A tense quiet filled the mansion as the trio of hunters—Grim, Ava, and Dante—regrouped in the shadows outside. They moved like phantoms through the dimly lit surroundings, their footsteps barely a whisper against the cold stone path. Ava's sharp eyes scanned the building, while Dante readied his weapons, his Ironclaw glinting in the moonlight.
Grim, ever the strategist, assessed the mansion with a steely gaze. His voice was a low murmur as he outlined their plan. "We go in silently, take out any guards first. Ava, secure the perimeter. Dante, you handle any interference. And I’ll take care of her. We can’t let her or the others escape this time."
Ava and Dante nodded in agreement, each slipping into their roles. Within moments, they moved, breaking through a side entrance of the mansion. Silently and efficiently, they dispatched the guards they encountered, leaving a trail of bodies in their wake. The hunters’ movements were synchronized, precise—each step a testament to their experience and determination.
As Grim made his way deeper into the mansion, he reached the grand hallway where you were. Taehyung and Jungkook were elsewhere in the house, unaware of the danger lurking within their walls. Grim’s footsteps echoed softly against the polished marble floor, his expression unyielding as he drew closer to the target.
He finally reached the room where you stood, alone, your small frame almost swallowed by the expanse of the room. Your eyes widened at the sight of the intruder, but before you could move or even scream, Grim advanced swiftly, raising his weapon—a blade designed to kill vampires, its edge glinting with a silver sheen.
He paused, the blade inches from your head.
For a moment, the cold determination in Grim's eyes faltered as he took in your appearance. You were nothing like the monsters he had faced before. Instead, he saw a small, innocent girl, fear flickering across your face, making you look fragile—almost human.
His grip on the blade wavered, the memories of his past battles clashing with the image of you before him. His mind struggled with the contradiction—how could the same bloodthirsty nature that fueled vampires live within someone who looked so vulnerable?
But that hesitation cost him.
In the next heartbeat, Taehyung appeared out of nowhere, his expression twisted with a fury that matched Grim’s own. He swung a bat with all his strength, striking Grim across the head. The impact sent Grim staggering backward, dropping the blade as he clutched his head, a pained grunt escaping him.
The room spun as Grim fought to steady himself, the edges of his vision blurring from the blow. He looked up to see Taehyung standing protectively in front of you, the bat still gripped tightly in his hands, rage burning in his eyes.
"You dare come into my home and threaten her?" Taehyung’s voice was a dangerous growl, each word dripping with venom. "You don’t know what you’ve just done."
Grim wiped the blood from his temple, forcing himself back to his feet. Despite the pain throbbing in his skull, a cold smile crept across his face as he eyed Taehyung. "It seems I underestimated you... but this isn’t over."
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The chaos unfolded rapidly around you, each second filled with a blur of motion and violence. Ava, her eyes alight with a predatory gleam, lunged toward you, her dagger aimed straight at your chest. You barely had time to flinch before her hand was inches from you.
But just before she struck, Grim’s voice rang out, stern and commanding. "Ava, stop!" His tone left no room for defiance, and Ava hesitated, her blade hovering just in front of you. She shot a look of frustration back at Grim, but she obeyed, slowly withdrawing her weapon, her eyes still locked on you with a mixture of suspicion and disdain.
