Chapter 1

A Mate's Struggle

Kisu leaned back on his hands as he sat in the grass, looking up at the sky. Youngjae and Jooheon were out shopping so he was left to himself for a little bit. "What's wrong Kisu?" Asked Jinhong as he came to sit down beside him. "Nothing," said Kisu as he shook his head. "Just being in my thoughts," he said.

"Your mates went out again," said Jinhong. "I know," said Kisu. "I declined on going with them this time, I feel like I'm intruding a little when they want time to themselves," he said. "You realize that they've been trying to include you in everything they do right?" Asked Jinhong. "I know they've been together for a good bit but they really do try to keep you in the loop of things," he said. Kisu sighed. "I guess," he said.

"Come on, Changsun wants to go shopping," said Jinhong as he stood. Kisu groaned. "I swear he's another Hui," he said, standing. Jinhong laughs. "Well, Jeonguk went with your mates to provide translations," he said. "If Changsun knew they were shopping hoarders he would've taken them with him despite the language barrier," he said. Kisu shook his head. "They had to deal with Jimin so I wouldn't be surprised if they liked the same things," he said.

"How is Cory anyway?" Asked Jinhong. "Fine," said Kisu. "He's integrating well into Jimin's pack, even helping the new wolves who joined because Hobi took in a new team," he said. "That's good," said Jinhong.

"Come on guys," said Changsun. "Jeonguk asked us to get dinner tonight," he said. "I'm surprised you didn't get dragged out with Youngjae and Jooheon," said Kisu. "I didn't want to stumble over my English to ask if they wanted to go shopping," said Changsun. "Who's car are we taking?" Asked Kisu. "None, we're walking," said Changsun. "Hongseob took the SUV and Jeonguk took his truck," he said. "Missions?" Asked Kisu. "He left late last night," said Changsun. "Hm," said Jinhong. "Well, let's go get groceries then," he said. They headed down to the local market to get food for dinner that night.

"I'm a little apprehensive about being back here," said Kisu as they walked around the market. "We haven't heard form Jaejoong and the rest of his pack in a long time," he said. "He's not going to do anything after everything," said Jinhong. "He could be planning something big," said Changsun. "But we just have to keep an eye on things," he said.

"What happens to us when Jaejoong decides to go after us?" Asked Kisu. "He can't," said Jinhong. "He would really want a death wish then if that was the case," he said. "I wouldn't put it past a werewolf hunter to do that though," said Changsun. "Have you seen what they've done before these new laws were introduced?" He asked.

"Believe me, I know a good bit of what happened before all these laws were introduced," said Kisu. "Cory and Jeonguk know first hand what happened before all these laws were introduced," he said. "Right right, sorry," mumbled Changsun. Kisu shook his head and went to the next aisle to get the food they needed.

"Is Jeonguk picking us up?" He asked as he turned to Jinhong. "Yeah," said Jinhong. "We're supposed to tell him when we're done shopping," he said. Kisu nodded. "Well, do we have enough in the bank to cover the food?" He asked. "Yeah," said Jinhong as he showed the balance on his phone. "Alright," said Kisu as he went to check out.

They stood outside the store for a few minutes, waiting on Jeonguk to show up after getting their bags. "Well, this is gonna be awkward," said Jinhong. "I'm sorry that my mates can only speak English," grumbled Kisu. "Hey, no issues there, I never said I had a problem with it," said Jinhong. "Leave him be," said Changsun as he sighed. "Kisu's in one of those moods," he said.

Jeonguk pulled up to the store front with the truck, Youngjae and Jooheon getting out to help load the bags into the truck. "You seem moody today," said Jeonguk as Kisu hopped in shotgun with the others in the backseat. "Just have a lot on my mind today," said Kisu as he shrugged.

"How was shopping?" He asked in English. "Fine," said Youngjae. "Waiting on the day we get our next mission from Kris though," he said. "Hey, don't worry about it," Jeonguk said in English. "Ya'll are fine as long as you don't spend too much on clothes," he said as he started the truck and drove off, heading home.

"Erm, do you mind if we get a few visitors?" Kisu asked in Korean as he got a text. "Who's coming over?" Asked Jinhong as he peeked over Kisu's shoulder. "Hobi and his new team," said Kisu. "They got a mission here?" Asked Jeonguk. "Apparently," said Kisu. "And the kids wanted to do their first international mission," he said. "I mean," said Changsun. "I think Hongseob is the only active vampire hunter in South Korea," he said. "It's natural to send some people outside South Korea to South Korea," he said.

"I guess," said Jeonguk. "They're wolves right? This new team," he said. "Yeah," said Kisu. "I met them a few months ago, after we went back to the states," he said. "They really don't take up much room," he said. "Sure," said Jeonguk. "Let them come," he said.

"What's so important that it caused you to have an entire conversation in Korean?" Asked Jooheon as he tilted his head to the side. "Ah, we're having visitors," Kisu said in English. "Hobi and his team are coming over for a few weeks," he said. "Oh!" Said Jooheon. "Cool," he said. "Anyone else coming?" He asked. "Not sure, I guess we'll see," said Kisu.

"Who's turn is it to cook?" Asked Jeonguk as he pulled up to the pack house, repeating it in English to see if Youngjae and Jooheon knew. "Erm," said Jinhong. "Wasn't it Hongseob's turn?" He asked. "Who's next after him then?" Asked Changsun. "Let's go check the fridge," said Kisu as he got out and went to grab the bags before heading inside and into the kitchen.

"Jinhong!" He shouted. "It's your turn," he called. "God damn it," said Jinhong as he went into the kitchen. "What's on the menu?" He asked. "Make something with this," said Kisu as he put the bags of food on the kitchen table.

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