**Reminder that this book is for a mature audience! There will be swearing, violence, sexual encounters, etc.
I will put *** before any scenes that are for mature audiences.
When I woke up, I had just a little bit of a headache and my mouth was pretty dry. I rolled over and felt the empty spot next to me. How does he get up so early? I sat up and stretched trying to wake myself up. When I stood up, I saw a couple of the members still sleeping so I quietly walked around them and headed to the kitchen. James, Hosek, Mika, Jin, and Reed were all sitting at the table talking quietly and eating breakfast. I said good morning while pouring some coffee and decided to take a walk through the garden this morning. It was a little chilly morning, but the cool breeze helped me to wake up a little more as my bare feet carried me across the pavement. I walked down a couple paths I hadn't discovered yet, and loved looking at the beautiful flowers they had planted here. I reached an edge of the garden and looked out into the forest, watching as the sun tried to peek through the branches. I let the mug warm my cold fingers when there were suddenly hands around my waist.
"Boo!" I jumped, spilling my coffee a little on my hands as I heard the culprit laughing. I turned around to face them.
"Taehyung!" I shouted at him as I tried to shake the coffee from my hands.
"I'm sorry." He said while laughing.
"Ya, I can tell you are very sorry." I couldn't help but to laugh as well. I turned around to face the forest, ignoring him. I felt his arms wrap around me and his chest meet my back. His chin rested on my shoulder as I leaned my head to the side.I took a free hand and intertwined my fingers with his that were on his stomach.
"Morning." He whispered in my ear and then kissed me on the cheek.
"Morning." I said back smiling even though he couldn't see me.
You look beautiful by the way. I heard him say in my head.
Oh god I look like a mess. I responded and then heard his laugh.
Never He said and I leaned my head against his and felt him hug just a little tighter. We stood in silence enjoying the cool breeze and watching the sun reflect off the dew on the leaves of the trees.
"So how many pairs of mates does this pack have?" I asked as I stayed in Taehyung's arms.
"Only two. James and Mika and then Isla and Roman."
"Wait, what about Andrea and Myles?" I asked, surprised.
"They have a very unique relationship. Sometimes, wolves will feel the need to be with someone who they don't have a connection with. It's mostly just a physical relationship though." He said and I was reminded of Grayson's offer and shivered at the memory. I felt Taehyung's hands let go of me and then turn me to face him. "Grayson did what?" He asked me. He didn't shout, but his voice was firm and I could feel the anger welling up inside him.
"He didn't do anything. He tried to, but I said no." I tried to comfort him, but he only seemed to get even angrier as he ran his fingers through his hair and started pacing. I went to him and grabbed his face making him look at me. As we stared into each other's eyes, I replayed the memory of what happened in the kitchen last night. I felt his body start to relax a little as he wrapped his arms around me once more.
"Thank you." He whispered.
"Stop letting him get under your skin. He only does it to get a rise out of you." I told him
"I know." We stared into each other's eyes not wanting to move, not wanting to leave the other's arms. I felt wanted for one of the first times in my life and it was strange. I had been with other men before, but nothing compared to this feeling that I had with Taehyung. Those relationships never last long and it was always after the first I Love You that things changed and I was scared of history repeating itself. I quickly let go of Taehyung before he knew what I was thinking and feeling.
"We should probably head inside. Training starts today doesn't it?" He nodded and we walked back inside.
We had all gathered in the living room as James laid out how the next couple of days were going to go. Training would be every morning and then late afternoon with plenty of time for rest in between. The first couple of days were very tiring. I was training with Jungkook to learn some simple self defense moves as well as how to throw a good punch. He was pretty impressed with how strong I already was and I told him it must be all the wood I would chop for winter. Once I trained with Jungkook in the morning, I helped everyone with strengthening their abilities in the afternoon. The other pack was pretty impressed with what I could do, but I was still pretty weak and had to learn how to stop the energy from leaving my body so I wouldn't get too tired too fast. After just two days, I already felt so much stronger. I barely had time with Taehyung as we were busy training and he was working on things with James a lot.
I knew everything was going too well when Taehyung approached me one night.
"Can I talk to you about something?"
"Always whats up?" I asked cheerfully, but my mood changed when I looked at how serious he was.
"I'm leading a team to check out our house." He looked at me waiting for an answer.
"Why?" I asked in a firm tone.
"There are some things there that we need and I need to know how they got in. James and I have been discussing this and we need to learn whatever we can about the Daeva and their intentions." I started pacing, worried about the unknown.
"Who is going with you?"
"I don't want to make this choice for anyone so we're asking for volunteers in the morning." He said calmly.
"When are you leaving?"
"Tomorrow." My eyes went wide as I tried to stay calm. I knew I couldn't change his mind at all and he needed me to support him right now. I walked over to him and grabbed his hand.
"Just don't do anything stupid please." He smiled at me.
"Never." He kissed my forehead and we went to bed like we had been every night since we got here.
The next morning, James called a meeting in the living room. I sat down trying to calm my nerves as I knew what this was about. Once everyone was gathered, Taehyung stood up.
"I am taking a team to my house to gather some important materials that were left as well as to see if we can figure out how the Daeva broke in. I don't know if the house will be empty or if any Daeva will be there. I will not make anyone go with me which is why I am asking for volunteers. We will be leaving right away." He then went silent and waited. Hosek was the first to stand up followed by Andrea and then Yoongi. I watched as Willa tried to pull Yoongi back down, but he remained standing as he kissed the top of her head. Dakota was the last one to stand up before Taehyung spoke again.