Beneath Her Darkness: The Alpha's Little Demon / TAEKOOK

Chapter-37 Grand Alpha Aurelius

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TAEHYUNG

Jungkook  helped me out of the car, and my hands automatically tugged my coat closer to
My body, as if the chilly night was making me feel cold, but the truth
Was, I was nervous to meet the Alpha’s family.
I knew all of this was pretend play, but I
Wanted them to like me. I had no idea
Why – maybe because I wanted the Alpha
To have no reason not to like me, or
Simply because I wanted a family too.
We walked side by side up the steps after Jungkook  gave his keys to the man who met us in
The driveway and the one who drove
His car somewhere. My hand moved, and
I clasped it around the Alpha’s hand, and
He tilted his head to look at me with a face
Void of any emotions.
“I just want to have some support, or I
Might fall from the way my heart was racing fast from nervousness.” I reasoned myself
Out.
A smile curled on his lips as he squeezed
My hand before raising a brow at me.
You’re nervous to be around nice people,
But you can defy, lie, and argue with the
Alpha, who loves cutting off people’s body parts.” I scrunched up my nose and held his
Forearm with my free hand before scooting my body closer to him. “You’ve been saving
Me from day one, so no, I’m not that afraid of you.”
He chuckled, but the moment we reached the front door, he tugged his hand away from
My hold, and I thought for a second that he didn’t want his family to see us.
This way. But instead, his arm snaked
Around my body and his hand ended on
My waist as he pulled me back to his side. Before he turned the door handle open.
“They’re here!” A female with long black
Hair exclaimed as she clasped her hands
Together on her chest as he looked at us. Now I knew where Jungkook  got his dark blue
Eyes. She was as beautiful as her son.
Soon, a tall man with perfect posture and nicely brushed hair snaked his arm
Around her and pulled her closer to him as he smiled at me. “Look at that, it felt like an
Eternity, but finally Jungkook  took home a female.”
Jungkook  and I stopped a few feet away from them as he squeezed my waist. “Stop
Embarrassing me, Dad. Taehyung  might
Realize you’re using the same lines for all the females I introduce to you and Mom.”
His tone was so serious, that I slowly tilted my head to look at him, and a scowl was
Slowly forming on my face.
And then he smiled. The kind of smile that made my panties and bra drop.
“Is that jealousy I detect there?” He leaned closer, the tips of our noses
Touching. He was too close. “I’m just
Kidding, you’re the only female worth taking home to.”
And then he pecked my lips. He just left me breathless, speechless, and… wet.
― He was really good at this as if we had something real between us.
“Mom, Dad, my girlfriend Kim Taehyung  .” He guided my body to face his parents. While I
Was reeling from the feel of his kiss and the emotions he was giving me with all the
Sweet nothings.
“Good evening, Sir, Ma’am…” I smiled politely as the female opened her arms. And
Urged me to come forward, which I
Did.
She enveloped me in a hug before raking me up and down with a warm smile on her
Face. “My Goddess, Jungkook . Alexa was right, she is indeed a beauty.”
“Of course, he’s my son. He has an eye for real beauty.” The man beside her looked
At her lovingly before he pressed a kiss on
Her forehead. He then turned his
Attention to me.
“My name is Audrius, and my mate is Helena. In her excitement, she forgot to tell you
Her name. Now give this old man a hug.” He opened his arms, and I scooted in, hugging
Him.
If this was how his whole family would welcome me, then my nervousness was
Not warranted.
“A pleasure to meet you, Sir Audrius.”
“Will it be too early if we ask her to call us
Mom and Dad?” Jungkook ’s mom asked, and her gaze was on Jungkook , looking at him as if
She was pleading.
“Mom, enough with the pressure.” Jungkook  let out a sigh before he looked at me as if
Asking for help.
“Fine, no more pressure.” Aunt Helena raised her palms in the air before she
Smiled at me as I moved back beside Jungkook .
“Oh, Goddess. They looked lovely together! Imagine the pups they will have!
“Mom…” Jungkook  grunted, and his father was about to say something when
Another voice came from out of nowhere.
“Pups? She doesn’t have a wolf.” A tall
Man, with cerulean blue eyes, came forward. He looked like he was around
Fifty, but his eyes told me he was older.
“Pops, this is Taehyung Kim my girlfriend. Taehyung , this is my grandfather, grand Alpha
Aurelius.”
I was right. If he was Jungkook ’s grandfather, he might be in his late sixties or early
Seventies.
“Good evening, sir.” I smiled at him, not sure if I should hug him or not. But I’m glad I
Didn’t.
“Taehyung Kim. Kim Diego daughter. I know your father, he’s Achilles’ Beta.”
His tone was too calm, but it sent shivers
Down my spine.
I was not afraid of him, but the way he was addressing my stepfather was crushing my
Heart. I knew all about
Achilles and Diego, and how Alexa’s mother’s life turned out when she left
With Achilles.
I knew Alexa’s family had not yet been
Able to move on from it, but I thought no
One would say it to my face.
“Diego is Taehyung ’s stepfather. Not her real
Father.”
I swallowed as I fought back the tears.” Diego is my father. He’s the father I know and look up to.”
I waited for Alpha Aurelius to say something. He stayed silent, but his eyes
Were on me all the time. I wanted to meet
His gaze. I wanted to tell him my stepfather was a good man, but I knew this would be a
Lost cause. My stepfather
Did them wrong.
“Taehyung !” Alexa’s voice erupted in the air, and soon, she was rushing forward with Alpha
Aeon behind her, and throwing her
Arms around me.
She pulled away from our hug and
Motioned for Jungkook  to help me with my
Coat.
Jungkook  was not saying anything, but I could feel his Alpha aura rolling off him. He slid my
Coat off my body and handed it to an Omega nearby before he pressed a kiss on my
Forehead. “I got you…”
I smiled at him, fighting off the tears that were falling. I was not the one who cried over
Things easily, even when I was hurt, but Jungkook  having my back was making me
Emotional again.
“Oh, look at you looking so lovely!” Alexa held my hands up and looked at me lovingly,
While the elders were just looking at us. “All grown up and
Beautiful! Goddess, I hope Jungkook  won’t be stupid enough to let you go so we could finally
Be family!”
Someone cleared their throat the moment
She said family, and I knew it came from
The grand Alpha.
My eyes darted to Jungkook  – he was
Throwing glares at someone behind me, and I didn’t want to look at who, but I was sure it was at his grandfather.
“Dinner is served. I think we should all go to the dining table and continue our
Conversation there.” Aunt Helena broke
The awkwardness around us before she
Put her hand on Alpha Aurelius’ back and
Led him to the dining room.
Jungkook ’s father tapped his shoulder, and their eyes were flecked with white, which made
Me think they were exchanging
Mind links.
Jungkook  took my hand and clasped it with his, before pulling me to face him while
The rest walked away.
“Look at me,” he said, and I tilted my head and met his eyes. “If the dinner is
Uncomfortable for you, just tap my lap four times, and we will go away from here. No
Questions asked.”
“We don’t need to. I’m okay.” I tried to assure him.
“No, you’re not. I will have to talk with. My grandfather. He is a nice man, but he is
Hurting.”
“I understand.”
“But I’m on your team… remember?”
I smiled and nodded my head, as my heart fluttered in my chest. Jungkook  was
Overwhelming me. He was on my side. I
Would be fine.
“Ready for dinner?” he asked as a warm smile tugged on his mouth.