Abnormal

14

"That's the fourth prisoner to die." Namjoon sighs as the guards announced another prisoner from the second floor to die.

"There might end up being another one." I bitterly whisper.

"You said he's been abusing her?" He asks as we walk out the prison.

I nod.

"Let me-"

"Jin, I know you're worried about her but...you can't just kill the man."

"Namjoon-"

"I'm not letting you do it, Jin. Do you think people won't find it suspicious that he suddenly disappears? There's too much risk, especially with the prisoners I've been bringing to you."

I groan while roughly running my hand through my hair.

"Then what can I do?"

He sadly shakes his head.

"Unless Lavana is willing to press charges against him...You can't do anything for her. You would also need a witness for her besides yourself."

Deeply sighing as we walk to my office, I deeply think of anything I can do besides having myself defend her.

"I doubt you'll want me to bring you someone else to consume, will you-"

We slowly stop walking when we hear furious hollering inside the office before rushing in.

"Dr. Jin!" Karen looks so relieved to see me.

Namjoon and I look at the one causing such a mess.

"Mr. Park-"

"Where is she?" He yells.

"What?"

"Where is Lavana?" He grits through his teeth before Namjoon roughly grabs him.

"Tell me where she is!" He demands while Namjoon struggles to keep him from me.

"Jin, leave!" Namjoon yells over him before I do so.

****

"Lavana's really missing?" I ask with worry.

Namjoon nods while sitting on my couch.

"Mr. Park said he went home and saw that she wasn't there. He thinks you talked her into leaving with you."

"I haven't seen her in two days. I don't know where she could be."

"I believe you, but we don't know where she is. And if you're right about her being an abused victim, we need to find her before he does." He mutters.

"Namjoon, let me-"

"Jin, I am not going to let you eat him. Yes, he might be an abuser but we have no proof until we find her-"

We stop talking as soon as there's a knock at my door.

"Who is that?" Namjoon asks.

I shrug before looking out my window.

"Can I help you?" I look at the gentleman with a bothered expression.

"A-Are you Dr. Jin?" He nervously glances at me before looking at Namjoon.

"Yes, I am. Who are you?"

"I-I'm Jung Hoseok. I'm a friend of Lavana's." He sighs.

Namjoon and I nervously glance at each other.

"Why don't you come in." Namjoon gestures for him to sit after I shut the door.

"We're assuming you're also looking for Lavana?" He asks him.

He shakes his head.

"I already know where she is."

"Wh-Where?" I ask.

"She's at my house. I talked her into staying with me until...everything with her significant other is under control."

"Park Jimin." I angrily mumble under my breath.

"You already know about him?" His eyes widen.

"I saw her bruises the first time she came to me...Is she okay?"

He nervously bites his lip before shaking his head.

"I-I don't know how badly he hurt her but...even little movements is painful for her."

I feel Namjoon's eyes on me as I'm sure he can feel my pure hatred for Park Jimin from me.

"I came in hopes of you seeing her personally...I'd rather not risk taking her to your office if Jimin-"

"Mr. Park was there earlier looking for her." Namjoon sighs.

"He was in a rage."

Hoseok looks distraught.

"You're the new commander, right?"

He pleads for Namjoon to help him protect her before Namjoon nods in response.

"I'll stop by tomorrow morning to come to see her," I tell him after he gives me his address.

"I..." He suddenly stops at the door.

"I was outside your door...and I overheard..."

My eyes widen along with Namjoon's as we share a hesitant expression.

"I know this is none of my business...nor should I be asking for favors but..."

"Let me hear it before I reject your thoughts." I sigh.

"Park Jimin...Can you get rid of him?"