blue eyes white wolf | taekook

19. self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings

title quote by: samuel johnson

Two months flew by before anyone knew it.

It turned out that Taehyung's 'favor' was actually training, to both of the alpha's surprise. He talked about how he'd been able to shift only the one time, but figured it was something that he needed to work on with the Challenge only growing closer and closer. Yoongi had responded with a grin that made Jungkook shiver, while the other alpha had only laughed.

Their Alpha had been dedicated, determined to get stronger if it meant it gave him a bigger edge over Solar. Jungkook hated to see him so exhausted, so beat down, after ever session with them but it also gave him a sense of pride to be able to see his alpha working so hard. The aches and pains were just proof of his effort, he told himself. Of course he was worried, but he couldn't let that take control. He was the Luna, he was the Alpha's mate and he was carrying their baby. He had a responsibility to be a strong face

Junmyeon, with a couple younger betas he trusted, had done their checkups in the safety of their home. They all had bright smiles when they heard that telltale thumpthump of their pup. Their precious little bean, only as big as a plum, with their tiny fingers and toes and gentle heartbeat. Taehyung had pressed in as close as he could once they'd wiped the gel off of his belly and had pressed his nose right over his scent gland. They'd laid together for hours after the doctor left, Jungkook curled up as best he could with his bump as the alpha breathed in his scent and buried him in his own.

He didn't comment on the way his mate's shoulders shook or on the wetness his shirt collar soaked up, not when he couldn't hold back the tears either.

They kept the pregnancy a secret from the pack but they both know it was about time for them to announce it. The weather was only getting colder so he could hide his belly with sweaters and heavy coats, but that would go out the window once it warmed back up. Taehyung wanted to make sure he was safe but Jungkook didn't want to keep it from the pack any longer than they had to. He was starting his second trimester and his instincts begged him to be around the other wolves. He needed the other's support and warmth, the wisdom of the other mothers in the pack. However, along with his ever approaching due also came the day of the Convergence. It seemed like in the blink of an eye they were preparing to drive into the city, barely prepared for whatever waited for them.

Seokjin had run himself ragged contacting other packs to moderate success. Some Alphas saw Taehyung's legitimate claim to any of the Jeon's land and alliances, while others were clearly waiting for the results of the Challenge. The few that didn't bother to give a response either way to were silently added to a list of packs to keep an eye on by both the Alpha and the Beta. Seokjin said he felt confident about their standing but then said that they wouldn't truly know until they were there.

The Luna groaned as he stared at himself in the mirror, eyes locked on the way his shirt stretched just above his waistband. He'd even grabbed one of Taehyung's shirts too, aware that the alpha preferred clothes that were just a touch too big to fit his broader shoulders. He tugged at it in an attempt to disguise the baby bump but nothing he did could hide the change to his figure. "Well, fuck." He huffed.

"Language, darling." A low voice teased and Jungkook turned to see his alpha leaned against the doorframe. He frowned when he noticed he was already dressed, looking as perfect as he always did. He held his suit jacket over his shoulder and gave the omega a once over with a small smile. "You look good- really good." His tone dipped as he stepped closer and Jungkook let the alpha pull him into his arms, their foreheads pressed together. Jungkook let out a slow breath, his nerves settled as his mate held him. "Don't focus on how you look." Taehyung reminded him, and then pointed to wear his own jacket and overcoat were hung on the closet door. "You still have those too."