Got my claws in you

Chapter 53- pre-heat, current claims

TAE POV:

My tail curls, swishing with interest at the sight that greets me, ears perking up at the image of a broad back, smooth skin spread taut across rippling muscles, tapered waist and floppy ears and waves drooped over a shoulder, sluggishly padding alongside (Y/N). Snuffling against her throat, sleepily scenting as she trudges towards the table, two mugs cradled in her grip.

I pad forward quietly, eyes drinking in the sight of ink curling across skin, marvelling at the art forming a sleeve around the broad strength of it, curled around her waist, tugging her against him as he plops down onto a seat.

Scooping her close, a happy hum as he burrows closer to her scent gland. Fingers reaching for the mug she offers, his hiss of surprise making her giggle against him.

"It's hot. Should've led with that." She murmurs.

I slip through the kitchen doorway, sliding into a seat opposite her, watching her content expression warm as she smiles at me, her hand curled around his arm that drapes across her torso; banding across to keep her anchored and steady.

"Morning~" I murmur, watching as Kookie's face shifts away from her neck to give me a bleary smile, nose scrunching.

"Morning hyungie."

And just like that my heart melts, softening impossibly further at the endearing term, ears drooping with tiredness as he burrows against her warmth, chin dragging across her shoulder, head tilting against hers.

"Tired bun? Jin hyung keep you up?" I ask teasingly.

But surprisingly he shakes his head, cheeks pinkening despite it, head ducking against (Y/N)'s shoulder who's expression warms, something intimate and hidden shared between them, squeezing his arm.

"He was a snuggly bun all night. After we dropped off that is." She shares.

I tilt my head, examining the way her ears flicker, eyes unflinchingly meeting my own. Eyes narrowing in curiosity, tail swishing with the intrigue that hovers over them.

"I feel like I'm left out of something... missing out on something." I remark.

"Maybe because there is something." (Y/N) answers vaguely. Nudging the mug back towards Kookie and expression softening as she sets her own in front of me.

"Drink up pretty kitten."

"But it's yours." I refute.

"Not any more... I want you to have it." she insists, eyes wide and imploring.

My tail swishes when my mind processes it as my mate-to-be trying to take care of me. Of providing for me in the same way I knew the hyungs did to me. I make a mental note to stop by Kookie and Jin hyung's bakery and get tarts to share with her.

"So... am I going to find out what it is?" I ask curiously, tail swishing happily at the hot chocolate, the sweet milkiness making a happy rumble grow in my chest.

"In due time tiger. No rush anyways..." she avoids once more, eyes flickering to Kookie who despite his sleepy, drowsy state has eyes that gleam with mischievousness, confidant to her.

My tail bristles, pouting over the rim of the mug, hoping the wide eyes work.

What I'm not prepared or experienced to resist or handle is the twin set of wide eyes directed back in full force, imploring and beguiling, tugging at my instincts... curling around my heartstrings and yanking... and I know that I'd do absolutely anything and everything for the two of them.

Devious prey mates.

Soft scents curling and teasing; brushing against every instinct to protect and provide.