Taehyung pov

"Now, will you come with me? We don't have much time," I said, reluctantly breaking the hug. My heart ached with every passing second. The thought of separating from her felt like a dagger to my chest. How could I possibly leave her behind? But her safety was paramount. I didn't care about my own life; hers was infinitely more precious.

I couldn't understand why they had attacked us so suddenly. What was the reason? And most importantly, how could they betray us like that? Wasn't the King of Ulsan our father's best friend? I didn't know what was happening in the palace. I could only hope that Jin-hyung and Father were safe until I arrived. The whole kingdom must be in shock right now.

Suddenly, we heard someone trying to break down our door, causing our eyes to widen in horror. Have they found out where we live? The banging on the door grew louder, and she gripped my hand tightly. What should I do now? I ran my fingers through my hair, not knowing what to do in this moment of panic.

"T-Taehyung, they'll break the door. I'm scared," she said in a tense voice, her whole face a mask of fear. Tears streamed down her cheeks, and seeing her so vulnerable made my chest tighten. I cupped her cheeks and kissed her forehead gently.

"Nothing will happen to you. I'm here with you, okay? We'll get through this," I whispered, trying to reassure her despite my own fear.

"B-But there's no way for us to escape. Now, what are we gonna do?" she asked, clutching my shirt tightly, her fear evident.

I glanced at the window. We could escape from there, but they had surrounded the entire house. They wouldn't let us go easily. I knew that. Shit, we were trapped.

"Don't worry. Trust me. I'll never let anything happen to you," I said, loosening my grip around her waist and walking toward the kitchen to find a weapon. After a few seconds of searching, I found a knife that was longer than the usual one. It probably wasn't a kitchen knife.

I sighed and walked back to where Y/N stood, tightening my grip on the knife

Suddenly, with a loud bang, the door broke open, revealing Princess Hana with a smirk on her face. A man I had never seen before stood beside her, and there were many soldiers surrounding our house. I knew one thing: this wasn't going to be easy.

"Hana," I spat, stepping protectively in front of Y/N. "What do you want?"

"Taehyung, did you really think you could hide from me forever?" Hana sneered. "You and your little love here have nowhere to run."

"Stay back," I warned, brandishing the knife. "I won't let you touch her."

Hana laughed, a cold, cruel sound. "Oh, Taehyung, always the hero. But this time, you're outnumbered. Surrender now, and I might let her live."

Y/N's grip on my shirt tightened even more. "Taehyung, please," she whispered, her voice trembling. "Don't do anything reckless."

Hana took a step forward, her smile widening. "You really think you can fight all of us? How amusing." I rolled my eyes at her statement.

"You know what. You shameless bitch. You betrayed our kingdom. Your whole people are disgusting," I growled, my voice trembling with anger.

"DON'T YOU DARE, YOU BASTARD! I'LL KILL YOU RIGHT HERE!" A man in royal battle attire bellowed, starting to march toward me. But Hana stepped in, grabbing his arm.

"Oppa, not now," she whispered. What? Is he her brother? I shook my head in disbelief, glaring back at the man who matched my rage with his own.

"Taehyung, this kingdom is now under our control. You can't do anything but obey us," Hana said proudly, her arrogance making me laugh out loud.

"Do you think I'm scared of you? Obey you because you backstabbed us?" I spat, my teeth clenched in defiance.

"You're the real coward here, you traitorous moron." I knew my words were like pouring oil on a fire, but I didn’t care. All I wanted was to escape with Y/N and ensure her safety. After that, I would return to the palace to protect my kingdom.

"You won’t listen, will you? Then see what we can do. Today is her last day," Hana spat, her eyes piercing through Y/N.

My heart pounded in my chest as I moved to shield Y/N with my body. "You will not touch her!" I shouted, my voice echoing through the hall.

Y/N clung to my arm, her eyes wide with fear but filled with trust. "Taehyung, we need to get out of here," she whispered urgently.

"I know," I whispered back, my voice firm. "I won’t let them harm you."

Hana's laugh was cold and mocking. "How touching. But love won't save you here, Taehyung."

I met her gaze with steely resolve. "Love is the only thing worth fighting for, Hana. And I'll fight to my last breath to protect it."

The soldiers moved towards us, and I braced myself, knife in hand.

"When I give the signal, run to the window," I whispered to her, hoping she could escape while I held them off.

"No, Taehyung, I can't leave you," she protested, gripping my arm.

"Enough talking. Soldiers, seize them!" Hana Commanded.

"You have to. Trust me," I insisted, giving her a quick, desperate kiss.

"Now, go!"

The first soldier lunged at me, and I swung the knife, catching him off guard. He stumbled back, clutching his wound. Another soldiers approached, and I fought them off, adrenaline fueling my every move.

I continued to fight, stabbing and slashing, my whole hand and body soon covered in their blood. They had awakened a beast inside me that I could no longer control, my anger consuming me entirely.

Suddenly, I heard Y/N scream, making me look at her.

"TAEHYUNG!" she shouted. They had caught her. She struggled to free herself from their grip, but they wouldn't budge. Shit.

"DON’T YOU DARE TOUCH HER! LET HER GO, YOU BASTARDS, OR I’LL CHOP YOU TO PIECES!” I shouted, my voice trembling with fury. Her face was streaked with tears, and bruises were forming where they gripped her arms.

She looked at me with pained eyes, her silent plea breaking my heart. I was about to move toward her, but suddenly, a sharp pain exploded in my head, forcing my eyes shut in agony. The knife, slick with their blood, slipped from my hand, clattering loudly to the ground. My hand went to my head, feeling the warm flow of blood trickling down. They seized my arms, holding me in an iron grip, making any escape impossible.

"T-Taehyung," she sobbed, her voice trembling with fear as she took in my condition.

"LET ME GO!" I screamed, struggling desperately to break free, but the pain in my head was overwhelming, sapping my strength.

"Please," Y/N cried out, her voice breaking. "Don’t hurt him. Please…"

"I said, LET ME GO! You don't know what you're doing!" I roared, my vision blurring from the blood and pain.

Hana's brother laughed, a cruel, mocking sound that echoed around us. "Oops... poor you. You can't protect your love," he sneered. Hana smirked, her eyes glinting with sadistic pleasure as she watched Y/N suffer.Such a pathetic bitch.

"By the way, your little wife is hot as fuck. Looks so interesting," he said, eyeing her with lust, making my blood boil with anger. I gritted my teeth.

"DON'T YOU DARE, YOU BLOODY BASTARD! DON'T SAY HER NAME WITH YOUR FILTHY MOUTH! HOW DISGUSTING YOU ARE!" I shouted, almost screamed, struggling to free myself from their grip. My eyes were red with fury. But he turned to my side and punched my face harder, causing blood to drip from my nose.

"DO YOU RAISE YOUR VOICE AT ME? HUH?" he shouted, shoving me to the ground. My head slammed against the floor, sending a jolt of pain through my body. A pained moan escaped my lips as he began to beat me mercilessly, each blow sapping my strength.

"TAEHYUNG... TAEHYUNG, NO, NO. D-DON'T HURT HIM, PLEASE!" Her cries and screams echoed through the house, each one tearing at my heart.

I tried to stand, to fight for her, but my body refused to cooperate. The pain was overwhelming, leaving me numb. The wound on my chest had reopened, and blood flowed heavily, making me feel even weaker.

"Doyun, Oppa... It's enough. Don't hurt him. After all, he's my future husband," Hana said. Doyun paused, his knuckles dripping with my blood. With a smug grin, he finally stepped back.

I gasped for breath, my chest heaving as if I were on the brink of collapse. Every nerve in my body screamed in agony, making me feel as though death was near. Why am I so weak? I wanted desperately to stand, to protect her from anyone who dared to touch her. But the pain was unbearable, a constant reminder that I had pushed myself beyond human limits.

Slowly, I turned my head towards her, locking eyes with her. The warmth in her gaze momentarily made me forget all my suffering. I tried to stand, but the only result was a pained whimper escaping my lips. The iron ropes binding me only worsened my torment. They were living monsters, devoid of any empathy.

I can't bear to see her in pain. Her tear-filled eyes make me yearn to strike out at those who hurt her. Her eyes reflect pain, but also love for me. Is this the end? A tear slides down my cheek.

I want to reach her, to envelop her in my embrace where no harm can touch her. I want to reassure her that she's safe with me.

I clench my palm and try to stand up again, but the only result is another painful whimper. I’m so weak right now. I feel so ashamed that I can’t protect you from these devils. I failed, Y/N. I failed to protect you.

She struggles to free herself from their grip, but they only tighten it. You don’t know how much I want to scream and punch them for touching you like that. But how can I do that, my love, when I can’t even move a finger? I feel so numb. I feel like a pathetic creature who couldn’t protect my love.

The tears don’t stop, and at the same time, our eyes don’t leave each other’s, as if trying to speak through our gaze.

Perhaps today isn't our day. But I vow to make them regret what they've done to us. How could destiny play so cruelly with us?

You know what,I want to say I love you,but the pain renders me speechless.

Forgive me, my love.

But this isn't the end.

one day you'll be in my arms again, free from worry, surrounded by nothing but happiness.

I promise.

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