The next day, after making it through yet another night without the alpha and his wolf whining, the main question that now bothers Taehyung is 'how?'

How did the alpha know all along?

The omega assumes it's because of the fact that he's a pure blood. His senses and strengths are heightened.

And Taehyung himself, only wanted to get away from dominants. His hatred, naivety, and his nature, probably caused him to be oblivious to it.

And why is he destined to a pure blood?
A murderer─ yet so impossibly perfect at the same time?

The Hunting Season only allows dominants to go after the scent they like. It only happens very, very rarely a couple of true mates comes back out. In all history, it only happened twice.

'Third time's the charm,'

He gasps softly, burying himself more in the fur coat.

<Jiminie, please help me get back to the alpha today. I made up my mind. I'm really sorry, but being away from him hurts. It doesn't feel right.

The fact that Jeongguk didn't bother to respond to him through the mind link also felt wrong. Even if the alpha wouldn't want to forgive him ─which he would understand perfectly well─ he needed to see him again to apologise face-to-face.

>I'm genuinely sorry, Tae. I wish I could, especially after promising you that yesterday knowing what shape you're in, but Yoongi went into rut. Great timing, I know. I can't leave.. We'll bring you, just wait a few days longer, okay?

No. He didn't have a few days longer. His wolf cried out at the mere consideration of it. He shook his head, tears welling up.

<Oh! Um.. right. Yeah, okay. Good luck with Yoongi, um.. I'm assuming you'll block the mind link just for a little while to solely focus on him?

Jimin felt terrible for not being able to help his best friend right now, especially noticing the tone he used.

Taehyung bit his lip, waiting for an answer.

>Yeah, I will. I'm sorry, if you need anything in case of an emergency, don't hesitate to knock on the door, though. Yoongi's rut will probably last two days or so.

<That's okay! I totally understand. I will. Love you, Jiminie. Good luck!

His mutal omega friend said the same, shutting down the mind link shortly after. He had to, heats and ruts are a lot of work and one can't focus on anything other than their mate.

Taehyung's wolf whimpers. The more he thought about mates, the more his mind went back to a certain alpha.

He stands up, shaking his head determined. It got too out of hand, he'll forever be deeply ashamed of his actions. But he has to make things right.

So, he steps outside and immediately shifts to his wolf, the fur coat draped over him. Without any hesitation, he lets his animal take over to go where it desired to go most.

He felt guilty for going without informing his friend, but he reckoned he can always mind link him.

He avoids the crowded places, sighing in relief when he enters the familiar Hunting grounds.

His paws now picked up their speed, trying to remember which direction to go to. He faintly recalls the way he took last time, together with his friends.

But this time, he avoided the neighbouring pack─ not wanting anyone to see him pass through. A submissive wandering off alone, that would certainly raise suspicion.

And he definitely didn't want to become the next rumour, although he expects to become one sooner or later once his pack registers his absence and bans him permanently.

The old part of him, deep down, couldn't believe he was actually doing this. Returning back to the most dominant wolf he has ever came across, after successfully escaping. He figures he's going to be dead meat, but his wolf couldn't bare to be without its alpha any longer.

And the male was absolutely fed up with continuously fighting wars with himself. So for once, he let his other side win.

His wolf already started to wag, remembering the path. He was nearing the cabin, within approximately thirty minutes he'd see him again.

He expects the worst. Whatever that might be.

He'll accept any punishment thrown at him. He deserves it. He really does.

His wolf sniffles at the memory of abandoning its alpha, leaving him all by himself in the lonely cabin.

He takes another few steps, trying to catch his breath and give his aching legs a small break, but never stopping.

He sniffs, suddenly picking up on two unfamiliar scents.

This time, he does freeze─ noticing the scents belong to dominants, and they're close. Really close.

He hears a few twigs snap and with that he starts running, sprinting off towards his destination with the last bits of energy he could muster.

Eyes widening once a familiar sight came in view, his wolf's wag started to wag frantically, but stopped when he heard the two unfamiliar wolves howl from the distance.

Tail now tucked between his hind legs, he squeaked like a kicked puppy, dashing closer to the cabin and shifting back into his human form.

Taehyung engulfs the fur coat around himself, hiding himself under it. His hand reached for the door, but he couldn't get himself to open it.

He tapped inaudibly with his foot in utter nervosity, his teeth biting down on his bottom lip. A big frown was plastered on his face, thoughts and worries running wild.

What if the alpha kills him like the rest of the submissives he murdered brutally?

In this case, the omega wouldn't even blame him.

What if he won't even look at him?

What if he doesn't ever want to see him again?

What if he officially rejects him?

What if he never gets to see Jimin in person again?

He knows that if he opens the door now, he won't get back out. Not for a long while.

His wolf clawed at his insides, urging him to just open the door already. It wanted nothing more than to beg the alpha for forgiveness, accepting whatever the outcome might be.

Taehyung inhales shakily, hand trembling violently as he pushed the door open after all with only one thought crossing his mind; Jeongguk managed to make him feel things he never imagined. He should let him.

For once, in his life, he should let a dominant in.

After all, this isn't just a dominant─ this dominant is destined to him, picked out by the moon goddess.

And everything happens for a reason, no?