The white wolf slowed his pace. His tongue hung out of his mouth while he was catching his breath. The omega walked over to the pond. He sat down and started slurping up the water.

Jimin suddenly stopped drinking. He lifted his head, his ears pricked up. The sound of rustling leaves made Jimin turn around. His eyes widened seeing the betas approaching him. He recognized the armor strapped to the wolves. Dongseok's guards. He didn't expect to see them on this side of the river.

One of the guards growled. Jimin growled back, his eyes glinting a deep blue. He might be outnumbered but he isn't going down without a fight. The moment the guard flashed his luminous golden eyes he and Jimin jumped at each other.

The guard overpowered Jimin causing him to land on his back. Jimin growled while trying to push the guard of him. The guard wined when Jimin's teeth sank into his leg. Blood squirted out of his leg. The guard climbed off Jimin, but he pulled Jimin along who refused to let go of his leg. Blood dripped from Jimin's mouth as his fangs pierced deeper into the flesh.

Jimin's jaw snapped open when sharp claws impaled into his front leg. The guard shifted into his human form. He crawled away, holding onto his leg or what was left of it. The other guard pulled his claws out. Jimin fell to the ground, crying in pain while blood gushed out of his front leg.

Another guard approached Jimin, he chittered as if he could already taste his blood. Suddenly the guard was pushed aside by another guard. He was growled at, reminding him of what they were ordered to do if they found Jimin.

Jimin panicked when he felt fangs on the back of his neck. He then got lifted by the neck. He used the little bit of energy he still had to push his back legs on the ground. His attempt was in vain. The guards dragged him away.

The jet-black wolf suddenly stopped running. Jungkook walked past the pound. He lowered his head and smelled the pool of blood. He then walked away and then smelled the other blood on the grass. He jolted back; his eyes started to shine an intense red. He growled and ran in a direction, following the scent.

Jungkook rushed into the mansion. No guard stopped him; it is his home after all.

The doors flew open and Jungkook entered the hall. Dongseok acknowledged his arrival with a condescending sneer.

"Where is my brother?"

"So you already know," said Dongseok in an ominous voice.

"Yes. Where is Jimin."

"Oh, that's the omega's name," said Dongseok and signaled the guards to bring Jimin.

Two guards dragged an omega by the arms. Jungkook's eyes widened seeing the blood on Jimin's arm. Jimin had a painful written expression because the one guard's hands were pressing on his wound.

"How dare you hurt him!" growled Jungkook.

Dongseok stood up, crossing his arms across his chest, and rolled his shoulders back, glaring at Jungkook.

"How dare YOU disrespect your father!"

Jungkook's fists clenched by his sides. His eyes lit up as anger take over his body. Dongseok's eyebrows raised. That was not the usual reaction after he raised his voice. Dongseok gulped and glanced around the room.

Dongseok panicked when Jungkook started approaching him. Dongseok grabbed Jimin by the neck making the guards let go of his arms. He pulled Jimin closer and turned him towards Jungkook.

"Careful. You don't want to lose your precious little brother huh?"

Jungkook halted. His eyes widen when Dongseok craws appeared, pushing against Jimin's skin.

"Stop! Please don't hurt him."

Jimin tried to remove Dongseok's hands. He took in smaller breaths fearing that if he took a too big of a breath the claws might tear into his neck.

"Oh really? There's no reason why I shouldn't just kill him right now-"

"No don't- he is innocent! I will do anything you ask. Just let him go."

The one corner of Dongseok's mouth cruel up.

"Anything?" Jungkook nodded. "Then show some respect. Bow to me!"

Jungkook hesitated. Dongseok growled and tightened his hold around Jimin's neck. Jimin gasped when the points of the nails sank into his neck.

"No stop! I will do it."

Dongseok loosed his grip a little. Jungkook put his hands on the floor and kneeled. A satisfied smirk printed on Dongseok's face when Jungkook lowered his head.

All his life Jungkook believed it was an essential, normal act. To bow to your father to show respect. But now this familiar position was injuring his dignity and pride. He was humiliated. After being treated so differently by his mother, Jungkook could see the truth. It was never about respect, his father received great pleasure in seeing him bowing. It made him feel like he could control Jungkook despite him being a stronger alpha.

"Know your place, boy. This omega..." Dongseok glanced at Jimin. "is weak. But YOU are strong. How could let him become your weakness! Have you forgotten everything I have taught you?"

Jungkook shook his head. He bit his lip and blinked his tears away.

"Don't ever be so stupid. Remember, you were born to be powerful. You were meant to be a monster just like me."

"No he is not."

Jimin's whisper was just loud enough for Dongseok to hear. He pulled Jimin closer to his face. His beard scraped against Jimin's cheek.

"Was I talking to you?"

"No n-no"

Dongseok rolled his eyes when a tear fell on Jimin's cheek.

"I will stay here if that's what you ask. Please let Jimin go."

Dongseok looked at Jungkook and then at Jimin. His lips drew into a smirk when he made his decision.

"I will let him go but know the moment he steps out of here a war begins."

Dongseok directed his eyes back to Jungkook.

"On whose side are you?"

There was a moment of silence. Just when Dongseok was about to tighten his grip around Jimin's neck, Jungkook answered.

"I am on your side, father."

Dongseok grinned in satisfaction.

"Now that's my boy. You may rise."

Jungkook stood upright. He lifted his head and made eye contact with his brother.

"No no" Jimin whispered. "Jungkook no-"

"Jungkook yes! He made a wise choice."

Dongseok turned Jimin's face towards him. Jimin could smell his rotten breath.

"Now you be a smart boy as well and ran home and go warn your little pack. I will be coming for you all."

Dongseok pushed Jimin away. Jimin almost stumbled over his feet but got up. He turned his head and looked at his brother. Jungkook's gaze was on the floor, refusing to make eye contact. Jimin lowered his head and sighed. He then lifted his head again and ran towards the door.

Dongseok made eye contact with the guard at the door. The guard nodded and exited the hall, following Jimin.

Dongseok walked over to Jungkook. He placed his hand on Jungkook's shoulder making him lift his head.

"I don't know what that omega told you but know it's all lies. He manipulated you because he is jealous of your power. You should rather listen to me. I know what is best for you," said Dongseok and patted Jungkook's shoulder.

"Now go get ready. We have a war to win."