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

Chapter -40 She's Mine

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TAEHYUNG

The next four days went without a problem. Although Alpha Aurelius had not yet
Warmed up to me, he was at least civil and had not dropped any more questions or
Statements. About my stepfather, which I was grateful
For.
As for Alpha JK or Jungkook , he was just perfect as he was.
He would throw tantrums once in a while
And punish me for him. I had no idea if he was aware I was defying him on
Purpose so I could get punished. But at the end of each night, we would still end up in
Each other’s arms, and it felt like there was a bond pulling us closer – something I
Always wanted from my mate, and somehow it made me happy that he was giving it to
Me.
Alexa asked me about the secrets that I
Needed to tell her before my father took me away. And as much as I wanted to tell her
About my demon side, I wanted to keep my promise to Jungkook  that he would be the first to
Know. So I told Alexa I would tell her
Everything once I was able to tell Jungkook  about
She didn’t make a fuss about it and just told me she was proud of me, that she was
Worried I would be in a bad place, and that she was glad Jungkook  and I found our way to
Each other.
Today would be the last day before Alexa and her family would go back to the South, so
I thought I would spend some time with little Amara. One of the Omegas pointed out
That she was at the library on the ground floor, so that’s where I was heading now.
I opened the door and peered my head inside, and two sets of eyes immediately
Darted to where I was. It was too late now to hide myself.
“Taehyung !” Amara shrieked as she wriggled out of Alpha Aurelius’ lap, where the grand
Alpha was reading a story for her.
Amara rushed to where I was, so I had no
Other option but to step inside and close the door behind me. I bent my knees and
Extended my arms, catching her and
Wrapping her around my arms as I carried
Her.
I smiled apologetically to Alpha Aurelius before I opened my mouth to speak. “I’m sorry,
Grand Alpha. I didn’t mean to bother you. I didn’t know Amara was here with you. I will
Leave and just come back later for her.”
“No…” Amara protested.
“Come in. I don’t mind another company here.”
“Thank you, sir…” But my heart was
Thudding loudly. I had never been alone with the grand Alpha since that night we talked
On the balcony of Alpha Audrius’ estate.
“You can call me, Pops. “That’s what all my grandpups call me.” My eyes went big and round as he said those words. Was he accepting me as Jungkook ’s
Girlfriend?
My face must have looked funny because he laughed, and it made him look younger.
“I’m sorry. I just wasn’t expecting that…” I blurted it out, smiling widely at him.
“I’m not really a bad guy…”
“No you’re not, pops. You’re the best in the world!” Amara cut him off as she beamed at
Her grandfather.
“Yeah, but then you seemed not to want my company anymore. Taehyung  is taking my place
As your favorite?”
“No!!! I’m not tired of you, but I want to see Taehyung ’s hair.”
I smiled at Amara as I carried her to the
Couch near where the grand Alpha was
Sitting.
“Mommy said you have red hair, why is your hair black?” She asked as soon as I placed
Her on my lap after I sat on the sofa.
“I colored it. But if you see here…” I pointed at the roots of my hair. “Some reds are
Showing already.”
“You have red hair?” Alpha Aurelius asked, and my eyes darted to him. His forehead
Creased as he looked at me.
I swallowed and nodded my head. Jungkook  was not bothered with my red hair, and neither
Was Alexa, so I thought there was nothing wrong with having one. But the way the
Grand Alpha was looking at me, I was not sure anymore.
“I have never seen an Omega with red hair. Or she-wolves per se. Does it run on your
Father’s side of the family?”
Shit!
I nodded my head. It was not a complete lie. But my red hair really did come from my
Father’s bloodline. I just hope he wouldn’t ask more.
“Only special wolves have red hair. And your wolf has not surfaced yet?”
“No, sir.”
“She has never spoken to you?”
“No.”
“Your father, is he an Alpha?”
“I really don’t want to discuss this now…” I bit my bottom lip. I regretted coming to the
Library at all.
“Do they know where you are at the moment?”
I shook my head, and the grand Alpha stood up, his forehead still creasing.
“I might be wrong in my assumptions, but it looks like your father is not an ordinary
Wolf. And I hope Jungkook  knows this side of you. So he can prepare himself if your family
Finds out you’re here.”
“I don’t think they were looking for me. My father’s family, they don’t like me.” Which
Was true.
My half-brothers were not fond of me. My father might be looking for me, but I was sure
The rest of my family was not.
“Either way, I hope you’re not keeping it from him.” He was looking straight into my
Eyes, and I knew he was trying to read me. ” Lying will not help you, Taehyung .”
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JEON JUNGKOOK .
I was in the office and had just hung up the phone when the door opened and revealed
My grandfather. The last four days had been quiet between us, and even though he
Hadn’t said anything to Taehyung  about her stepfather or asked her questions about him, I
Was still
Keeping a close eye on him. But with him leaving this afternoon to head back to the south with Alexa’s family, he
Probably wanted a word with me. I was actually contemplating speaking with him. I
Didn’t want him to leave and think I was still
Upset with him, but he beat me to it.
“Pops,” I greeted him as I stood up from my
Seat and went to the liquor cabinet. I took
Out a bottle of bourbon, which was his
Favorite, before grabbing two empty glasses.
He sat on the chair in front of my big desk, and I anchored my ass on the table before
Placing the glass on it and opening the
Bottle.
“Are you still mad at me?” He asked.
“No, I’m not mad at you. I was just not
Expecting it. Taehyung  has done nothing wrong.”
“She’s keeping secrets.”
I stopped midway through pouring bourbon
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Into his glass for a split second before I caught myself and continued.
“I’m not sure I understand what you mean.”
“How well do you know her?”
“Well enough that she ended up here.”
“Should I be worried?”
“No. Did I give you any reason to be worried? “I asked him as I handed him his glass.
“She’s not an ordinary Omega.”
“I’m sure she’s not, that’s why I took her home. She’s special.” “I’m sure we meant two different things, Jeon Jungkook . Taehyung  is not an ordinary werewolf.”
My eyes squinted as I tipped the glass of bourbon onto my lips.
“I have never encountered a red-haired
Omega, even for ordinary wolves or Alpha Females.”
“Humans have red hair, pops.” I scoffed.
“Less than two percent of the human population has red hair. And for shifters, it’s more
Rare. I understand if her hair is almost
Blonde, but I was sure the roots of her hair
Were fiery red. She’s a crossbreed from
Another supernatural creature.”
“Like witches?” I asked, my brows furrowing.
“Could be. Or sea nymphs. It might be the reason that, at twenty, she still doesn’t have
A wolf. And I’m surprised she has not told you. Are you not that important to her?”
My jaw tightened as I stood up and walked toward the nearest window. I don’t care if
She was not a full werewolf, but Pops’
Question was a strike to my ego.
“She told me, she will tell me all about her in her own time.”
“I hope it’s not too late by then.”
“What do you mean?”
“I asked her if her father’s family knew where she was at the moment. She said no. I’m
Guessing she ran away. She’s putting the whole pack in danger. You’ll be violating the
Supernatural pacts by hiding another
Species without proper notice.”
“What the fuck was that supposed to mean? How come I was not aware of such a
Thing?” I looked back, with a scowl written on my
Face. 1 “Because it had been too long since we mixed with other creatures. Everyone stayed
Clear of each other. But you can ask the
Elders around or read books about them.”
“It’s her choice to come here.”
“Is it? Or is she using you to shield her from her own species?”
“If she’s a part werewolf, then this is her species too!” I snapped at him.
“I’m not the enemy here, Jungkook .”
“Are you telling me Taehyung  is the bad one here?
“No. All I’m saying is that she needs to tell you everything about her. She might be
Bringing the war to this pack without knowing it. And you need to be prepared and ask
Yourself if she’s worth it or not.”
“She’s mine…” The words came out in a
Growl, and I knew it was not just me who
Said those words. Beast wanted to surge
Forward.
“Does she feel the same way?”
My breathing hitched, and I knew soon I
Would lose control of my temper.
“Do you want me to stay?” Pops asked, and
His voice was still calm.
“No. I can take care of this.”
Pops nodded his head before he drank all the
Bourbon in one gulp. “I never doubt that you can. I might just be exaggerating or
Overreacting again, but it’s better for you to know everything before you get surprised.” “That I understand. Thank you…” My breath was already slowly going down, but the
Rage
Inside me was not.
I was upset with Taehyung  for hiding things, especially if Pops’ speculations were true.
I knew at the end of the day, she’s mine and I would do everything to protect her, even if
That meant war. But I wondered how long before she finally decided I was worth the
Truth.