Yoongi

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Hyung... I don't know more than what I told you. He called from the #, and I sent him your contact.

Shit! Did he call your cell?

No Hyung. He called the hospital main number, and then my extension in the office.

At least he knew not to call your cell... Did you text my info to the number from your cell phone though?

No. I used a colleague's phone while they were in surgery. It's not someone I'm close to, so it should be fine. I erased the history from their phone.

Ok. Thanks Namjoon... I wonder why he called you after all this time...

He probably knew it would be easiest to reach me without using my cell... I was happy to help though. Tell me what else you need from me.

Head to the safe house after work to relieve Jin... Make sure you aren't followed as usual.

I'll do it Hyung. Call when you get news.

I will. Be safe Namjoon. Call me if there is anything suspicious.

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Hearing from Namjoon that Jungkook called him is a relief. At the same time, he's had my number for 12 hours now, and I still haven't heard anything. Sophia and Olivia are basically trapped in the apartment right now, but at least they are safe for the time being. There are men in the building, and surrounding the neighborhood. We just have to wait them out for now. I hope they have enough food for a few days.

"What is happening hyung? Was that Namjoon hyung on the phone?"

"Yes Jimin. He heard from one of our friends, but we shouldn't talk about it here. Things are not as they should be..."

I watch Jimin furrow his brows in frustration, but he doesn't ask anything more. I sit and grab his hand again. "Hey. It's all going to be ok." He nods, but the tears are back in his eyes again. He is feeling so guilty for bringing Aera into Jungkook's life, and nothing any of us say, makes him feel better. "Jiminie... None of this is your fault. You had no way to know. And let's be honest... As much as I love her, and understand why she felt like it was necessary... If Sophia had just stayed, we could have helped her... But we can't go back, so let's just focus on the now. Right?"

"Thanks Hyung... I appreciate it. I'll do my best... I think I remembered something about the night I got hurt. It could have been a dream, but I remember Aera pushing, or hitting Bora... When I went to help her, there was a loud bang... Maybe a gunshot?"

"That's great Jimin! Don't force it. It'll come when you're ready." I rub his head and stand as my private cell phone rings.

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Hello?

It's me.

Where are you?

Safe for now. Are they safe?

They are. Almost got caught by men at the residence, but they got away.

What?!? Where are they?

Safe. We have to keep this short. Is this number you're using clean?

I bought a new SIM, so yes. The other one... It's a long story.

Alright... I'll call you when I have something to share. Keep safe Jungkook.

I will Hyung. Tell them that I love them, and miss them.

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Breathing a sigh of relief to hear from Jungkook after almost a full day, I smile at Jimin. "It was him. He's safe. I have to go for now. Get rest Jiminie... Eat a good meal too." He nods "I will Hyung. Keep me posted please." I tell him that he'll hear from me soon, and rush to my car. I stop in my tracks when I see Bora standing next to my vehicle. I look around to see if there were others, but it seems it's just her.

"Bora?" She looks up at me, and I can tell she's been crying. "Yoongi Oppa... I... Do you know what is going on?" I let my mind go to all the things I know that she doesn't, but I don't say anything. I look around again, feeling like there's a good chance this is a setup. "Oppa?"

"What are you asking about Bora? You know more than I do about what happened to your husband, but you still won't tell anyone... So what could you think I can help you with?" I speak rudely to her because I'm tired of all the games her family are playing. "I can't say... I... Where is Aera?" She drops part of her act, and comes right to the point. "How would I know that? I haven't seen your sister in a long time."

The lie comes out smoothly, and I can tell she believes me. She looks back at the ground, and I see her shoulders shaking. Why is she crying? She and Aera have never been close. "My Father is going crazy Oppa... He has been searching for her and is so angry at everyone... He slapped my mother Oppa. He's never done this kind of thing before." I feel sorry for what Bora and her mother are going through, but they can leave. "I'm sorry to hear Bora... But I don't know anything that can help your father. If he's being abusive, you and your mother should leave."

She sniffs a few times, looking up with teary eyes. "Is Jimin alright?" I chuckle at her question, but don't smile. "You should visit your husband yourself and find out." She doesn't say anything, but turns to walk away. "Good night Oppa..." I don't wish her, and just watch her leave. I feel like she was sent here to see what I know. She and her mother are weak, and don't belong in the life Daeshim brings to them. I feel sorry for their situation, but they have options... Options that were never given to Sophia.

I drive away from the parking garage, and decide to go to my home. I'm feeling very paranoid suddenly. Things are not the worst they could be, but my gut says there is still something off... The more I think about it, finding Bora near my car in a large parking garage is suspicious. How would she find it on the 5th level? I won't ignore the alarms in my mind because it's too much for it to be a coincidence.

As soon as I get inside, I rush to my computer. Plugging my secret cell phone into the diagnostic program, I do a check on any type of possible listening or tracking software. Finding nothing, I plug in my regular cell phone that was left in my car while I visited Jimin, and alerts begin immediately. Great... They're tracking my cell... This could work in my favor, but I have to come up with a plan to mislead them.

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Sophia

It's been 24 hours, and Olivia and I are stuck here. We keep quiet, and all the curtains are closed. The landlord let some men into our apartment across the hall last night. I watched through the peephole as they went in and out, taking our computers and Jungkook's work notebooks. They don't seem interested in the unit we're actually in, so I feel a little relieved, but not relaxed.

Once Olivia fell asleep last night, I watched the news. I sat on the floor right in front of the TV, and kept the volume so low I could barely hear what was said. When the amber alert came on again, I stared at the pictures of Jungkook with tears running down my face. The lies they are saying about him, and me, are horrible. I don't know anything about Aera disappearing. Maybe she's hiding and trying to find us, to ruin our lives...

Every time Olivia asks about her father, I wish I had answers. I haven't heard anything more from Yoongi, and it makes me really nervous. I think if they caught him, it would be on the news, but maybe not... The food we have should last a couple more days, but if we need to be here longer, we'll be in trouble. I'm currently sick of ramyeon, but it's better than nothing. I see the phone light up, and I pick it up immediately.

<How are you holding up?]

[We're ok. Any news from him? 🤞>

<Yes. He says he is safe and he loves and misses you both]

I feel the tears of relief run down my hot cheeks. I don't know what I would do if anything happened to him

[Thank God! I was so worried. How much longer?>

<I don't know. I'm told the men are still surrounding your location]

[Please hurry. Our food won't last longer than a few days.>

<I was afraid of that. We'll figure something out. Hang on.]

[We will. Tell him we love him and miss him also.>

<Will do. Stay safe and strong.]

I set the phone down and begin to cry. I'm so tired of everything... Why can't I just be happy for once? Leaning my head back on the couch, I let the tears fall. I have to hold them when Olivia is around, so I take this time while she is sleeping to release my sadness. My head is hurting, so I close my eyes and before I know it I slip into darkness.

"Eomma... Eomma wake up..." I feel my arm being tugged on, and I groan as I try to move. "Eomma... Please wake up... I'm scared..." My eyes snap open, and I hiss at the pain when the light hits. Closing them again, I crack one open to see what's happening. "Eomma... You're sick. Your head is burning." I hear my daughter's desperate plea, but even though I want to say it'll be alright, I can barely move.

"Olivia?" I manage to croak her name, and she comes right in front of me. "Eomma... What should I do?" I lift my hand for her to hold and I manage to sit up a little. "Water" is all I say, and she rushes to the kitchen to get me a cup. When she comes back, she hands it to me with her shaking fingers. "Thank you baby" I say to her. Once I've finished the water, I try to move a little, but my whole body is wracked in pain.

I don't want to scare my baby, but I don't know what to do. I hear her crying and I try harder to get it together. "I'll be ok Olivia. I just need some sleep. Is there medicine in the first aid kit?" She shakes her head and sobs. "No Eomma. I looked... Please don't be sick... I'm so scared." That's the last thing I heard before darkness took me again.

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Yoongi

I just hung up from a secured call with Hobi when I feel the cell phone vibrate in my hand. Looking down I see it's a new message from Sophia, but something is weird.

[Help us>

<What's wrong?]

[She is sick and not awake>

<Olivia?]

[Yes. Eomma isn't waking up>

<Ok. Does she have a fever?]

[She is burning Uncle>

<Ok. Get some towels and wet then with cold water. Put them on her head and neck. I will figure out how to get some help. You're doing great Olivia!]

Trying not to panic, I call Hobi back.

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Yoongi?

Sophia is sick. Olivia sent me a message saying she won't wake up.

Shit... I'll go.

How will you get in without being seen?

I'll have to find a way. I'll go to the store for medicine, and head there now.

Hobi...

I'll be alright Yoongi. It's cold here, so I'll wear a hat and a big jacket. There's a back entrance to the stairs, so I can go in that way. Olivia will have to open the door once I'm outside though.

Promise me you won't take risks. If you're caught then they'll know to check the other units... And I can't lose you Hobi...

I'm going to be fine. I'll be careful. I'll let you know when I'm heading inside so you can tell Olivia.

I love you Hobi.

I love you too.

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Hoseok

I let Taehyung know what's going on, and we head to the nearest shop. I go to get medicine and some cans of soup, while Tae goes to find me a hat. I didn't let on how scared I am, but I am the only one in our group with medical training. I owe Sophia after everything, so it should be me that goes to her.

Once we've got everything we need, I head towards the apartment building. I keep my head down, and try to be cool. I've seen some of the men that have been in and out of the building, but they don't seem concerned with me. I walk around to the back stairwell that Taehyung and I found yesterday, getting inside. Deciding to make sure I'm not being followed, I only go as far as the first floor. I send a quick text to Yoongi to let him know that I'll be at the door in 3 minutes. I ask him to have Olivia unlock the door, so I can enter quickly.

When I get a message back that the door will be unlocked, I hurry up the next 3 flights. When I open the stairwell door, I walk quickly. I see a man coming out of their old apartment, and I feel him looking at me. He's about to say something to me, when someone inside the apartment calls to him. As soon as he's out of sight, I rush to the door I need and get in immediately. I let go of my breath, and lean my back against the door. It feels like I ran a marathon with how hard I'm panting.

When I've calmed down, I open my eyes to see a frightened Olivia. She and I have not met, so I kneel down to her level. "Hey. You must be Olivia. I'm Hobi, your Yoongi Uncle's friend and roommate." Her eyes go wide, and she comes to me and gives me a hug, surprising me. She is trembling and crying, so I rub her back while I hold her in my arms for a few minutes.

"Where is your Eomma? I brought her medicine." She takes my hand and pulls me into the living room. Seeing Sophia laying unconscious, with damp towels all over her, I try not to laugh. "Uncle said to put wet towels on her... I tried, but she still didn't wake up Hobi Uncle." I smile to the little girl and pat her head. "You did great... It's perfect. Help me get her to the bedroom though, ok?" She nods and takes all the towels back while I lift her mother into my arms.

When I get to the room, I search first for some clean, warm clothes. Finding a collection of Jungkook's sweatshirts, I can't hide the grin. She will find comfort in these, so I carefully remove her wet shirt, and pull the hoodie over her head. "Olivia... Could you go and get me some water and the bag of medicines I brought?" She runs off to get the things I ask for while I tuck her mother into the blankets.

Shaking her gently, I call to her "Sophia... Wake up for some medicine. Your daughter is worried..." I feel her move around and her eyes crack open. "Hobi?" Her voice sounds strained, and she immediately starts coughing. I help her into a sitting position as Olivia comes back into the room. I get the needed items from the bag, and help Sophia to take the pills.

"How are you here?" I hear her ask, and then dissolve into a fit of coughing again. "No talking. I was already here with Taehyung and some other men. When Olivia texted Yoongi that you were sick, I came right away. Now... we'll talk soon, but right now you need sleep." She looks surprised at what I told her about her daughter, but she lays back into the pillows. She looks so pale and weak and it makes me worried. Her pulse is weak, and her lungs sound junky. I hope she doesn't get pneumonia because that will be a huge problem.

I send a quick text to Yoongi to give him the information. I need to get these 2 out of here, so we can get a Dr. for Sophia if she needs one. He responds immediately, and I can feel his stress. He will work on the plan to move the girls, but in the meantime, we're going to have to make due. I just hope the fever goes down, and her lungs clear up some. I hear a quiet voice calling out, and I turn to see a restless Sophia murmuring Jungkook's name.

Hold on Sophia-ah... We'll get you guys together soon.

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Jungkook

If it weren't for Jake I would have lost my mind by now. He kept me calm, and rational, when I was about to make a mistake and call Yoongi hyung from his phone. It's bad enough that I called the hospital from it, but that should be alright. I just need to know that my girls are alright. I have this awful feeling that something is wrong, and I need to hear from someone that they are safe.

I woke up from a nap a little while ago because I thought I heard Sophia calling to me. It took me a while to realize where I am, and the disappointment swamped me. The plan was to continue south, but we're supposed to be together. I don't feel good about moving further away from them, so I let Jake rent a motel room where we are staying. He goes to classes in order to gather any info, and not raise suspicions since Julie saw him with me. I worry every second he's gone that she said something, and he'll be detained.

Feeling my phone vibrate, I look at the screen. My heart clenches at the message from Yoongi hyung.

[You shouldn't wait any longer. They're going to travel as soon as possible, but the longer you stay, the bigger the chance you'll be caught.>

<I can't leave them Hyung. At least I want to speak to them.]

[It's not possible right now Jungkook. We discovered there are cell phone intercepts set up at the building. No voice calls. But we have someone inside with them now, so they are being cared for.>

<Who? What's going on Hyung?]

[Hobi is there with them. He brought food because we're still working on the plan to get them out.>

<I know there is something you're not telling me. I can feel it. What's wrong?]

[Sophia has a fever. But Jungkook you need to go on with the plan. Hobi will make sure she's alright. They'll join you soon.>

<Sorry Hyung. If she's sick, I can't leave.]

[Jungkook... She would want you to follow the plan and stay safe.>

<I'm safe where I am. Tell me the truth... Is it bad?]

[Hobi is worried about pneumonia. But he's got medicine, and brought food to them, so he'll take care of her.>

<Pneumonia?!? Hyung!! Does she need a hospital?]

[Relax. If it gets to that point, we'll handle it. I won't let anything happen to her Jungkook. I promise.>

<I can't live without them Hyung. Imagine if it were Hobi hyung... You wouldn't leave either.]

[You're right. Ok. Just stay where you are and don't do anything stupid. I'll get back to you.>

<Yes Hyung.]

I throw my phone down on the bed and run my hands in my hair. God!! Please don't let this happen... I feel so helpless. Olivia must be so scared. Remembering that Hobi hyung is a great nurse, I feel a little better. But if she gets pneumonia... I don't want to think of it. She'll be alright... She has to be...

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Hoseok

I got Olivia to sleep finally, and now I'm sponging Sophia with cool water. I got her to wake long enough to take medicine, and eat a few bites of soup earlier, but now she's out cold. The only noise in the room is her crackly lungs, and occasional whimpers for Jungkook. At this point, I know she needs an antibiotic, but I'm not sure how to get it. I've texted Yoongi, but haven't heard back. He's warned me that we can't speak on the phone because there are cell phone intercepts, and the only safe connection is a land line. We just don't have one here.

Sophia's fever is still high, and when she is awake, she has been hallucinating. She cuddled the stuffing out of me earlier, thinking I was Jungkook. Thank God she's weak, and I was able to get away from her before she decided to try something besides cuddles.

"Hobi Uncle? I'm hungry." I hear the tired voice of the sweetest girl I've ever met. "Alright angel. If you'll keep sponging your mom, I'll go make some food." She climbs onto the bed, and grabs to washcloth from me, and I head downstairs. I find some leftovers that look like they're from the last couple days, so I pull those out to reheat. Then I cut up a couple apples, preparing a tray. I'm about to head to the stairs when someone knocks on the door. I freeze and listen carefully, but don't hear any voices.

I'm about to move again when another knock comes. I see what looks like a pair of feet when I look at the bottom of the door. I watch and listen. I want to move to get away from being here, but know it's a bad idea. I hear the patter of little feet coming down the stairs, and I snap my fingers to gain Olivia's attention. The feet at the door had started to move away, but they stop. I signal Olivia to go back upstairs, and she does. Almost like I can see through the door, I know that whoever it is has their ear to it. I barely breathe at this point in fear they'll hear me.

Again a knock sounds, this time louder. I move away slowly, and send an SOS text to Yoongi. I'm wondering if the man from yesterday that saw me has finally realized I could have only come into this unit. I don't know how long he was in the other apartment after he was called, but since I haven't been seen since, I'm sure he's curious. Or it could be a neighbor looking to gossip about all the strange and scary men wandering around. I have no idea if Sophia has friends in the building. I've always known her to be a shy, private girl, so I doubt it's the latter.

I feel like he's about to move when I hear a man's voice. The man from the apartment yesterday to be precise. They're speaking in Korean, and I do my best not to freak out.

Man 1: Noone answered?

Man 2: No. I knocked 3 times and I've been listening. I don't think anyone is there.

1: The landlord will give us the name, and let us in if we need to search it. For now, go help the others.

2: Yes sir. Do you really think there is someone in there?

1: I don't know. You heard nothing?

2: I thought maybe, but I think it was just my imagination.

1: Alright. I'll wait here, and you go knock on some other doors.

I heard one man move away, while the other took up a post outside the door. Grabbing the tray, I move silently towards the stairs. It takes me minutes to make 20 steps, but I start climbing to bring Olivia the food. I freeze when I hear what he's saying, possibly on a call.

1: I need the landlord to open this unit..... I don't care...... Find out what it will cost.....

His voice is fading which tells me he's walked away from the door, so I rush to the bedroom where the girls are. I set up the food for Olivia, and take over the care of her mother. Yoongi... Where are you?

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8 AM

I haven't slept. Sophia is getting worse, and Olivia is frightened. I finally got some text responses from Yoongi, and he says he's handling it. I hope so, because someone has knocked on the door every hour over night. I feel like I'm failing these 2 girls, and if these men make it into the apartment, I don't know what will happen to them. Something tells me Sophia won't be getting the help she needs from them.

Sitting on the stairs, waiting to hear something from Yoongi, I think that maybe I'm still the weak, pathetic person I've always been. I'm not meant to rescue anyone... When I hear the voice of the man from yesterday outside the door, speaking in heavily accented English to who I assume is the landlord, I stand. My phone lights up and I glance down to see the message.

[Hold on! Don't panic!>

As soon as I hear keys in the door, a man yelling is also heard.

"HEY! WHO ARE YOU? GET THE HELL AWAY FROM MY DOOR!!"

"Sir... Calm down... You live here?"

"Yes I do. Now why are you entering my home without 24 hours notice?"

"Where have you been?"

"None of your business... You thought you could rent out my apartment from under me? Now, get away from my door, or I'm calling the cops."

"Yes... Sorry."

"I can't believe you would violate my tenant agreement sir. I pay on time, and I've never caused any trouble. I have half a mind to get a lawyer..."

"Please don't do that. I apologize. It was a misunderstanding. It won't happen again."

"It better not!"

The door opens and slams shut. I watch a young guy approach the stairs where I'm frozen wondering who he is. He glances at me, and gives me a genuine smile with a little wave.

"Hi. I'm Jake."

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Jungkook

I've been pacing around this stupid hotel room for hours since the phone call. I hate that I'm stuck here and can't do anything to help.

Flashback - otp

Jungkook... Sophia's condition is getting worse.

Hyung... I'm going to get them!

No! There has been someone knocking on the door all afternoon, and Hobi overheard them speaking Korean.

Do they know that they're inside? Oh my God Hyung...

If they knew they would have broken the door by now.

What do we do Hyung?

You have a friend helping you, right? Do you trust him?

Yes Hyung. Why?

I think we need him to go to the apartment and interrupt the landlord and these men when they are trying to enter.

Won't the landlord know he's not the tenant?

No. The apartment was rented online, paid for by money transfers, and the landlord has never met the tenant.

Ok Hyung. What should he do?

Here's what's going to happen...

Flashback End

Now I'm here just waiting. What if they got in before he arrived. What if they didn't believe him? What if Sophia is too sick?

When my phone vibrates I flinch. I'm afraid to see bad news... When it vibrates a second time I look at the texts.

[Jake is inside.>

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[He stopped them from entering.>

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[Jungkook?>

<How is Sophia Hyung?]

[Sick. We're working it out though.>

<I can't lose her... Please...]

[You won't... The men have started moving away. They'll probably leave 1 or 2 around in case you guys return, but it'll be easier to get her out when it's only a couple men.>

<She's getting worse though Hyung... What if it's not soon enough?]

[Stop it Jungkook. I'll get her out. Both of your girls are going to be fine.>

<Ok. You'll tell me where to meet them?]

[Of course Kook... Hang in there.>

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Jake

That was seriously the scariest thing I've ever done. The landlord guy looked frightened when I started yelling, but the other guy made me want to wet my pants. I'm not sure he was convinced by me, but he didn't argue either.

Walking into the apartment, I saw the tall, slim man, standing on the stairs. He watched me with what I can only call trepidation. Jungkook told me he doesn't speak English very well, so I only introduce myself. He told me his name is Hobi and we spent the next few minutes staring at each other.

"Uh... Where is Ella?"

"Ella?"

"Oh... Sorry... Sophia. Where is she?"

He gestured for me to follow him upstairs. When we walk in the bedroom, I see her looking so pale with a cute little girl wiping her face with a washcloth. The usually lively woman I've come to consider a great friend, looks like she's on the verge of death. I can hear her labored breathing, and I reach for my phone. Hobi stops me and I look at him confused.

"We need to get her to a hospital. I'll call."

"No. We wait for Yoongi."

"Dude! Are you crazy?!? Look at her! She needs a hospital!"

"Shhhh.." he points to the girl who is staring at me, and I want to kick my own ass.

"Sorry... She needs a Dr... Medicine..."

"I know. Soon."

I stop arguing and go to sit near my friend.

"Hey Ell... You need to hang on, ok? I've been helping your boyfriend, and he's miserable without you. So don't you dare to give in."

The young girl looks at me, and I see her mother in her face and eyes. "You know my Eomma?" I smile and nod to her. "She's my friend from school. You look like her."

"Thank you. Do you know my Appa too?"

"Yes. He was my teacher. He is missing you and your Mom very much." I feel bad when the tears start, but she just wipes then away. "You'll see him soon... Don't be sad."

"I'm just scared. I want my Appa... He always knows how to fix things."

Hobi comes and sits next to her, and hugs her. "Your Appa is the strongest man I know. And your Eomma is the strongest woman. You should not be afraid Olivia. They will fight the devil himself to stay with you."

She nods at whatever he said. I only understand the Eomma and Appa, but it calmed her, so I am glad.

"j-jake?" The weak voice comes out followed by a round of painful sounding coughs. "Hey hey hey... No talking... It's all ok." I smile to show her things are going to be alright.

"j-jungkook?" More coughing starts, and Hobi helps her to sit up. He gives her some medicine and a glass of water while he's checking her pulse. When he's finished, he listens to her lungs with furrowed brows.

"He really loves you alot. He's waiting for you and your daughter. In the meantime, you keep resting... Ok?"

"i miss him too... so much... I wasted so much time..."

"Enough Sophia..." Is all her friend Hobi says before he encourages her to lay back into the pillows. I see the tears in her eyes, and what looks like regret on Hobi's face. I heard a bit of their story, but Jungkook left alot out.

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Yoongi

I just hung up with my father. He has a Dr headed to meet Jungkook in the hotel he's staying in. We're going to get the girls out tonight. Taehyung and the other men will make a diversion while Hobi and Jake bring the girls away. I'm nervous, but Hobi's texts tell me that Sophia won't survive if we don't get her to a Dr.

Hold on a little longer Sophia

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