Blood Moon Calling

Chapter 11

Y/n: Dad, you are alive.

Dad: I thought I was imagining things when I heard your voice.

Y/n: They haven't hurt you, have they?

Dad: No, No. I'm fine.

He laughs and reaches through the bars to pat my cheek. He seems to be in good spirits. I have so many questions though.

Y/n: Dad, do you know what they want with you?

Dad shakes his head.

Dad: I only saw Jungkook once, and he wouldn't answer any of my questions.

So even he doesn't know anything. I study the lock. I think I can break this, if I kick it hard enough. Then I can sneak dad to my room, before meeting with others.

Y/n: Dad, I am going to try and break this lock. I think I can...

Dad gasps, and tightens his grip on my hands.

Dad: No, don't free me.

Y/n: What? Why?

Dad: Jungkook will kill us both if we try to escape. You have to stay here, Y/n, for both our sakes.

Y/n: But dad, I have -

Just then the sound of footsteps fills the corridor.

Dad: Hurry, leave before they find you.

Y/n: But -

Dad: Go!

Unable to disobey him, I squeeze his hand one last time and flee. The footsteps draws closer and I duck into a shadowed alcove. Why was dad so adamant about not escaping? I calm myself with deep breaths. I have to meet with others. I will come back later.

I fish around in my pocket and study the map Jin drew me. After checking for any servants, I creep away. I burst through the doors, startling the three men waiting for me.

Namjoon: Y/n, is everything alright?

Y/n: My father is here. He is alive.

Jimin claps his hands and laughs with glee.

Jimin: Splendid!

Namjoon races towards me in delight.

Namjoon: That's a great news, Y/n.

Jin stays quiet, rubbing his chin in thoughts.

Jin: That's a good news, but why does Jungkook have your father?

Y/n: We can worry about that later. It's enough for me to know he is alive. Right now, I have to tell you what I learnt yesterday.

I tell them about the Lesser vampire's bloodlust and the secret pact with the church. All three men grow paler the longer I speak. When I finish, Namjoon collapses on the chair, hands trembling on his knees.

Jimin: That explains why the street folks were falling sick. They are easy victims for a bloodthirsty monsters.

Namjoon: It makes sense now. The bishop's behaviour, closing the gates....

I kneel in front of him and clasps his hands. I have never seen him so distraught before.

Y/n: I am sorry, Namjoon. I know this must hurt.

Namjoon shakes his head, eyes glazed over.

Namjoon: The church took me in after my parents were killed. They clothed me, fed me and taught me everything I know. I thought I was serving good, but have I unwittingly been aiding evil?