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I pulled my cream colored coat closer to my shivering body and leaned back against the bench, tilting my head upwards. This had always been my favorite spot around the huge backyard since I was a pup.
Earlier, staying for dinner seemed like a good idea, but now that I thought about it I couldn't help but feel guilty because of how uncomfortable both Taehyung and Yoongi were. Taehyung tried his best staying glued to our sides so he wouldn't have to deal with the packs taunting eyes. It honestly surprised me that they still remembered him.
Yoongi just seemed generally uneasy although he tried his best hiding it. Nevertheless, as his mate I could still feel his emotions, even if they weren't as strong because of our unfinished bond. It worried me as I wasn't used to this side of him and the fact that I didn't know why only worsened it.
I sighed, feeling like I had burdened them.. and also because I could smell Felix's scent getting stronger.
"I'm having a moment over here!" I called out, hoping he would go back inside and pester someone else.
I gasped at my own thoughts, 'When have I become so mean?' I shrugged, 'Must be Yoongi.'
A blanket was thrown on my lap, tearing me from my own thoughts and making me look up to face Felix. He was wearing nothing but some loose jeans and a dark hoodie while calmly leaning against a tree next to him.
"Still sensitive to the cold, I see." He nodded with a small smile and pushed his hands into the pockets of his jeans.
My pack members always teased me for being a 'cold-o-phobe' when lucidus were usually used to cold weather and even preferred it over warmth. I was an exception.
"Thanks." I motioned to the blanket and then spread it over my lower body. I couldn't help but feel irritated by his sudden interest in me when he dumped me a few months ago for being 'too interested'.
"Soo.. you and Min Yoongi huh?" He trailed off and I smiled at the mention of my handsome mate, which didn't go unnoticed by Felix.
"Do you even know anything about him?" Felix asked almost provocatively and crossed his arms over his chest. I cuddled closer to the blanket, enjoying the warmth it provided. I closed my eyes in relaxation but eventually answered the impatient boy in front of me.
"I know enough."
Felix cocked an eyebrow before confidently stalking over to me and plopping down on the bench beside me. He turned to face me and propped up his elbow, "Then you probably already know the reason why he could never mate you, a lucidus."
I mirroed his position and propped up my elbow, "It's been ages. Caligos and lucidus aren't enemies anymore." I snapped back which only seemed to amuse Felix more.
He tsked and shook his head, something close to pity reflecting in his eyes, "That's not the reason, Rose." I furrowed my eyebrows and for once actually paid attention to what he was saying.
"What do you mean?" I asked, genuinely curious and leaned forward, urging him to continue. Felix searched my face and finally sighed,
"Min Yoongi isn't—" Before he could finish his sentence a warning growl erupted from behind me, making me whine when Felix scurried up, unable to finish his sentence.
I squeezed my eyes shut and clenched my jaw, 'I was so close. So close.' I snapped out of my momentary self pity and glanced up to see Yoongi and Felix glaring at each other. Yoongi snarled at the slightly frightened male and allowed his alpha wolf to shine through his eyes, making Felix involuntarily lower his head.
"Yoongi we were just talking." I tried to reason as I got off the bench, but failed when he pulled me behind him, making me stumble over the snow, and continued growling at Felix.
"You won't come close to her like that again." Yoongi ordered in a strong tone making my wolf whimper quietly. His alpha dominance happened to affect not only Felix as I couldn't fight the urge to submit and lower my eyes to the white ground.
Felix nodded quickly, not daring to glance at me before dashing back to the mansion.
I finally lifted my head and met eye to eye with my mate who had already turned to face me. He sighed and pulled me to sit on the bench with him.
"Jimin told me about your relationship with him." Yoongi confessed and frowned, "Not to mention that he had been thinking some pretty unappropriate things about you." I placed a comforting hand on Yoongi's shoulder and gave it a little pat, hoping it would calm him somehow.
"At least now you know how I feel about Elena." I spoke honestly and didn't mind the small glare he shot me.
We sat in a comfortable silence for a while until a particularly cold breeze made me scoot over and shamelessly push my side against his surprisingly warm body. I expected Yoongi to push me away or at least give a snarky remark. Instead he inconspicuously wrapped his arm around my shoulder chuckling lightly and pressing me into him.
To say I was surprised was an understatement. My wide eyes glanced down at his slender fingers on my shoulder and back to his face, searching for some kind of clarification.
"Rosemarie." He spoke lowly, snapping me out of my shock, "You never told me about your full name."
I curiously tilted my head to the side and stared up at the side of his face, "I didn't think you'd want to know." I tore my eyes away from him and stared off into space, "Plus, only my mom really calls me that."
The need to ask him about why he wouldn't mate me tickled my throat but as I glanced at his body being so close to mine, I couldn't bring myself to destroy the moment. This was the first time we shared such a normal conversation without letting our pride get in the way.
"How about this..," I clapped my hands excitedly and pointed a finger at him.
Yoongi tilted his head to face me with bored eyes, but the slight tug on his lips betrayed him.
"Both of us are allowed to voice three wishes that we have to follow for the rest of the day ." I grinned in anticipation. This was the perfect way to get him to open up to me just a little and I couldn't wait to know more about my mate.
Yoongi seemed to ponder over my words for a little and then shot me a reassuring smile, showing his gums.
