Try Me Alpha (Taekook)

Chapter 23: How this started

Five years ago,

The Red Moon Pack was buzzing with excitement and preparation. Banners and lanterns lined the streets, the air thick with the scent of fresh flowers and food. It was the grandest celebration the pack had ever seen, marking the 200th anniversary of the Red Moon Pack. Every corner of the territory was brimming with life and color, a testament to the years of legacy the pack had built.

Jungkook moved quickly from one part of the main hall to another, ensuring every detail was perfect. He was in charge of accommodations and setting up the venue—a task he took seriously, knowing how much this event meant to his parents, Jeon Ji Cheol and Jeon Hye Kyo. The guest list was extensive, with leaders and notable members from packs all around the region invited to celebrate this milestone with them.

"Hey, Jungkook!" Lisa called out, practically skipping as she caught up to him, her usual bright smile lighting up her face. She had been following him all day, helping him here and there, though mostly just keeping him company. "Do you really think we're ready for this? I mean, the guest list is huge!"

Jungkook glanced at her and grinned, a bead of sweat forming on his brow from the rush of getting everything in order. "Well, we don't have much of a choice now, do we?" he replied, a hint of amusement in his voice. "Mom and Dad went all out with the invitations. We can't afford to mess this up."

Lisa chuckled, nudging him playfully. "Oh, come on, you're Jungkook! You could handle this with your eyes closed."

Jungkook rolled his eyes but couldn't hide the smirk tugging at his lips. "Easy for you to say. You're just tagging along, while I'm over here making sure each guest has the perfect room and all the decorations are in place."

Lisa gave a dramatic sigh, placing a hand over her heart. "You wound me, Jeon Jungkook. I'm here as moral support, you know." She paused, looking around at the venue with wide eyes. "But honestly, this is amazing. It's going to be the most beautiful celebration we've ever had."

Jungkook looked around, taking a moment to admire the setup himself. The main hall was nearly ready, adorned with red and silver decorations that reflected the colors of their pack. Chandeliers sparkled above, and a large seating area was being prepared for the banquet.

"Yeah," he murmured, almost to himself. "It's been a lot of work, but I think it's worth it. This is our pack's history we're celebrating... everything we've built and everything we stand for."

Lisa nodded, her face softening. "And your parents must be so proud of you, Jungkook. They trust you with all of this because they know you'll make it perfect."

Jungkook's eyes held a glint of pride as he nodded. "Yeah... they're proud, but they're also intense. They expect nothing less than the best."

He glanced at the list in his hands, scanning the names once more to ensure everything was in place. "We've got the Omega Prince from Blue Moon Pack coming," he mused aloud, more to himself than to Lisa. "Taehyung, right? I've heard he's pretty reserved."

Lisa raised an eyebrow, her expression curious. "Taehyung, huh? I think I've heard a bit about him. Isn't he the one with those piercing eyes? I heard he's a bit of a mystery."

Jungkook shrugged, not particularly interested. "Maybe. I don't know much about him, but he's an important guest. My parents have a lot of respect for the Blue Moon Pack, so we're supposed to make a good impression."

Lisa tilted her head, a playful smirk forming on her lips. "Who knows, maybe he'll be interesting to talk to. I mean, it wouldn't hurt to make a few new friends from other packs, right?"

Jungkook gave her a sideways glance. "We'll see. But right now, I just need to make sure everyone's rooms are ready and that we don't have any slip-ups." He looked back down at his list. "Okay, we have about an hour before the first guests start arriving."