Heartless

{24}

"We might have to make a move soon, anything to get him in our sights. We can't sit on our hands and let him roam this city freely. I won't let it happen. We won't." Jimin says, looking at his inner circle with reverence, thinking of how different this situation would be without them.

There's been no trace of Taemin and their men have been out in force for too long looking for him. Something is brewing, something big and considering Jimin and Dong-Wook used to be acquainted with him, they know to expect the unexpected. That's never good in their line of work.

His sister is first to speak up, knowing how her brother felt in the moment just from the scrunched expression on his face. "I have an idea. It's risky but it's all we've got right now."

Her bodyguard awaits an answer next to her, the consigliere keeps his hands on his hips with a firm gaze, cutting looks to her ex who sits alone on the couch across from her. Jimin gives a nod that signals her to continue seeing as no one else has anything to offer at the moment. It's a stretch but they need anything that can help catch this guy. Even if it's deemed reckless.

"Maybe we let it slip that I'll be somewhere close to the city to grab his attention and lure him out. If he knew for sure that I'd be out in the open, he'd take the opportunity to approach me and/or kidnap me to get to Jimin."

Their faces twist from the suggestion but before they could protest, she held up her hand to stop them. "Which won't happen because we'll have men in the building ready to move if necessary. I can be the bait. I've got a secure location in mind, somewhere he wouldn't expect an attack because it's public with a basement only accessible by me in case I get into trouble. If I can get him to follow me, we'll have him trapped."

It's silent as she awaits an answer from her brother, whose approval is necessary to move on. She could feel the burn from Jungkook's eyes at the side of her head, but remained unbothered and kept her attention on Jimin, watching as he contemplated and his frown eased. A sigh leaves him, knowing that it was dangerous but they needed to make a move and fast before they're caught off guard. They need to show that the cards are in their hands, that the measly threat of a severed head can't shake them.

"It's not a terrible idea. I can get my men to go undercover just in case Taemin plans on scouting the area. We'll have a camera on you to make sure you're safe and to record anything that happens."

Yoongi buts in. "Or we could just lay low. See what happens. Maybe he wants us to make the move first because he already has a way in and we're giving him the perfect opportunity to do what he wants."

Dong-Wook scoffs with a roll of his eyes, not saying anything because Runs beats him to it, an incredulous look on her face that has her ex simply staring back. "Are you slow? We're not giving him any opportunities here. We've got the start of a plan and we'll work out specifics later but its all we have right now. I don't see you being useful with your high IQ."

A frown pinches his brows together, his ego feeling a stab from her condescending tone. "God forbid I don't agree with using you as bait."

"Boo hoo. Get over it. It's my decision and Jimin agrees with it and at the end of the day that's all that matters. Are you forgetting you're the one who wanted to help us? What are you, backing out now?"

"No." He sharply replies, uncaring of how Jungkook silently checks him for his attitude towards her. "I just think that if you're so important we shouldn't be dangling you on the hook like some piece of meat."

Runa snorts at his audacity, her arms comfortably crossed over her chest. "It's already decided. If you have a better idea be my guest. You've got the floor now Yoongi."