IV

Taehyung's POV:

I don't like to wake up early.

No, I hate it.

If you ever wake me up while I'm having a good sleep, just prepare yourself to be on my black list. You'll be my biggest enemy.

But what's the worst?

Having a uselessly tall butler shake you violently at 6am to prepare the master's breakfast.

"Come on you lazy Beta, wake up!"

I groaned and turned to the other side. But he didn't give up and kept shaking every part of my body until I got enough of it and screamed. "I SWEAR TO GOD WONHO IF YOU DON'T STOP!"

"You're awake now." he crossed his muscular arms, smirking.

"What kind of wolf wakes up at 6 am?!" I whined.

"Our kind pretty boy. Now, get up and change those clothes, ughh it stinks!" he grabbed my arm and pushed me inside the bathroom. "Come on, come on! A quick hot shower will do you good." he told me before opening the windows of my room.

"Don't! It's freezing outside!" I shouted while getting off my pajama.

"Stop whining and man up!" he passed his hand through his reddish or kinda pinkish hair and left.

"Pfft." I rolled my eyes and stood under the shower head, leaving the hot water running all the way down my body.

I can't remember the last time I had a nice shower like this one.

I would always stay no more than five minutes, quickly clean myself then go back to my room.

I was supposed to be suffering now, living as someone's slave but I guess my life before coming here was worse. I was my own slave, I was the one making myself suffer in that dark room.

I left a heavy sigh after feeling myself completely relaxed then put a towel around my waist.

I wiped the steam on the mirror and stared at myself. I widened my eyes when I realized how I looked like. I have completely abandoned taking care of myself since my mother's death.

I had some hairs growing on my jaw and pimples all around my face.

My silver hair also got longer it almost reached my shoulders.

My lips were too dry and my eyes looked swollen and tired from all the cries and nightmares I had before.

I couldn't recognize the person I was looking at right now. No, I refused to believe it was me.

I felt angry and disappointed at myself.

I opened the drawer and took a pair of scissors. I started cutting my long locks until my hair got short like I always had it before. I dried it with the towel and styled my bangs, making it cover a little bit of my eyes.

Then, I looked for some products Jungkook asked the maids to leave in my bathroom and I found some cleansers and toners.

I washed my face with the gel and cleaned it well and I finished my putting some red lipbalm to moisturise my dry lips.

I smiled when I felt satisfied with the result. I felt fresh and new. Like Park Taehyung has always been.

I put on some black pants and a simple white shirt I found in the closet and went to the kitchen.

"Oh who's this handsome boy?! I've never seen you before!" Hoseok smirked and approached me. "I loved your long hair but you look so much better like this." he added, playing with my locks.

I pushed his hand and faked a smile. "I'm here for Jungkook's breakfast."

"I know my beauty, I know." he opened the fridge and gave me a glass jar with some weird green and pink liquid inside.

"What's this?" I frowned, staring at the bottle.

"Cucumber, raspberry and proteins."

"Is this a breakfast?" I scoffed.

"That's his post workout breakfast." the red haired smiled. "You should get used to his healthy diet. Our young master likes to conserve his slim and muscular body."

"I see." I nodded and headed outside the kitchen when he suddenly pinned me against the wall, nearly making me let the bottle fall from my hand. "Are you crazy?!" I whispered-shouted.

"It's your fault that you smell so good this morning. What is it? Coconut?" he closed his eyes and hide his face in the crook of my neck.

"Get off me!" I pushed him with one hand and ran outside the mansion.

I looked for the workout room and found it behind the house.

I entered and found Jungkook sitting on a chair, flexing his body, inhaling and exhaling. I gulped seeing his shiny sweaty body.

He was wearing black sport shorts and a sleeveless white shirt. I wondered how he could survive with that cold but then I remembered he was an alpha. Their bodies are known to be warmer than ours.

I took a small towel from the counter and gave it to him.

"Oh, thank y-" he widened his eyes when he saw me. "Your hair.." he wanted to touch it but I slapped his hand.

"Your.. breakfast." I gave him the bottle.

"Woah you got everything ready!" he shyly rubbed the back of his neck and I found myself falling for his cute bunny smile.

I gulped and quickly chased the thought from my head. "Then I'll go."

"No!" I felt my electricity running in my arm when he grabbed it. "Stay, please." he said.

"Why?"

"I don't like having breakfast alone." he smiled.

"Uhm I get it but I'm not into weird looking juices." I mumbled, pointing at the green liquid.

"Don't worry about it." he laughed and stood up to open a small closet.

"Chocolate or strawberry?" he came back with two packets of cereal bars.

"Uh.. chocolate." I said.

"Alright!" he gave me the packet and made me sit on the chair next to him.

We ate in silence, listening to the birds chirping.

I slowly turned my head to look at him. He was gently eating his strawberry bar with a smile on his face. He was also nervously playing with his fingers and swinging his legs.

He was maybe tall and muscular but in my eyes he looked like the cutest baby.

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Jimin's POV:

I felt my eyes get heavier every time I tried to open them. There were only a few moments that I finally slept but the sun was already up. I took a look at the alarm clock on my bedside and fell off the bed when I realized that I was very late. An hour after the time I was supposed to be up.

I couldn't sleep last night. Every time I closed my eyes I saw my mother's body, all scratched and covered with blood.

I found myself in the middle of the forest, a hundred wolves surrounding us and ready to attack us.

The entire night was like this, nightmare after nightmare.

"Shit." I cursed and stumbled on the blankets while heading to the bathroom. The room was empty, everyone went to work and I couldn't believe no one woke me up.

I washed my face with cold water to chase the sleepiness.

I ran to Yoongi's chambers and found him adjusting his necktie in front of the mirror.

"A week ago you were five minutes late, today one hour so I suppose you won't even come next week?" he chuckled, without looking at me.

"I.. I'm sorry I overslept." I was too tired to argue with him.

"Oh, please take your time.. sleep all day if you want." I frowned, feeling the sarcasm floating around him.

I took his blazer from the closet and stood behind him to help him finish dressing up.

I felt him staring at me through the mirror. "Your eyes are red." he said. "Anything wrong?"

I shook my head. "I'm fine." I lied and went to get his shoes.

I stumbled on something and nearly fell on my head if it hadn't been for Yoongi, who quickly took me in his arms. "You don't look fine at all." I felt his dark eyes piercing mine.

"I didn't sleep last night that's why." I mumbled.

"Why? Anything worrying you?"

I was surprised to feel him actually concerned about me. It has been more than a week since I came here and we only had like two normal conversations before. When I say normal I mean without rudeness and sarcasm.

"Nothing that matters to you." I answered coldly, not wanting to get closer to him.

"Go to sleep then." he said.

I stared at him confusingly. "I need to work."

"I'm going downtown for a meeting so I won't be here for about three hours." he said, putting on his scarf. "Go to sleep."

I was supposed to feel only hatred toward him because not only he was an alpha but also a leader but at that moment I felt a little bit of sympathy.

The rude guy was suddenly replaced by a gentleman.

"Well.. thank you." I said before leaving the suite.

"Jimin? Where are you going? Did you get in trouble again?" Jinyoung crossed his arms.

"No, I'm going to sleep." I mumbled and headed downstairs while he knocked on Yoongi's door.

After a brief moment, I heard him running behind me and grabbed my arm. "Let's go upstairs."

"What? Don't tell me he changed his mind." I rolled my eyes.

"No." he simply answered and guided me between the hallway until we stopped in front of a door. He opened it and I gasped when I saw a large modern room in front of my eyes.

Unlike Yoongi's room, this one looked brighter and cozier.

White, beige and nocturne blue were reigning all over the space.

A king-sized bed covered with blue sheets and white pillows was in the middle while two sofas and a small glass table were in the corner, in front of a 42' flat television.

A small white desk and black chair were in the other corner, next to the book shelves.

It reminded me of my room because of the colors but this one was way bigger and more modern.

"You can sleep here." Jinyoung told me, making me gasp.

"What?! Are you crazy? What if he sees me?"

"Who? The master?" he chuckled. "It was his idea."

I furrowed my eyebrows, not believing his words.

"He told me that the blankets downstairs were uncomfortable if you want to rest. He let you use this room."

"But why.."

"I have no idea to be honest." he shrugged his shoulders. "It has been years since I worked for him and I've never seen him acting too kind to someone."

Why would he act kind to me? I mean, all I ever did to him was acting rude and disobeying his orders. Why would he then?

I sighed and sat on the edge of the bed. "Tell him that I said thank you."

Jinyoung laughed. "You can tell him by yourself when he comes back." he said. "I'll see you later."

I closed the curtains and layed on the bed. I moaned when I felt my muscles relax on the mattress. I closed my eyes, hoping not to have any nightmare again.

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3rd pers POV:

"Hey my friend." Namjoon was waiting for Yoongi in front of the hotel.

"Hey, where are the others?"

"Inside, waiting for you."

"Alright." the older nodded. "Let's go."

The hostess, an omega guided them to a prestigious meeting room.

"Thank you beautiful." Namjoon gently kissed her hand, a smirk on his face.

She giggled and started complimenting him on his grenat suit.

"Aheum." Yoongi cleared his throat. "Are you done flirting?" he sent a death glare to his friend. "We have more important things to do."

They entered the room and found the other leaders sitting around the large table, a glass of champagne in front of each one along with plates full with colored macarons.

"Excuse my delay." Yoongi bowed for respect and sat in front of them. "I guess you all heard the news."

"About the hunters, yes indeed." the leader of the Oh pack nodded.

"It has been quite a long time since we last had to face them so I must guess they're coming back stronger than before, maybe new members and advanced weapons." Yoongi said.

"Not to forget that Daniel, the future Kang pack leader should be punished." another man said. "We can't allow him to create us any more problems."

"I know right." Namjoon nodded. "The hunters left us in peace for a long time and then he provoked them by killing one of their members."

"Childish! Tsk." Sehun rolled his eyes. "We need to stop him."

"Yes, but we're not here for Daniel now." Yoongi said. "We need to protect our packs from the attacks."

"What do you suggest?" the leader of the Im pack, Jaebum asked.

"First we need to secure the borders.

Your strongest members will be in charge of the nocturnal surveillance while the others take the morning turn." Yoongi said. "They can't let any intruder enter our fields."

"Alright." all of them nodded.

"We also have to train the youngest ones, they need to be able to defend themselves in case of a sudden attack."

"Yes, indeed."

"And we'll put a temporary curfew." the black haired alpha added. "No one gets out past 9. Just for security purposes."

"Mm that's a good idea." Jaebum rubbed his chin. "Especially for the young ones and women."

"Alright then that's all for today." Yoongi said. "Make sure to relay this message to your packs."

"Alright." all of them answered.

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Yoongi's POV:

My driver opened the car door for me.

I stared at the guest room's window, wondering if Jimin had a good sleep.

I never worried about anyone before but seeing him tired that morning made me curious to know what was

wrong with him.

It was weird for him not to nag at me or answer me rudely. Something must be really going on.

I asked my butler to give him the guest room because I couldn't tolerate seeing him sleep in those hard blankets again.

I remember seeing his struggle between the other servants when I happened to wake up one night.

He looked so small and fragile, trapped between the two giant bodies of my cooks.

I thought he deserved better and I don't know why.

I don't know why I keep getting curious about him.

During my twenty-four years, I never got interested in anyone's life. I was too busy training for battles, learning about the werewolve's history and foreign languages. I never had the time to know people or have friends. I didn't even have time for me and my younger brother. Sometimes I resent my father for separating us the way he did. When I was young, I always begged him to bring him with us but he would give me the same answer, that he's too weak to fight.

Since then, I was lonely and uselessly strong.

And for the first time, someone made my life more interesting. A Beta above all.

I spotted him watering the roses. I chuckled because he looked so small under a black coat I assumed it was Jinyoung's.

I approached him slowly and heard him humming to a song I didn't recognize. I must admit that his voice sounded really sweet to my ears. It felt very relaxing, the perfect melody for a cold day like this one.

"Feeling better?" I asked, making him jump from surprise.

"Oh, how long have you been here?" he stared at me with those small eyes.

"You didn't catch my scent?"

He shook his head. "I was too busy admiring these beautiful roses that something as uninteresting like you didn't interrupt my moment."

"Huh!" I frowned.

How dare he?

"Still being rude even when I act kind.."

"Acting kind doesn't really suit you.." he chuckled.

"If you say so." I said. "And for your information, I was the one who planted these beautiful roses." I smirked.

"Oh, it must have been the only good thing you achieved in your life." he scoffed.

This guy..

"I can see that you slept well." "I chuckled.

"I did." I felt him getting shy when he remembered the guest room.

"Don't you have something to say?" I rubbed my chin.

"I don't think so?" he shrugged his shoulders.

"Oh, then I'll give the guest room to someone el-"

"No!" he stopped me and I smirked, seeing his cheeks getting red. "Don't." he mumbled.

"Well.. say it." I crossed my arms, loving to see him struggle to formulate those words.

"Hum.. t-thank you." he mumbled, his eyes fixed on the floor.

"About time!" I scoffed. "I'll go take a shower. Tell the chef to get my dinner ready."

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Jimin's POV:

"I need to go." I said after we finished our card game.

"Already? Stay for dinner please." Jungkook pouted.

"Yeah stay, you don't have anything to do in the house." Taehyung added.

"I know I'm not going back there now. I'm going for a run." I said.

"But you can't.." the young master said. "Didn't you hear about the curfew?"

"I did, but I don't really care." I shrugged. "I'm just going to run here, in the fields behind the mansion, it's not like they'll attack me there."

"Jimin stop being stubborn." my brother rolled his eyes.

"Just ten minutes. I'm getting tired of the walls." I said before getting up. "I'll see you later." I ran outside, not caring about their calls.

I took off my clothes and gasped when I felt the cold air brush my body.

I put the pants and my shirt on a small table and ran to the fields.

I quickly shifted into my wolf form, feeling the heat of my grey fur covering me from the freezing weather.

I feel suddenly free and more energetic every time I get into my natural form. Living with a human body can be so complicated sometimes.

I kept running and rolling in the grass, taking advantage of the empty surroundings and the peaceful environment.

At a moment, I thought I heard someone moving behind the bushes.

I turned, it was dark but my wolf vision was helping me to detect everything around.

I could smell a strange scent but I couldn't recognize what it was.

I decided not to draw attention to that and kept playing with my paws.

"Here you are beautiful wolf." a voice surged from behind.

I turned around and saw a tall man wearing an all-black outfit. Black pants, leather jacket, leather gloves, black Timberlands and a black hat.

Two other men were standing behind him, a disgusting smirk on their face.

I groaned and stood in an alert position.

I could hear my heart beating faster when I saw the guns behind their belts and the knives on their hands.

"Don't be scarred little pup, we won't hurt you." the man said in a voice I judged sounded very untrustworthy.

They were about to catch me but I had a good reflex, I ran from them and escaped between the trees.

"Catch him!" I heard him shout to his friends.

I've never seen hunters before but I knew what these guys were.

I screamed when a heard a loud gun shot.

They wanted to shoot me.

I didn't know what to do. I've never found myself in such a dangerous situation before.

I mentally cursed myself for not listening to my brother and his master. They were right.

"Come here puppy!" they ran closer because I kept stumbling on tree trunks.

"Here you are!" he caught me and pushed me against a tree.

I groaned but he didn't seem to be scared of me.

I had a hard time breathing. I was too scared and too tired in front of him.

He wanted to touch me but I bit his arm and he let loud scream. "F*CK!" he cursed.

I tried to run away but he threw his knife on my leg. I pushed a loud groan, feeling the pain all the way through my body.

Blood started to flow through the wound and I felt myself getting dizzy.

I saw their shadows approaching me slowly.

I closed my eyes, praying for the last time. I was too weak to fight them, too weak to run away.

I was ready to let them kill me.

One.. two..

Suddenly, I heard the three of them screaming and groaning with pain.

I quickly opened my eyes and saw them struggling on the floor, a large wound on each of their legs.

I lifted my face to see a big black wolf standing in front of me. His red eyes were piercing mine. He looked so strong and so majestic.

I caught his scent and recognized him

I caught his scent and recognized him. It was the one and only alpha leader.

"Yoongi.." I whispered before losing consciousness.