Chapter 15: Taehyung's Roast Session Continues
After shutting down Lady Haejin and her desperate pawn, Taehyung had been hoping for a moment of peace. Unfortunately, the universe clearly had other plans, because the second he and Jungkook stepped outside, another group of delusional suitors was waiting.
A mix of Omegas, Betas, and a few cocky Alphas stood near the training grounds, all whispering amongst themselves. The moment Jungkook and Taehyung appeared, their conversations halted, replaced with hopeful or jealous glances.
Jungkook sighed, already tired.
Taehyung? Oh, he was energized.
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The Training Grounds - Where the Stupidity Gathers
The second Taehyung and Jungkook stepped forward, a Beta girl from a lower-ranked pack practically skipped up to them, ignoring Taehyung's presence entirely.
"Alpha Jungkook! I heard about your victory in battle! You were so strong, so powerful-I just knew you would win!" she gushed, placing a hand on Jungkook's arm.
Jungkook immediately stepped back, expression blank.
Taehyung, on the other hand, let out a low chuckle. "Oh, wow. That was subtle. No, really. So smooth. Are you taking lessons from Minah, or is this just natural desperation?"
The girl turned red, sputtering. "I-I wasn't-"
"Oh, you were," Taehyung cut her off. "And let me guess, you think Jungkook deserves better than me, right? You probably think he's 'trapped' in a loveless bond?"
One of the Alpha males in the group scoffed. "Well, he never shows you affection in public. How do we know he even wants you?"
Taehyung dramatically gasped. "Oh no, you caught me! Our entire relationship is a lie! I'm actually just blackmailing Jungkook into staying with me! Oh, woe is me, I've been exposed-"
Jungkook, trying (and failing) to suppress his amusement, finally spoke. "Taehyung."
"Yeah?"
"Be nice."
Taehyung raised a brow. "Why?"
Jungkook paused. "...Fair point."
The Beta girl, clearly desperate to save face, huffed. "It's just... doesn't it bother you that your mate is so cold to you in public? If he really loved you, wouldn't he show it?"
Taehyung smirked. "Sweetheart, what Jungkook does to me at home would make your ancestors blush."
Jungkook choked. Namjoon outright coughed.
The group of suitors turned red.
A cocky Alpha male sneered. "That's disgusting. No Alpha should be that weak for an Omega."
Jungkook's entire aura dropped. The air thickened, his dominant Alpha presence pressing down like a tidal wave.
"Weak?" Jungkook's voice was dangerously calm. "Do you have a death wish?"
The Alpha immediately paled, realizing his mistake. "I-I didn't mean-"
Taehyung waved a hand. "Relax, relax. He's not gonna kill you... yet." Then, with a wicked grin, he added, "But, oh, I would run if I were you."
The cocky Alpha didn't need to be told twice.
With one final glance at Jungkook's murderous expression, the crowd quickly dispersed, some whispering about how insane Taehyung was, others terrified that Jungkook might actually follow through on his threats.
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Later That Night - The Alpha Who 'Hates' His Mate
Jungkook and Taehyung had barely stepped inside their home before Jungkook immediately grabbed Taehyung by the waist, pulling him close.
Taehyung smirked. "Oh? Where's all that 'emotionless Alpha' energy now?"
Jungkook groaned, pressing his forehead against Taehyung's shoulder. "You love making things difficult for me."
Taehyung kissed his cheek. "And you love me."
Jungkook sighed. "Yeah, yeah. Now stop talking and let me hold you before I actually do burn the whole world down for you."
Taehyung chuckled, wrapping his arms around his mate. "Deal."
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To Be Continued...