Fractured • Choi Yeonjun

Chapter 86

I grit my teeth as Asmodeus keeps pushing me slowly backward. Not being able to use any powers would make this fight hard to win.

"Evelyn, all I want is for you to accept my help to kill Andromalius. I didn't want to have to do this to get you to take it so, stop fighting me and take my offers."

"Why should I? I can take him down on my own. I will not let another demon have any control over my body." My back was now on the ground as the demon prince held me down.

Asmodeus let out a sigh as he shook his head. "Either you take my deal and consume some of my blood, or you and your mate die."

The mention of him harming Yeonjun made my hand shoot up towards his face. My fist froze just as it was about to make contact, the wind from the amount of force I was using made the hair along his face move.

"And I do mean kill. Like I said, I own a knife that can kill Andromalius, it can end the both of you as well."

"What kind of deal are you trying to make her take?"

I tilted my head back and looked at Yeonjun. The cat was definitely out of the bag now. They would all know my plan and then try to help.

"Take your hands off of him." I let out as Tiswan grabbed at Yeonjun's arm when he shifted in his seat.

"You're not really in a place to try and threaten me at the moment." She said with a cocky smirk as she brought her other hand up and grabbed a fist full of Yeonjun's hair, snapping his head back so he was forced to look her in the eye.

I rip my hand from Asmodeus' hold and jerk my body to the side causing him to lose his balance. I had a feeling he wasn't trying to stop me as I kicked him off of me and rushed to my feet.

I had Tiswan down on her knees in the blink of an eye. "Do not touch him," I repeat as I force her head back as she had done to Yeonjun.

The demon prince let out a chuckle and shook his head before explaining to Yeonjun what he had offered me.

"Why do you want her to take your blood so bad? I know what is going on now, my whole team can take Andromalius down without any help from another demon."

"Wish it was that simple," Asmodeus spoke as he picked his chair back up and sat down calmly. "Your team is either bound to heaven or hell. If heaven wanted Andromalius dead, he would be. But, even Dumah may not kill a demon lord. If the ones in your team that are linked to heaven try to help, it may start a war between the upper and lower worlds. If the ones linked to hell try, they are free to be taken by satan."

Yeonjun pulls his gaze from Asmodeus and locks eyes with me. My chest grew tight because I knew I had gone behind his back and now he was drug into my mess. As always.

After all this was done, I would try and make sure I didn't cause any more messes and if I did I would try and leave the rest out of it.

"I'll take the deal-"

"We need time to talk-"

Yeonjun and I spoke at the same time.

I bite my lip and take a slow breath. "Let us have a few minutes to talk alone," I say as I pull away from Tiswan, letting her rise to her feet with a few curses thrown my way.

Asmodeus nods his head and turns for the door, Tiswan not too far behind him.

The chains that had been holding Yeonjun, fell away on their own as the dining hall doors closed.

"Yeonjun-"

Yeonjun held his hand up as he walked to me. "Don't say anything just yet."

I nod as I pull my lips into a thin line.

I sigh as Yeonjun pulls me into a tight hug and buries his face in my hair. For a few moments, all I could hear was mine and his breathing and his heartbeat where my ear was pressed to his chest.

"I'm so happy you're okay, I've been so worried." He finally breathes out as he pulls back a little to look me in the eyes. "If you ever try and plan on killing a demon lord alone again, I will kick your ass- not literally, but I'll do something to piss you off. Why didn't you ask for help?"

"Because, I didn't want to risk any of you getting hurt, and it turns out none of you can help me take him down anyways." It was a comfort to know they couldn't force their way into helping me end Andromalius. It seems that I already knew it would have to be me and me alone.

"We can help you plan and train though, I won't sit by and do nothing at all. I love you, Evelyn. I wish you had told me what you had going on long ago."

I look down at the small space between our bodies and let out a huff of air. "I'm sorry Yeonjun, I'm sorry I always get us into messes."

"Look at me," He brings his hand up and tilts my chin back gently. "I wouldn't want anyone else to drag me into messes... but, maybe once this is over, we can take a break from all the crazy messes and demon lord drama." He finished with a half smile.

I couldn't help but smile back as I agreed with him. "After this, we'll go back to our normal day-to-day demon killing."

"Deal." He leans down and places a light kiss on my forehead.