Moonlight Heirs 🌗🐺 | TAEKOOK |

11.) Closer

The morning sun filtered through the thick branches overhead, casting dappled shadows on the forest floor. The air was fresh and crisp, filled with the scent of pine and earth. Jungkook stirred awake, blinking at the soft light pouring into his room. Excitement, and hesitation bubbled within him as he thought about exploring the wolf clan's territory.

After quickly dressing, he stepped outside. Seokjin stood at the entrance, a wide grin stretching across his face. "Good morning, Jungkook! Are you ready for your tour?"

"Yeah I guess!" Jungkook replied, his heart racing with anticipation.

Seokjin led him through the lush grounds, the sound of their footsteps muffled by the rich carpet of fallen leaves. Towering stone structures, ancient and weathered, loomed around them. Each edifice bore intricate carvings of wolves in various poses, tales of bravery and tradition immortalized in stone. Jungkook felt small in their presence, marveling at the history woven into the very fabric of this place.

After a few minutes, Seokjin paused, glancing around. "I need to take care of something for a moment. Can you wait here?"

"Sure!" Jungkook replied, taking a deep breath of the fresh forest air. As he stood alone, he couldn't shake off a sense of both excitement and nervousness about the day ahead.

A moment later, he noticed Taehyung leaning against a sturdy tree, his figure partially hidden in the shadows. The sunlight caught the edges of his dark hair, making it shimmer, but there was an aura of aloofness about him that intrigued Jungkook.

"Hey!" Jungkook called out, waving.

Taehyung lifted his gaze, a flicker of surprise passing over his sharp features. "What are you doing here?" His tone was cool, though there was a subtle curiosity in his eyes.

"Seokjin was giving me a tour, but he had to step away for a bit," Jungkook explained.

Taehyung hesitated, the gears in his mind turning. "Do you want me to show you around instead?" he asked, his voice steady but guarded.

"Really? That would be good!" Jungkook beamed, unaware of the internal conflict raging within Taehyung.

Taehyung led Jungkook deeper into the territory until they reached a massive stone building, its grandeur almost overwhelming. The library stood tall, ancient and imposing, the walls draped in thick vines and adorned with moss, as if it had grown from the earth itself. The entrance boasted enormous oak doors, intricately carved with the symbols of their clan's lineage, telling tales of power and pride.

"This is our library," Taehyung announced, pushing the heavy door open with a creak that echoed through the still air.

Jungkook stepped inside, his eyes widening in awe at the sight before him. The library was a labyrinth of towering shelves filled with books, scrolls, and ancient manuscripts. Dust particles danced in the shafts of sunlight streaming through the massive stained-glass windows, casting colorful mosaics onto the polished wooden floor. The scent of aged paper and leather enveloped him, igniting a sense of adventure and discovery.

"This place is incredible!" Jungkook exclaimed, his voice echoing in the vastness. He rushed to one of the shelves, tracing his fingers over the spines of the books, each one a gateway to another world. "How did you get all of this?"

Taehyung leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed, observing Jungkook's excitement with a mix of feelings, feelings that he couldn't explain. "The clan has been collecting knowledge for centuries. It's one of the oldest libraries in the region," he replied, his voice calm but distant.

As Jungkook flipped through the pages of a book titled Legends of the Moonlit Wolves, he felt a rush of exhilaration. "Can I read this?" he asked, glancing back at Taehyung.