Mark sighed to himself as he watch each building pass him by; they had just left his parents house after hours of talking and munching on snacks his mother brought out. After Jaebum agreed to soon remove the necklace and become a full-fledge werewolf, Mark felt scared for his mate. He heard stories of what occurred during a werewolf first transformation, of how painful and agonizing it was. The last thing he wanted was for Jaebum to suffer through that was well, but the man had already made his choice.

After that he became silent, only responding when talked to. His parents wanted to know more of him and he answered them as best as he could without revealing the pain he was feeling inside. Jaebum looked at him constantly but said nothing.

“You don’t want me to become a full werewolf, do you?” Jaebum asked him, many minutes after entering the car.

Mark didn’t turn his head, “I just don’t want to lose you” he muttered.

Jaebum placed his hands on Mark shoulder, turning his around to face him; he couldn’t help but smile when he saw Mark’s cute pouty face, “Baby you’re not going to lose me, I’m gonna stay by your side forever and there’s nothing you can do that will get rid of me.” 

Jaebum placed his palms on Mark’s cheek and the vampire leaned into it, giving it quick peck before looking Jaebum straight into his eye, “Do not underestimate the wolf, Jaebummie, he’s been denied freedom for many years and he wants to be let out. You have to be stronger than him and it will hard because of how painful it will feel.” He warned

Jaebum furrowed his brow, “How do you know this?” He wondered

“I have heard stories of the first transformation and also I-I think I can feel him a little bit” Mark muttered, “I can feel a very deep anger inside you.”

“Anger?” Jaebum asked

“It’s the wolf inside you” Sehun answered and the two mates looked up at him, “Because of the necklace, the beast has been ignored and for the first time it’s being acknowledged and it’s letting it’s feelings be known. Mates can feel each other’s feelings and even though you aren’t yet finished the bonding you can still feel each other a little bit.” He explained

Jaebum frowned, “Why are you guys speaking as if the wolf is a separate entity?” He wondered

“That’s because in the beginning it is, the transformation is suppose to represent the unification of the person and the wolf becoming one. However the wolf is an beast and it has animalistic urges so it’s not an easy feat to keep it under control, which is why it’s easy for people to get lost in the wolf.” Sehun sighed 

“Baby please reconsider this, the transformation is painful journey. You don’t have to go through with it.” Mark pleaded, placing his palms on Jaebum cheek.

Jaebum looked at Mark and he could see that the young vampire was truly worried for him, “I understand that you’re worried about me Mark, but you have to understand that this is who I am. Don’t you want me to come to terms with what I am?” He asked

“Yes of course I do but I thought that you would just wear the necklace forever. I didn’t think you would actually want to became a full werewolf.” Mark pouted

“What if something happens to the necklace Mark? What then?” Jaebum asked.

Mark knew that question would eventually turn up; in his mind he thought he could just go into one of the hidden cities to get another but a negative what ifs popped into his mind such as what if his necklace fell off during a full moon? They would be completely screwed and Jaebum could get lost in the beast killing all those around and probably would be killed by the Hunters. At least in this case it would be more controlled and Jaebum would be around experts who knows how to handle this.

Mark leaned against Jaebum chest, “I’m sorry I know I’m being selfish but I care so much about you and I just don’t-”

“I know baby but you won’t lose me, I’ll always be by your side” Jaebum said kissing his mate’s forehead. He wrapped his arms around Mark’s body. For the rest of the car ride, Jaebum whispered loving words to Mark ears, kissing every part of face except for lips. “How about we eat out tonight?” He suggested kissing the top of his hair.

“Do you have a place in mind?” Mark asked

“Jung-hwan-ssi, could you take us to Myeongdong?” Jaebum asked and Jung-hwan nodded, “I know the best restaurant there to die for” he smiled to Mark. He gave Jung-hwan directions to restaurant and minutes later they arrived and were seated immediately. Mark let Jaebum order for him since he was more familiar with the restaurant and it’s food. He had ordered Mark a specialized soup and bulgogi for himself. Jaebum could help but smile as he watched Mark enjoyed every drop of the soup with the way he slurping up every drop.

Jaebum ordered another bowl for him and the price was worth seeing the look of happiness and delight on Mark’s face. The two mostly sat in a comfortable silence only speaking when a topic popped into their minds but once it was done there were no awkward pauses, the two only looked at each other as if speaking with their eyes. After a while they finished their dinner and once they went outside, Mark suggested they take a little walk.

Jaebum agreed since it was too nice of a night to spend indoors; Mark sent a message to Sehun and Chen who spread that message to the other guards that were around them. They walked through the streets of Myeongdong and found a little park off the side with a pond in the center. The two walked hand in hand, occasionally swinging their arms, enjoying being alone together.

“So does this count as our first date?” Mark wondered

Jaebum hummed, “I would think so. I’m sorry I should’ve asked you out properly.” He apologized especially since this was the vampire actual first date.

“No this was just as good. I really like it.” Mark smiled turning to look at Jaebum.

Jaebum smiled softly at Mark, looking into his eyes and placed his hand under his chin. Jaebum wasn’t sure if it was the park or the moon lighting but Mark almost looked as glowing, “Baby have I ever told you how beautiful you are?” He whispered

Mark cheeks turned pink as well as his ears at Jaebum compliment, “I-I don’t think so” he stuttered 

“Well you are, and for the rest of our lives I will tell you that everyday” Jaebum said kissing the corners of Mark lips, till he moved to cover Mark’s lips entirely. The kiss was soft and gentle since they were outside and it wasn’t till a familiar scent entered Mark nose did they separate.

Mark looked around for the source of the smell and Jaebum soon became concerned, “Mark is something wrong? What are you looking for?”

Mark looked at Jaebum, “Ice cream” he said looking straight into his eyes.

Jaebum jaw slightly dropped, “Ice cream?” And Mark nodded. Jaebum blinked for a couple times, bewildered by what he heard. His mate just stopped kissing him because of ice cream. “Where is it?” He snorted

Mark looked around the park again until he spotted at the other side of the pond and pointed it out, “There.” He said “Jaebummie I want some.”

“Okay” Jaebum chuckled, wondering how could his older mate look so adorable. “Stay here and I’ll get you some ice cream. What flavor do you want?”

“Hmm strawberry” Mark smiled and Jaebum felt his heart swoon at the knowledge he likes the same flavor as him. Jaebum kissed Mark once more before leaving to get him his ice cream.

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Eyes scanned the crowd as he looked for his next meal, “Seung-hyun, shouldn’t you wait for the boys to finish collecting to eat?” Lady Jea asked

“No thank you, I prefer my meal straight from the source” Lord Top said

“Yes drinking from young boys while sleeping with them.” Lady Jea said dryly.

Lord Top glared at the lady vampire, “As if you don’t do the same”

“Yes but I prefer men in their mid to late 30s. They have so much more experience.” Lady Jea giggled

Lord Top rolled his eyes, “Why are you even here?”

Lady Jea pouted, “Because I enjoy your company Seung-hyun.”

Lord Top sighed, “If only the feeling was mutual” and Lady Jea huffed at Lord Top rudeness. His eyes continued to search for a good meal until his eyes fell upon perhaps the most beautiful man he has ever seen. His mouth slightly drop at the man’s beauty, he wore long pink cardigan with white T-shirt underneath with black suspenders holding his black ripped pants and black and white sneakers. He looked absolutely adorable yet his curly golden blonde hair made him seem somewhat y. 

For the first time in hundred of years he felt his heart race; that man was gorgeous and Top ultimately decided that he wanted that man. However the only problem was the other slightly taller man next to him holding his hands. He frowned as he followed them from the streets to the park and watched them as they walked through the park. He then sat a bench that gave a undisturbed view of them. He saw the other man touch the beautiful one and he tightly gripped the bench arms, crushing the metal. The arms snapped off the bench as the other man kissed the beautiful one and he growled at the sight.

“What the hell, Seung-hyun? Why did you run off like that?” Lady Jea huffed after finally finding him. She saw the piece of the bench arm in Seung-hyun hold and frowned, “I understand that the bench is ugly but you didn’t have to break it.” Still Lord Top said nothing only staring to the couple. “What the hell are you looking at?” She said until she finally saw what he saw. “Seriously?” She scoffed crossing her arms.

“Isn’t he beautiful?” Lord Top sighed

Lady Jea looked back at the two men before looking at Lord Top, “Hmm he is quite handsome, and very chic looking, but I didn’t know you like those board shoulder types” she shrugged

“Not him you idiot” Lord Top growled, “The one he’s kissing”

Lady Jea frowned before looking back and finally seeing the blond haired man, “Oh my” she gasped, “He is beautiful, I mean he’s not the type I normally go for but he’s gorgeous.”

Lord Top glared at her, “He’s mine I saw him first” he hissed

“Yes yes I understand that. No need to hiss at me” Lady Jea said putting her hands up, “But it would seem you have a problem since he has a boyfriend.”

As she said that Jaebum walked away leaving Mark alone, “It would seem fate is giving me an opportunity” Lord Top smirked dropping the bench arm and walking over to Mark.

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Mark watched Jaebum stood in a line with only two people ahead of him when he heard a voice next to him, “Hello” the man said smiling at him.

Mark eye widened slightly as he realized the man in front of him was a vampire. It wasn’t one of his guards because none of them world ever come out and talk to him so casually (because of stupid Hyun-woo). Meaning this was one of Queen BoA people. He knew he had to stay calm or else he could alert the other man, “H-Hello” Mark replied.

“My name is Seung-hyun, and I couldn’t help but notice you standing here alone and I must say it’s a pity that someone as beautiful as you is here all alone” Lord Top said giving him a pitying smile.

“Oh thank you but I’m not alone, my boyfriend is right over there” Mark said pointing to Jaebum, “He’s just getting me ice cream” 

“I see” Lord Top said and his smile looked fake after Mark mentioned his mate. “Well what kind of boyfriend would leave such a gorgeous piece of art alone? If I was yours I wouldn’t leave you alone for a second” he purred and Mark felt a little dizzy. The vampire was using his thrall against him but thankfully Hyun-woo taught him how to block it.

“I see” Mark began, slowly shielding his mind from the thrall, “That’s quite kind of you but I’m very happy in my own relationship.” He smiled back.

Lord Top frowned slightly, he knew he used his thrall on the boy and yet he doesn’t seem receptive to it, “But with me you’ll be much happier. Come with me” he purred again

Mark shaked his head and stepped back, “No thank you, as I said I’m very happy in the relationship I’m in.”

Lord Top frowned deepened, what was going on? Why wasn’t his powers working? He looked over the boys shoulder and saw his boyfriend coming back with a frown on his face. It seemed he had no time, “Alright then, but could I at least know your name?” Lord Top asked quickly.

Mark hesitated for a moment before deciding to say it, “Mark” he muttered

Lord Top smiled, “Mark, till we see each other again” he then walked away and disappearing from Mark’s sight.

Jaebum immediately went to Mark’s side with the ice cream in his hands, “Mark who was that?”

“We have to go now” Mark said and the two of them speed walked out the park and suddenly Jung-hwan drove the car next to them. They entered in the backseat and Jung-hwan drove off.

Sehun turned around and looked at the young vampire, “Mark are you okay?” And Mark only nodded.

“Can someone tell me what’s going on?” Jaebum growled, frustrated at being kept out the loop.

“Sorry baby, that guy was a vampire and not one of ours” Mark quickly explained

Jaebum eye’s widened, “So you mean-”

“Yes that was one of Queen BoA men” Mark finished for him

“Does this mean they found you?” Jaebum asked concerned

“No I think he was looking for a meal and he made me his target.” Mark sighed. “But I think I made him suspicious. He tried to use thrall on me but I blocked it.”

“Thrall? What’s thrall?” Jaebum asked confused

“It’s one of a vampires powers to put another person under their control. Thankfully only pure-blooded vampires can do it so we know he’s one of Queen BoA clan leaders.” Mark explained 

“You know we have to tell Hyun-woo about this, Prince Mark” Jung-hwan said glancing at him through the rear-view mirror.

“Yes I do” Mark sighed, “I probably won’t be able to leave the campus at night anymore but whatever.” 

“It will be fine baby, at least they don’t know where you are live” Jaebum said trying to comfort his mate.

“You just had to say that” Sehun growled and Jaebum gave him a confused look, “They’re trying to follow us” he frowned 

“WHAT?!” Mark and Jaebum yelled together.

“Chen just told me that they’re two vampires following after us. One of them is the man that talked to you and the other is a woman.” Sehun explained

“What do we do?” Jaebum gulped

“Don’t worry we have a backup plan for this. We can’t let them follow us to the school.” Sehun asserted and opened his phone, calling someone, “Commence plan E into action.”

“Plan E what’s that?” Jaebum whispered to Mark who merely shrugged. Jung-hwan made multiple turns seemingly taking a longer route to the school. After an hour of driving they finally made it safely to the campus; Sehun and Chen led them up to the apartment while calling Hyun-woo as well.

“What’s going on?” Jinyoung asked standing up, seeing multiple people in the apartment. Jackson was already with Jinyoung in the living room while Youngjae came out after hearing the commotion. BamBam and Yugyeom had gone to Jung-kook apartment. 

“Sorry Jinyoungie” Mark sighed and he and Jaebum sat on the couch.

“What happened?” Hyun-woo wondered, “What’s this about plan E coming into action?”

“Plan E, what’s plan E?” Youngjae asked 

“Plan E is when the main car is being followed so other decoy cars come out and we misdirect the enemy. It was only two vampires were following us and they followed the decoys to the fake address and we had two dummies go inside just incase they wanted to make sure.” Sehun explained

“No way the Queen discovered you guys?!” Jackson yelled shocked

“No but one of the clan leaders made me his target for his meal but I made him suspicious when he couldn’t control me.” Mark stated

“Which one?” Hyun-woo asked

“He said his name is Seung-hyun” Mark said, “Which confused me for a second cause he didn’t look like Lord Seung-hyun.” He said puzzled

Hyun-woo groaned shaking his head, “His name is Seung-hyun but because there were two vampire clan leaders with the same name he gave himself the nickname Top.”

“You know him?” Chen asked 

“I used to back in my days as a solider, he was the clan leader of the Gyeonggi district.” Hyun-woo said

“So is Mark-hyung safe?” Youngjae wondered

“Yes and no. Lord Top isn’t after Prince Mark because he knows the truth but only because he lusts after him. It would seem after thousands of years he still has the same preference for cute young men and Prince Mark fits that to the max.” Hyun-woo sighed

“So basically because Markie is so beautiful, he wants him.” Jackson smirked, “Damn hyung, why did you have to be so pretty” he joked

“Well it’s not my fault” Mark huffed crossing his arms.

“So is Mark banned from going outside?” Jinyoung wondered and even Mark and Jaebum was curious about that.

“Well sort of only if you desperately want to go out at night. I suggest you disguise yourself but if we sense Lord Top around you have to leave and come back here.” Hyun-woo ordered

“Do you think he will still search for Mark?” Jaebum asked curiously

“Of course, like I said Prince Mark fits his type and he wants you. Lord Top is sort of the obsess type, and you’ve peaked his interest so he will be searching for you. But we should be okay in the day time and at night, if you must go, disguise yourself very well.” Hyun-woo sighed

Mark ran up to hug the vampire, “Thank you Hyun-woo” he smiled, he knew the guardian could’ve decided to leave South Korea or even ban him from leaving at night but he was grateful he was letting him stay despite the danger that could occur if Lord Top found him.

“Are you sure, Hyun-woo?” Sehun asked, “If Lord Top is as obsessed as you say, wouldn’t it be dangerous for Mark? What if he tries to kidnap him?”

“Although it would be bad if Mark were caught by Lord Top, they wouldn’t immediately know his identity” Chen said 

“But Mark being kidnapped is still a horrible thing, because they could eventually find out!” Sehun yelled out angry that his partner didn’t seem to get it.

“Guys enough!” Mark said standing up, “I’m not completely defenseless, I can take care of myself. Besides it’s not like I’ll be alone, I know you guys are there and I’m sure you’ve plans for situations like this without calling attention to who we actually are.” He argued, “Unless we have absolutely no choice I will stay in South Korea.”