PICTURE US TOGETHER || JIKOOK ✅

5

Jungkook pov

He needed more time to think over the repercussions of this. He shouldn't move too fast. This couldn't be a snap decision. It would affect the rest of his life. Everything would change.

It would be easier to make a better choice if he brought the omega here.

Not only that, but bringing this Park Jimin here would buy him time.

Despite his bold words about honor and being the only pack the omega would need, perhaps it would be best to satisfy the spirit of the prophecy and nothing more.

He could simply get himself a bastard on the omega and stave off the prophecy.

He might not believe in melodramatic doom but there were times when prophecies came true.

Or at least, that was what the pack histories claimed. Yet, those were mystical parts of pack histories.

Not everyone believed them.

He glanced around him, meeting each of their gazes in turn. "I have much to think about. Thank you for coming."

The dismissal was clear. His sister leaned in, stood on tiptoe, and gave him a peck on the cheek.

"You'll do the right thing, brother. I know it."

Then she turned and left, not looking back. Her simple faith in him touched him. It also had him wondering if she was putting too much faith in her big brother.

The seer used her cane a simple aluminum cane, nothing magical to lever herself to her feet.

She was such a small woman, barely coming to his mid-chest. She walked to him, stopped, and peered up into his face.

She tapped him on the tip of his leather shoe with the end of her cane.

"I spent years researching the prophecy, despite your family's determination not to believe it."

"Especially your father's refusal. Don't be a fool and make all my efforts a colossal waste of time. I'd hate to see a good man like you lose everything."

"Your grandfather was a coward. Your father was an ass. His children are far better folks, but you should heed my warning."

"Don't waste time or you will regret it. You know in your heart what you must do."

He stared back at her, amused and irritated in equal measure. This old woman was definitely fearless.

Insulting a king's father was a risky move to make.

"My father was not a good man or a nice man, but he was not a stupid man," jungkook said.

"He believed in the dynasty. He did everything for the kingdom. But the park line was wiped out. Everyone knew it."

"Now you're telling me this forgotten, half-human wolf without a pack is the key to saving my family."

He leaned closer, giving her a hard stare. "So, yes, I need some time."

She grunted and continued on her way, her cane tapping on the floor as she hobbled. His advisor headed to the door and held it open for the seer.

The old woman gave a grandmotherly smile and patted Aera's hand.

"Aera," Jungkook said. "Stay a few moments. I want your counsel."

She bowed slightly and waited for the drawing room door to shut once more.

Jungkook moved to the sideboard and poured himself a stiff drink.

"Would you like one?"

"No, thank you, Your Majesty. I'm fine."