"I don't do shit halfway, sweetheart. You step in my flames, you'll burn to ashes!"
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The Kings of the underworld are in a bit of a predicament; their rule over the city is challenged as an old enemy...
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There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves; it is not my nature." ~ Jane Austen ____________
It was still early in the morning when Ashley arrived at The D club, accompanied by her trusted Serpent men KD and Beanie.
The club was known to be a popular hangout spot for Bangtan members, followers or groupies. It was understandable considering it was owned by Agust D. But it also was the one place in this damn country everyone longed and feared to go at least once in their lifetime.
Ashley had been there many times, she was even around when the damn thing wasn't built yet so she had no awe or fear attached to the club. She walked past the doors confidently. Her presence with her Serpent men was not only to assert her independence but also to send a clear message to any Serpents or Son who doubted her loyalty towards her own people.
As Ashley entered The D, she spotted Hoseok almost immediately. A smile began to creep onto her lips when she noticed him. As if sensing her presence he stopped in the middle of his conversation with the bartender and turned on his stool to smile to her.
"Good morning Ashley, it's good to see you," he greeted her, unable to contain his own smile.
"You know you saw me yesterday right?" She teased, her hoarse voice sounding tired.
She was indeed exhausted from everything that had happened last night. Her brother being exiled, Lemon dying to protect her, watching her back from her own gang, learning everything Soobin did, she had barely slept. And today the minute she woke up she went to confront her father, to tell him he was a corrupt pig, returning back to her club she found scorpions lurking around, and now she was here to negotiate a treaty with Bangtan.
She would say she had every right to be exhausted. But Ashley would died before she let anyone see her weakness.
"I know, but it's always good to see a friend. You're just on time. Everyone's gathered upstairs," he informed. "Follow me, I'll take you to Agust D's office."
Ashley rolled her eyes, as if she needed guidance to find Yoongi's office.
With KD and Beanie flanking her, Ashley followed Hoseok upstairs. As the door swung open, Ashley found the two other OGs of Bangtan in deep discussion. Yoongi, Namjoon, and Hoseok were the founding roots of Bangtan. The three of them were the backbone of the gang to this day. Their reputations preceded them, known by their street names Agust D, RM, and J-Hope, respectively as they wished to hide their names since the very beginning. But Ashley had known all three of them before the name of the Sons was ever uttered.
She noticed that they were already seated to their respective chairs. Agust D was sitting behind the desk Namjoon was occupying the seas on his left and Hoseok went to sit to his right. She noticed the three armchairs added in front of the desk and headed towards them.
