17: Pay the Price

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For seven long days, Jeonghan wrestled with conflicting emotions as he plotted his escape from the Moon Palace. Every fiber of his being urged him to flee, to sever ties with the gang and disappear into the night. But each time he made a move to leave, he found himself hesitating, his heart torn between loyalty to Seungcheol and the desperate desire for freedom.

Despite his best efforts to steel himself against the pull of his emotions, Jeonghan couldn't shake the bond he had formed with Seungcheol and the rest of the Midnight gang. Their acceptance and love had burrowed deep into his soul, leaving him feeling torn and conflicted.

Time and again, Jeonghan found himself standing at the threshold of escape, only to falter at the last moment. The thought of leaving Seungcheol behind, of betraying the trust and camaraderie they had built together, filled him with a sense of guilt and regret.

Each failed attempt at escape only served to deepen Jeonghan's internal struggle. He cursed himself for his weakness, for allowing sentimentality to cloud his judgment. But try as he might, he couldn't ignore the nagging voice in the back of his mind that whispered of the bond he shared with Seungcheol, a bond that refused to be broken.

As the day of Amber gang's attack drew closer, Jeonghan's resolve wavered. Despite the danger looming on the horizon, he couldn't bring himself to abandon the Midnight gang, to leave Seungcheol to face their enemies alone.

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Startled from their slumber by the distant sounds of chaos, Jeonghan stirred in Seungcheol's arms, his heart pounding with dread. As he began to rise, Seungcheol's strong grip tightened around him, a silent reassurance in the face of impending danger.

"What was that?" Seungcheol's voice was a low murmur, tinged with concern, as he scanned the room for any sign of threat.

Before Jeonghan could respond, the door burst open, and Jihoon rushed in, his expression frantic and urgent. "Hyung, Jeonghan, we're under attack! The Amber gang—they've launched a full-scale assault on us!"

Adrenaline surged through Jeonghan's veins as the gravity of the situation sunk in. He exchanged a tense glance with Seungcheol, their unspoken understanding propelling them into action.

Without hesitation, they sprang into motion, rallying the rest of the Midnight gang to defend their home and their honor. Weapons in hand, they charged into the fray, ready to face their adversaries head-on.

Outside, the night air crackled with tension as the clash of metal and the shouts of combatants filled the air. Amber gang's onslaught was fierce and unrelenting, but the Midnight gang refused to back down, fighting tooth and nail to protect what was theirs.

The night erupted into chaos as the Midnight gang clashed with the Amber gang in a violent whirlwind of steel and fury. The air was thick with the metallic tang of blood and the echoing cries of battle, each moment fraught with danger as the combatants fought tooth and nail for supremacy.

Amidst the chaos, Jeonghan moved with a deadly grace, his movements fluid and precise as he fended off attackers with a skill born of desperation. Beside him, Seungcheol fought with a fierce determination, his eyes blazing with a fire that refused to be extinguished.

Sweat beaded on their brows as they faced wave after wave of Amber gang members, each adversary more relentless than the last. But despite the odds stacked against them, the Midnight gang refused to yield, their spirits unbroken even in the face of overwhelming adversity.

The battle raged on into the night, the ground slick with blood and the air thick with the sounds of combat. Each swing of a blade, each clash of metal, brought them one step closer to victory or defeat.

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