Chapter 8

The Little Prince.
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Ryeowook’s eyes widen slightly at his words and he kept looking at him for a moment before shaking his head. He trusted Jong Woon with everything he had and he betrayed him, he couldn’t trust him again, maybe he was just playing with him.

“It’s midnight; the next shift will be at three… three hours.” Jong Woon sighed, shaking his head, he didn’t know what to do in that three hours, but seemed it was the only way.

He needed to plan every single movement, the way they were going to get out, the path they were going to follow, everything needed to be strictly planned, there was no slack for error, it could mean his death and leaving Ryeowook alone…. He knew they were going to murder him if they discovered this, not mattering he was the son of the leader, he was going against their rules and that couldn’t be forgiven.

A heavy sigh left his lips; he was grateful that at least he brought his bag with some money and that his sword was comfortably on his waist. That was going to be a good advantage for him… he just hoped he didn’t need to fight anyone, carrying Ryeowook and fighting didn’t seem very likely.

Biting his lip, he glanced at Ryeowook that was staring at the floor, his eyes were teary and he was sniffling constantly, nobody knew how much he wanted to remove his gag, but he was afraid he could scream or make a noise that alerted the others something was off.

“Have you seen Jong Woon?” He almost jumped when he heard his father’s voice outside the door.

“Last time I saw him he was walking around, maybe he went to the forest? Hopefully he gets lost.”

Apparently the hate towards that man was felt by him too.

“We had a problem and it’s important that I talk to him again, he doesn’t understand, he’s just blind for the adoration he has for the prince.”  

He glanced nervously at Ryeowook who looked at him for a moment before looking away, his eyes b with tears.

“If we have luck, he’ll get lost, if we don’t, we’ll have to teach him how the world is.”

He heard his father muttering something before he heard footsteps walking away from the door. He let out the air he didn’t notice he was holding and moved to sat down on the opposite corner, concentrating on planning how they were going to escape.

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It was after a lot of time that he stood up and placed his ear on the door, concentrating on hearing everything that was happening outside. He wasn’t completely sure of what time was it, but he wanted to believe that it was near three. He kept his ear pressed against it until he heard shuffling and small steps, signalling that the person out there was moving or walking away, hopefully it was the second one.

He walked back to Ryeowook that seemed to be fighting to stay awake and crouched behind him “Prince, please listen to me, I need you to say calm, let me take you out of here” He pleaded, placing his hands on the rope tying him “Please don’t try to run away from me, scream or things like that, they will capture you, your majesty, no one here thinks the same way I think and no one is going to help you besides me.”

He hoped he didn’t sound too harsh, it was the truth, no one wanted to help him, no one was showing a single drop of remorse for doing this, they were completely alone.

Ryeowook didn’t move or made something that showed he listened to him, he just stayed in the same position for several seconds, worrying Jong Woon to no end and panic thinking he was hurt or something before he gave a faint nod.

Pressing his lips into a thin line, he cut the ropes around his wrists, greeting his teeth at the bloody marks left on his pale and soft skin then he cut the ones on his chest and waist before moving to the front and cutting the ones on his ankles.

For a moment he expected Ryeowook to spring up and try to run away, but he stayed in his same position, trying to catch his breath apparently. Sighing and keeping himself from trying to hug him, he reached for his arms and helped him to stand up, feeling how the Little Prince’s legs trembled and strained to keep him standing.

“Let me help you, Prince” He said, turning his back to him and crouching a little, hoping the other could understand it meant he was going to carry him.

After several seconds of hesitation, Ryeowook gave a trembling step towards him and rested his hands on his shoulders. With his help, he managed to slip his legs through his arms and practically hugged his neck, too weak to even keep a straight position.

It was until he was sure that he wasn’t going to fall that Jong Woon started to walk towards the door, feeling nervousness eating him alive, his heart pounding faster and harder against his chest with each step. Biting his lip, he grabbed the door knob and turned it slowly, opening the door without making much noise, almost jumping in joy when he saw there was no one in there.

Using the shadows, he closed the door again and moved to hide behind a tree, hearing nothing apart from Ryeowook’s heavy breathing and his own heart. He stayed in there for a few minutes before starting to walk again, moving as fast as he could with his prince weight on him, turning and moving in the path he remember he and his family took to arrive the nearest village.

“HE’S NOT HERE!”

The yell almost made him drop Ryeowook. It was too soon to be discovered, he was counting with going farther than this before being discovered. Dread formed inside his stomach while he thought what they were going to do it if they captured him, how he was going to die, how they were going to punish Ryeowook, for a moment he thought he was part of a horror movie. He glanced at the young prince, seeing his eyes wide and how he was biting with all his might the cloth between his teeth, surely keeping himself from screaming in fear.

Shaking his head to concentrate again, he started to move faster, staying away from the spots where the moonlight shone brighter, cursing when the leaves and sticks made noise under his feet.

“Jong Woon!”

Colour drained from his face when he heard his father’s yell, it was obvious he was going to find him before the others, obvious he knew where he was going to go, he felt stupid for thinking his own father wasn’t going to know.

“Leave us alone, I’m not going back there” He said, releasing one of Ryeowook’s legs to take his sword, feeling how the other hugged his neck tighter to keep from falling down.

“I can’t believe you’re doing this, Jong Woon. I’m so disappointed.” His father said, taking his own sword out.

“You’re disappointed? You don’t know how I felt when I found out your despicable plan, I’m so disgusted with myself from doing this to the prince after I promised my mother to take care of him.” He spat, glaring at him.

“We’re doing this for her.”

“No! She would be disgusted for this, don’t taint her name.”

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magicelf #1
Chapter 1: I really like this 😍💙
kiwicolada
1574 streak #2
Chapter 13: Now that beautiful tale is over. It was horrible that Jongwoon's father tried to kidnap prince Ryeowook again. But it's also horrible that the king seemed not to trust Jongwoon until his father appeared and the king guessed Jongwoon was manipulating Ryeowook to say what he wants.

Even they king and the queen changed, they're horrible to their people, all the good changes just happened because of Ryeowook. I'm sad they will force the prince to be with a princess, he won't like. It would be nice if they could live their beautiful romance a little more openly. But their little secret is sweet, too. I like it that Jongwoon stays the nights with Ryeowook, from now on. I wish for them to have their happily ever after ❤️

Thank you for sharing and finishing this beautiful story. It was read like a fairy tale and I really really liked it ❤️❤️ I'm glad you keeped it here, even your account seems to be inactive now.
kiwicolada
1574 streak #3
Chapter 12: It was so touching when prince Wookie and Jongwoon opened up to each other. It was such a soft moment, I could feel how Ryeowook’s cold attitude was melting by his protectors words. They deserve each other. But they only had one single night as couple. I hope it's wasn't their first and last one.

The king is such a horrible ruler to his kingdom. It's time he retires and give his crown to the next generation, his son. Without hearing any explanation or asking any, questions he had beaten Jongwoon. What a bad example of a king. I mean, Ryeowook isn't telling the full story, but he informs his parents about the most important points of the kidnapping incident and this horrible king grabs his sword and is about to kill the man that saved his son from the worst. Jongwoon deserves an apology. For him, his mother and for anyone that was treated so badly by the king and his queen. An apology and a thank you. I hope for a future for Yewook here. And not that Wookie has to visit his lover in jail, or worst at the cemetery. Hope he gets a chance to get heard by the king, even that man is so unkind and absolutely not fitting to the crown. Thank you for sharing this chapter ❤️
kiwicolada
1574 streak #4
Chapter 11: I'm so glad Wookie didn't run and left Jongwoon behind. But also didn't expected him to realize Jongwoon's bad condition and even bought the needed medicine for him. Thinking about his conflicted heart. But it hurts to read about the stone cold tone he used towards his former guard. Didn't he thought about the possibility that Jongwoon was forced by his father?

Anyway, he came back to take care of Jongwoon. And I'm sure if he would have know what the prince gave away as payment, Jongwoon would see and try to get it back. I really hope they can rebuild this beautiful bond they had once. And that Jongwoon's dad will see that he already ruined much more for his son than just a career. He took him away the only friend he ever had, and maybe even his soulmate. But I still have hope for them. Thank you for sharing ❤️
kiwicolada
1574 streak #5
Chapter 10: Please don't tell me Ryeowook really leaves Jongwoon there for dying all alone. However the former guard was involved in this incident, Jongwoon always cared for his little prince, and I hope Wookie will see this soon, before it's too late. At least he wouldn't have been in his current condition, if he wouldn't have cared too much for his prince and refused to ask for a proper medicine for himself.

So even I can understand that Ryeowook’s heart is conflicted here, Jongwoon never deserved this. He gave his all to the prince, like he promised his mom and I'm sure she would have been proud of him here. I really hope Ryeowook will change his mind and come back to help Jongwoon. Not just because he couldn't find his way home without his protector.
Thank you for this chapter ❤️
kiwicolada
1574 streak #6
Chapter 9: It shocked me that one of the culprits wishes for Jongwoon to get lost, and his father just let it be without saying anything to this. I mean, he's his only son, the last reminder of his beloved wife... He must be so death inside...

I'm glad Jongwoon is his protective, caring and brave self again. It wouldn't have suit him to just sit around and just crying over this horrible situation. He's an active guy and needs to handle. Thank God, prince Ryeowook still trusted him enough to go with his former guard, without fighting him. But I hope he won't cause any trouble to Jongwoon, or blame him for anything he had to went through. Definitely a difficult time for this pair, but I still hope for an happy ending here.

Thanks for this emotional chapter ❤️
kiwicolada
1574 streak #7
Chapter 8: I have so mixed feelings about this chapter. At one hand I can feel a little the pain and frustration of Jongwoon's dad. Losing the love of your life just because of people you gave your all to, but took all your efforts for granted and see you so low and not worth to think twice.

But I also feel Jongwoon. It's like he not only lost his mom on the date of her death, but also his dad. Like he is an orphan now. I just hope he can win the trust of his little prince back. Even scared for hell, he needs to see that Jongwoon haven't lost his loving heart for him. It would be a pity when this happenings destroyed their pure and strong bond.

Thanks for this chapter, I just hope everything works out for the little prince and his favorite and beloved guard ❤️
kiwicolada
1574 streak #8
Chapter 7: Oh no, poor Wookie. I was expecting Jongwoon would try to stop his dad and fights to prevent any harm on the little prince. But no, even he don't wants it, he's part of this scenario. And even he just helps his dad, just the others won't hurt Wookie more, don't makes it better, it's just a cheap excuse.

Little Wookie must be so scared and feel betrayed by the person he trusted the most. I mean Jongwoon was the closest to him since he was born. His guard, protect and maybe knight in shining amor. But this person did the most horrible thing to him. And I think that Jongwoon is part of this hurts the most. More than the physically pain the other men cause to him. Oh I feel so sad and sorry for the little prince. Don't know how this can lead into a happy ending...

I wanna cry, but thank you for sharing this chapter...
kiwicolada
1574 streak #9
Chapter 6: I have a really bad feeling here. But at one side, I can understand Jongwoon's dad's frustration, rage and the feel of being betrayed. So, it was just a matter of time, Jongwoon's family, that was always loyal to the royal family in the past, wants paypack, and somehow a part of me thinks the egotistical king and queen deserves it, that their servants wants to go against them. But I'm afraid that they won't separate the king and queen, from little Ryeowook. The prince wanted to help and still has a good heart and pure soul, but I see that the traitors won't remember this, and just categorize him like his parents. That's sad, because Ryeowook isn't his parents, and Jongwoon isn't his father. What makes me also afraid of Jongwoon's getting the same punishment, when his father's betrayal will reveal. Just because he is this man's son. While the king and queen won't think about their own mistakes they made on their 'servants'.

Hope Jongwoon can rescue the little prince and prevent him from any harm. I see dark clouds over their beautiful friendship, but thanks for sharing this chapter ❤️
kiwicolada
1574 streak #10
Chapter 4: Oh I'm so disappointed with the king and the queen. Especially the queen, I thought about as a warm and kind person, but it turns out she's just as egotistical like her rude husband. I never guessed he thinks so low about the family that takes care of the royal family's safety for generations, and then they're just simply servants for him? You should treat the people better your life depends on. Why not give the medication to one that was loyal to you for decades, and order new one for the prince? I mean Wookie is young and healthy with no issues, so I hope the king and the queen will regret their egotistic behavior one day.

But despite having such horrible parents, I'm glad Wookie is such a pure soul and stays with Jongwoon and supports him during this hard times. Thanks ❤️