Chaotic Nights (Wild Night)

PROLOGUE

Over golden silk bedding, you could hear frantic breaths, followed by a hiss and then moaning. Eun Ha closed her eyes as the obscene and promiscuous sounds resonated throughout the room. The sons of noble families were playing with courtesans until a little while ago.

But the owner of this place, who was seated on the edge of the table, was silent.
He was smiling while listening to what seemed like an animal groaning. Eun Ha tried to convince herself that she hadn't seen or heard anything. But it was useless. She wanted to throw up.

"Eun Ha."

She slowly opened her eyes. Eun Ha focused her attention on his feet. He smiled while grabbing the cigarette that was on the floor.

"You're very stubborn."

The smoke of the opium coming from the cigarette, the scent of recently shed blood, and the smell of flesh wet with the seed of another, were all mixed together and made her hold her breath. While trying her best not to throw up, she opened her mouth.

"Does my lord enjoy things like this?"
He let out the smoked he had inhaled and laughed at the question she had asked.

"It seems that you've forgotten that I'm blind. I want my ears to be delighted since my eyes can't see. I gave you money and bought your voice."

She was intimidated by his eyes, which resembled a tiger hunting for prey. That's why she was usually afraid of making eye contact with him. But today, she had to be brave. She grabbed her skirt and lifted her head.

"You're right. You're the owner of my voice. But those people haven't paid for it. That's why I'm not going to say a single word from now on."

"You're not going to say anything at all?"

"If you're not going to listen to my voice alone, I'd rather stay silent."

His beautiful eyes expressed annoyance, reflecting his readiness to tear down his opponents. For a second, she had forgotten that he was blind.
His features were elegant. It was as if a very talented artisan had crafted his eyes. They were deeper and darker than anyone else's. How could a person with such beautiful eyes be blind?

She bit her lips and tried to bow down, but he used his cigarette holder to lift her head.

"If I kick all these people out, are you going to entertain me?"

A bright smile blossomed from his lips. Since what he said could be interpreted in many ways, she remained silent.

"Answer me. I've asked if you're going to entertain me instead of them."

He used his cigarette holder to pull down her clothes. Even though her chest had become visible, his eyes were fixed on Eun Ha's eyes.

"I'm not a woman that sells her body."

"I know that. I've only bought your voice."

"I don't understand why you're doing this if you know it."

With trembling hands, she grabbed her clothes tightly. She felt scared and humiliated.
She was chosen by Seo Ji Hak, the prince who lost his position. His lustful eyes were now directed towards her, a girl who had pretended to be a storyteller, which made her tremble with fear.

"You're right. Why am I doing this to you? Why do I want to be angry with you? Why do I want to hear you crying? Whenever I'm near you, I can feel something very hot burning inside of me."

The man's voice pierced her ears. While looking down at her, Seo Ji Hak coldly gave an order to someone.

"Hey, Yul Jae, take out the eyes and cut off the tongue of everyone that has seen what is mine. I think that it's a fair punishment to those that have seen my precious possession."

After Seo Ji Hak finished giving his order, someone that was standing in the corner like a shadow pulled out his sword.

"My lord!"

Feeling miserable, Eun Ha closed her eyes.
People have died because of me. Again...
Screams echoed from all directions. The scent of blood and the sound of people begging for forgiveness made her cry.
Seo Ji Hak remained surprisingly calm. After putting his cigarette holder down, he leaned down and grabbed her neck. He placed his lips against her pulse.

"Don't cry. After all, I'm not going to kill you until you've paid the price for trying to escape from me."

Beyond the gates, you could see a storm approaching...

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