Fractured • Choi Yeonjun

Chapter 87

Mess~

I glanced from Asmodeus to Yeonjun as the demon prince poured his blood into a clear wine glass.

The sight of how thick the liquid was made my stomach churn, it brought me back to when I was forced to drink Soren's blood.

By the look in Yeonjun's eyes, I knew this was a bad situation I had gotten myself into but, I also didn't see any anger towards me in his eyes, or maybe I was just telling myself that so I wouldn't be eaten alive by the guilt that kept creeping up my throat.

I take the cup Asmodeus held out, closing my eyes to keep from gagging at the way the blood swashed around in the glass.

"Just drink so we can get you back home," Yeonjun said gently.

I snap my eyes open and force my emotions to stay in check, I had done this to myself, I was not allowed to feel sorry for myself. I don't think I really did. I felt ashamed that I had put this on Yeonjun and he didn't even seem angry with me. He should be. He should be pissed. He should be yelling at me right now for dragging him into a mess once again.

I must not be the best at hiding how I felt because his dark eyes grew even softer if that was even possible.

"Pinch your nose and close your eyes, it may help."

I nod, not trusting my voice. I squeeze my eyes shut as tightly as I could before pinching my nose so hard I thought I may break it and then I bring the cup to my lips and tilt my head back as I down it in a few gulps.

I slam the glass down on the table and take a few slow breaths before bringing my blurry eyes up to meet the stare of the demon prince. "Done, now we're leaving," I demand as I straighten my back and take a step toward Yeonjun.

"Of course but, I'll see you Evelyn in a few days to see how things are going and go over the knife part of our deal." That is all the demon said before he brought his hand up.

When it clicked in my brain where Asmodeus had sent us, I spin and lock eyes with Yeonjun.

"I am so sorry, Yeonjun. I know I messed up. I plan on fixing this though. I just wanted to keep you all safe and give him what he deserved for what he did to my family."

Yeonjun looked off to the right as he shook his head, bringing his bottom lip between his teeth.

My heart sank as crazy thoughts raced through my head. He was going to show me how angry he was with me now that we were home and alone. Before was just a show for Asmodeus, wasn't it?

"I'm not mad at you, I'm mad at myself. You should know this. Well, I am mad about one thing you've done." He says as he brings his gaze back to mine.

I wait a few heartbeats to see what he was going to say. Every beat felt as if my heart was squeezing tighter and tighter.

"I'm mad you think you have to take everything on by yourself. Evelyn, how many times do I have to show you I'll be here to help you no matter what?" He questioned as he took the few steps between us. "We're mates. Meant to be together until the end of time. I know I can't actively help fight Andromalius in the end, but I could have been helping you this whole time."

My bottom lip trembles as he pushes my head into his chest. My favorite place to be in this world, in his arms where I could hear his heart beating.

"Now, the others are about to show out once we tell them..."

"I know," I say with a humorless laugh in my tone. "Soobin is about to rip me apart."

"I won't let him be too harsh on you. I understand why you did this and they will too."

"Not right away."

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I sat on the couch after washing up and brushing my teeth so many times I was sure I had ruined the enamel. I wrung my hands over and over again as I waited for Yeonjun to get out of the shower as well. Anxiety and guilt were eating at my gut so harshly, that I couldn't even eat the bowl of cereal Yeonjun had made for me before going to wash up.

I was trying so hard to ready my side of the argument before the others got home. I was running every possible thing they may say as well as how I would respond.

I was so locked in my mental debate I didn't even notice they had gotten home until I let out a scream of panic as I was tackled into the couch. My untouched bowl of cereal flew as my legs went flying in the air from the impact.

"Evelyn, when did you get home?" Beomgyu yelled into my ear as he squashed the life out of me.

"Get off of her, she can't respond when you're suffocating her." I heard Taehyun say. I knew by his tone he had rolled his eyes as he moved to pull Beomgyu off of me.

"Leave me alone!" Beomgyu yelled as he was hauled off of me. "My best friend went missing! I have a right to squeeze her to death, even though she can't really die!"

I couldn't help but laugh lightly as the two fought over what Beomgyu could and couldn't do at the moment.

"I'm glad to see you back," Huening Kai said as he stepped over, his arms slightly open.

I stand and open my arms as well, embracing the young angel.

"Are you okay?" He asked as I basked in his warmth for a moment.

I nod and pull back. "I'm okay." Is all I say, knowing I needed to wait for Yeonjun before I spilled everything that was on the tip of my tongue to them about what all had happened.