Claimed by the Alpha || Bang Chan

Chapter 19: A Red Wedding

"Do it, (Y/N)." Bang Chan begs.

"Yes, (Y/N). Do it."

Your father's eyes glow red, threatening to force my hand as I press the poisoned blade to Bang Chan's throat.

"I'm–I'm sorry–"

With all my might, I relax my grip. The knife falls, clanging against the marble altar.

"I can't do it. I won't."

Hyunjin merely smirks.

"You won't have a choice. I just married you, (Y/N). That means you're my mate now. I've got complete control over you."

His eyes glow the same eerie red, threatening to command me in a way I've never been commanded before. I concentrate on Bang Chan, trying desperately to block out everything Hyunjin's saying.

"It's okay, (Y/N). It's not your fault."

I know deep down that the command will still hit, that there's nothing I can do. I look into Bang Chan's eyes one final time.

"Now..."

Hyunjin's voice reverberates with the newfound power of an Alpha, spreading over me with terrifying resonance.

"Pick that knife back up. Kill him."

I brace myself, closing my eyes as I ready myself for what's about to happen. But...nothing comes. I still feel in complete control over my body. Hyunjin growls once more, his eyes blazing crimson, as his voice comes out in a sharp command.

"I said KILL HIM."

Once more, I feel the command wash over me harmlessly.

"Hyunjin...is that all you've got?" I smirk.

"What? No!"

Hyunjin turns sharply to Taecyeon.

"What the hell is happening? Why isn't she doing as I command?"

Taecyeon pushes forward, furious.

"It shouldn't be possible. Unless..."

Sudden shock washed over him, and in an instant he grabs me by the throat, lifting me high into the air.

"Let me go!" I demanded.

"(Y/N)!" Bang Chan cried.

"You didn't bond with that bastard, did you?"

He shakes me violently in the direction of Bang Chan, still bound to the altar.

"You didn't fucking marry him, did you?"

"She didn't! Let her go!"

But something clicks in my head. Bang Chan's chained body against mine in the moonlight. His lips on my hand. His words in the dark. He made a vow to me. And I made a vow to him. Taecyeon's grip tightens around my throat, even as I meet his eyes defiantly.

"We did bond. Last night. Beneath the full moon. I swore my life to him, and he swore his life to me."

Sudden realization flashes across Bang Chan's face even as I glare at Hyunjin.

"Hyunjin, wolves can't bond twice."

Bang Chan answers almost immediately.

"No. Wolves bond for life and beyond. Now that we're bound together, neither one of us will ever bond to another."

Hyunjin lets out a roar. "Then I'll just tear the two of you apart."

I almost get a laugh out, but Taecyeon slams me hard against the stone altar beneath me, the rock shattering beneath the impact.