The Legacy (Underworld 1) JC

10: What About Subin

"Seungcheol," Jeonghan's voice was firm, his gaze unwavering, "Let my sister go. This doesn't have to end in bloodshed."

Seungcheol's lips curled into a smirk, his dark eyes gleaming with mischief. "Ah, Angel," he purred, stepping closer, "But where's the fun in that? Your sister is quite the prize, you know."

Jeonghan clenched his fists, his jaw tense with frustration. "She's not a prize, she's my family. And I won't let you use her as leverage any longer."

Seungcheol's hand reached out to brush against Jeonghan's cheek, sending shivers down his spine. "You always were so stubborn, Angel," he murmured, his voice low and husky, "But that's what I like about you."

Taeyong, Jeonghan's loyal friend and ally, stepped forward, concern etched on his face. "Seungcheol, this has gone too far. Let's end this peacefully."

Seungcheol's gaze turned icy as he turned to Taeyong, his smile fading into a deadly glare. "Ah, Taeyong," he said, his tone dripping with menace, "Always the voice of reason. But unfortunately for you, I'm in charge here."

Jeonghan's stomach churned with a mixture of fear and anger as he watched the dangerous dance between Seungcheol and Taeyong. He knew they were playing with fire, and he prayed that they wouldn't get burned.

But as Seungcheol's hand trailed down Jeonghan's arm, leaving a trail of heat in its wake, Jeonghan couldn't deny the undeniable tension crackling between them. Despite the danger, despite the risks, there was something intoxicating about the way Seungcheol looked at him, something that sent his heart racing and his blood boiling.

As the tension in the Midnight mansion reached its peak, the sound of approaching footsteps echoed through the corridors, signaling the arrival of the Amber gang. Seungcheol's eyes narrowed with determination as he braced himself for the inevitable confrontation, his muscles tensing as he prepared to defend his territory and his people at all costs.

But before the two rival gangs could clash, chaos erupted as a deafening explosion rocked the mansion, sending shockwaves rippling through the air and shattering windows and doors in its wake. The force of the blast knocked everyone off their feet, the sheer power of it leaving them dazed and disoriented as debris rained down around them.

Amidst the chaos, Taeyong and Jeonghan struggled to regain their bearings, their ears ringing from the deafening roar of the explosion as they scanned the wreckage for any sign of Subin. But their hopes were dashed as they caught sight of her lifeless form lying amidst the rubble, her once vibrant spirit extinguished in an instant.

"No..." Taeyong whispered, his voice filled with anguish as he rushed to Subin's side, his hands trembling as he reached out to touch her pale, lifeless face. "Subin, no, please..."

Jeonghan's heart clenched with grief as he took in the sight of his beloved sister, his mind reeling with shock and disbelief. "Subin," he choked out, his voice choked with emotion as tears welled up in his eyes. "I'm so sorry, I should have protected you..."

But amidst the devastation and despair, Seungcheol's instincts kicked into overdrive as he sprang into action, his muscles moving with lightning speed as he pulled Jeonghan away from the wreckage and shielded him from the falling debris.

"Get up, Angel," Seungcheol commanded, his voice urgent as he helped the stunned man to his feet. "We need to get out of here, now."

Jeonghan blinked in confusion, his mind still reeling from the shock of the explosion as he struggled to comprehend what was happening. "NO! Subin..." he protested, his voice filled with anguish as he glanced back at his sister's lifeless form.

Seungcheol's jaw clenched with determination as he met Jeonghan's gaze, his eyes burning with a fierce intensity. "There's nothing more we can do for her now," he said, his voice tinged with regret. "But I can't let you die here too. Come on, we need to go."