Taehyung pov

"You're so bad, Taehyung. How could you ignore your Y/nie?" I felt my back getting wet. I immediately turned back and looked at her. Again, she cried. I brought her closer to me and wiped her tears away. She looked at me, and we made eye contact.

"Don't cry. Hmm.Now tell me you still doubt my love." She cried harder and shook her head. I sighed and took her in my embrace, patting her back in a comforting manner.

"I-I'm sorry. I'm so bad, Taehyung. I didn't mean it." Her tears touched my bare chest as I hugged her tightly.

"Shh,I know, now look at me." She raised her head from my chest and looked at me with her teary eyes. I wiped them with my knuckles.

"I wasn't mad at you love. But I felt hurt when you uttered those words.You have no idea how much I love you." I cupped her cheeks. Her whole face is red. .

I slowly separated from her and began to walked toward bed and sat there. She looked at my every move.

"You know love," I whispered, my voice heavy with emotion.

"In my whole life, I've never cried the way I cried for my two precious women. They're my whole life. Only my heart knows how much I love them. But I already lost one. My mom." My eyes began to well up with tears, but I quickly blinked them away and turned to look at Y/N. I stared at her for a moment, gathering my thoughts.

"But I can't lose another one," I continued, my voice trembling with vulnerability. "Now my whole future is bonded with her. She's the reason why I smile, forgetting all my past nightmares. She's the person who can take care of me better . The person who makes me feel worthy.The person I love dearly." I spoke each word straight from the depths of my heart, pouring out my soul as I gazed directly into her eyes.

She smiled but her tears didn't stop. She walked toward me, maintaining eye contact as she kneeled down, taking both my hands into her soft grip.

"I promised that girl would never leave you. That girl will always take care of you . That girl will make your life more worthy and beautiful. That girl will love you dearly forever." She cupped my cheeks, each word causing a smile to spread across my face.

"I'm sorry, Tae. Please don't take my words seriously. I know you were hurt by what I said. But please forgive me. My anger blinded me. I blamed you , without knowing the truth."I sighed and made her stand up, then guided her to sit on my lap. Wrapping my arms around her waist, I felt a sense of warmth and comfort.

"You know. I can't stay angry at you. You know that. But never say such things again." I buried my face in the crook of her neck, snuggling close. Ahh, how I missed this feeling.

"Taehyung, I want to know what actually happened to my parents," she whispered, her voice trembling with emotion as she leaned into me. With a heavy sigh, I nodded, wrapping my arms around her and pulling her closer.

As I lifted my head from her neck, I could feel her gaze fixed on me, filled with a mixture of curiosity and apprehension. I knew there was no escaping this conversation; she deserved to know the truth. Summoning my courage, I took a deep breath and began to speak.

"Your father was my savior," I started softly, my voice barely above a whisper. "He found my unconscious bruises body in that forest .He took me to their house without think twice. And your mother, she had a kind heart, just like you. They took me in, treated me like their own child."

I paused, feeling the weight of the words I was about to speak. "Your mother was pregnant at the time," I continued, my voice catching in my throat. "But I don't know that my yn was inside that womb." I looked at her smiled and she gladly returned with her teary eyes.I whipped her tears and continue.

"They didn't know I'm the prince of this kingdom," I confessed, my voice heavy with the weight of my deception. "They asked about my whereabouts many times, but I lied or tried to avoid the truth. I couldn't bear the thought of returning to the kingdom; I had grown too attached to your parents."Tears welled in my eyes as the memories flooded back.

"But they never forced me to reveal anything," I added, a small glimmer of gratitude amidst the sorrow. "Then one day, my father discovered my presence in the village. He arrived with a many soldiers and stormed into your parents' house." A shudder passed through me as I recalled that fateful night.

"Your mother screamed in labor pain," I continued, my voice trembling with emotion. "Despite the chaos, she bravely gave birth to you. But in that same moment, the soldiers barged in, shattering the fragile peace of the home."

I held her tighter, the weight of what I had to say next nearly suffocating me. "I... I don't know how to tell you this," I stammered, my heart breaking at the thought of her parents' tragic fate.

Author pov

Flashback

With a final push, she gave birth to a girl, delivered within the walls of their humble home, with the aid of the village doctor. As the baby's cries filled the room, her mother gazed upon her newborn daughter with eyes full of love.

On the other hand, little boy Taehyung and Y/n's dad felt immense joy upon hearing the baby cry. Taehyung, too young to fully comprehend, couldn't help but feel elated.

Y/n's dad opened the door and entered the room, where he found his little princess sleeping peacefully in her mother's embrace. Taehyung peeked inside and caught a glimpse of the tiny baby.

But suddenly, they all flinched at the sound of the door breaking. Taehyung trembled in fear as he saw his dad standing there, surrounded by soldiers, his face twisted with anger.

Y/n's dad emerged from the room to see the king standing before him, his expression fuming with rage. He bowed and lowered his head, unaware of the reason for their unexpected visit. Little Taehyung sought shelter behind y/n's father, fearing for his own dad.

"Secure Prince Taehyung's safety and take care of those bastards," the King commanded his soldiers. They approached Taehyung, trembling with fear evident in their every step. Y/n's dad's eyes widened at the mention of "Prince Taehyung," his gaze shifting to the small, trembling figure before him.

"Appa... I-I don't want to go," little Taehyung stuttered, clutching y/n's dad's shirt tightly.

"SHUT UP AND COME HERE. DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW SCARED WE WERE. YOU LITTLE STUPID?" The King's voice boomed, causing Taehyung to shut his eyes tightly, tears streaming down his face.

"And you!" The King's fury redirected towards y/n's dad, his accusations sharp as daggers. "You have to pay for what you did, you bastard!"

The soldiers caught Taehyung before he could run, dragging him towards the King, who held him tightly, instilling terror in the young prince.

Suddenly, a baby's cry echoed from a nearby room, causing everyone to turn towards the door. Y/n's dad's eyes widened, and he rushed to the door, locking it from outside and using his body to block any entry.

"I didn't do anything, Your Majesty," Y/N's father insisted, his voice trembling with both fear and disbelief.

" This is your Prince, Kim Taehyung! How dare you! Do you want money? Isn't it? That's why you, you bastard, keep my child away from us!" The King roared furiously. But Y/N's dad shook his head. He couldn't accept the accusation. He knew they were poor, but he would never do such a low thing for money.

He gazed at Taehyung, who was hanging his head with guilt written all over his face. He couldn't bring himself to blame the boy; he understood the fear he harbored for his own father. He empathized with the hardships this little boy had endured.

"Please, your Majesty, don't do this to us.We didn't do anything wrong and We didn't know he is the prince of this kingdom. Have some mercy," he pleaded. But the King remained emotionless, giving a signal to his soldiers who nodded in compliance.

"Appa... I'm scared. Please don't do this," Little Taehyung cried harder, his voice quivering with fear. He squeezed his eyes shut tightly upon hearing the screams echoing through the house.

"Ahhh... D-don't Ahhhhh........" The entire house reverberated with painful screams and cries, overwhelming Taehyung at such a tender age.

Suddenly, the entire house fell into pin-drop silence, causing Taehyung to open his eyes. Only he knew how fast his heart was beating.

What he saw made his whole body freeze, and he screamed in agony.

The couple lay motionless on the floor, surrounded by a pool of blood. Taehyung's breaths came in ragged gasps as he struggled to comprehend the horror before him.His vision blurred, and he lost consciousness in his dad's embrace.

"Clean up this mess," he ordered, carrying little Taehyung in his arms as he left the house.

After a while, Halmoni quickly came because she heard screams from the house. But it wasn't just that house; the whole village was a mess, with fires and broken buildings everywhere. Her legs felt weak as she hurried. Her heart beat faster with fear as she got closer. When she finally reached the house, she saw the couple lying dead. She felt really scared, thinking she might have been too late.

"Ahhhhh... Wh-what did you do to them? Where's the baby?" Halmoni's voice trembled. She knew she couldn't argue with the soldiers right now. Her priority was the newborn child. She pushed past the soldiers and ran to the room, where she found little Y/N crying. She immediately took her into her arms.

The end of the flashback.

Y/n pov

After hearing the devastating news, my heart seemed to stop beating. They had mercilessly taken the lives of my parents. But, despite the overwhelming pain, I couldn't entirely blame Taehyung. I knew he had done wrong, yet I also understood the depth of his own struggles at such a young age.

"I-I'm sorry, Y/nah," Taehyung stammered, his voice heavy with guilt. "I feel like a murderer. But please, try to understand me."

Tears streamed down my face as I shook my head, releasing the pain that weighed heavily on my heart. Taehyung pulled me into his warm embrace, his hand tracing soothing patterns on my back.

"Don't hold back, love," he whispered softly. "Let your sorrow flow freely today. I'm here to hold you, to comfort you. But from tomorrow onward, I don't want to see a single tear in your eyes, alright?"

I clung to him tightly, wrapping my arms around his neck as I buried my face against his chest, letting out all the pain I had been holding inside. His bare chest soon became wet with my tears, but he didn't seem to mind. Instead, he held me even closer, offering solace until I found a semblance of comfort in his embrace.

After a while, I managed to calm down and looked at him, tears welling in my eyes. He let out a sigh and gently wiped away my tears.

"Now, come and sleep. But you know, love, you deserve a punishment for making me feel so separated from you and sad." My eyes widened, and I innocently gazed at him.I know he is trying to lighten my mood. But this is too much. He raised an eyebrow, guiding me to lie down as he hovered above me, causing my breath to catch in my throat.

"T-Tae-" I attempted to speak, but he didn't let me finish, pressing his lips against mine as kissed me there were no tomorrow. I attempted to pull away, but he effortlessly pinned my hand above my head, deepening the kiss until I could hardly think. Once satisfied, he broke the kiss, a mischievous glint danced in his eyes, and I shot him a glare, though he only chuckled.

"I'm not finished yet" he declared with a smirk, sending a shiver down my spine. Suddenly, he began to tickle me mercilessly, and laughter bubbled from deep within me until tears streamed down my cheeks.

"This is your punishment, princess," he teased, his laughter blending with mine until we were breathless with mirth.

Finally, he stopped and lay beside me, pulling me into his embrace. I rested my head on his chest, closing my eyes, ready to drift off to sleep. But he spoke again.

"Marry me" he confessed, his words catching me off guard.I raided my head from his chest and looked at him.

"Huh?" I blinked multiple times, unsure if I had heard him correctly.

"I want to marry you. Don't you want that?" he inquired, to which I shook my head.

"No no not like that, but you're a prince. And we escaped from the palace.you know what I mean. So, Is it okay?" He nodded, and I looked at him with confusion.

"Why so suddenly?" I asked, puzzled by his urgency. "I mean, we can wait until all these problems are resolved."

"I don't know when they'll be resolved," he replied, his voice tinged with concern. "I can't lose you. I'm not in a rush, but I want to make you mine before it's too late." I can understand his feeling so I didn't say anything; I just nodded, a smile spreading across my face, indicating that I didn't have any problem with that either.

"We don't need any royal-type wedding. We can marry here, simply," he suggested. I didn't mind at all, but the thought of him being a prince made me uncertain if it was okay for him. However, seeing his comfort with the idea, I too felt at ease.

"Okay,I'll definitely marry you" I agreed, feeling a rush of happiness and excitement. He chuckled and hugged me tightly, and together, we drifted into dreamland, wrapped in each other's embrace, ready to face whatever the future held.

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