Ch. 19
"We have to run."
Jimin nodded in agreement with Hoseok.
"Yeah. We don't stand a chance against an entire pack of werewolves."
Jimin saw Namjoon clench his jaw, the lead vampire looking torn. "I know. But will we even be able to get anywhere?"
The coven was sitting in the living room after Taehyung told Namjoon, Hoseok, and Jimin what was happening.
Jin was leaning against Namjoon, looking worried, and petting Yoongi's arm with a hand. Jungkook was completely surrounding his mate with his body, as if the wolves were going to pop out of the walls and attack. Jimin and Hoseok were seated together, their hands entwined, and Jimin was thankful for the feeling of safety that the contact gave him.
Taehyung shook his head. "Well, you can't stay. You won't survive."
Yoongi spoke up for the first time, looking determined. "I'll hand myself over."
There was silence in the room.
"If I go peacefully, maybe they won't kill me of the baby. I-I can show them…"
Jungkook cut his mate off with a furious growl. "Absolutely not, Yoongi!"
"But it's my fault! I should try to fix it! I-I don't want you to die! Any of you." Yoongi retorted, tears brimming in his eyes.
Jimin watched with an ache in his chest as Jungkook hugged Yoongi, the two mates clinging to each other desperately.
"That wouldn't work, Yoongi. They would kill you immediately. And it's not your fault. You are part of our family. And we will all die for you." Namjoon said firmly, the others nodding.
The blond vampire stood, squeezing Jin's shoulder.
"But we won't run. This is our home, and it has been for centuries. We are not going to die fleeing."
Jimin swallowed, and felt Hoseok squeeze his hand.
"So, what? You're going to fight?" Taehyung asked, looking incredulous.
"Yes. Me, Hoseok, and Jungkook are strong. Jimin, I know you don't usually draw on magic, but-"
Jimin cut him off. "Of course I'll help you!"
"No." Namjoon said, and Jimin blinked.
"I need you to guard Yoongi and Jin. You two are going to hide, and Jimin will go with you just in case."
All three protested, but Namjoon raised his hand with an expression that said he'd already made up his mind.
"We won't be able to distract all of them. Some are going to smell you. Jimin, you need to be ready. Can you do it?"
Jimin swallowed. He would rather fight next to Hoseok, but protecting the humans was necessary too.
He nodded.
"Good. Taehyung, are you helping us?"
Jimin watched, fearfully as Taehyung chewed on his bottom lip.
"Yes."
Namjoon nodded, looking grim.
"Then next week...we will make our stand here."
Actual action soon, I promise!
