The King's Obsession

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C286 - The Antidote- Part 3

Silence filled the closed room of the cell. Lisa stared at Sehun' face that looked like he had used his own hands to claw his face, but instead of the bruises looking harsh, they looked mild.      

Without waiting for a response from Sehun' Lisa turned around to ask Jungkook, "Is there any cure for a person who has turned to a werewolf?"      

Jungkook shook his head, "So far, none. Though there have been rumours about it, no one has ever turned back to a human after turning to a werewolf."     

"The rumour must have sparked from somewhere, isn't it?" asked Lisa. After seeing what Sehun turned out to be and taking in his current situation, she didn't want him continuing to suffer. "What about Lady Catherine's marriage to him?"     

"They do not hold any leverage with me anymore."     

Lisa heard Sehun speak behind her, and she turned around to see Sehun who pulled up the sleeve of his shirt which was frailly resting on his shoulder. "Mr. Barnes had threatened my father and me, that they would kill us, but now with my father gone, they cannot force me into it."      

Lisa gave Jungkook a pleading look, wanting him to help Sehun. Jungkook, on the other hand, wasn't sure if he wanted to help the werewolf. Jungkook was more than happy to brush this case of Sehun Heathcliff off his hands, but this was also an excellent opportunity to bring and seal the deal with Lisa. He didn't want to miss such a golden opportunity.      

"Do you know who might be wanting to frame you for the murder that took place? And maybe why?" questioned Jungkook to Sehun, wanting his perspective, even though he had already found some of the trailed pieces of evidence.      

Sehun answered, "I don't know. I didn't have a brawl with anyone and the villagers in East Carswell, they have always been peaceful."      

"Sure, but nobody decides to leave a body behind in your backyard, thinking it to be for decorative purpose," Jungkook's words were sharp, and Sehun only glared. Just because Lisa had made peace with the King, it didn't mean Sehun liked the vampire. He continued to despise the man but knowing nothing could be done right now, he decided to behave civilly.      

"The body was not found in one piece, but it was torn. Forcibly. The head was pulled away from the body, not beheading," Jungkook said, his gaze falling on Lisa, "Do you want to know who it was?"      

Sehun shook his head, "If it was someone who tore the body, it must be a vampire's work."      

"Yes, that's right," Jungkook agreed, and then said, "Mr. Barnes who had come to the cremation of the dead girl said he didn't know where you are. He hoped that I would help you out from the sticky situation which you were put in."     

"That's because he wants me to marry his daughter, Catherine," answered Sehun, his voice dull, and he looked at the ground. Sehun didn't know what to do right now. The one girl he loved didn't love him, his father was dead, and he had turned to a werewolf.      

"Lady Catherine's family must be looking for Mr. Heathcliff right now," replied Lisa and she saw Jungkook nod his head.      

"Yes, considering Mr. Heathcliff didn't go to his in-laws asking help to protect him, I would say yes. They are looking for him," stated Jungkook. "I found some fascinating trails from the Barnes' family. Young Catherine has been killing people in her mansion."      

Lisa and Sehun furrowed their eyebrows.      

"Y-you mean she's the one?" asked Lisa.