"BLOODY PEARLS" ~TK

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Both the Vampire King and Merman King approached the chamber prepared for the Merman King. Jungkook glanced around, his eyes widening in slight bewilderment at the sight of the large water pool inside. Baffled by the king's actions, he couldn't help but wonder why the vampire king had provided such arrangement for him.

He thought of questioning the vampire king about his intentions, yet he knew it would likely be no uss. The vampire king was not one to disclose his reasons, so Jungkook chose to keep his questions to himself, his mind swirling with curiosity.

Taehyung's voice broke through his mulling, pulling him out of his thoughts. "So," the vampire king asked, his expression as neutral as ever, "What do you think of the chamber? Do you need any changes or improvements?"

Jungkook peered up at Taehyung, his eyebrows lifting in surprise, "Why are you being so generous, giving me a chamber and all!  What's your intention?"

Taehyung nonchalantly shrugged his shoulders, his voice dismissive as he responded, "I have my reasons, but there's no need for you to know them. Be grateful that I spared your life and didn't bring ruin upon your kingdom."

Jungkook's jaw tightened, his hands balling into fists as frustration boiled over, his voice raised in anger. "Listen, Kim Taehyung, If you want to take my life, so be it. But spare my kingdom. Do not think of bringing any harm upon it."

Taehyung let out a scoff and took a few steps towards Jungkook, closing the distance between them. However, despite the king's approach, Jungkook stood his ground, his eyes blazing with anger, his teeth clenched tightly together.

Taehyung's tone turned sharp as he shot back, "You do not speak to me in such a tone, King Jungkook. Show me the proper respect I deserve."

Jungkook couldn't help but scoff in disbelief. "As if you've shown me any respect either," he shot back, "Don't expect respect when you haven't extended it yourself, King Taehyung."

Taehyung rolled his eyes and retorted looking back at those blue orbs, "Is sparing your life not enough? I could have easily ended you already, but I'm choosing not to. Isn't that respectful enough?"

Jungkook's frustration boiled over at Taehyung's response. "You call that respect?! Just because you have decided to spare my life doesn't mean you have earned ny respect, Kim Taehyung. Respect is earned through actions, not by the power to take someone's life."

Taehyung let out an amused scoff, settling down casually on the plush couch by the window, his gaze locking onto Jungkook. "Oh, spare me your talk about respect and earning it."

"I don't care about anything, King Jungkook. I do what I feel like doing, got it?" He finished with a raised eyebrow, waiting for a response.

Jungkook couldn't resist rolling his eyes at Taehyung's remark. Turning his back to the vampire king, he strolled over to the pool.

Jungkook approached the pool, his body craving the touch of water so, without hesitating, he stepped into the pool, submerging himself in the cool embrace of the water. A sense of relief washed over him, easing the tension that had built up within him.

After days of being out of his natural element, Jungkook felt a sense of relief as he stepped into the water. Immediately, his legs transformed into a tail, the familiar sensation bringing a wave of comfort.

Immersed in the soothing water, Jungkook lost himself in the simple pleasure of swimming. In that moment, all thoughts of the vampire king vanished from his mind who was also present in the chamber.

Taehyung heard the distinct sound of water from the direction of the pool. He could sense the profound relief in Jungkook's movements as he swam.

Taehyung felt a strange pull, compelling him to go and see his mate swimming in the pool he had prepared.