Vampire Brothers : Fears & Tears

Chapter 28

Third Person POV

Haneul let the servant look after her Jaewoo while she was helping the princes to recover. She then walked up to Namjoon. "Your Highness." She bowed in respect. "Haneul ssi." Namjoon looked at her. "What the hell is happening actually?" he asked.

Haneul let out a heavy sighed. "Can we talk somewhere private?"

"No!" S.Coups cut her. "I will not listen to you at the moment, Seungcheol oppa." she talked back to him. "You must-" "Do I have to remind you that you didn't even listen to me when I desperately need you to?" Haneul glared at her husband before she looked back at Namjoon. I need you and the other princes to be in a room where we can talk about this." she said to him and the king agreed.

Hours passed and now Haneul was with the 7 princes in their reading room.

"What's happening actually, Haneul?" Hoseok asked. "Well, I don't know if you notice this girl from our palace. Her name is Eun Hui and I was told she was from Hwayangyeonhwa. She got kicked out because she got caught stealing a few times." Haneul started.

"Well, we kicked out many others too and we couldn't remember each of the names. So what's with this Eun Hui?" Jimin asked.

Haneul started to tell them how they were told that Hwayangyeonhwa attacked Odemore palace first. Then she started to tell them that Eun Hui was being suspicious around the King and what she heard during the attack.

Namjoon leaned against the chair. "Okay... So she's the bad person here?" "I'm not saying that directly but I guess yes?" Haneul was unsure. She doesn't want to put the blame on someone innocent. "I mean, all I know is that she's the one who gave the order to those unknown vampires. I don't know if she also put the blame on you." Haneul added.

Hoseok looked at Haneul. "How can we help you now?"

"I don't know..." Haneul sighed. "I might need to go back to Odemore and clear things up. I have to tell them that it's not you guys."

"Haneul ssi, why are you so eager to help us out?" Taehyung asked. "I told you. Why would you take the blame if you didn't do it? This might be Eun Hui's plan to start a war, I don't know."

Yoongi nodded his head, "That seems logical too. But if she wants to start a war, who is she actually? Is she someone from Odemore or Hwayangyeonhwa?" "She can be someone from somewhere else." Jimin added. "Which kingdom?" Jungkook asked.

Before Jimin could say anything, someone already spoke, "The Treasure Kingdom." Prince Seokjin whispered softly but it was loud enough for everyone to hear him.

The room fell into deep silence. But that was until someone broke the silence.

"But the Treasure Kingdom has been silent these few months."

"Which is why we should keep an eye on them, Kim Taehyung." Hoseok said. The younger male nodded at his brother.

Haneul cleared her throat, "Well, nothing is confirmed yet but it's not wrong to be extra careful with them." She suggested and they all agreed. "Well again, I'm sorry for what our people did to you earlier today, Your Highnesses. We will take our leave tomorrow morning. Thank you for providing us a room to stay." Haneul bowed at them.

Jimin looked at her with sparkling eyes. "Are you sure you don't want to stay for another day? Taehyung and I can bring you to look around the town." He said excitedly. Yoongi gently patted his arm, "Calm down kiddo. You know she couldn't do that now. We're in the middle of a crisis at the moment." Jimin just pouted at the older.

"I appreciate your offer, Your Highness but Prince Yoongi is right. I can't stay longer. But I would love to look around the town with you for my next visit." Haneul smiled. "Really? That's great. Can't wait for your next visit!" Jimin cheered.

"Let's hope for her next visit, this whole thing would have cleared up." Hoseok said and they nodded in agreement.

Haneul walked up towards her shared chamber. Her husband was already in the room to look after the youngest baby.

As she was about to reach the third floor of the palace, where the rooms are located, a familiar voice stopped her.

She turned around to find Hoseok. She gave him a respectful bow, "Your Highness." "Please just call me Hoseok." The male smiled at her and she just smiled back out of courtesy. "How can I help you, Hoseok-nim?" She asked.

"Well, I was just thinking of asking you a few things." Hoseok said. "Would you mind for a little talk?" He asked. "Sure but I can't be late. My baby is waiting for me." Haneul smiled. Hoseok nodded, "Promise I won't be long."

Hoseok held his hand to her and she took it. He was helping her go down the stairs before he led her to go to a balcony.

Haneul's eyes automatically went up to the night sky and her eyes were sparkling at the sight. "The moon looks prettier from Hwayangyeonhwa. Feels like it's closer."

"Maybe it's because Hwayangyeonhwa is on an uphill...?" Hoseok said but came out like a question at the end of his sentence. Haneul chuckled, "Why do you sound unsure about it?"

Hoseok just smiled when he saw her small laugh.

"By the way, how's your ride here?" Hoseok asked even though he almost knew the answer. "Quite rough. I mean, I have to ride with a baby in my arms. It was quite tough." Haneul answered and Hoseok smiled, "It's a lifetime experience for you then." "It is indeed." Haneul nodded.

"I know you say you can't but I really hope you can stay longer." Hoseok sighed. "Why do you guys like having me here?" Haneul frowned. "I guess because you're likeable." Hoseok answered and she just replied with a short nod.

"Haneul..." Hoseok's eyes were glued on her. She turned to face him with a soft hum.

"I know you're a married woman but I still want you to know this..." Hoseok took a deep breath. "I like you. A lot."

Haneul looked at him in surprise, "Hoseok-nim-"

"I know it's wrong. But I just want you to know that ever since our first meeting at the ball, I can hardly get you off my mind. There's something about you that keeps me...wanting you. Can't you give me a chance?"

Haneul gave him a sad smile, "Hoseok-nim, my husband is a pure blood vampire. I'm sure you are aware of the special advantage that only pure blood vampires have. Soulmate. I'm his soulmate. Soulmates are inseparable. Even if I'm with somebody else, my heart will always be for him and vice versa."

Hoseok sighed, "I know. I'm sorry if what I told you made you uncomfortable." "It's okay. We can still be friends." Haneul smiled. "Thank you, Haneul." Hoseok was now smiling, feeling grateful that Haneul didn't entirely push him away.

"Well you husband and your prince probably are waiting for you. I'll walk you to your chamber?" Hoseok asked and she nodded, "Thank you, Hoseok-nim."

And with that Hoseok walked her to her chamber. Before walking away, Hoseok gently took her hand and gave a kiss on the back of her hand, "Good night." And then he turned to go to his own room.

Haneul watched as he disappeared into the darkness. "Good night."