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Finally it stops. The dealer reads out the number...

"Black 28."

Taehyung stands up and places both hands on the table loudly. His chair screeches against the floor.

"I win. Now give me the girl."

Everyone looks at him in shock, wondering how on Earth he could have guessed that, including me.

Jaebum gawks at him for a moment, then leans into my ear and whispers.

"I'll find you."

The second he pushes me off his lap I run over to Taehyung, swinging both arms around his neck.

It's something I would never do. Something that I never thought I would do. But in a room full of people like this, he's the closest thing I have to safe.

"I was so scared, I-I..." I whisper the same words over his shoulder repeatedly. Stringing together any other sentence triggers more tears to coat my eyes, my throat tightens with every attempt. At first Taehyung's body is frozen, caught off guard by my sudden embrace, but after hearing my quiet cries he wraps his arms around my waist protectively and holds me tight.

"I'm impressed," Jaebum claps slowly.

I immediately back away from Taehyung and wipe a tear that had made it's way to my cheek. Taehyung scowls at Jaebum while he stands on his feet and tucks one hand into his pocket.

"I didn't expect anyone to win on such bets... But unfortunately..."

All the men in the room point their guns at Taehyung and I, making me tug at his sleeve.

"We can't let you two leave."

Taehyung places both hands into his pockets casually, chin high and face as still as stone.

"Actually, only one of us is staying."

Almost every guard in the room redirects their gun to Jaebum.

He scoffs at us with a grin, completely unfazed by the 20 pistols targeting his face.

"Well played Kim. You'll get your money shortly, but for now enjoy the rest of your evening. I'm certain we will meet again."

I guess not wanting to spend another second in there, Taehyung grips my hand hard and pulls me out of the room.

"Ouch not so hard! What just happened in there?!" I whisper-shout. He doesn't say a word, dragging me through the main casino and back to the staircase. My heels can barely manage to keep up with his quick pace.

"You better tell me what's going on right now Taehyung!"

"I'll explain when we get home."

He pulls me upstairs and through the crowd of people until we return to the ballroom.

"It's 1:00, I'm going to find the others so we can get out of here." He says. I raise my eyebrows slightly, surprised that time went so fast. Taehyung waits for my response, I nod unsurely and step away, when Taehyung grabs my arm and pulls me into him, letting his lips meet my ear.

"And... don't tell anybody about what you saw tonight."

Before I can even reply he releases my sleeve and walks off.

β€”AUTHOR'S POVβ€”

The elevator begins to rise, making Winter and Jungkook smile.

"About time." Winter says.

"Yes we're being saved! We're being SAVED! Thank Jesus!" Jungkook runs around laughing like the Easter bunny.

The elevator stops and the doors opens to reveal a technician standing before them, Teddy and Gretchen stand on his side.

"Thank you, oh thank you so much!" Jungkook grabs the technicians face and pecks him on both cheeks. "You saved my life, you are a beautiful man! Don't ever change! Now arrest her!" He points at Winter and scowls.

"Arrest me for what?!"

"You tried to strangle me in there!"

"So did you!"

"Now now, what matters is that you're both safe." Gretchen pleads.

"Yeah how long were you guys in there?" Teddy asks.

Winter crosses her arms, "Way longer than any human should spend with Jeon Jungkook."

"Kookie?!" Kimmy runs over before embracing her boyfriend with a hug that's too much for his bones. "Where were you Kookie?! I was so worried, you were gone for so long! Are you okay?!" Her hands brush around his suit in panic. He stops her hands by grabbing them together and pecks her on the lips, "I'm fine babe."

Mina and her new boyfriend then come over. "Oh, here you all are. What happened?"

"Jungkook and Winter got stuck in the elevator all night." Gretchen points.

"ΒΏQuΓ© estΓ‘ pasamdo ahora? ΒΏEstΓ‘n todos bien??"

"Carlos sweetie nobody understands what you're saying." Mina pushes his chest away. Then Taehyung comes over.

"Good, your all in one place. We should leave now before it gets too late. Where's Jimin?"

"He said he went looking for Lilo." Mina informs him. Taehyung looks around and curses to himself, a stressful sigh escapes his lips.

"Alright, everyone get back to the limos. I'll find Jimin and Lilo."

β€”LILO'S POVβ€”

I decided that I needed some fresh air after everything that just happened, and the upstairs balcony seemed like the perfect place. Luckily it's not too over-crowded right now.

I rest my elbows on the railing of the balcony and let the breeze carry me way. The air spelled like flowers and money, I could never get used to such a scent, but I'll endure it for this night only.

The glitter and specks of stars that littered the sky earlier have now faded, leaving a dark empty canvas for me to admire.

The sound of pebbles being treaded on catches my attention. I look down to see the others heading to the limo, Taehyung must have told them we're leaving. I should probably go down there tooβ€”

"Hey baby girl." Low breaths penetrate my ear from behind. Before I even have a chance to turn around, Jaebum grips my arms in place uncomfortably, like he's arresting me. I hiss in pain and moan quietly when he pushes my elbow higher. His nostrils inhale the aroma of my hair and body presses closely behind mine to hide our position from the people around us.

"What the hell do you want? Taehyung beat you, remember?" I talk through gritted teeth, trying not to cause a scene.

"Yeah the kid got lucky, but I wanted to see you again. You're just so... alluring. So desirable."

"Well it's not happening, so don't even think about it." I struggle from his grip. Jaebum leans in closer with a smirk hooking over my shoulder, his abdomen presses my back like an iron. His bites his lip and looks me in the eye,

"I already am."

"You're insane. Why don't you just go downstairs and get back to playing card games with Sergio that crook dad of yours."

He chuckles deeply and stands straight, still locking my arms. "Oh please. We can't stand Sergio and Kim, those bastards. Which is why we're going to sabotage this place."

"What are you talking about?"

His hand grabs my jaw harshly and forces my head to rotate towards the ballroom.

I see Chrys talking to some guests, but when I squint further I notice black suited men closing in from behind her.

"Sergio has a daughter. She's the girl in the expensive dress. We're going to drug her senseless by the end of the event. It looks like my boys have already found her though."

"W-why would you want to drug her?"

"It will make a statement I suppose." He shrugs casual, before towering over my form and riding his hand up my inner thigh discreetly.

Jaebum's eyes shoot mine before he places a finger on his lips. "Don't tell anyone our little secret though, okay Lilo?"

I smack his hand away and push him, a grin cracks on his face.

"Oh, you're gonna regret that baby girl. See you soon..." He puts his hands in his pockets and walks away. I scowl at his shrinking back profile.

"Lilo!" Jimin hurries over to me, worry plasters all over his face. Oh crap I completely forgot about Jimin... but it will have to wait. What's important now is protecting Chrys.

"There you are, thank goodness you're safe. I've been looking all over for you. Did you get lost? I shouldn't have left your side I'm sorryβ€”"

"No Jimin it's not your fault. I'm sorry you went through so much trouble to find me, but right now I have to do somethβ€”"

"Again? But I have something important to tell you. Give me a chance." He takes my handsβ€”

"This is very important too Jiβ€”"

"I like you."


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