Where Star Alligns

15

Jimin pondered aloud, "If Jungkook always wanted to marry his mate, what suddenly changed?"

A mysterious voice interrupted from behind, "Black magic."

The group turned, eyes narrowing suspiciously.

Yoongi demanded, "Who are you? Were you eavesdropping on us?"

The stranger smiled calmly. "No, I wasn't eavesdropping. I'm a witch, and I know what's happening."

His gaze locked intensely onto Taehyung, whose eyes flickered blue for an instant.

The witch's face lit up. "You're back."

Taehyung's confusion deepened. "What do you mean? Are you here to harm us?"

Kim Namjoon, the head witch, shook his head. "No, I'm here to help. I know what happened to Jungkook."

The group's suspicion lingered.

Namjoon sighed, taking a seat beside them. "Let me explain. I'm Kim Namjoon, head witch. I've known all of you, especially you, Taehyung."

Jin's curiosity got the better of him. "How do you know taehyung"

Namjoon's eyes softened. "I met him in the past."

Hoseok interrupted, "What do you mean by black magic?"

Namjoon's expression turned serious. "Bora used dark magic to control Jungkook, making him hers."

Yoongi's eyes blazed red with anger. "We must stop this wedding."

Jimin nodded. "Together, we can break the spell and free Jungkook."

But Namjoon shook his head. "Only Taehyung can break the spell."

Taehyung looked confused. "Me? How?"

Namjoon replied, "You're Jungkook's mate, Taehyung. Your love is stronger than any spell. Make him remember you."

Everyone exchanged puzzled glances.

Jin asked irritably, "What past? They never met in this life."

Namjoon smiled knowingly. "Your wolf knows Taehyung, Lovisa."

Jin's ears perked up. "I've heard Jungkook whisper 'Lovisa' in his sleep, but he always said he didn't know who Lovisa was."

Taehyung wondered, "But I never met Jungkook or told him about Lovisa. How does he know?"

Yoongi said, "This is deeper than we think."

Yoongi suggested, "Taehyung, let your wolf talk to Jungkook. Maybe he'll remember something."

Taehyung and Jimin exchanged uneasy glances.

Hoseok intervened, "Wait, how can we trust Namjoon? What if he's lying?"

Namjoon smiled calmly. "I'm not lying."

Jin reasoned, "If Namjoon's right, we should follow his lead and try to save Jungkook."

All nodded in agreement.

Namjoon looked at Taehyung. "Taehyung, let Lovisa talk to Jungkook."

Taehyung hesitated. "No, I can't."

Namjoon's voice remained calm. "It's time, Taehyung. Time for the truth to come out, for two souls to reunite."

With those words, Namjoon vanished.

The group sat in stunned silence.

After leaving the café, Taehyung returned home, lost in thought. His mother, Mina, greeted him warmly, "Tae, you're back!" But Taehyung silently retreated to his room, preoccupied.

Mina's brow furrowed with concern, noticing her son's distant demeanor. She turned to her husband, Daehyun, "Honey, Taehyung's changed since his 18th birthday. He's become withdrawn."

Daehyun reassured her, "He's growing up, dear. We must give him space." Mina nodded, though worry lingered.

In his room, Taehyung pondered Namjoon's words. "What should I do? Mom and Dad warned me to keep my wolf hidden." Confusion swirled within him.

Meanwhile, a mysterious figure approached Namjoon in his palace. "Well done, Namjoon," she said. Namjoon smiled, turning around. "What if Luna discovers our plan?"

The figure shook her head. "Fate is sealed. No one can alter it, not even us." Namjoon asked, "Will Taehyung agree?"

She replied, "Their love transcends time and space. Lovisa's soul has waited years for his mate. They will reunite." With those words, she vanished.

The next day, with only five days until the wedding, Bora and Jungkook went shopping for wedding attire. The royal announcement sparked joy throughout the kingdom.

In his room, Taehyung realized time was running out. "I must decide now or lose Jungkook forever." Determined, Taehyung prepared for college.

Bora stayed home, busy with wedding preparations. Jungkook, though busy, joined his friends at college, wanting to spend time with them after they complained about his neglect.

Taehyung arrived at class and spotted Jimin at their usual seat. "Hey, Jimin!" Taehyung said, sitting beside him.

Jimin turned, "Hey, Tae! You're here." Taehyung nodded, "I need to talk to Jungkook." Jimin's expression turned serious, "Be careful, Tae."

Taehyung waited patiently for the class to end, then made his way to the terrace. Meanwhile, Jimin messaged Yoongi, "Taehyung is already at the terrace. Send Jungkook." Yoongi received the message and turned to Jungkook, who was chatting with Jin. "Kook, Hoseok wants to discuss something important with you. He's waiting for you at the terrace."

Jungkook looked puzzled. "Hyung could have told me at the cafeteria." Yoongi shrugged. "You should go, or he'll be upset." Jungkook sighed and headed to the terrace.

Upon arrival, he found the area empty. Thinking it might be a prank, Jungkook turned to leave, but the sound of the door locking made him spin around. Taehyung stood before him, eyes locked.

Jungkook's brow furrowed. "Taehyung-shi, what are you doing here? Why did you lock the door?" Taehyung took a deep breath, thinking, "Now or never." He closed his eyes, and when he opened them, they shone blue.

Jungkook's confusion turned to shock as Taehyung's transformed eyes met his. Suddenly, a searing pain struck Jungkook's mind. His wolf growled, and he clutched his head, stumbling backward.

"Taehyung...what's happening?" Jungkook gasped, his vision blurring.