Enigma of Darkness//Vkook

The bond that binds

Jeongguk had always been the calm, silent alpha, a trait ingrained in him since childhood. Even in the presence of Jin, Jimin, and Taehyung—each of them vocal and expressive—Jeongguk remained reserved, speaking only when necessary. 

This stoicism was further reinforced during his military training, where he learned to suppress his emotions, a habit that became second nature to him. 

But all of that composure shattered in an instant as he looked down at his mate. The sight of Taehyung’s blood pouring from his wounds, the pulse he could no longer feel, and the lifeless state he was in—everything Jeongguk had been taught to contain within himself suddenly snapped. 

Jeongguk frantically checked Taehyung's pulse, his hands trembling as he tried to stop the bleeding, but his mind was in turmoil. Nothing was working. He couldn't feel a pulse. Taehyung lay motionless, unresponsive to his desperate calls

Cradling Taehyung in his arms, Jeongguk’s fear of losing his mate overwhelmed him, and he tightened his grip, desperate to keep him close, as if letting go would mean losing him forever.

Jeongguk kept calling out for his mate, but his vision blurred as tears flowed uncontrollably from his eyes. The true blood alpha within him was furious, a rage so intense that his eyes shifted color, and his pheromones spiked dangerously. 

He was consumed by anger—at himself, at those who had harmed Taehyung, at the world around him. The reality of the situation was unbearable, and yet, he couldn’t allow himself to accept it. 

The team, standing at a distance, suddenly felt the overwhelming surge of his pheromones, an oppressive force that made them stagger back in horror. 

They called out to the General, but Jeongguk couldn’t hear them, lost in his own spiraling fury. The pressure in the air intensified, choking their breath and clogging their throats, as if their very nerves were about to burst. 

Trained alphas, hardened by years of discipline, found themselves brought to their knees under the crushing weight of Jeongguk’s unleashed power. 

The officer, recognizing the danger, ordered them to retreat, realizing that the true blood was losing control, his rage threatening to consume everyone in its path.

The officer attempted to suggest taking Taehyung to the hospital, but Jeongguk, the true blood alpha, remained frozen in place, his gaze locked on his mate. The oppressive weight of his pheromones grew stronger with each passing moment, overwhelming the team. 

Unable to withstand the pressure, they began to cough up blood, fear gripping them as they retreated, desperate to distance themselves. As they scrambled back, several cars approached, bearing an emblem that made the officer halt and salute. Jin stepped out, followed by his family, but the officer quickly moved to stop them.

"Sir, the situation is dire," he warned. 

Jin's voice laced with concern, demanded, "Where is my brother?" He had no idea what had transpired while he ensured their parents' safety. Jeongguk had promised to bring Taehyung back, but there was no sign of him. 

"Sir…" The officer's hesitation only fueled Jin's frustration. 

"I asked, where are they?" The air around them felt heavy and oppressive. Jin's heart pounded in his chest, an inexplicable sense of dread washing over him. 

His mother suddenly cried out in pain, nearly collapsing as she gasped, "Pheromones…"

It was then that Namjoon, Gareth, and Jin understood the gravity of the situation. Jin bolted forward, desperate to find his brother, but the officer held him back.