Royal Puppy Love

CHAPTER 19

HALLWAY – JIMIN POV

I could feel that all my energy had been drained. It would be good to lay down and get some sleep to recharge. Too much had happened today.

'You can stay the night if you wish, Jiwoon.'

Jiwoon: 'Unnecessary. I will see if I can catch up with your team.'

I smiled. 'You got to see you mate for a few minutes at least.'

I saw the look of surprise on his face and knew that I had been right. How would this work if he was a rogue? I had pardoned him and would follow through with that once we found Joon and Soomin, but he was a rogue and not used to loving within a pack.

Jiwoon: 'I can't take a mate.'

'Yes you can. I bonded and am adapting to it. I would never go back to the way it was before... no matter what happens.'

Jiwoon: 'I am a rogue, Jimin.'

'And I was the prince of my own Kingdom that was given away to marry a man, but it has worked out. You have to trust the Moon Goddess, Jiwoon.'

I patted him on the shoulder. He looked at me warily and shook his head.

Jungkook: 'At least think about it. Rejecting her will have dire consequences.'

Jiwoon: 'I know. That is the issue now that I have met her.'

Jiwoon bowed and padded away quickly. He was quiet and didn't leave much of a scent. Unlike everyone else around, he would be difficult for me to track. I watched his retreating back and had a brief feeling of loss. Even though I didn't know him well, I still desired him to stay close.

Jungkook rubbed my back. 'I understand.'

Jungkook grabbed my hands and leaned over.

'What are you doing?'

Jungkook: 'Climb on. There is no way you will be able to make it all the way back without collapsing.'

I was about to complain but then had to admit he was right. I climbed on to his back and allowed him to put his hands under my thighs to hoist me higher. I wrapped my harms around his neck and held on, snuggling into the back of his neck.

This was heaven.

BEDROOM – JUNGKOOK POV

Jimin was drooping and fallen asleep part of the way up to our bedroom. He was as tired as I had suspected. I laid him gently on the bed and stripped him down to the bottom layer so he would be more comfortable while he slept.

There was a soft knock on the door. I opened it to see Doc Evi.

Evi: 'Do you have a moment to talk, Alpha?'

I nodded and pointed to the connecting door to Jimin's room. The two of us went in there and took a seat near the fire in Jimin's reading corner. I smiled looking at all the books he had piled up next to the chairs. He was an avid reader and the corner was comfortable and cozy, just like Jimin.

Evi was staring at me and smiled. 'It is good to see you happy, Alpha.'

I stared at the doctor and nodded. It was true. I am sure I had become a little softer because of my connection with Jimin. We had definitely rubbed off on each other. From my seat, I could see him sleeping on the bed in the other room. His angelic face was shining in the firelight of the room and I had a deep desire to join him as soon as possible.

Minjun shifted in response. Even though he wasn't talking yet, I could tell he agreed with me.

Evi: 'Jimin was a bit shocking earlier.'