Lee Soohyun sat down beside Han Minhyun as she worriedly watched over him. Dressed in thick layer of warm clothes, Soohyun silently observed the sleeping man.

Colour was slowly returning to his face, and Soohyun felt relief within her for that. Sitting beside him, she was ready to be his source of blood when he needed it.

When she heard Yejoon talking about how Minhyun might need blood, Soohyun immediately volunteered to be the blood source. She had read in the book that fresh and oxygenated blood was the best type of blood when it came to regaining energy.

Soohyun thought of this as a payback to Minhyun after all that he had done for her. Extending her hand towards him, she touched his forehead. His eyes widened at the feel. His body was icy cold.

If Han Minhyun was a normal human, she would have truly panicked at this moment.

Curiosity brewed up within Soohyun to know what happened to him in order for him to go to such state.

What Soohyun found weird was how her chest constricted when she sees him in the bed like this— unconscious. Strangely enough it wasn"t her life she was worried about most; She genuinely felt concerned towards Minhyun. She got no pleasure by seeing him at this moment.

Noticing that Minhyun was slowly trying to open his eyes, a smile spread on Soohyun"s lips, and she vocalised, "You"re awake!"

All the worry Soohyun felt within her was gradually dissipating, and relief filled her. Finally, he had woken up. After waiting for him four hours straight, he opened his eyes.

Minhyun replied, "Hmm."

"How are you feeling? Do you need blood? I am the blood source," Soohyun said enthusiastically.

"No need," Minhyun answered— his voice sounding somewhat hoa.r.s.e and weak.

Pressing his palms on the bed, Minhyun was about to sit up on the bed when Soohyun moved towards him. Holding his shoulders, she helped him up. Minhyun leaned back against the headboard.

Noticing how Soohyun was dressed in layer of clothings, he voiced out, "I will increase the temperature."

Lee Soohyun shook his head and stated, "There is no need for that, Minhyun-ah. I am fine. You need lower temperature at this moment."

Then, bringing her wrist closer to Minhyun, Soohyun vocalised, "You can have the blood."

Raising his hand, Minhyun gripped her wrist and placed it down. After licking his lips in order to hydrate them, Minhyun voiced out, "I don"t need blood. Call Yejoon."

"You sure you don"t need it? I have plenty of blood in my veins, and I don"t mind sharing!" Soohyun stated.

"Positive," Minhyun vocalised. A small smile formed on his face.

Lee Soohyun"s heart beat rapidly in her chest after noticing that smile, and biting the insides of her mouth in order to stop a blush from forming, she got down of the bed to call Yejoon.

Nonetheless, before she could go to call him, the door in front of her opened, revealing Hw.a.n.g Yejoon. Yejoon"s eyes held seriousness and relief as he walked into the room.

Turning back to face Minhyun, she said, "I"ll be leaving now."

As she was about to get out of the room, Minhyun ordered, "Wait! Stay."

Hearing Minhyun"s words, she halted in her steps, and looking at Minhyun, she blinked her eyes multiple times in confusion. Soohyun thought that Minhyun would be discussing something personal with Hw.a.n.g Yejoon.

"You sure?" Soohyun raised one of her eyebrows.

"Depends on you," Minhyun replied.

Running towards the bed immediately, she jumped on it and sat down beside him. Wearing a bright smile on her face, she said, "You can"t go back on your words."

Raising his hand, Minhyun rubbed her hair gently, causing for a warmth to spread within her and the smile on her face to reach her eyes.

As the door behind him closed, Hw.a.n.g Yejoon stepped towards Minhyun whilst his eyes stared at Minhyun sternly. Minhyun had an idea on the reason behind that.

"Hyung, you strengthened the barrier on your own! Do you know how dangerous this is!? Are you that much of an idiot, Hyung!?" Yejoon scolded.

"It was needed to be done," Minhyun answered.

"Then, you could have asked for my help. I could have helped you put that barrier. Can"t you rely on us more, Hyung?" Yejoon said— frustration noticeable in his tone.

Minhyun shook his head and stated, "I am relying on you, Yejoon, to fight the final battle along with me. That"s why, you need to conserve your energy."

"Hyung, you did something else as well. As you collapsed this badly, you must have done something," Yejoon vocalised whilst he narrowed his eyes upon Minhyun.

Knowing that he wouldn"t be able to hide this from Yejoon, he answered, "You absolutely can not let anyone know about this, Hw.a.n.g Yejoon. I bonded and connected myself with barrier."

Shock— That was the only thing Yejoon felt, and he unable to process this entire thing. Whatever Minhyun just said felt like as if he was being attacked by thorns to Yejoon.

Staring at Yejoon"s expression, Soohyun was confused. She did not understand a word of what Minhyun just said and exchanged glances between Yejoon and Minhyun. From the looks of it, Soohyun could guess that it was something very much serious.

Hearing the sudden noise outside, Soohyun and Yejoon turned to look towards the door. Then, the door was pushed open, and Kim Junghyun walked into the room.

Fallen on the floor beside the door was a broken gla.s.s, and blood was present beside the blood. The blood slowly flowed, colouring the clean floor red.

Junghyun stomped towards Han Minhyun, and his eyes glared towards him. All three of their eyes were on Junghyun, waiting for what he would do.

"Han Minhyun, you"re foolish to think such a weak barrier would stop me or those enemies out there," Junghyun voiced out.

Letting out a scoff, he added, "Minhyun, the only person you will die at the hands of is me or you better remove that barrier."