Jungkook's breath caught in his throat as he found himself staring into the piercing, golden eyes of a wolf.

A wolf!

A freaking wolf with its teeth bared, its hot breath hitting Jungkook's throat!

"No, No! Hyung, stop!" Jungkook heard someone's panicked yell.

Taehyung.

The wolf turned its head in the direction of Taehyung's voice and fixed its golden eyes on the other. Jungkook didn't dare to move and he held his breath, too afraid to do anything right then.

"Hyung, let him go. He saved me," Taehyung cried, eyes pleading and the wolf, slowly and cautiously got off Jungkook.

Jungkook's eyes widened when the wolf's bones began to crack, its snout disappearing, fur fading, long ears shrinking. Instead of a wolf, now stood a tall, young man before him, his green orbs watching Jungkook cautiously.

"Jungkookie, are you okay? Hyung, you scared him! Oh gosh, he's so pale
Kookie, Kookie!"

"Taehyung, you're hurt," said the taller male, eyes raking over the younger's body, concern and worry evident in his tone.

"Namjoon-hyung, apologize to Jungkook right now. The poor kid is terrified because of you," Taehyung complained, ignoring Namjoon's words.

"I felt pain. I knew you were in trouble and he was standing—" Namjoon tried to explain only to be cut off by Taehyung.

"Hyung, he saved me from some man who beat me up in the street and he brought me here to treat my wounds. And you! You literally barged in here and pinned him to the wall. After all he did, you literally terrified him! Apologise to him, hyung!" Taehyung huffed, annoyed.

Namjoon sighed and reluctantly moved closer to Jungkook, who continued to stick to the wall, eyes wide, still in shock of the whole situation.

"Hey. Jungkook, is it? I'm really sorry. I was worried about my mate. I thought you were trying to harm him and so, I attacked you. I'm sorry for that," Namjoon apologised, bowing slightly.

"W-what are y-you?" Jungkook asked in a small voice, refusing to move from his place against the wall, as he fixed the two of them with a wary look.

Taehyung and Namjoon exchanged a glance.

"Jungkookie, he's my hyung. I'm really sorry. He's overprotective and I'm really sorry he scared you. Kookie, can-"

"What are you?" Jungkook asked again, looking from Namjoon to Taehyung, "You aren't human. Are you?"

"What if we aren't?" Namjoon growled, stepping in front of Taehyung protectively.

"Hyung, stop it! You've scared him enough. Jungkookie, I need you to sit down please," Taehyung almost begged.

Namjoon watched Jungkook warily, as he took a seat opposite the two.

"Go on then, tell me."

"Kookie, we...we're werewolves."

"Werewolves? I-I...Y-you. Are y-you going to kill me?" Jungkook asked and gulped.

"No, of course not. Jungkookie, I don't know what you have heard about werewolves but we're not monsters. We don't kill people. We live like humans but we have soulmates and packs and stuff like that. We even work and earn to support our pack," Taehyung explained.

"Okay. Why didn't you tell me before?" Jungkook asked as he evaded Namjoon's gaze altogether.

"Werewolves live in hiding. That's the reason why we're not yet extinct. You humans call us monsters, torture and kill us when you are the actual monsters," Namjoon growled, eyes flashing red.

"Hyung, calm down!" Taehyung cried and gripped his hand.

"I'm sorry, Namjoon-ssi, Taehyung-ssi. I didn't mean to make it sound like that. I was just surprised. I didn't know that werewolves existed till seconds before. I'm sorry you guys are treated like that. No one deserves that kind of treatment," said Jungkook as he shifted his gaze to his lap.

"Aish, Kookie, you're so precious," Taehyung cooed.

"I must admit, you aren't like the other humans I've come across. You seem... genuine and I must say I'm grateful that you protected my pack member. Thank you, Jungkook. I apologise once again for attacking you. Please forgive me for it."

"It's okay, Namjoon-ssi, I forgive you. I understand why you did it."

"We must take your leave now though. Thank you, Jungkook."

"Thank you, Jungkookie. I won't ever forget you or your kindness," Taehyung said as he smiled sadly at the younger.

Before Jungkook could reply, he felt Namjoon's hand on his shoulder. All of a sudden, his knees grew weak and his vision went blurry. He tried to speak but his tongue felt heavy. He felt drained.

Exhausted.

So exhausted.

He heard Taehyung whisper a soft 'sorry' and then everything went black.

14 March, 2023