The Deal

Chapter Thirteen

Jeongguk stalled as long as he could. He insisted on hanging out with Jin, Jimin, and Hoseok for a whole hour after all their classes ended, ensuring that he wouldn't have to see Kyunhae again for a while.

But of course, that didn't last long. Eventually, when Taehyung had quite obviously had enough of Jeongguk's stubbornness and stalling, the couple set off to Kyunhae's apartment, with his three friends following close behind, intending on being backup to protect Jeongguk.

The whole twenty five minute ride was a build up of anxiety and fear for Jeongguk, as his natural scent and human scent had blended with the foul smell of fear, causing both Jimin and Taehyung to grimace visibly by the nasty smell.

As the six of them - Namjoon included - approached the door, they heard yelling. As quietly as possible, Jeongguk unlocked the door with his keys, which had been retrieved by Hoseok that morning, and they all stepped inside.

"Yes! I told you three times, father! Those damn bloodsuckers are back, and the heir of that fucking cult had Jeongguk under some sort of spell. I'd bet anything that the bloodsucker and that magic user friend of his are working together- no not the bloodsucker's friend, Jeongguk's friend!"

All of them paused in the doorway, listening to Kyunhae almost screaming into the phone.

"I tried to keep him away from them! Do you know how many times I've threatened him and raped him?! The little whore just won't listen! No, he doesn't know about his mother. Why should I have told him? No, he would've run away if I'd threatened him!"

In a small surge of bravery, Jeongguk raced into the house, and into the kitchen, where Kyunhae was pacing, anger etched into his features.

"What did you do to her?"

His voice came out as a broken murmur, but it was loud enough for the other male to hear. His anger faded as his lips tugged into a smirk from a frown, eyes darkening with malice.

"She's become her husband's little slave. You think she didn't know what I did to you? Like she doesn't know I've had you wrapped around my finger for the last four years! You're just as much of a dumb whore as your mum."

Jeongguk couldn't control the fountain of tears that began to gush down his cheeks at the realization Kynhae's words offered.

His mother was going through the same pain, the same torture, as he had. He felt Jin's arm wrap around his shoulders, releasing a wave of calming energy to assist in soothing Jeongguk's emotions.

In front of him stood Taehyung, Jimin, and Hoseok, all with tense stances and balled fists. But it seemed that Taehyung was the most angry.

"Did I not tell you before? Pathetic humans like you will face the wrath of the Kim Coven, especially by me and it's queen, the future Kim Jeongguk. I suggest you leave him and his mother be, and if you don't, I'll be forced to retrieve her myself. From now on, Seoul is Kim Coven territory. If you do not leave and send my queen's mother here, I will use force."

Jeongguk shivered at his lover's dark tone, and reached forward, grabbing hold of the back of Taehyung's shirt in his fists.

"Taehyung... Please.... I-I don't want anyone to get hurt..."

He had wriggled out of Jin's grip in order to back hug Taehyung, burying his tear stained face against the vampire's shirt. His entire body quivered with fear, hands trembling as he fought to keep a strong grip on the older male.

However, he received no reply. Taehyung gently shook off Jeongguk's grip, and then stepped closer, looming over Kyunhae. He snatched the phone from the man's grip, and pressed the phone to his ear.

"If you didn't hear what I said, I will repeat myself one last time. The city of Seoul is Kim Coven territory. Send my queen's mother here immediately, or I will use force."

With that, he hung up, and tossed the phone onto the floor, crushing the flimsy material beneath his shoe.

"Jin, take Jeongguk to pack his things. Jimin, Hoseok, and I will handle things here."

With that, Jeongguk was practically dragged away from the scene, and pulled into his old bedroom. Quietly, the two boys began to pack up all of Jeongguk's things, which mostly consisted of clothing.

Once all his belongings were packed into two suitcases, Jeongguk and Jin made their way towards the front door, where Namjoon was waiting. He took Jeongguk's bags, and the three of them walked to Taehyung's limousine, where Namjoon loaded the suitcases into the trunk, and assisted Jeongguk into the backseat, where he sat anxiously, awaiting Taehyung's return.