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Jimin's POV

Wednesday

I wasn't able to sleep after the dream. My mind ran the image of his smile and his eyes through my thoughts every time I closed my eyes, leaving me restless.

Finally, I got out of bed and looked around before pulling up a chair to the window. It was still somewhat dark, but I was able to make out the hazy silhouette of Jungkook's cabin.

He must be freezing and alone in there, I thought.

I stood multiple times, pacing, wondering if he was thinking about me too. What if he was just relaxing and I was the only one stressing?

I probably was stressing for no reason, considering he had been raised with these traditions and I hadn't. I groaned at the thought and fell back into bed, laying there for hours with an empty mind until the sun slowly glowed into my room and the sound of Jungkook's mom knocking on my door sounded.

Her words from Monday rang through my head, "Wednesday, you're going to learn where to go during the ceremony, what to do, what to say, that kind of thing."

I slowly got out of bed after contemplating whether or not to answer and padded over to the door, opening it up and meeting her smiling face.

"Ready for today? Get dressed, we'll eat breakfast while we walk."

I nodded wordlessly, the exhaustion from barely any sleep starting to kick in, and turned to my closet, pulling on some jeans and a long-sleeved shirt, managing to tug a winter coat on overtop.

I met Jungkook's mom downstairs who shoved a rather large bagel in my hand and began to walk outside.

"So first things first, the ceremony starts off in the moon circle, the place you first met us during the choosing ceremony." She clarified, looking over her shoulder as she walked.

I nodded and hurried after her as we walked towards the clearing, people already decorating it with white lanterns and other white decorations- a common theme here.

A group of girls was waiting for us with wide eyes, smiling at our arrival.

"Jimin, these are going to be your partners."

"Partners?" I asked, eyeing them over.

Jungkook's mom nodded, "The whole idea of the mating ceremony is to ensure you're the true mate to the Alpha. Part of that includes decoys. They'll more or less share the same scent as you and then make different trails in the forest during the ceremony and the Alpha will have to find yours."

I bit my lip and nodded slowly, wrapping my mind around the concept.

"So, these are your partners." I watched as Jungkook's mom talked to them, pointing out which path each one of them would be taking before turning to me while I waited silently. "Now... Jimin. I need you to think long and hard. Is there anywhere special you and Jungkook ever shared together?"

I shifted on my feet and thought deeply. There was the cliff we shared, the pond he had taken me to, and our date night clearing.

"I know of a place, yes." I finally decided after considering the options.

"Perfect. Then you'll go there. Now, here's how the ceremony happens. Because my husband has passed, I'll be conducting the speech. I'll be on a throne over here," she pointed to a golden colored throne in the middle of the clearing, "You'll be on your knees before me, the other girls on either side. I'll give my speech, place the headdress on your head, then send you loose."

"You get two minutes to run before Jungkook is released. Run fast, because he'll be in wolf form. You'll go to your spot, get down on your knees again, bow your head, and place a blindfold over your eyes. You are to remain still and calm as his wolf will eventually, and hopefully, find you. Remember, you're not just bonding with Jungkook, but his wolf too." She patted me on my shoulder, emphasizing.

"If the blindfold is removed, that means Jungkook has shifted and his wolf has accepted you as his mate. Then, it's up to Jungkook how to pursue after that. But this is just a short rundown of things. I promise it's a lot more intense than what I just described."

My eyes were wide at her words as endless thoughts rushed through my head. I stared at her like a deer in headlights.

"The only thing you have to say is when you answer a question. I'll ask you, 'Jimin, do you accept this crown as the future Luna to this pack?' and you'll, if you accept, reply with, 'Yes, I do.' And then that's all you have to say." She said reassuringly, patted my shoulder again.

I nodded with a shaky breath as we started to walk again.

"What happens if his wolf doesn't accept me?" I asked, keeping up with her as she guided every girl individually to where they were supposed to stop.

"It never happens, don't worry." She said.

I nodded and followed along as she told the girls what to do if Jungkook's wolf approached them. My thoughts ran wild at the idea of what all could happen that night, and I swore I heard the sound of Jungkook's wolf howling in the distance.

I turned and looked in the direction of the cabin, searching desperately for any sign of him.

"-min? Jimin!" Jungkook's mom snapped her fingers, making me turn and look at her.

"So where's the spot?" She asked, staring at me as if she had been calling my name for a while now. I smiled sheepishly and turned with crimson cheeks, starting to walk in its direction.

"We had our first, and only date really, here," I explained as we walked through the forest for a while. Eventually, I slowed and approached the small circular clearing full of red Tiger lilies which grew on the ripe, green grass as if spring was still in full effect here.

"Wow, this is beautiful." Jungkook's mom whispered.

I smiled and bit my lip, leaning against a tree. "Yeah, I think so too," I whispered.

Jungkook's mom walked around it, eyeing it up and nodding. "Good choice of flowers too. Masks your scent even more. You're making this hard, I love it."

I smiled and looked down at the floor at her words.

"So we'll just go into some more private detail here." She winked as she turned around. I nodded and sat down in the flowers as she walked forward. "So this is how you'll sit."

I watched as she lowered herself onto her knees, placing her hands on the tops of her thighs, then bowed her head and closed her eyes.

"Sometimes, I think I can feel his presence if I do this." She whispered, alluding to her husband.

I stared at her sadly as she opened her eyes and sighed, looking around quietly. She turned back and gave a sad smile before continuing, "Anyway, his wolf will find you. The wolf will circle you, inspect you, make sure you're worthy of being his mate."

"When he accepts you, he'll allow Jungkook to take over and shift back to his human self. At that point, Jungkook will take off the blindfold wrapped around your eyes, and then whisk you away to your fun filled night," Jungkook's mom winked, making me blush, "It's extremely important that you remain calm and still. It's Jungkook yes, but it's still a wolf- and Alpha, too. It will attack at sudden movement if threatened."

I swallowed and nodded.

"You'll do great, Jimin. You're going to be a perfect Luna. I'm so happy Jungkook has you." She said suddenly, making me shy at her words.

She smiled and stood up, sticking out a hand to help me up too as we started to head back home.

"If Jungkook is in his wolf form that whole time in that cabin, why doesn't he break out?" I asked.

Jungkook's mom shook her head and hissed. "Walls covered in silver. We can't touch it or else it will hurt us. Plus, he's not always in wolf form."

I frowned. "So he's getting hurt in there? Wolf form or not?" I asked, worry evident in my tone.

Jungkook's mom laughed and shook her head. "Not if he lays in the middle of the cabin, but knowing him, he's probably touched it a few times and received a pretty nasty burn."

"I wish I could see him sooner." I sighed, looking down at the blood-red floor as we walked.

She chuckled, "You definitely wouldn't be the first one to sneak off in the middle of the night to see him."

I widened my eyes and looked up, staring at the side of her face.

"Why do you think I showed you where the cabin was?" She asked with a laugh, looking back at me.

"So I can just...?" I trailed off.

She moved her index finger and thumb across her lips, signaling that her lips were zipped shut.

I grinned and ran off through the forest, hearing her laugh behind me as I ran until my muscles screamed and my lungs burned. Finally, the small cabin came into view.

I smiled at all of its terrible beauty and looked around, seeing if anyone was guarding. No one.

Quickly, I walked over to the cabin, resting my back against the door, my breathing heavy as I was suddenly so nervous to see him. I turned and peered through a crack in the door. Jungkook was asleep in the middle of the cabin, completely human.

I carefully opened the door and walked inside, staring at his steadily breathing naked body.

Biting my lip, I carefully approached him and slowly lay down next to him, staring at his sleeping face.

He seemed to feel my eyes on him as his eyes slowly opened and met mine. His eyebrows furrowed at the sight. "Jimin?" He asked softly, confused.

I smiled and reached out, placing a hand on his cheek. "I couldn't stay away for long. I love you too much." I whispered.

Jungkook broke out into a giant smile, sitting up and pulling me onto his lap in one swift motion as I squealed and laughed. I grinned and wrapped my hands around his neck as I stared into his beautiful dark eyes.

"Wait... you aren't supposed to be here." He protested lightly.

"I missed you," I whispered, leaning forward and connecting my lips against his.

Jungkook sighed happily, all protest was forgotten, and rolled us over onto our sides, pulling me into his chest.

As we lay there, wrapped in each other's arms, I took note of the cabin; the floor was made of straw and dirt, there were no windows in the cabin, and every wall was covered in silver.

"How are you even surviving in here?" I asked softly as I looked around.

"Seeing you is the only thing keeping me motivated, but I'm not going to lie, my wolf is going insane." Jungkook groaned.

I just smiled and kissed his nose. "I'll stay here tonight. Maybe that will calm him." I suggested.

Jungkook nodded eagerly and rolled on top of me, making me squeal and laugh as he began to kiss me everywhere all at once. All I could remember after that was moaning, panting, and love.

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