkook's wolf sense risen up just enough for him to grow very much aware of his surroundings. The sweet familiar scent of cold winter mixing with teakwood and honey lingering in the open wind.
Jungkook's heart stopped. His wolf's sense tightening as Namjoon was too busy giving him a lazy smirk—Knowing how Jungkook was acting as if a wolf in heat.
The raven-haired male immediately stood up, turning around and as he does, His golden orbs were fast enough to land on the delicate hazel eyes he had grown to love in these past few weeks.
"You came..."
"and, Why wouldn't I?"
The wondering orbs of yours lighten to a different shade as you appeared to be smiling at the boy. "You came..?" Still, in the state of disbelief, Jungkook asked rhetorically. Hearing the excitement, you couldn't help but widened your smile as you open your arms nervously—sort of giving him a welcoming sign.
Jungkook immediately rushes forward, embracing your tiny body tightly against his hold. His hands making its usual place right at the dimples behind your waist. His nose reaching for your bare neck as both of your figures holding close against each other.
Oddly enough, for the first time in his suffering life—Jeon Jungkook felt safe.
"I thought you—"
"Y/N, are you sure we're in the right place cause I have never eVER BEEN INTO-"
Occurring the interruption, Jungkook heaved his piercing gaze towards the front. Mind racing with possible threats as his hands instinctively pulling your body tighter—a sign to protect. However, as soon as the boy notices the familiar characteristics, Jungkook creased his eyebrows in confusion.
"What in the world are you doing here..?" Jungkook retorted.
His golden eyes dimmed with opposing emotions while as to scrutinize the familiar figure. Clearly, it was all written in his face that Jeon Jungkook most definitely did not like the idea of Lizzy—a werewolf from another pack to come along.
"Uh, Jungkook? I- I trust her so I asked her to come along. I hope you wouldn't mind." Uncertain with his answer, you shortly explained. Feeling how his eyes spark with warnings and danger.
"I-I do mind, but if that helps you feel comfortable then I guess I can try." He whispered back, muscles unclenching beneath your lingering touch. His answer driving the fondness from you.
"I'm here to watch you, lover-boy." At the annoying nickname from Lizzy, Jungkook felt the reluctant rage slowly building up inside of him.
"Watch it." He spats.
"Aye aye what's with all this commotion— aH! Hyung! you ruined the coolness I'm trying to radiate here." A boisterous sort of tone chimed into the conversation. Catching it with your ears, your head immediately perk up curiously towards the behind of Jungkook's figure. Noticing how there were two people there, your mind was quick to judge that perhaps, they were his hyungs?
"How would you radiate something you don't even have." The jet black-haired one retorted, a frown visible on his beautiful plump lips. Silently without even thinking of any possible consequences, You ought to observe more of them.
Supposedly, they must be werewolves as well.
Both said men strides their way confidently towards your way. Feeling fidgety, you couldn't help but sense a totally different unusual aura coming from them. Due to that sole reason only, instinctively your hand unknowingly limped towards Jungkook's sleeves. Braving yourself— you notice how their faces were strangely casted with sorts of anger and displeased emotions.
Was it because they don't like me..? Whispering the thoughts to yourself.
Noticing this odd vulnerability coming from your firm figure, Jungkook couldn't help but to almost cooed at you like a baby.
"Relax Princess." He briefly whispered before introducing both males figures as soon as they arrived at the spot. Jungkook had explained that the dirty blonde-haired man was named Taehyung, sorta two years older than Jungkook—give or take. Though, the jet black-haired one was the last, Seokjin.
"Nice to meet you." You whispered, nibbling nervously at the bottom of your lips.
As soon as your hand had finished waving subtly at them, one of the men—supposedly Taehyung shifts his demeanor insanely fast that you swore you almost failed at the attempt to observe him. The muscles around his face unclenched as a wide boxy smile sketched across his youthful face.
"You know what, I fucking give up. I can't act like a tough dude." He whispered—most likely to Seokjin, next to him. "Hi there, beautiful." Greeting you back with a modest tease, His eyes linger more than you had thought to be comfortable.
"Tae, don't let me fight you right now." Jungkook spitefully whispered.
Clearly, you weren't too foolish to not notice his heated gaze. Due to that, you were forced to avert your eyes somewhere else in the hope to hinder the fact that you were absolutely intimidated by him. Unknowingly, your eyes met the jet black-haired one with one of the plumpest lips you have ever seen.
Sending him a small smile, the man—Seokjin—answered with a respectful smile as well. Casting your eyes onto the next person, you noticed how Lizzy was already busily occupied with Taehyung. Her face clearly showing a slight annoyance at Taehyung's lazy smirk, eyes checking her out.
"Hey Liz, I'm Taehyung."
"Taehyung, Cut it out. We already know each other."
Then, out of nowhere—the man you had almost forgotten came into your view. The slicked hair, pantoffel's shoes, and insanely tall figure was all too familiar for your daily eyes to see.
"Mr. Kim?"
"Y/N, nice to meet you again." He greets. "Look, about last time—Forgive me for rudely injecting you. I was blinded by my judgement and the wanting to protect Jungkook, our youngest." The man explained, his eyes squinting in crescent. "But seeing you remember us out of nowhere, then maybe this was the goddess's plan all along—so I hope you can forgive me."
Watching as the tall man bowed to you deeply, you gaped your lips in shock. Since you were in the state of not knowing what to say, you stuttered foolishly. "I- wait, it's alright, Mr. Kim. I- um, I-I get y-your point of view."
"Ah, very well then—thank you. Also, just call me Namjoon, Y/N." He responded, ending his deep bow in an instant. As soon as your interaction with Jungkook's hyungs finished, you had managed to catch someone staring directly at you right at the end of your peripheral vision.
It was Jungkook.
"What?"
Tilting your head to the side, you answer his golden orbs with your hazel ones. Knowing he would already watching you the whole time, his hands—for god knows what reason—had reached to your jaw as he tilts it to the side gently. Softly nibbling the corners of your velvet lips, A smile caressed his lips.
"Are you ready, my love?"
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the real question here is, are you guys ready?
Thank you for reading, ily <3
-Z, xoxo