𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐒 || ᴛᴀᴇᴋᴏᴏᴋ

Chapter twenty nine

"He hasn't come out of there all day, Seokjin!" A shout rang through the corridors of the castle. It was past dinner, and the royals and the questers were off to bed.

"I know, Taehyung, but Lisa is bringing him food." Seokjin tried to calm his friend.

"Who even knows if he is eating?" He stressed. Seokjin sighed and rested his palm on Taehyung's shoulder.

"I understand, Tae." He said. "But, unless he comes out of there, you can't go in. The omegas will freak out and hurt themeselves," Taehyung let out a loud groan at that.

"I don't care, Seokjin!" He yelled. Then, went on with a quieter tone. "I need to see him, or I will die." His voice shook at the end, and Seokjin stared at him sympathetically.

"Give him time, Taehyung. He lost his family. He needs to be left alone."

"He needs to be comforted," Taehyung insisted.

"Lisa is there with him,"

"I need to be there!" He shouted once more. Seokjin sighed, exasperated.

"Taehyung, please. You need to sleep. I'm sure Jeongguk will come out tomorrow," he assured. Taehyung didn't seem to be convinced.

"I just need to talk to him once. I'm worried. He is my mate, Jin. I need to know if he is alright," he pleaded. Seokjin frowned sadly.

"There is no point, Tae. It's royal orders. We have to obey it." He said.

"I'm a pure blood alpha. I don't obey anyone." Taehyung glowered. Seokjin briefly looked panicked.

"These are friends, Taehyung. Listen to me, please. If Jeongguk wanted to talk to you, he would've come out. So, unless he comes out, don't go after him." Seokjin used his calmest voice, despite the panic in his eyes. Taehyung remained silent and glaring.

After a moment of silence, Taehyung grumbled. "Fine!" With that, he stormed off to his room. An angry whip of a harsh rainforest wind slapped Seokjin in the face. He wasn't a werewolf anymore, but the effect made him stumble. If a werewolf had been here, Seokjin shuddered at the thought.
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Taehyung slammed the door shut and paced around his room. He was worried. Extremely. His mate had locked himself up with his pack, and Taehyung was left out. He hadn't reached out, and Taehyung was forced to stay outside. All day, he had been worrying about his mate's wellbeing. After bringing Jeongguk to the infirmary in the morning, Taehyung was forced out of the room. He didn't want to leave. He wanted to stay there and hold his omega. It's night, and Jeongguk still hasn't called for Taehyung.

Does Jeongguk not consider him pack? Does he think that Taehyung is not worthy to console him? Does he not want Taehyung in times of need? Would Jeongguk leave him when he needs him?

Taehyung quickly shook his thoughts off. No. His sweet and selfless omega would never do or think such things. Taehyung was being stupid and clingy. Jeongguk wouldn't want him to be whiny and clingy, just because he stayed away for one day. Hell, they made love last night. Yes, Jeongguk just needs some time to himself, and Taehyung needs to be a good alpha and mate and be respectful towards his decisions.

But, a part of Taehyung still worried. All his life, he had been utterly alone. Ever since he was born, he was neglected and pushed aside. No one cared for him or loved him. Not even his own parents. He ran away when he was a small pup and lived alone in a forest. He was so alone. He was so used to being pushed aside that he worried his beautiful mate would do the same. Jeongguk loves him. He knows that, but what if he grows tired? What if Taehyung turns into a terrible monster like Xianho? Then, Jeongguk will have to leave him. Taehyung would want him to.