The waves of the sea crashed relentlessly against the rocks, threatening to swallow Y/N, a young girl, drowning in the deep sea.

As her consciousness began to fade,a  powerful force surged beneath her, lifting her form with a gentle grip.

As Y/N's senses faded in and out, she became dimly aware of the creature that was bringing her to a safe shore.

With a soft yet commanding presence, the sea serpent guided her to the safety of the sandy beach, laying her down gently upon the cool, wet sand.

In the moments that followed, as Y/N gasped for air, her eyes fluttered open to meet the gaze of the sea serpent, she could see her own reflection in his eyes.

She was visibly scared and shocked by the unknown creature.

Jungkook quickly turn into his human form, so she doesn't get more terrified of him

"What were you trying to do, You stupid human." He exclaimed, he knew her intention, it wasn't an accident, she tried to kill herself.

She stared at his face, his skin was glowing in human form too. But he was stunning. Too stunning. She couldn't stop staring; she felt like she was in heaven already.

She jumped into the sea herself, knowing well that she can't swim. But she had no other option, she can't change past.

And she chose to K'll herself.

"I-i, I wanted to d'e." She replied.

"Go d'e somewhere else. Don't pollute my sea." He exclaimed.

They both heard noises, he looked at her. "Save this secret from other humans. Or you can tell them, it's not like anyone will believe you."

Jungkook said and left. Leaving Y/n scared of what she just witnessed. Wondering if it was even real or not?
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King Yoongi's piercing gaze fell upon Y/n, "Y/n," he commanded, "What happened at the riverbank?"

Y/n, her voice trembling, struggled to meet his intense gaze. "Your Majesty, I... I lost my footing and accidentally fell into the river," she stammered, her heart pounding in her chest.

Yoongi doesn't believe her words, but he is glad that she didn't say it Infront of his face that she went to the sea to k!ll herself.

Despite the suspicions, he remained composed. "Be more cautious," he admonished softly, before his expression softened slightly. "But now, it is time for you to prepare for my wedding. The kingdom eagerly awaits the union."
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A few months earlier,

Y/n woke up from the intense pain in her stomach. She was naked and her body was bruised up. She saw the sunlight and the sun was rising. She got up and wore clothes, she doesn't have time or else she will get more punishment by the staff now.

Y/n trudged through the castle's kitchen, her eyes fixed on the endless piles of onions awaiting her knife. Born to a laborer's family, she had been sold to the royal household, doomed to toil in the kitchen alongside other nameless faces.

She has no links with the royals, she has never even seen a staff member who works closely with the royals. She works in a soldier's kitchen.

Her day began before dawn, her hands raw and blistered from hauling coal and serving soldiers.

Being around these men is not easy either. They get the full freedom to hit her and abuse her to do whatever they want just because they are on a higher rank than her.

She looked at the General who called her, she gulped her saliva. Last night was not enough for him. He blames Y/n for stupid things and then he would bring her to his room to “punish” her.

“Ye-s sir?” Y/n asked. The fear in her voice was visible.

“Pour me the water.” He said.

As she poured water into a soldier's cup, her hands trembled, spilling the liquid onto the warrior's armor.

His face contorted in rage, he raised his hand to strike her.

“You clumsy fool!” He said.

Just as his hand was about to connect with her face, a quiet voice intervened.

“Enough, Ryker. She's just a kitchen girl.” Another soldier said, Y/n has never seen this guy before, but he had a scar on his eyes.

Ryker's anger faltered, and he lowered his hand, “She does this purposely.”

“I heard you have been causing a lot of trouble, You know that it's banned to have sex with a kitchen worker. Does the higher up know about it?” The guy said.

Ryker let her go, shooting a venomous glance at Y/n before storming off. The scarred warrior turned to her.

“Are you all right?” He asked. His face looked soft but the eyes were dark. Making Y/n think that he did that because he wants to spend the night with her instead or something.

“Y-yes, thank you...sir.” Y/n said.

The scarred warrior nodded and returned to his meal, his silence a comforting respite from the chaos of the kitchen.

“Good morning, sir. How's your day faring?” Y/n said with a smile.

“It's passing.” He said briefly.

Y/n's heart sank, but she persisted, drawn to the enigmatic warrior's quiet strength.

“I see. Well, mine's been...eventful. Spilled water, as you saw.”

The warrior did show a hint of his gummy smile. “ I did.”

Their exchanges remained brief, but Y/n found solace in the scarred warrior's gentle demeanor.

From that day forward, Y/n made a point to catch his eye, attempting to coax him into conversation. Ever since he came no one was abusing her or forcing her.

It felt good to be treated like a human. She wanted to know who this guy is and how he has control over the generals who have been forcing her.

She just heard the rumors about him being half prince. His family abandoned him at a young age and now he wants to k!ll his own family and take revenge on them.

But Y/n didn't see the red flags. She just saw a man who looks like a cute cat.

Everyone who ever hurts her disappears in some kind of mysterious sea tragedy. Y/n had never paid much attention to her because she would be just glad that they got rid of the person.

Y/n was cleaning up the tables when he put some daisies on the table. She looked at the daisies at him. He was not looking at her, his back was facing him, he was acting cold.

“Girls like flowers. And these remind me of you.” He said and then walked away. It was the first time he showed any affection towards her. Y/n find his efforts really romantic.

Because he could just simply use her like other soldiers but he doesn't want to.

Each day, he gives her a small gift. Every night Y/n finds a cute little gift from him. This was heartwarming. He is so nice to her. No man has ever been this nice to her. No woman either. No one has, everyone treated her like she was nothing.

One day she received no gifts from him. Nor she saw any one, it was empty, no one came to eat. But she was told by the kitchen head and cooks that they still needed to make the food as there was a war going on.
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Y/n scrubbed the pots and pans with vigor, her mind wandering about him, she doesn't even know his name. Yet she was already so in love with him. She just hopes that nothing happens to him, she can't let him die. Without him she will again be treated like an animal.

Suddenly, two soldiers appeared, their faces stern.

“You're coming with us.” One said firmly.

“What? Where are you taking me?” She asked in pure horror. She can't trust these two men, she was scared of what they would do to her

“ You'll find out soon enough.” The soldier said.

They dragged her out of the kitchen, through the castle gates, and into the royal palace.

Y/n's heart raced as they led her deeper into the labyrinthine halls. She had never been inside the palace before, and the grandeur overwhelmed her.

She has come from extreme poverty. She has never seen indoors like this. 

They stopped in front of an ornate door. The soldiers pushed her inside, and Y/n's eyes adjusted to the dim light.

Her gaze landed on a figure standing by the window, she was scared. But she saw his face, his scarred face is familiar.

Y/n's eyes widened as she took in his royal attire, the prince's crest on his chest. Her mind reeled as she realized the truth.

“Y-you're...a prince?” She asked, stammering.

“I was. Now, I'm a King. I took revenge on my parents for abandoning me.” He said, he held her hand, and pulled her closer. He caressed her hair. “I want to keep you close to me.”

His touch was so gentle, nothing like those men.

Y/n's heart raced as her hand reached out to touch his scar. “I don't even know your name.”

“Yoongi,” He replied. He tilts your chin up with a rough finger, his eyes boring into her with a possessive hunger. “You should be honored,”

“Honored?” She asked.

“You are the first woman I choose to be mine.” He replied. He caressed her cheek before pulling her closer and before leaning in. Their lips almost touch. “Do you want me to continue?” He asked so softly.

She thought men like him didn't exist. He was actually Caring about her and her consent.

She nodded her head. And he kissed her lips.
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Yoongi acts all cold and rude but he is so nice his actions just shows how much he loves her.

He even confesses his love so Y/n knows that he loves her and adores her. Her painful past seems to have recovered now.

She got to know about the new women who came to the palace from all around the nation.

She didn't get to meet Yoongi for days, but she thinks it's normal as he is the king so he can't be with her.

She was glad when she got to spend some time with him. He caressed her arm gently while she hugged him. “I think I should get married now.” He said.

Y/n looked at him and smiled. “Really? Who are you going to marry?”

“I am still thinking. I can't decide yet.” He said. Y/n thought he was joking around. He loves her so he would marry her right?

“Hmm, I think I should get married too. But I can't decide who to marry either.” She said with a smile. But Yoongi looked at him with a serious face.

“You can't get married,” He said. Y/n noticed his serious face.

“But you are saying you want to get married.” She said,

“I do, I need a wife, a queen. So I have to choose wisely.” He exclaimed. “Are you thinking I will Marry you?”

“You love me.” She said. He nodded his head.

“I do love you, but a woman like you can't become a wife or queen.” He said.

“A woman like me?” She asked.

“Yes,you got assaulted by multiple men in the past. And by common people, that is so ungraceful. A queen needs to be pure. You can never be the queen of this land.” He said, Y/n’s face changed its colors. She was hurt by his words.

“It wasn't my fault was it?” She asked.

“Yeah, it wasn't. But I don't want a wife like you. Even if I was a commoner, I still would not want to marry a woman used by another man. It's just my love because of which I am even with someone like you. Love is truly blind.” He kissed her forehead.

“S-o you just want me as your mistress?” She asked.

“No, not mistress. I don't even like concubines like you. Maybe a slave. You are just here to please me and serve me.” He said.

Her fairytale broke. Yoongi says he loves her, but he still thinks of her as a low rank person. And even a slave.

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Present time,

Y/n looked at the mirror. She remembers the creature who saved her life. She doesn't want this. She doesn't want to be alive.

She can't change her past, she can't change what happened to her, when she had no power to do anything to stop it. She thought Yoongi didn't care about it.

But he does.

He came to her room. She didn't turn to him. He put his hands over her shoulder. “Why do you look so stressed? Did something happen?”

She started crying loudly. “I can't change it. How is it my fault? that I was kidnapped and was forced to labor? How is my fault that the high ranking generals used me and no one stopped them?”

“Hey, hey, stop crying. No one blamed you. It's not your fault.” He wiped her tears.

“Then why do you think of me as just a slave? Even when you love me?” she asked. And Yoongi sighed.

“It's the reality, Y/n. I am doing what I can for you here. You should be honored that I keep you to please me.” He said and started taking off her clothes.

“I am giving you every luxury and comfort yet still you are being ungrateful. How can you be so greedy?” He asked, as he tried to take off her clothes again. She stopped him and covered her body.

She pushed his hand away. “I don't want you to continue.”

His hand slaps away her feeble attempt to cover herself, He grabs her chin again, forcing her to look up at him. “You are not here to hide, you are here to serve and please me.”

“I am not your slave.” Y/n said.

Yoongi raises an eyebrow at her declaration, “Oh really? And yet here you are, in my kingdom, at my mercy. Just because I showed my gentle side to you doesn't mean you should forget who you are.”

He was the guy who taught her what a gentle touch is, what consent is. And now he was just using her like a sex slave. She wanted to end all of this.
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Yoongi stood at the window of his throne room, gazing out at the darkening sky. His advisor, a worried look on his face, approached him.

“Your Majesty, we've received word from the coastal towns. The sea storm is worsening, and the floods are rising. The crops are being destroyed, and the people are fleeing for their lives.” The advisor said urgently.

“How bad is it?” He asked grimly

“It's catastrophic, Your Majesty. The storm is unlike anything we've ever seen. The empire is being consumed by the floodwaters.” The advisor said.

Yoongi's anxiety spiked as he watched the floodwaters rise, engulfing the land. His mind raced with the thought of his people, his luxuries, and his valuable possessions being destroyed.

“ We must do something! We can't just sit here and watch our empire drown!” Yoongi exclaimed desperately.

“It's too late, Your Majesty. The floodwaters are too powerful. We've tried to evacuate, but it's too late. The empire is gone.” The advisor said. “We can just hope the palace get safed from it,”

As the waters continued to rise, Yoongi's worst fears were realized. The palace was engulfed, and the king was swept away by the torrent.

His empire, his people, everything he had ever known was gone, lost to the fury of the sea storm.

Y/n was terrified by the disaster, she thought she would die, she was not expecting to make it out alive.

But she finds herself in the arms of the unknown creature again. His scales shimmering in the moonlight. “I told you to not pollute my sea by dying here right?” he was smiling as if he was proud of it.

The people were literally dying in the background but his focus was on her. She was looking scared of him today considering the fact she saw him caused this accident. He cupped her face.

"You have nothing to fear from me. I only seek to protect you." He said

"What do you want from me? Why are you doing this?" Y/n was trembling but she tried to speak.

His eyes soften and voice got gentle,

"I only wish for your safety, to shield you from harm. Please, trust in my intentions."

Another sudden storm came, Y/n was terrified by all this. "What is happening? Why is the sea so enraged?"

"There are those who harm you, hurt you. I cannot let them near you. He said you can't be the queen of that land, so I removed that land from the map and make it part of the sea now."
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