Sweating drenched his body because he was in a lot of pain. His body feel numb because of the beating he get from Kim Jong Kook. His shirt was rip off from his body, his right shoulder was bleeding because there is a knife stuck in his shoulder and the injury made it painful even to take a breath.

He know that Kim Jong Kook will kill him, but that man will definitely torture him first. He wonder if anyone will ever find and save him. Since his father and brother death, he has nobody he can trust by his side. He always alone.

Sometimes he thought maybe it was easier to just let go the war between his uncle. And leave everything.

But his self-consciousness won’t let that happen.

The cell was too quiet. He can hear footsteps coming closer and the sound of key clinking before the door of his cell being open.

‘What taking you so long?’

Seunghyun recognise that voice.

‘We’re about to get started.’ Kim Jong Kook said.

‘I bet he don’t know.’ Seunghyun’s voice was hoarse as he look-up. His tied body was slump heavily on the chair.

‘Know what?’ Minister Gi Cheol frown.

‘His secret agreement with my Daewongum-mama.’

‘Shut the up!’ Kim Jong Kook snarl.

‘Care to explain what is he talking about?’ Minister Gi Cheol ask as he look at Kim Jong Kook.

‘Have you ever wondered why my Daewongum-mama had give him so many privilege?’ Seunghyun ignore Kim Jong Kook rage.

‘I said shut your ing mouth!’ Kim Jong Kook turn his body and raise his hand to the prince’s shoulder. Then he grab the knife hilt and give a hard twist.

Seunghyun gritted his teeth because of the intense pain and try his best to fight the blackness that was threatening to take him away. He made a resolution to stay awake.

‘I want your explanation. Did you have secret agreement with Jeonha?’

‘That’s not your business.’ Kim Jong Kook argue.

‘No. I want you to tell me know.’ Minister Gi Cheol demanded.

Kim Jong Kook was furious, he turn his body to face Minister Gi Cheol and his back was facing Seunghyun.

Seunghyun try to move his hand but damn it was too painful to move. Actually, he manage to break free his hand from the rope but he choose not to let Kim Jong Kook know and wai