Chapter two
The packhouse was unusually busy. Word had spread through the mountains that the Euphoria twins—the pride of Korea’s strongest pack—would soon turn seventeen. The milestone was sacred; the age when wolves began to feel the pull of destiny, when pheromones awakened, when fated bonds stirred for the first time.
The pack adored both of them, but there was a particular hush when it came to Taehyung. The rare Enigma whose wolf soul had awakened at the age of seven—seven years earlier than most—was a figure of awe. His wolf eyes, grey streaked with red, marked him as untouchable, the highest among all wolves. But behind the respect and whispers, he was still just Taehyung—the stoic, quiet twin who would rather spend his time sketching in the garden or sitting under a tree with his wolf than dealing with pack gossip.
Beside him was always Vincent, his younger twin, the brown-eyed True-Blood Alpha. If Taehyung was the stillness of a moonlit lake, Vincent was the fire crackling at its edge. Bold, talkative, reckless—he thrived in attention and laughter, dragging his older brother into the world when Taehyung would much rather remain in silence.
That evening, the family gathered in the courtyard as preparations for the birthday ceremony began. Lanterns were strung, long tables laid out, and the smell of roasted meat filled the air.
KIM SEOKJIN
Vincent, stop stealing food before the guests even arrive!
Seokjin scolded as he smacked his younger son lightly on the arm.
Vincent grinned, unbothered, a piece of roast duck already in his mouth.
KIM VINCENT
It’s called taste testing, Mother. What if it’s poisoned? I’m protecting the Alpha’s household
Namjoon raised an eyebrow.
KIM NAMJOON
If it’s poisoned, son, I promise you’ll be the first one to fall.
Taehyung, sitting quietly on the stone steps, let out the faintest huff of amusement. His lips didn’t curve into a smile, but his olive eyes betrayed it—soft, warm, almost fond.
Vincent caught it immediately, his jaw dropping.
KIM VINCENT
Wait—did you just laugh at me
KIM TAEHYUNG
No □Taehyung answered□
KIM VINCENT
You did □Vincent accused, pointing at him.□
KIM VINCENT
You find joy in my suffering, you cold-hearted rock!”
KIM TAEHYUNG
…Maybe □Taehyung tilted his head lazily, unbothered□
Seokjin giggled behind his hand. Namjoon tried, and failed, to suppress his smile.
As night fell, the pack began to gather, filling the courtyard with chatter and laughter. The twins were ushered to the center, dressed in ceremonial robes of deep crimson and black, embroidery marking their ranks—silver threads for Vincent, and streaks of grey and crimson for Taehyung.
The air felt charged, the full moon looming above like a watchful eye of the Moon Goddess herself.
Namjoon stood tall, his Alpha presence commanding silence as he addressed the pack.
KIM NAMJOON
Tonight, my sons reach their seventeenth year, □ he declared □
KIM NAMJOON
From this moment on, they will walk not as children, but as wolves stepping into their destiny. Their scents will awaken, their bonds will stir, and their place in this world will be tested
The pack howled in unison, the sound echoing across the mountains.
Taehyung closed his eyes, feeling the cool wind brush against his skin. Somewhere in the distance, faint and fleeting, he thought he caught a scent—warm, sweet, almost glowing in his chest. His wolf stirred restlessly, the red-grey eyes of the beast flashing inside him.
He opened his eyes slowly, olive irises calm as ever, though a flicker of unease lingered deep within.
Vincent nudged him from the side, whispering,
KIM VINCENT
What’s with that face? Don’t tell me the mighty Enigma is nervous.
KIM TAEHYUNG
Taehyung’s lips pressed into a thin line. □…No □
Vincent smirked, clapping him on the back.
KIM VINCENT
Good, Because tomorrow, when the Moon Goddess blesses us, I’m going to find my mate first. Bet on it.
Taehyung didn’t answer. But his wolf growled low in his chest, as if it already knew—destiny had begun to move.
And nothing would ever be the same again.
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