BROKEN MATE

Chapter Seventeen

Jin's POV

"Hello, Taehyung." I didn't know who this man was but, judging by Tae's expression, he wasn't someone good. Tae had visibly paled, his small form trembling. His hand snaked up to his neck, touching the collar gently. Then, it hit me. This is his mate. The one who rejected him.

I glanced to Namjoon who had realised it just as I had. He was livid, hands clenched as he snarled at the man. Yoongi, if I remembered correctly, stood against the doorway, calmly looking at Taehyung,his arms crossed. He was mad, I could tell. He does the same thing Namjoon does when he's angry, play it calm.

Two men joined him in the doorway. One looked almost exactly like him, maybe a little older. His father. The other stood behind the two as an act of respect. From the way he stood, I could tell that he, too, was of a higher status. The Beta, I decided.

Yoongi held out his hand, Tae jumping back at the action. "Let's go home Tae. Now," he added, staring at Namjoon. Namjoon wasn't having it. He stood in front of Tae protectively. "You. Will. Not. Take. Him. Anywhere." The two glared at each other, everyone else stepping back ass the two Alpha fought.

I snuck behind them, tapping Tae gently. His head turned to me, tears threathing to spill out of his eyes. I smiled gently. "Let get you out of here." He gratefully took my hand, allowing me to pull him away from the scene.

I constantly looked back at Tae who had taken to rubbing his large stomach for comfort. "It's okay, it's okay..." He whispered again and again. To himself or the child, I wasn't sure, but I knew this helped him to calm down.

We took the secret tunnel that led to the outside. It was rarely used, and had been put in by the paranoid Namjoon. I had always teased him about it, but today I was grateful for his fretting.

Once we were outside Tae took a deep breath. I smiled, relieved. "A secret tunnel eh? How smart." Tae tensed up immediately and I turned around, blocking Tae from the newcomer.

The Beta had followed us, his wicked grin making my blood go cold. He seemed so sure he would be victorious. It annoyed me, that my opponent took me so lightly. "R-Ravi, why?" Tae whispered. Ravi scowled. "The Alpha wants his child. Though, I'm sure he won't mind if you're roughed up a bit," he glanced at me. "And I'm sure he won't mind any casualties. So long as they aren't his."

Seeing the way Tae began to sob at his words caused me to snap. I lunged, taking Ravi off guard, knocking him to the ground. I began violently attack him, ripping apart his shirt as he struggled underneath me. "JIN!! NO!" Tae's shouts made me realize something. Ravi had yet to strike back. Then, something hard knocked against my skull, and I went slack, falling into darkness.

Taehyung's POV

I watched in horror as Jin slumped down, Ravi shoving him to the ground. The warrior behind him handed him the stone and Ravi raised it over his head. I reacted quickly, shielding him with my body. "NO! Don't do it!" Ravi scowled. "Get out of the way! I'm not supposed to hurt you but," he leaned in close. " I will to finish off your captors."

I swallowed, tears streaming down my face. "They've done no such thing. They took me in after I ran away. They've treated me better than you ever have." I spat out the words like poison, glaring at Ravi. Reluctantly, he lowered the stone, dropping it to the ground.

"You're lucky you're the Luna, you little-"

"You little what?" Ravi stopped. Turning, I faced the Alpha. He looked at me, putting his fingers to his chin. "So, you really are a boy..." I looked down, bracing myself for his anger. Instead, he directed it at Ravi. "And, just what you think you're doing? You have no right to talk to my son-in-law like that."

My head shot up, watching Ravi bow to the Alpha. After which, Ravi stalked off, muttering to himself. The Alpha walked over to me and I held Jin close.

"Don't worry, I won't hurt him." I relaxed slightly, not letting my grip on Jin slip. He kneeled down, reaching over and touching my stomach. "This... Really is my grandchild?" I nodded. The Alpha's eyes lit up with happiness.

"Please, stop Yoongi." The Alpha nodded, giving me smile.He disappeared for a moment, then finally returned with Namjoon on his heels. I gave Jin to Namjoon, watching as he took him back inside. I followed behind them, waiting in the living room with Yoongi, Ravi, The Alpha, and the rest of the rogues and warrior as Jin was inspected.

Yoongi was constantly looking at me, never letting his gaze waver. I, however, kept my attention on the infirmary door, not letting his stares get to me. What happened to Jin is his fault. I'm not about to forgive him.

Finally, Namjoon came into the room, closing the door softly behind him. I stood up, rushing to his side. Yoongi growled lowly but I ignored him, wanting to know about Jin. "How is he?" Namjoon ran a hand through his hair. "... Slight concussion, otherwise he's okay. Just resting now. Should be up in a few hours." I let out the breath I'd been holding, relieved.

Namjoon glanced around the room, glaring at Yoongi. Yoongi returned the gesture, neither backing down. Annoyed, I moved in front of them. "Stop fighting! You two are the reason Jin got hurt!" The two looked down, ashamed. Yoongi stood up, wrapping his arms around me and taking me by surprise. "What are you-?! Hey!!" I struggled to get free but Yoongi refused to let go, burying his face in my neck.

"....Come back home, please." I began to answer when Namjoon pulled me away from Yoongi, holding me in his own arms. "No! I won't let you have him!"