Where Star Alligns

9

Taehyung and Bora returned to college, the tension between them still palpable. Taehyung hurried to the cafeteria, already running late for class. Lost in thought, he collided with someone.

"Sorry," Taehyung muttered, not looking up.

The stranger replied, "No worries, I wasn't watching where I was going."

Taehyung's gaze lifted, and his heart skipped a beat. Jungkook stood before him, their eyes locking.

Time seemed to freeze. The world around them melted away, leaving only the two.

Jungkook's eyes flashed red, his wolf talking over "Lovisa," he whispered.

Taehyung's wolf, Lovisa, responded eagerly, "We meet again, Amore."

The air vibrated with tension as the two mates stood face-to-face, their connection crackling like electricity.

Jungkook's wolf, JK, dropped to a low rumble. "My mate."

Lovisa replied, "My mate, My love."

Just as Taehyung and Jungkook were lost in each other's eyes, Kim Seokjin, Jungkook's friend, appeared, panting heavily. "Yah, Jungkook-ah, why did you run off?" he exclaimed.

The spell broken, Taehyung and Jungkook exchanged confused glances, unsure what had transpired.

Seokjin yelled again, "Brat, I'm talking to you!"

Jungkook turned, irritation etched on his face. "Hyung, I was just heading to the cafeteria. Let's go."

He dragged Seokjin away, who continued scolding him.

Taehyung remained rooted, staring blankly ahead. He queried Lovisa, "What just happened? I don't recall anything."

Lovisa shared his confusion. "I'm unsure, Tae. Perhaps we were lost in thought, seeing our mate."

Lovisa's uncertainty gave way to concern. "Tae, are you truly willing to let Jungkook go to Bora?"

Taehyung's response was firm. "No, he's our mate. I've heard Jungkook will turn 18 soon and discover the truth. If he doesn't love us, I won't prevent him from rejecting us."

Lovisa let out a pained howl. "But it will hurt us, Tae."

Taehyung's resolve remained unwavering. "I'll handle everything, Lovisa. We'll face whatever comes our way."

Lovisa's silence spoke volumes, his unease lingering.

Taehyung, lost in thought, headed to the terrace, abandoning his plans for the cafeteria.

Meanwhile, Bora sat in class, her mind racing. She knew Jungkook's upcoming birthday would reveal Taehyung as his mate, and he wouldn't reject him.

Bora recalled a chilling story her friend shared about an evil witch, Samona. This witch had brutally killed hundreds of male omegas to achieve her dark goals, coming close to success. But the head witch discovered her evil deeds and expelled her from their coven.

The moon goddess considered male omegas sacred, and their deaths moved the head witch to curse the evil witch: "No male omega will be born." However, moved by the pleas of her people, the head witch softened the curse: "A male omega will be born after a century."

Bora saw an opportunity. Maybe this evil witch could help her claim Jungkook as her own, taking Taehyung's rightful place as his mate.

Determined, Bora began planning to find the rogue witch, ignoring the danger and moral implications.

Bora had thought about this repeatedly, weighing the risks and benefits. If anyone discovered her plan, she'd face deadly consequences. But if everything went smoothly, Jungkook would be hers.

As the class ended, Bora quickly gathered her belongings and slipped out unnoticed. She made her way to the city's outskirts, toward the forbidden forest. Rumors whispered that the notorious witch, Samona, hid within its shadows.

With two hours until sunset, Bora approached the forest. An unsettling silence enveloped her - no animals scurried, no birds sang. Suddenly, she sensed a presence, and a chill ran down her spine as a cold wind swept past.

"Kim Bora, what brings you here?" a low, icy voice whispered behind her.

Bora spun around, her heart racing. A hooded figure stood before her, shrouded in darkness.

"Who are you?" Bora asked, trying to hide her fear.

The figure stepped closer, its face hidden. "You shouldn't be here, Bora. This forest is forbidden for a reason."

Bora stood tall, determined. "I'm looking for Samona. I need her help".

The hooded figure's smirk grew wider as Bora's words hung in the air. "You need Samona's help?" The figure's laughter echoed through the forest, sending shivers down Bora's spine. The sound felt malevolent, and Bora's eyes widened in horror.

But her desire to claim Jungkook kept her rooted. She whispered scarceley, "Yes, I need her help. I want Jeon Jungkook to be mine alone, and I'll do anything to make that happen."

The hooded figure's laughter ceased, replaced by a sly smile. "You'll do anything, huh? Well, you've come to the right place, Kim Bora. I am Samona, one of the oldest and most powerful witches."

Bora's eyes grew wide as she stared at Samona, uncertainty flickering across her face. "H-how can I trust you're the real Samona?" she stammered.

Samona's expression turned irritated. "It's not I who need your help, Bora. You're free to leave, right now."

Bora hastily reassured, "No, no, I believe you! Please, help me."

Samona's smirk returned. "You understand the risks, don't you? Meddling with fate's plan comes at a steep price. Are you prepared to pay it?"

Bora steeled herself. "I'll pay any price."

Samona's eyes gleamed with intrigue. "Very well. Let's discuss the details...and the cost."