CHAPTER 19
The silence in the grand room of Inthorn's mansion was heavy, broken only by the soft, ragged breaths of the unconscious Noi.
Inthorn held the boy carefully in his arms, a chilling image of a predator protecting his prize.
His earlier laughter had vanished, replaced by a deep, unsettling stillness.
He carried Noi himself, bypassing his guards, through the lavish corridors of his stronghold, directly to his most private space - his personal suite.
This room was a sanctuary, opulent yet cold, a place where only Inthorn was allowed, where Inthorn fucked Noi for the first time. Now, Noi was there too, a chilling symbol of his ultimate capture.
He laid Noi gently on his vast, silk-covered bed, the boy's pale face a stark contrast to the rich fabrics.
Noi was utterly still, lost in the blackness of unconsciousness.
Inthorn looked at him for a long moment, a strange mixture of triumph and something unreadable in his dark eyes.
He then pressed a button on a hidden panel beside the bed.
Almost instantly, Inthorn's ever present butler, appeared at the door. His face showed no surprise at the sight of Noi on the bed; he simply waited for orders.
"Call a doctor," Inthorn commanded, his voice low and precise. "One who understands discretion. And tell him to bring the necessary equipment for a blood draw."
Butler nodded once and left. Within minutes, a lean, nervous man in a white coat arrived, carrying a small, discreet medical bag. He was clearly accustomed to Inthorn's unusual demands. He barely glanced at Noi, his gaze fixed on Inthorn, awaiting instructions.
"Take some blood from him," Inthorn ordered, gesturing to Noi. "Just a small amount."
The doctor, without a word, prepared a sterile needle and a tiny, clear bottle. He expertly drew a small amount of blood from Noi's arm, the dark liquid swirling in the glass. When he was done, he offered the bottle to Inthorn.
Inthorn took it, holding the bottle up to the light, a faint, possessive smile curving his lips. "Excellent." He then looked at butler. "Have this prepared. I want it made into vials. For my cologne."
His face remained impassive, betraying no shock. He knew his master's eccentricities. "As you wish, Master. What fragrance profile do you prefer?"
"Simple. Clean," Inthorn replied, his eyes still on Noi.
"And make sure it's concentrated. I want to spray it on my neck before sleeping.
Every night." He wanted to be enveloped by Noi's very essence, to literally breathe him in, a grotesque symbol of his absolute control and a dark, twisted longing.
With Noi now completely within his grasp, Inthorn felt a profound, disturbing sense of completeness. The scent of Noi's blood, transformed into a personal fragrance, would be the ultimate trophy of his triumph.
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Back at the remote safehouse, the air was still thick with the metallic tang of blood.
Thirawat lay propped against a wall, his breathing ragged, a dark stain spreading on his shirt.
He was gravely injured, his muscles screaming, but his eyes were wide, filled with a burning rage and desperate worry for Kawin and Noi.
Suddenly, the front door, still ajar from the breach, creaked open.
Tawan slipped inside, his face pale with concern.
He moved quickly, his medical kit already open.
"Thirawat! What happened? I saw the drone activity spike, then just..
. silence."
"Inthorn," Thirawat gasped, pain lacing his voice.
"He came himself. Overwhelming force. Too many.
They took them, Tawan. Both Kawin and Noi. "
Tawan worked efficiently, stemming the bleeding, checking for broken bones. "Damn it! I knew it was too quiet."
"He knows," Thirawat whispered, his eyes blazing. "He knew about Anurak. He sent Kawin...the picture of Anurak. I think he killed their parents. Made it look like an accident."
Tawan froze, his hands still. "What? Their.
.. no way." The revelation was a fresh horror, deepening the already dark waters.
This wasn't just a capture; it was a deep, personal vendetta stretching back years.
"We can't face him alone, Tawan," Thirawat said, pushing himself up despite the pain.
"He's too strong. Too many resources. We need help. Real help. Not just our small team."
Tawan nodded, his jaw tight. "You're right.
He's playing a different game now. He's pulled them right into his web.
" He quickly pulled out his tablet, tapping furiously.
"I'll start tracing Inthorn's movements, try to narrow down where they'd be held in that fortress of his.
You think of every contact, every rival he has, every long-shot ally.
We need to build a new alliance. The kind that can actually stand up to the Thanawanich name. "
The stakes were higher than ever. It wasn't just about rescuing Kawin and Noi anymore.
It was about facing a monster who had claimed their loved ones and brutally revealed the darkest truth about their past. They had to find powerful allies, even if it meant stepping into other dangerous parts of the underworld.
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At the Thanawanich ancestral mansion, the grand dining room hummed with a chilling, twisted sense of normalcy.
Pramote, the patriarch, sat at the head of the polished table, his face relaxed in a rare, satisfied smile.
Around him were his family: Wimondevi, poised and elegant; Sarut, a hungry gleam in his eyes, with his husband Thanit beside him; Kannika, Suthida, and Thanaboon.
A rich, dark meat was being served, its aroma filling the room. It was cooked to perfection, savory and tender. They ate with gusto, cutting generous portions, their conversation flowing easily, a strange scene of a perfectly ordinary family dinner, if you ignored the monstrous undercurrent.
"This cut is exquisite, Father," Suthida commented, dabbing her lips delicately with a napkin. Her eyes, however, held a chilling glint. "It makes me wonder... I wonder how the bunny will taste. I wanna taste it soon."
A ripple of low chuckles went around the table.
"Oh, yes," Sarut purred, leaning forward. "I imagine a young one like him would be quite tender. Especially after all the stress."
Thanaboon grunted, wiping his mouth. "I prefer the tougher cuts, myself. More fight in them. But for the boy... yes, I can make an exception."
Pramote smiled, a cold, satisfied expression. "Patience, my children. Inthorn has caught him. He'll keep him... warm for us. He'll fatten him up with his twisted affections, only to present him to us for the main feast."
Wimondevi took a sip of her wine, her eyes distant, yet fully participating in the macabre discussion.
"Indeed. We must ensure he is... prepared correctly.
Not too much suffering before, it spoils the texture.
" She spoke with a chilling, almost scientific detachment, as if discussing livestock.
Her participation, so calmly detached from her secret longing for the man, showed the full extent of her own profound depravity.
Their dinner conversation continued, effortlessly blending their monstrous cravings with their strategic plotting. They discussed the upcoming "orchid bloom" date - the anniversary of Nicha's death and their very first taste of such forbidden flesh.
That night, they affirmed, would be their glorious return to power. They were the true predators, the ancient serpents of this dark world, and they were ready to reclaim their throne from Inthorn, and their ultimate meal.