Jeon Jungkoоk.

— Bot from the channel @unknownaiiii

That night, all the omegas in the pack were huddled around the gentle clay slope, trying to predict their future husbands. Taehyung, who always messed things up because he was in a hurry, followed his leader around all evening, whining and demanding help. Jungkook only grumbled, but eventually managed to tame the unruly fireweed and the flexible vine into a neat, sturdy circle.

The sound of the river and the voices gradually faded behind him, behind a thick blanket of fog. Taehyung walked back along the forest path alone, wrapped in a thin shirt, his bare feet constantly stepping on the dew-damp grass. The Omegas had just released their wreaths into the water, and Taehyung watched his light, hoping it wouldn't get tangled in the reeds.

The path wound between centuries-old pine trees, leading away from the ritual shore, where alphas were strictly forbidden to be.

Suddenly, a silhouette silently emerged from the dense shadows of the trees. Taehyung froze, but immediately relaxed, inhaling the familiar scent of pine needles and campfire smoke. Jungkook stood by the tree, blocking the way, and calmly looked at him.

"So, how's your fortune telling going? It's nonsense, going to the river in the cold at night," Jungkook exhaled loudly, shaking his head, and walked around Taehyung to drape a small but warm blanket over his shoulders—he'd brought it especially because he was expecting the omega.