After whole six days, those same loud and familiar clicking of the heavy boots resonates in the mansion as the door to the grand mansion swings open, revealing Jeongguk in all his glory.
He steps inside with his usual aura of dominance. The dim lights highlight his sharp features-strong jawline, chiseled cheekbones, and those piercing eyes that can freeze anyone in their tracks. His dark hair is tousled perfectly, and a lit cigarette dangles between his fingers, the smoke curling up lazily into the air.
His steps echoe through the quiet hall, the usual hum of activity absent, which makes him pause for a moment. His brow furrows, the corner of his mouth twitching as he notices the unusual silence.
There's definitely something off in the air, something that makes the hairs on the back of his neck stand up, his senses all alert.
Climbing the stairs with an almost predatory grace, his gaze flicks toward the room where Irene is supposed to be. The door is slightly ajar, and through the gap, he can see the room is empty. His steps slow as he reaches the door, his sharp eyes narrowing. His brow furrows deeper, the muscles in his jaw tensing as a wave of suspicion comes over his mind.
He glances up and spots Hoseok walking down the hall with a worried expression and his eyes darken, his demeanor turning icy as he asks in a low, casual tone, "What happened?"
Hoseok freezes, his face paling slightly as he meets the Trueblood's gaze. For a moment, there is nothing but silence. Hoseok's eyes dart nervously, unable to maintain eye contact with Jeongguk's intense stare. The shift in Jeongguk's posture, the hardening of his features, indicates that he sensed something was wrong.
Finally, the beta breaks the silence, his voice trembling slightly as he blurts out, "Irene's missing."
Jeongguk's expression turns blank, his face going stone-cold as he processes the information. He takes a long drag from his cigarette, the tip glowing bright before he exhales a cloud of smoke slowly, deliberately, as if considering every possibility.
"Did she take that omega with her?" Jeongguk asks, his tone unnervingly calm, as though he already knows the answer. His eyes remain locked on Hoseok, who looks momentarily shocked by the question.
So nothing is actually hidden by this Trueblood.
"But their flight is tomorrow. There's no way she wouldn't take Tae with her. She's actually missing, Jeongguk!" Hoseok's voice is strained, the seriousness evident as he tries to make the Trueblood understand the gravity of the situation.
