~𝟮𝟴~

                                    

                                          
(Third person, Lee Know's perspective)
Lee Know could feel the adrenaline coursing through his bloodstream when the guy came out of the woods. Then he suddenly felt Ava's hand being ripped out of his grasp. He spun around to find her struggling against a man in all black. His hand was around her throat, threatening to squeeze if she tried to speak. The fear in Ava's eyes sent a fire raging through every inch of Lee Know's body.
"Let her go, you bastard. It's not her that you want."
The three boys who were standing nearest to Lee Know turned around, all tensing up at the sight of Ava with a hand around her throat.
"Oh, but it is. Commander Lannister has been very clear about who he wants."
Ava struggled, and the guy started squeezing his fingers around her neck. She let out a choked gasp, her movements faltering. Lee Know took a step closer, but the enemy held up his hand.
"Come any closer and she's dead. Just try me."
"Let her go."
"Lee Know, what's going on back there?" Chan asked, his back still turned to them.
"Not now, Chan Hyung."
Lee Know's anger was barely contained as he watched Ava squirm. He was clenching his fists so hard; his nails were digging into his skin. He quickly looked over at Hyunjin who was standing next to him, and by some lucky strike of fate, Hyunjin signalled that he had a weapon with him. It set Lee Know slightly more at ease.
"I'll only ask you one more time. Let her go, and you'll come out of this in cuffs instead of a body bag. It's your choice."
"This little thing isn't going anywhere besides with me. And even if you kill me, you can't stop him. He'll keep coming back until he has his prize."
Ava's movements stilled completely as the guy squeezed even harder. She let out a pained whimper, then went quiet. Her hand was still firmly gripping the man's arm, so Lee Know was convinced she was still alive for the moment. He looked over at Hyunjin again, signalling him.
"Okay. You made your choice. Now live with it, you piece of scum."
At that Hyunjin whipped out the throwing knife he had with him, throwing it, and hitting the guy squarely between the eyes. The guy went limp, losing his grip on Ava's throat and crumpling to the ground. Lee Know sprung forward just in time to catch Ava before she collapsed too. Her body was rigid, and her breathing was shallow and erratic. He pulled her close, trying to get her limbs to stop shaking. He looked over his shoulder to see Changbin choking the other guy, letting him drop to the ground when he was dead. Lee Know gently held Ava, picking her up bridal-style and carrying her inside. She was clinging to him, body still rigid and trembling. He gently set her down on the couch, but she wouldn't let him leave, gripping his sleeve. He sat down next to her, taking her hand in his. The rest of the boys came in as well.
"What the hell happened out there?" Chan asked, coming to stand next to Lee Know.
"I have no idea. The one moment I was holding her hand, the next she was ripped away, and that guy had his hand around her neck."
Lee Know felt Ava tighten her grip on his hand, making him look at her. She looked at him with fear in her eyes. Just like the night before when he touched her thigh.
"We should probably call an ambulance or something to come pick up these suckers and bury them," Changbin said. Chan nodded.
"We can do that. Felix, Hyunjin, go search the bodies for any identification."