Mateless Alpha | KOOKV ✔

Seventeen

Taehyung found himself lying on top of a king sized bed when he opened his eyes, body aching all over, especially in his stomach as if he had been beaten badly.

For a moment, he had trouble breathing and had to control the erratic beating of his heart, gasping for air to fill his lungs.

He stretched his arms, allowing himself to breathe in his surroundings. The room is huge, walls painted with ash gray color with streaks of black lines matching the charcoal black color of the floor. The colors make the room feel heavy, gloomy and out of life.

It only takes him a moment to realize that he's not in his room, and it's definitely not his grandma's as well.

Taehyung has his senses on alert, finally remembering what happened last night. He can hear a sound of water flowing outside, with the chirping of the birds to match it up. Not far away, he can also hear giggles and voices of children playing.

Where is he?

With uncertainties, the blonde stood out of the bed, heading to an open window where he saw the outside.

Taehyung intakes a sharp breath as he stares at the beauty in front of him. From where he stood, he can see huge trees surrounding the place in a circle like manner, shading the ground from the sun's rays. There are flowers of different colors adorning the meadow, looking like a flower garden of a palace.

The blonde was amazed by the beauty of the nature, calming and peaceful. He saw little children running around and changing from human to wolf in an instant.

"So, you're finally awake."

Taehyung flinched, his heart almost beating out of his chest upon hearing a familiar voice. He snaps his head toward the direction of the door where a tall handsome man stood, with a murderous look directed to him.

Taehyung had seen him before. He knows his grumpy attitude from somewhere he can't really put a hand on.

"The alpha wants you in the throne room."

The blonde took a step back, his hands trembling just from the mere mention of the word.

"W-Why did he bring me here?" He asked, voice shaking from utter horror of what's in store for him.

The man closed the space between them with huge steps. He pulled the human in his arm harshly, dragging him to the door.

"I don't fucking need to explain anything to you. Shut your mouth and come with me." the man has his hands firmly gripping Tae's arm, making him wince in pain.

"W-wait p-please you're hurting me." Taehyung felt himself get dragged out of the room, forcefully being pulled by the man who's strength is beyond his grasp.

"You'll really get hurt if you don't fucking stop whining." The man hissed, eyes turning deep red.

Taehyung shuts his mouth at this, allowing himself to be dragged. He bit his lower lip from the pain coming from the man's vice like grip, pretty sure that's going to bruise.

His eyes darted on the paintings on the wall decorating the hallway. He wasn't able to fully see the details but he can see some images of wolves and humans on the painting. Taehyung was instantly reminded of the egyptian scriptures he studied in school. The painting is like telling a story of the past, attracting Taehyung's curiosity.

The man finally stops from walking in front of a huge door. He knocks a couple of times before it opens, revealing a large hall with a throne in the middle, where a man is sitting proud and tall.

Taehyung held his breath, having a clearer look on the man on the throne as they enter. He then realized that there are many other men surrounding the hall.

"The pest is here."

The blonde was shoved in the middle, the force making him fall down on his knees and into the ground. He felt fear creep in as silence filled the room, all eyes on him as if he's some kind of specimen under their intense gaze.

Taehyung felt his mouth dry, his body hairs standing from anxiety. He raised his head a little, scanning the people on the hall.

"Is he the human, Jackson?" one of the men on his left asked with a hint of interest, eyeing the beautiful man slumping on the floor with his head hanging low. He took a step toward, stopping only a few inches away from the human. He grips him by his hair, yanking his head forcefully, showing his smooth skin and attractive neck.

"Be careful Hoseok, he might bite you." The man called Jackson muttered, voice laced with sarcasm.

The people laughed at this, throwing the blonde with mocking stares, the alpha included.

Taehyung closed his eyes, afraid to look at the man in front of him. He felt a finger on the base of his neck, tracing the mark there.

"It's true, alpha. He has your mark." the man named Hoseok yanked his head even more to let everyone see.

Taehyung closes his eyes in pain, not really understanding what's going on.

What mark are they talking about?

He felt the man loosen his grip, finally letting go of him. Taehyung opened his eyes and landed on the man in the throne, eyes boring in him almost digging a hole.

Jungkook.

The blonde stared at him. Jungkook has an angry look on his face and a hint of disgust?

"How can a lowly human like you have my mark?"

His voice sounds like a poison, doing indescribable things to the human, making him squirm.

Taehyung doesn't know what to say. He subconsciously runs a finger on his neck, feeling a burning sensation in it.

Jungkook glared even more at the lack of response.

"Answer me!"

His rich deep voice echoed in the room, and Taehyung instantly feel the urge to bow down and submit, his body reacting against his will.

"I-I don't....know wh-at you're saying."

He whispered, shivering from fear. He felt like crying, tears threatening to fall from his eyes.

Taehyung had never thought of being in a situation like this. He just wants to find the man his grandma had loved, not knowing the consequences. He remembered his family and instantly regrets lying to them.

He thinks carefully, trying to remember significant events and just like a lightning, it struck him.

"Y-You! Yes, it was you Jungkook. You marked me when I was young. You even said it's to protect me."

Taehyung found the courage to look at the alpha's eyes. He saw a shock on his face and even in the people around.

"Is that true, Jungkook?" A peach haired man said, eyes troubled. He gazed at the blonde, and call Taehyung delusional but he surely saw tenderness in the man's eyes.

"I did." Jungkook confirmed. "But we all know that mark should not have fucking last for too long. He's just a mere human! A lowly pest!"

Taehyung felt hurt hearing those harsh words from the man he always fantasized about. He bowed his head, tears brimming in his eyes.

"I want that to be removed." Jungkook said with authority. He scanned the room and landed on Jackson, who's evilly smiling.

"Kill him."