She emerged from the bathroom, and Mark was waiting for her, standing beside the bed.

As she closed the bathroom door, the sound of the latch clicking into place made Mark turn around. His gaze swept over her body, clad in a see-through bathrobe, and a sly smirk spread across his face.

She stood frozen near the bathroom door, her face cast downward, attempting to cover herself with her hands, but her efforts were in vain.

Mark's voice was low and husky as he commanded, "Come near me." She didn't budge, fear etched on her face.

Mark's expression darkened, and he raised his voice, "I said, come here!" She flinched at the sudden outburst and began to walk towards him, her body trembling.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the mansion, in the lush gardens, Jen and Taehyung strolled hand in hand. Their faces were flushed, and their eyes sparkled with delight as they savored the skinship.

Neither of them wanted to break the gentle hold they had on each other's hands, and they walked in comfortable silence, enjoying each other's company.

Taehyung gazed at a rose plant and gently plucked a rose with his left hand, still holding Jen's hand with his right.

The rose he picked was a rare, exquisite 'Lavender Dream' rose, a unique hue that symbolized love at first sight and enchantment.

He looked at Jen, who was admiring the other side of the beautiful garden, her eyes shining with wonder.

He smiled and said, "Jen." She turned to him, her eyebrows slightly raised, and asked, "Yes?"

Taehyung handed her the rose, and her eyes sparkled with happiness. He said, "It's a rare rose."

Suddenly, Jen's face fell. She didn't know why, but those words felt eerily familiar. She felt as though she had heard them before.

Taehyung's smile never wavered as he said, "Take this." Jen shrugged off her feelings and took the rose, her fingers brushing against Taehyung's.

She said, "I'll press this rose and keep it in a locket, so I can treasure it forever." Taehyung's smile broadened.

As they strolled deeper into the garden, the soft rustle of leaves and chirping of birds filled the air.

The warm sunlight cast a golden glow on the lush greenery, creating a serene ambiance.

However, the comfort was short-lived, as they both felt an awkward silence settle in.

Taehyung broke the silence, his voice low and gentle, "Can I ask you something, Jen? Only if you're comfortable answering."

Jen nodded, her eyes locking onto his, and said, "Go ahead."

Taehyung's eyes sparkled with curiosity as he asked, "What's your ideal type in men?"

Jen's gaze lingered on his for a moment before she replied, her voice barely above a whisper, "You!"

Taehyung's eyebrows shot up in surprise, and he uttered a soft "Hmm?"

Jen added, "I mean, someone like you! You look great, Taehyung."

She felt a wave of embarrassment wash over her, and she mentally chastised herself, "Why did I say that out loud? Ugh! He must think I'm hitting on him. I am, but... Ugh!!"

Taehyung's eyes crinkled at the corners as he chuckled, clearly amused by Jen's flustered state.

He took a step closer, his voice low and husky, "You're my ideal type too, Jen."

Jen's eyes widened, and her face burned with a deeper blush. She looked away, trying to compose herself, but Taehyung's gaze lingered on her, his eyes burning with intensity.

As they stood there, the air was charged with tension. The sound of a soft breeze rustling through the leaves seemed to amplify the silence between them. Taehyung's eyes never left Jen's face, and she could feel his gaze like a gentle caress on her skin.

Just then, Jimin appeared from behind, his voice booming, "Heyy!!"

Taehyung and Jen got startled, their hearts skipping a beat. They turned around.

Taehyung exclaimed, "You startled us, Jimin!!!" Jimin burst into laughter, his eyes twinkling with mirth, and said, "Sorry!"

Jen asked, her curiosity piqued, "Why are you here, Jimin?" Jimin's grin broadened, and he said, " you'll know. Follow me."

He turned around and started walking towards the mansion, Taehyung and Jen following closely behind.

Jimin led them to Jungkook and Ina's shared bedroom. As Jimin reached for the door handle, Jen asked, her voice laced with curiosity, "Why are you taking us to their room, Jimin?"

Taehyung chimed in, his eyes narrowing slightly, "Yeah, why?" Jimin's smile never wavered as he pushed open the door, saying, "Come in."

Inside the room, Jungkook and Ina stood surrounded by the others, except for Mark and Yuna.

Jimin announced, "I brought them here."

Jen asked, her brow furrowed, "What's the matter?" Hobi spoke up, a wide grin spreading across his face, "We all just found out that Jungkook and Ina are now in a relationship."

Taehyung and Jen exclaimed in unison, "Congratulations, both!" Their faces lit up with warm smiles.

Jungkook and Ina thanked them, beaming with happiness.

Jin chimed in, his eyes sparkling with mischief, "Now it's your turn, Jen and Taehyung!"

Jen and Taehyung asked in unison, their faces scrunched up in confusion, "Our turn for what?"

Jimin's grin broadened, and he said, "To confess, what else?"

Jen and Taehyung's faces turned a deep shade of crimson as they realized what was happening.

They had never openly confessed their feelings to each other.

Suga spoke up, his voice laced with a hint of impatience, "Just confess already. I hate standing here. I'll go to my room and rest if you're done."

Namjoon added, his eyes twinkling with knowing glints, "We're not dumb not to notice that you both have feelings for each other."

Taehyung turned to Jen, his eyes burning with intensity, and took her hands in his. Jen's eyes widened in surprise at his sudden gesture.

Taehyung's voice was low and husky as he spoke, his eyes locked onto Jen's, "The first moment I saw you made the world stop, Jen. No, I'm not exaggerating. The time I've spent with you gave me happiness. And I'm sure you're the one for me. No words can describe my love for you, Jen. It's been some days since I've met you, but my soul is already connected with yours."

Taehyung's eyes never left Jen's face as he knelt down, his hand extended, and spoke, his voice trembling with emotion, "I'd love you forever if you take my hand, Jen. I'll forever cherish you. I don't have a ring, so I can't ask you to be my wife, but for now, will you be my Queen?"

Jen's face lit up with a radiant smile as she took Taehyung's hands, her voice filled with excitement, "Ofc! I'm accepting you as my king."

Taehyung's eyes sparkled with joy, and he stood up, sweeping Jen into a tight hug. He whispered into her ear, his warm breath faning her neck, "I love you, Jen!!" She replied, her voice barely above a whisper, "I too love you, Taehyung."

Both Taehyung and Jen beamed with happiness, their faces aglow with love.

The room was filled with the warm atmosphere of their friends' collective happiness.

Taehyung broke the hug, his eyes never leaving Jen's face, and spoke, his voice filled with promise, "I'll treat you like my queen for sure, Jen!" Jen's smile deepened, her heart full of joy.

Meanwhile, Jimin quietly sneaked beside Gia and whispered into her ear, his voice low and mischievous, "Now it's our turn, Gia!"

Gia looked at him, her eyes narrowing slightly, and whispered back, "I'll hit you if you speak one more word, Jimin."

Jimin chuckled, his eyes glinting with amusement, and said, "Chill. We will one day, for sure. Just wait and watch." Gia rolled her eyes.

In another room, Mark's intense gaze was fixed on the girl, his eyes burning with an unnerving desire.

He stepped closer, and held her chin, forcing her to look up at him. His voice was low and husky as he spoke, his fingers caressing her trembling lips, "Have you ever kissed a man?"

She replied, her voice barely audible, "No!" Mark's eyes seemed to gleam with excitement as he asked, "Did anyone touch your body before?"

She shook her head, her eyes wide with fear. Mark's grip on her chin tightened as he asked, "Don't you have any boyfriends?" She gulped, her eyes welling up with tears.

Mark's eyes narrowed, "So you have one!" The girl didn't speak, her body trembling with fear. Mark's grip on her jaw tightened, his voice low and menacing, "I'm asking you something! Answer it!"

She shivered, tears streaming down her face, and stammered, "I-I just got into a relationship yesterday with my crush."

Mark's eyes seemed to burn with intensity as he spoke, his voice dripping with possessiveness, "Forget him. From now on, you'll only be with me. I don't like sharing."

Mark's gaze fixed on her robe, his hands reaching for the edges. She pleaded, her voice trembling, "Please! Please don't!! I beg you. Please."

Mark's eyes seemed to gleam with a sinister intent as he spoke, his voice low and menacing, "You don't want your crush dying, right, honey?" Her eyes widened in fear, her pupils dilating.

Mark's expression remained unyielding as he continued, "Then don't stop me. And obey me. Satisfy my needs. You're my new girl from now on. You're added to my collection. Be a nice one."

She remained silent, as she knew he was capable of killing her crush.

Mark's hands moved to the robe, and he slowly opened it. She stood before him naked, her body exposed to the cool air conditioned air.

Mark's gaze swept over her body, his eyes lingering on her skin. She shivered, her body trembling with fear.

Mark's hand moved to her ass, and he pulled her close, his rock-solid body pressing against her soft body.

He caressed her back, his fingers tracing patterns on her skin. His lips brushed against her neck, sending shivers down her spine. Then, he released her, his eyes never leaving hers.

Mark sat down on the bed, his eyes fixed on her. She stood before him, her body trembling with fear, her eyes fixed on his.

He ordered, Cum!

She asked, what?

He said again, do anything and make your juices come out. I wanna fuck your wet pussy.

She stood frozen, like a statue. Mark, growing impatient, strode towards his drawer and retrieved a sex toy.

He inserted it in her dry pussy and fastened it, and she let out a scream as pain coursed through her body.

Mark's face twisted into a sadistic grin as he inserted it in deep.

He began to undress, his eyes fixed on her. Her eyes streamed with tears, her throat parched from screaming. Just as Mark was about to approach her, a knock at the door interrupted him. Feeling frustrated, Mark stormed towards the door.

The person outside spoke, "Me! It's Yuna." Mark flung open the door, and Yuna stepped in.

Yuna's eyes locked onto Mark's naked body, and she smirked, about to take his dick in her mouth.

However, her gaze fell upon the girl on the bed, and her smirk deepened. "Another one?"

Mark's impatience boiled over, and he snapped, "Yup! Now that you've seen, get out!"

Yuna's smile never wavered as she retorted, "You'll beg me to come back, Mark. Watch your mouth."

Mark's face twisted in annoyance, and he growled, "Whatever! Just leave already, Yuna. I don't have time to waste."

Yuna's smile grew wider as she said, "Sure thing! I'll leave then." With that, she departed, leaving Mark alone with the girl once more. Mark's gaze returned to the girl, he fucked her hard his eyes gleaming lust.

The air in the room filled with smell of cum.

Meanwhile, in Ren's room, Ren spoke, a genuine smile spreading across his face, "I'm happy for Jen and Taehyung."

Gia's eyes lit up, and she exclaimed, "Yes!!!!"

Ren's expression turned thoughtful, and he added, "Hope they'll remember somethings!!"

Gia nodded in agreement, "Yes! I hope they'll remember, and their bond gets more strong."

Ren's gaze drifted off, and he spoke in a serious tone, "Yeah, I forgot. I received a letter from our mom yesterday!"

Gia's eyes widened in surprise, and she asked, "Really???! What did she say?"

Ren's expression turned grave, and he relayed their mother's message, "She said they're all waiting for our victory. She also cautioned that when we'll go there, those people's power gets 100 times more."

Gia's face fell, and she voiced her concerns, "Maybe it's better if Taehyung and Jen stay here and be happy, Ren. We don't know whether we can win against them. What if-"

Ren cut her off, his determination evident, "We can't stop Jen and Taehyung from going there, Gia. They'll make them go there anyway. So, it's better if we work together and end them."

Gia's eyes shone with resolve, and she declared, "We should protect Taehyung and Jen even if it costs our lives, Ren."

Ren's face set in a firm expression, and he nodded, "Of course!!"

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