The world has moved forward, yet some packs and families remain anchored in tradition
Namjoon is a traditional pack alpha who is determined to uphold the customs and practices of his ancestors. He values the old ways and is resistant to change. On t...
Sorry for the major delay. My dog got really sick again and needed surgery, and her recovery took a few weeks. I was spending most of my time taking care of her during that period. On top of that, I’ve been dealing with some pain in my right hand that’s gotten worse recently, so I haven’t been able to write as much as I used to
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Jungkook hadn’t spoken to Namjoon since the previous night.He ate alone. Slept alone in the guest room. The silence between them was heavy. It wasn’t just about Yoongi. It was the way Namjoon hadn't trusted him. And sure, Jungkook knew being friendly with your not-quite-an-ex-but-kind-of-almost-one would anger any alpha, but still. He wanted Namjoon to trust him. That was the whole point. That’s what hurt the most.
Now he stood under the hot stream of the shower, head bowed, water running over his tense shoulders, trying to think of anything but the weight in his chest... when the bathroom door swung open and he didn’t need to look. He already knew.
Namjoon barged in like he owned the place...which, technically, he did
Jungkook reached for a towel, wrapped it around his waist and turned with a glare “What the hell are you doing?” he snapped “Ever heard of privacy?”
“Don’t joke with me..” Namjoon said, ignoring the question completely “Privacy? What privacy?”
Jungkook's jaw clenched “You’ve seen me naked before, sure ” he muttered, looking annoyed “But that doesn’t mean you can just barge in like this. We don’t have that kind of relationship yet. Knock. Like a normal person...” he said firmly
Namjoon folded his arms “It’s my house..”
“I'm your mate...It’s mine too. So apologize. And don’t do it again”
Namjoon blinked at him “What?”
“Apology, alpha. Now!!" Jungkook insisted
Namjoon looked stunned for a second. He sighed and nodded “Fine. I’m sorry. I won’t do it again..” He stepped forward and kept his hands on Jungkook’s bare shoulders His voice dropped “But you need to understand one thing..I can’t be away from you. You know that. My alpha...” He inhaled sharply “My alpha can’t stand it..”
Jungkook could sense the way tha alpha's scent was sour and unpleasant...but he rolled his eyes “It was one night. Don’t act like it’s the end of the world...”
“It is the end of the world ” Namjoon said, eyes serious. “At least to me..”
Jungkook sighed “What about when you travel for work?” he tilted his head, water still dripping down his neck “You gonna drag me along on every trip?”
“If I could, I would. But it's different ...even when I’m not with you, I know you aren’t mad at me...and that's a relief,knowing that you are happy and content "His voice trembled “This... you being angry like that...I couldn’t handle it...”
