C̸͟͞O̸͟͞L̸͟͞D̸͟͞ H̸͟͞E̸͟͞A̸͟͞R̸͟͞T̸͟͞ //B̸͟͞W̸͟͞O̸͟͞O̸͟͞//

Chapter 14

We all turn to see Jiwoo standing up, her eyes bright red.

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-Jiwoo's View-

"Is anyone going to explain to me what's happening?!"

I look around seeing a new faces. Of course also seeing Jimin.

Jimin steps towards me with a calm smile.

"Jiwoo honey, there's this beast that is trying to take you away. He says that you're his mate. Don't worry though, I won't let him take you."

Rowoon glares at Jimin.

"Yeah well maybe she wants to leave you Jimin. Let her decide you or me."

"Hold up. I don't want to be with anybody. Not you Jimin, or you Rowoon. So just let me be."

"Jiwoo you are to stay with me. We made a deal."

I lock eyes with Jimin.

"I know, why do you think I'm here. If you gave me the choice I would leave in a heartbeat. I hate you."

"Ouch that's harsh."

I look over to the guy.

"Who are you?"

"Dawon, it's a pleasure to meet you Jiwoo. I've heard a lot about you~"

"That's creepy. Why are you hearing about me. Anyways sorry Rowoon I'm not going with you. Like Jimin said I made a deal with him."

"I will fight for you Jiwoo, please! I can beat Jimin, I know I can. Just be my queen."

"No, Rowoon. Now leave me alone! I don't want to see anyone."

Rowoon's eyes turn red as he glares at me.

"Fine, but as long as I'm alive I will pursue you. We are meant to be Jiwoo. You just can't see it."

"That's not true. You know nothing about me except my name. So don't come at me with that."

My eyes shift to green and I push him out, and all of his other people.

I'm left with Jimin and Dawon.

"Wow love~ you did great! No fight was needed."

I glare at Jimin.

"You know what Jimin... he may have been pushy and all that. But at least he respected my wishes in some way. He is a thousand times better than you. Now get out of my room."

In one movement I shove them both out of my room and lock the door.

I fall down to my knees slowly, finally letting my true feelings come out.

A single tear rolls down my cheek.

Why can't I have a normal life?

I hear a rustle and then I see a note get slid under the door to me.

I shakily grab it, for some reason feeling excited...

I read it carefully with each word feeling my heart yearn.

To: Jiwoo

Hey Jiwoo it's Matthew. It's been awhile.
First of all I want to apologize.
I left you without being able to say goodbye.
But Jiwoo, I will still help you in any way I can.
I met a witch. He's very crafty. His name is Dawon. You can trust him. He's a friend.
I'm writing to tell you that I won't be going back to Jimin. He's fired me and now I'm living with Somin and Taehyung. You won't see me for a while.
I'm truly sorry. I wish I could be with you, comforting you.
But it's impossible. I do promise you that I will help you break away from Jimin. Tell Dawon any updates and he'll get back to me.
Jiwoo this might not be a good time...
Just know, that I love you.

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As I finish reading there are plenty more tears coming out of me.

Why do I feel like this?

I want to see him, speak to him...

But I can't. I have to stick to the plan.

I wipe away the tears, getting up and sticking the note in a drawer.

This will be the last time I cry.

At least I know I have more allies.

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-Dawon's View-

I hope that she was able to read the note.

"Dawon."

I turn up to see Jimin motioning me towards him.

"Ah yes, what do you need?"

"Since you've proven yourself to be a friend I have decided that you can live here."

I gasp.

"Omg really!? That's great! Do I get fancy food too?"

Jimin sighs, "Yes plenty of nice food."

"Okay~ I'll gladly live here. Like I said I've been bored lately. My family of witches has mostly been secluded."

"Hmm... why's that?"

"Well it's a long story."

Jimin smiles at me.

"We have time."

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-Jiwoo's View-

I've decided that I'm going to talk to Jimin and try to snag another deal.

Maybe one that includes Dawon.

I'm sure that he's trusted Dawon by now.

I quickly walk out sneaking around trying not to get spotted by maids.

On my way there I pass by the living room and I'm suddenly pulled into a hidden room.

My eyes turn bright red and I try to escape.

"Don't struggle."

My eyes widen in shock.

And then tears form...

Is that my dad's voice?
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-Ani🤍