Jin
I woke up early as I always have done throughout my life. I’ve always been an early riser, especially since most of the time, I’m the one who prepares breakfast for our pack. I lifted my head as I looked at my pack and the newest member. I could not help but feel my heart melt. She looked so small and cute, sandwiched between us. She looked fragile and petite but I knew she was anything but fragile.
My eyes went to the mark on her neck and I could feel my smile slowly disappear. It was still an angry red and I wondered why she did not heal it herself. I hated the idea that she got hurt while trying to protect us from those stupid hunters, but also proud of her. I could not help but remember the awe I felt yesterday when I saw her use her powers like that. She looked like a goddess, welding her power. She exuded strength and beauty.
I sighed as I decided to get up. I moved a little away from the puddle of wolves and transformed back into a human. I grabbed my pile of clothes and quickly put them on. I chuckled as I remembered Alina’s face yesterday when she told us about the clothes. She had looked somewhat embarrassed but also adorable. Jimin told us how she had seen him, Jungkook and Taehyung naked and how she had blushed. I still could not believe we had finally met her – our final soulmate. I looked at them one more time before I headed towards the kitchen and sighed once more as I saw the mess.
‘Aish what a mess, I said to myself as I scratched the back of my head. I saw the broom resting against the wall and I grabbed it as I started sweeping the glass when I heard footsteps. I turned around and smiled at Hoseok.
‘Good morning Hobi. Did you sleep well?’ I asked as he returned the smile. He approached me and gave me a quick peck on the lips.
‘It was probably the best sleep I ever got,’ he admitted and I nodded, knowing what he meant. ‘How about I clean and you start working on breakfast?’ he asked.
‘Are you sure?’ I asked. He nodded as he took the broom from me. ‘Okay then, thanks love,’ I said as I headed towards the fridge.
‘It makes me sad to think Alina was attacked in her own home like this,’ Hoseok mumble as I took out the eggs, milk and some other ingredients.
I sighed as I put everything on the counter. ‘Me too Hobi. Just the thought that she was attacked like that makes me sick, especially knowing it’s because she was helping us,’ I said.
‘We’ll protect her from now on, right Jinnie?’ he asked. There was care and worry in his voice. Worry which I shared with him.
‘Of course Hoseokie,’ I said as I focused on preparing the food while he continued cleaning.
By the time I was finished, everyone had come to the room except for Alina and Taehyung. ‘Are they still sleeping?’ I asked Jimin who was the last one to enter. He looked adorable with his messed up hair and one of his eyes still glued shut.
‘They’re just waking up. Alina was exhausted yesterday,’ he said with a cute pout. ‘I’ll help you serve the food,’ he said as he quickly came next to me and started taking out the plates.
‘They both needed the rest,’ Namjoon said as Jimin started putting the plates on the table. ‘You cleared the glass?’ he asked.
‘Hoseok did. I just cooked something simple,’ I said but Hoseok chuckled, while shaking his head.
‘Just cooked? As if that isn’t a big task in itself hmm,’ Hoseok said as he scoffed. I shrugged, but could not deny the smile I had.
‘Hobi is right Jinnie. You know how much we appreciate your cooking,’ Jimin said as he placed a kiss on my cheek. ‘Oh they’re coming,’ Jimin said excitedly as we all turned to see Taehyung and Alina walking in, hand in hand.
There was no denying that although we all shared a bond, those two have a bond which is slightly different because of what they have experienced together. After all, being kidnapped by hunters and almost dying together is not something you forget easily.
‘Good morning baby… wait can I call you that?’ Hoseok asked as he looked at her with slightly wide eyes that held so much hope in them. She giggled and nodded.
‘You can call me anything you want Hobi,’ she said as she turned to me. ‘You cooked Jinnie? I could have helped. Why didn’t you wake me up?’ she asked as we all settled down around the table.
‘You needed all the rest you could get,’ I replied as I reached for my own plate of toast, scrambled egg, sausages and bacon with tomatoes and mushrooms.
‘This is really good Jin,’ she said with a big smile. I could not help but feel proud of myself for having her enjoy the food I made. I watched her as she gingerly touched her neck.
‘How are you feeling princess? Do the marks still burn?’ Yoongi asked from his own seat which was next to her. She shook her head and smiled.
‘Yoongs, I’m fine. They’re just itchy so don’t worry about me,’ she said but I heard him and Jungkook huff at the same time.
‘How can we not worry jagiya. You were almost…’ Jungkook began but stopped as he closed his eyes. He breathed in, seemingly to stay calm but I knew he was angry at those *s who dared to hurt our Taehyung and Alina. We all were. A part of me wished we killed all of them so they would never be a threat to our family again, but another part of me knew better than to kill senselessly and without any mercy. That would not make me better than them.
‘I know it was a little scary but I did not get that much hurt,’ she said, trying to reassure us but no one was being fooled.
‘Yes, that’s why you still have burn marks on your neck. That’s why you were doubling over in pain while we were in that cell or why you still have a wound on your forehead or why your cheek is still swollen,’ Taehyung replied, his voice raising in pitch while she sighed.
‘Baby calm down,’ Jimin said as he reached Taehyung’s hand and quickly caressed it, instantly calming him down. Taehyung sighed as he looked at Alina apologetically.
‘I’m sorry Alina. I did not mean to shout. I was just… I was really scared,’ he admitted.
‘I know Tae, I know because I was too. I was scared of what they were going to do to me and to you,’ she said.
‘Princess,’ I began, making her turn to me, ‘mentioning those things… you’re um, a healer, so why not heal yourself?’ I asked but she just smiled and shook her head.
‘It doesn’t work like that. It’s nature’s way of controlling us so we do not abuse the power it gives us. We can heal others but not ourselves,’ she explained.
‘That really sucks,’ Jimin said with a pout. ‘Do you have any medicine or ointments we can put on them?’ Jimin asked.
‘They’ll go away with a day or two,’ she said with a shrug, before she set down her chopsticks. ‘Having said that, we’ll need to move from here,’ she said with a sigh.
‘What do you mean princess?’ Hoseok as he leaned forward. I looked at Namjoon who did not seem surprised, probably having thought of this as well. Alina and Namjoon exchanged a look as Namjoon sighed.
‘You’re scared because of the hunters?’ Namjoon asked and she nodded. ‘She’s right. We let a lot of them go and they know where she lives and—’ he began.
‘We live,’ Alina corrected. ‘We’re all together now, are we not?’ she asked.
‘Of course baby girl,’ Hoseok said as he nodded. ‘We want to be with you, but…’ he paused as he bit his bottom lip.
‘What if being with us places you in more danger?’ Taehyung asked, finishing Hoseok’s question for him.
‘I don’t care about that,’ she replied quickly and without hesitation. ‘I’ve been waiting for you all my life and no hunter is going to chase me away from you,’ she said, sounding determined.
‘Baby…’ Jimin said softly, ‘would you really uproot your life to be with us?’ he asked, almost as if he was on the verge of crying.
‘For the longest time, I’ve been alone. Sure, I have some friends who know who I truly am but most of the world knows my work rather than me. This was just a house and with you I can build a home,’ she said.
Somehow, her words felt as if they were touching my soul. Everyone just stared at her, all of us moved by her words.
‘Princess, we would go anywhere with you. We want nothing more than to build a home with you,’ Taehyung said and she nodded and smiled.
‘Good, because we’re going to be packing and leaving by tonight. I’ll arrange everything,’ she said, that same determined look on her face.