Chapter 11

A Mate's Promise

Hyungwon and Minhyuk were ready to go the next morning, Minhyuk being excited to go see Minhyun and the others again and Hyungwon wanting to go change and run. Joshua was going because he wanted to talk to the elders of the tribe that lived there and get some answers. Yoongi wanted to see JR again, and Daehyun was indifferent about going, but he was going with Joshua when he met up with the elders of the tribe to get his answers he was seeking.

"Well," said Joshua as he helped Daehyun pack up the truck. "You don't need to go with me on this," he said. Daehyun shrugs. "I think it'd be easier on you if you didn't go alone," he said. "Plus I know you'd want answers for something you seemingly have no control over," he said. "I used to not change this often, this is weird," said Joshua. "Hm," said Daehyun. "We'll see what happens," he said. Joshua nodded.

Hyungwon and Minhyuk came over with Yoongi and their bags. "Got everything?" Asked Daehyun as he turned to look at them. Minhyuk nodded. "Alright, who wants to drive?" Asked Daehyun. "I will," said Yoongi. "Eager to see JR again?" Asked Daehyun as he chuckled. "You know me so well," Yoongi said with sarcasm. "You're in the passenger seat Josh," he said. "Sure," said Joshua as he helped Daehyun load the truck. Minhyuk went to lock up the house as everyone waited on him. When Minhyuk got in the truck Yoongi started it and backed out of the driveway before driving off, heading north.

Joshua felt the need to change again, but he forced it down, keeping his hands clenched into fists at his side. "C-Can we stop somewhere?" He asked tentatively. "Why, what's up?" Asked Yoongi. "We're almost there," he said. "How much longer?" Asked Joshua. "A few more hours," said Yoongi. "I need to use the bathroom," Daehyun called from the back seat. Yoongi sighed and nodded. "Fine," he said as he looked for a rest stop. Joshua tried to force down the trembling as he took a deep breath.

When they got to the rest stop and parked Joshua jumped out, saying something about needing to go change before he ran up the walking trail. Yoongi sighed, shaking his head. "He could've just said he wanted to go for a run," he mumbled. "He didn't want to seem awkward about it it seems," said Daehyun. "He'll be back in about half an hour," he said. "Might as well get comfy at the picnic tables," he said. Minhyk and Hyungwon went to the vending machine area while Yoongi and Daehyun went to the restrooms. They met Minhyuk and Hyungwon at the picnic tables and waited on Joshua to come back from running.

It would be about 45 minutes before Joshua returned to them, looking sheepish as he rubbed the back of his neck. "Sorry, hope you weren't too bored," said Joshua. "Nah, we had time to chill," said Yoongi. "We'll be there in a few more hours," he said. "Cool," said Joshua. "Who's driving next?" He asked. "I will," said Daehyun. "You mind if I stay in the passenger seat?" Asked Joshua. "Nah," said Yoongi. Minhyuk and Hyungwon shake their heads. Joshua nodded and headed back to the truck with the others following after him.

It would be a bit before dinner when they finally pulled up to the pack house that belonged to Minhyun and his pack. JR came out to meet them, waving. Joshua got out of the truck and looked around, taking in his surroundings. "Hey JR!" Daehyun said, waving. "Hey," he said, nodding to Daehyun. "How's things?" He asked. "Just got done with missions, decided to come up here for a visit," said Yoongi. "I see you brought along Joshua," said JR. "Hey JR," said Joshua. "Wait, you guys met?" Asked Yoongi. "I've had some run ins with JR before he stopped hunting," said Joshua as he shrugs. "That and I've had to turn in some of his missions," he said. "When I was working at the bank anyway," he said.

"Where's the others?" Asked Daehyun. "Jinyoung is around here somewhere, and Aron, Jackson and Yugyeom were sent to Italy," said JR. "Minhyun's inside with the others, come on in," he said before heading inside. The others follow him inside.

Jinyoung was in the living room with Ren and Baekho when JR came in with the others. Jinyoung looked up and spotted Joshua, who tilted his head at Jinyoung. "Well, this is a shocker," Jinyoung said in German. "I'm surprised you remember how to speak German," Joshua said in German. "You haven't told them about yourself yet?" Asked Jinyoung. Joshua shook his head. "I came to get answers," he said. "And the only people who know are Hyungwon and Daehyun," he said. "Mm," said Jinyoung.

"You know each other?" Asked JR as he tilted his head to the side. "We met in Europe," Joshua said in English. "I was staying on his family's farm before I had to leave to go to Berlin and make my way to the US," he said. "Is the tribe that's here still here?" He asked. Minhyun nodded. "We've come to a truce right now, they're free to shift whenever they get new ones as long as they keep off our territory," he said. "We do the same thing, and plus we keep the vampires out of the area so there's not many shape shifters anymore," he said. "In a way we do protect them," he said.

"I need to pay them a visit tomorrow," mumbled Joshua. "You think that's a good idea?" Asked Jinyoung as he tilted his head to the side. "I need a couple answers," said Joshua. "I'm going with him," said Daehyun. Minhyun nodded and headed into the kitchen to work on dinner. Ren got up and headed into the kitchen to help with dinner. Everyone settled down in the living room and watched a movie.

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