Harmony of the Wild

Chapter 4

Author's pov

The moment their eyes locked, everything around them seemed to fall away.

Time stilled, and the world blurred into nothingness as Jungkook and Taehyung stood there, facing each other for the first time as mates.

It was as if the universe had narrowed down to just the two of them, the rest of existence fading into insignificance.

Jungkook felt it immediately, a magnetic pull deep within his chest, an ancient force that had been dormant until this very second.

The mate bond.

It flared to life, wrapping around his soul like a flame that licked at his insides, warm and demanding.

It was intoxicating, a burn that spread through his veins, consuming him whole.

Every part of him that had felt empty or cold suddenly filled with a warmth so intense it took his breath away.

His wolf, Feral, surged forward, restless, nearly out of control.

Mate.

Feral’s voice echoed in his mind, raw and filled with joy.

The wolf was practically pacing with excitement, growling softly in satisfaction, reveling in the connection they had both unknowingly craved.

But it wasn’t just Feral. It was Jungkook, too.

He stood frozen, completely lost in the depths of Taehyung’s eyes, his pulse hammering in his throat.

The world had melted away, and all that was left was this boy - his mate.

Taehyung was unlike anyone he had ever seen. His beauty was otherworldly, almost ethereal.

His scent, warm and sweet, drifted toward Jungkook, a mixture of something floral yet earthy, calming the storm inside him, but also making it impossible to think straight.

His eyes were soft.

There was a depth to them that made Jungkook’s chest tighten. They held emotions, gentle, unguarded emotions that Jungkook didn’t know how to handle.

It was as though Taehyung carried the universe within him, every star, every bit of light and warmth bundled in his gaze.

A delicate blush crept across Taehyung’s cheeks as he stood there feeling lycan's gaze, eyes wide, heart pounding so loudly he was sure Jungkook could hear it.

His lips trembled, fighting back a shy smile, as if the joy swelling in his heart couldn’t be contained.

He had found him, his mate. His alpha.

It was like a dream he had dared not believe would come true, and now here they were, standing before each other.

Jungkook’s heart stuttered in his chest, conflicted.

This isn’t supposed to happen.

He had never believed in mates. The whole concept seemed ridiculous to him, being tied to someone by destiny? By fate? It was absurd.

He had spent his life building walls around his heart, shutting himself off from anything that resembled affection, love, or vulnerability.

He had hated the very idea of being bound to someone, despised the thought of being vulnerable to another’s touch.

And yet here he was, standing before someone whose very presence was breaking down every defense he had so carefully constructed.

Taehyung’s beauty wasn’t just in his face, though Jungkook had to admit he had never seen anyone so stunning.