"BLOODY PEARLS" ~TK

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Few hours had passed since the vampire guards had taken Mingyu, leaving Jungkook alone in the dungeon cell.

Jungkook sat alone in the lonely cell, pondering the dramatic turn of events that had unfolded over the past few days. It seemed as if his life had spiraled out of control in the blink of an eye.

Heartfelt longing filled Jungkook's thoughts as he missed his father, his best friend Jimin, and the comfort of his kingdom.

As Jungkook's mind wandered, he thought back to his father's final words and the mystery surrounding his death. The questions lingering in his mind were endless- what was his father trying to reveal? What caused his tragic demise? What could possibly be responsible for poisoning him?

He let out a defeated sigh, realizing that he would need to uncover all the answers himself. But first, he needed to find a way to escape this hell before he could begin unraveling the mysteries surrounding him.

Worry gnawed at him as he pondered over Mingyu's safety. He hoped that the vampire king had kept his word and returned Mingyu to the sea, but trust didn't come easily. The very thought of the vampire king only fueled his burning hatred.

Jungkook's hatred for the vampire king boiled within him as he relived their initial encounter where he was forcefully taken, followed by the king's assault on his kingdom and the subsequent imprisonment. The chain of events had only served to deepen his hostility towards Kim Taehyung.

His train of thought was interrupted as his ears picked up the sound of the cell door opening.

One of the guards entered the cell, and Jungkook's attention was abruptly drawn to him, standing up from his previous position with an angry expression etched on his face.

Frustration evident in his tone, Jungkook clenched his teeth and snapped out, "What your damn king want now?"

The guard, accustomed to Jungkook's defiant demeanor, merely rolled his eyes, realizing it was pointless to argue with him about how he addressed their king.

The guard spoke, "I'm here to let you know that the merman who was with you has arrived back in the sea safely."

Following the guard's report, a brief silence fell over the cell as Jungkook took a moment to digest the news.

Jungkook let out a sigh of relief, his mind at ease now that he knew Mingyu had safely returned to the kingdom.

Breaking the silence, the guard spoke once again, "And his majesty will be here anytime soon."

Jungkook's head snapped towards the guard as he was about to speak, but the guard had already left the cell, leaving Jungkook in solitude once more.

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Several minutes passed with Jungkook lost in his thoughts once more, still standing on the previous spot.

Deep in thought, Jungkook was perplexed as a sudden pang of pain coursed through his chest, and an inexplicable restlessness began to overtake his body.

His hands began trembling while his body felt inexplicably overheated. The mark on his neck felt as if it was burning, and he instinctively reached his hand to touch it, gently caressing the area.

He found himself struggling to catch his breath as a dizzying sensation overcame him, and an inexplicable pull seemed to draw him towards something or may someone he couldn't explain.

Jungkook began to feel a powerful bond forming, an inexplicable connection that made his heart seem to belong to someone. Yet, he couldn't comprehend what he was feeling or why these intense emotions were welling up within him.