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Parking your car in the hospital parking lot you take a deep breath and glance at yourself one last time. You always hated lying, but unfortunately the world is a lot scarier than people are led to believe so a small white lie won't hurt, right?

Walking up to the front desk you spot a lady dressed in scrubs clicking away on the computer. "Hi there, I'm here to go over the body that was recently found with," your eyes catch a photo and name plate behind her, "with Dr. Evans."

"I wasn't aware that Dr. Evans had any appointments today," she responded, as she looked for any appointments on the computer.

"The business with Dr. Evans is," you pause to fish out your badge before showing her, "private."

Slowly she nodded her head before paging the doctor. "Right he will be here shortly, Miss?"

"Keira, Keira Knightley."

"Right, Miss Knightley."

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A set of double doors open to reveal a stoutly man, roughly in his late 40s. "I'm looking for Miss Knightley?"

Standing from your chair you greet the man with a smile and handshake before he leads you to an elevator.

"So, how did this become FBI jurisdiction?"

Tugging on the end of your blazer sleeve you answer, "there have been a rising amount of cases recently in this area, and it's just to help resolve the case before things escalate any further. Trying to avoid any unnecessary attention by the media by stepping in and taking over." You hope he buys your answer.

The man just grumbles under his breath before unlocking a door to the morgue. "Still don't know how these bear attacks are FBI jurisdiction."

"Neither do I. Just trying to do my job," you answer as you follow him to one of the slide tables. Opening the door, Dr. Evans pulls out a table with a covered body on it. Dr. Evans walks over to a small counter and grabs a couple pairs of latex gloves and a folder. Handing you a pair of gloves he proceeds to uncover the poor soul laying on the cold table.

"I'll admit, this is the strangest bear attack I've ever seen. Normally when a bear eats something there isn't much left over other than the bones. This lad is still quite intact, other than the lack of face which would have made him unidentifiable if it weren't for a concerned family member."

Looking over the report in your hand you skim over all the information quickly before eyeing the victim in front of you. From the chin up to the hair line there was nothing, just a gnarly hole, as if each part was chewed or clawed out. This isn't a bear attack, Adam must've found a nest. "Where did they say the body was found?"

"He was found just off a camp trail outside of town, passed route 46. Lots of families go there during the summer since it's pretty nice. As of last year though, several people have gone missing only to either never be found or to end up like this man right here."

Nodding you place the autopsy into the doctor's awaiting hand.

"Thank you for sparing your time with me Dr. Evans," you say while bowing your head slightly. With that you are escorted back to the elevator.

"I'm sure you can see yourself out."

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Sitting in your car you rest your forehead on the steering before letting out a shaky exhale, "Of course it had to be a fucking vampire nest. You just had to find a nest didn't you Adam?" A tired chuckle leaves your lips before you lean back in your seat. Looking over your shoulder you put your car in gear before tearing out of the hospital parking lot back to the motel.

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"Her car finally pulled up," Chan muttered, glancing out the window.

"Who showed up?" Wonwoo asked, after setting down the box he brought in from storage.

"Just some strange person from out of town. They give me some weird vibes. Already let Cheol know them last night," Chan explains as he flips the page of the magazine in front of him.

Dusting his hands off, Wonwoo glances in the direction Chan pointed at, but only managed to see the door closing behind the person in question.

"Anything else you know?"

Huffing, Chan pushed his magazine away from him, "Jun mentioned that they were at the bar last night for dinner. Said something about camping with a friend. Honestly, if you just want to hear about it, ask the person that actually talked to them."

Rolling his eyes, Wonwoo thumped the boy on the back of the head before heading over to Jun's bar.

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Walking into the bar Wonwoo’s eyes scanned the bar before checking the back, the only person showing up being Mingyu.

"I thought Jun was coming in today?"

"Nah," Mingyu shook his head, "he only came in to drop off some stuff we ordered. He's out with Vernon and Soonyoung doing a patrol. You know, trying to deal with that issue."

Nodding slowly, Wonwoo eased his way into the stool. The pack house had been in the property for over a decade and this has been the first time any of them had to deal with something supernatural, besides other werewolves that is. It's put a bit of strain on the pack, trying to maintain normalcy, but also trying to keep their surrounding woods clear of any threat that might come to them.

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Pacing the small expanse of your room, you let out a frustrated groan. It's been almost a week since you got the call, considering you had to drive from Wyoming and do some investigating to figure out what mess Adam had gotten himself into. Gripping the hairs at the back of your head you grumble, "Fuck. It's been long enough for him to have been drained. Worse is if they decide to do a transfusion."

Coming to terms you decide that tonight is the last night you'll be staying in the motel. You have a camping trip to take starting tomorrow morning.

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You watched the scenery change as you looked out the back window of Wonwoo’s car. The trees thinned ever so slightly before the outskirts of the town started moving by. Jihoon tilted his head to look over his shoulder at you from the passenger seat. Your chin was resting in your hand as you gazed out the window, and the only sound in the car was whatever station was currently playing on the radio.

“Thank you for letting me stay with you guys. You really didn’t have to,” You told them, meeting Wonwoo’s eyes in the rear view mirror.

“It’s not a problem at all. Besides, your company is always welcome,” Wonwoo said to you, but his eyes glanced at the wolf sitting next to him. Jihoon nodded his head slowly as he played with his fingers. The tension that seemed to fill the car dissipated slightly, and the three of you were left in a comfortable silence only to be broken when you gave directions to your apartment.

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“Here we are,” you mumbled, glancing up at the grey building in front of you only to be hit with a small amount of dread. You glanced at the stairwell that led up to the third floor where your apartment was before letting your forehead thump against the window. You had the option of getting a room on the ground level, but no, you just had to pay that little bit extra for a room with a view of the forest canopy.

Frowning slightly at hearing you bang your head on the window, Jihoon shifted in the passenger seat and gently pulled on your sleeve. “Everything okay?”

Playing with your fingers you chanced a glance at Jihoon’s face only to meet his eyes. Whether he realized it or not you fidgeted slightly under his intense gaze and swallowed thickly. “Normally everything would be okay, but my apartment is on the third floor.”

Wonwoo rolled his eyes as he opened the car door, and Jihoon nodded slowly as he realized your predicament before he too got out of the car. Walking around to your side of the, car Jihoon opened up your car door before squatting down in front of you with his back to you.

“Um.. what, what are you doing exactly?” You mumbled.

Jihoon glanced over his shoulder at you and rolled his eyes like it was obvious enough. “I’m giving you a piggyback ride, now come on.”

Nodding once, you set the weight of your body on your good leg before clinging onto him. Wonwoo closed the door behind the both of you as you made your way to the stairwell.

Not completely sure what compelled you to do so, but you felt at ease in Jihoon’s hold. The warmth radiating from his back onto your chest and his hands under your thighs had you relax enough to the point that your chin rested on his shoulder. Being this close to him you could smell the rich earth-tones and plum blossoms, and it brought a smile to your lips.

Jihoon’s lip quirked up on one side as he felt you ease into him. Although, when he felt your eyes on his face his smirk fell from his lips as he tried to seem indifferent. The way his heart was fluttering in his chest begged to differ, but he honestly hoped that your hands wouldn’t be able to tell.

The group climbed the stairs and reached the landing before you handed Wonwoo your keys. “It’s door 17.” Nodding he took the keys and went ahead to unlock it. It was silent after Wonwoo had gone to unlock your apartment door, and Jihoon didn’t seem to be in any rush to get there. But you couldn’t help but fidget with your fingers that were hanging loosely around Jihoon’s neck.

Briefly glancing at you, Jihoon asked, “Are you ok?”

“Hm? Oh, just slightly nervous I guess. Just the thought of having to leave my home, and stay with strangers is not the most settling thought right now,” you murmured.

“Well… You know Wonwoo.”

“I guess there’s that.”

“It won’t be all bad. I promise. It’s… temporary,” Jihoon swallowed deeply, not at all liking the way he had to force the word temporary off his tongue when you were his mate. Albeit, unknowingly to you. It’s supposed to be permanent. He just doesn’t know how to bring it up, at least not without you freaking out.

Walking into the apartment the first thing Jihoon noted is that it was cozy, and covered in various photos, ones that he could assume only you would have taken. “So do you want to stay in the living room or the bedroom?” Jihoon asked.

“I think I should be in the bedroom to handle the more personal items, don’t you think?” You gave him a small pat on the shoulder before pointing in the direction of your room.

“Ah… right,” Jihoon muttered, feeling the tips of his ears get warm at what you were talking about.

“I mean unless you want to be the one to pick out my underwear then so be it. I can stay on the couch,” you teased.

“Nope! No, that's totally fine. We are already heading to your room!” Jihoon flushed furiously as his pace picked up. Jeez what happened to being nervous! Jihoon could hear Wonwoo’s snort coming from another room, having overheard the entire conversation.

Following his nose he found the room that smells the strongest of your coffee scent giving the door handle a twist and allowing himself inside. Jihoon helped you slide off his back gingerly before watching you hobble about your room to the closet to pull out a suitcase before lugging it over to the bed and flipping it open.

Turning back to your closet you asked, “I didn’t tell you which room was mine. How’d you know?”

Stiffening Jihoon glanced at you, “Just a lucky guess.”

Humming you let it slide as you tossed a sweatshirt into the suitcase before making your way to the dresser. Seeing as you began pulling out various pairs of undergarments, Jihoon quickly turned his attention to some of the knick-knacks that lined your bedside table and walls. Photos that held pressed flowers and different animals adorned the walls, but there was a specific photo that sat on your night stand. There in the photo was an ash colored wolf napping in a meadow clearing, and it just so happened to be the one the pack saved you in.

Picking up the photo he turns to you, "how'd you manage to take this picture?"

Glancing up from your folding you eye the picture in his hands. "Oh, I had a set of long range lenses on me for that one. It's the only one like that. The other photos just don't really compare to that one," you shrug slightly as you give him your response before adding. "It's my favorite photo that I've taken so far."

Nodding his head, Jihoon sets the picture back in its place while you finish packing your things.

A small rap on the door frame drew both of your attention to see Wonwoo with a couple of bags in hand of small things he thought you'd want to take along. "Ready?"

Nodding your head they grab your things. "We'll take these down, and then come right back up to get you, alright?"

Nodding again, you watch the two of them walk out your front door before letting your mind wander. You recount the day you encountered thirteen wolves who seemed… friendly? And a singular wolf who thought you'd be an excellent meal. Shaking your head you realize it was probably only a matter of time before running into such a larger predator.

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"She's seen me Woo, like she has seen my wolf before," Jihoon spews, once they're far enough away from your apartment.

Wonwoo hums before looking toward the older pack mate. "I'm surprised the link didn't happen then."

Jihoon just shrugged as they loaded the bags into the trunk. "I don't know, she mentioned something about long range lenses. Do you think my wolf would've felt the bond though?"

Eyeing Jihoon a little bit he just shrugs, "well you didn't know until she came into the store so I'm going to say no."

Huffing, Jihoon closed the trunk before marching back to you.

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