Yn:I chuckled softly, trying to ease the tension.
"Stop you both..! I was just asking…"
Ari's POV: I stared at her, understanding everything without her saying it. It was because of him—Prince Jungkook. I clenched my sword tightly.
Yoongi: "I don't know why you're asking things like that, Yn… but listen to me. Every Omega is beautiful. But it's the heart that matters.
And you? You're pure. You're kind-hearted. Don't ever say you're bad, Yn."
Yn:He and Ari looked at me seriously.
Yoongi: "And ugly..? Do you know how many Alphas—and even Betas—are drawn to your beauty in the training ground? You're beautiful, Yn...!! Please stop thinking like this."
Yn:I smiled gently, nodding, and felt Ari's arm wrap around me in a side hug. She didn't say anything—she didn't have to. She knew I wouldn't want to hear anything about him from her.
"Okay, okay.. let's begin again."
We all smiled and resumed. This time, the strikes were stronger. Fierce. The air filled with the sounds of clashing steel.
Suddenly, we all froze at once—the door creaked open..That door was only opened by palace people.
And we stood stunned as he walked in.

PRINCE JUNGKOOK..!!
three of them stunned and whispered "Your Highness..!"
Yn:I stared at him, frozen as he walked slowly toward us. He stood right in front of us, and we all immediately bowed.
Jungkook: "We're in private, Hyung. No need for formalities," he said, calm as always.
Yn:I kept my eyes down. I didn't know why I couldn't meet his gaze. Maybe because it still hurt—being ignored, being left without a word.
I knew I shouldn't feel like this… but I couldn't stop the ache.
Jungkook: "Mind if I join in fighting?"
We all exchanged surprised glances.
Yoongi: "You can, Jungkook." Then he added, "What about two vs two?"
But no one responded.
Yoongi: "Me and Ari. You and Yn, Jungkook."
Yn:My head shot up. I stared at Hyung like he had betrayed me. That was intentional, wasn't it?
I watched Ari and Yoongi walk away, leaving just me and him behind.
I slowly raised my head. My breath hitched when I found his eyes already on me. I told myself over and over—
"HE IS THE CROWN PRINCE. NOT MY ALPHA."
The pain of the past stabbed at me again.
Jungkook: "Shall we begin?"
Yn:I looked away, forcing myself to hide everything.."We can."
Our swords clashed fiercely. Each stroke filled with unspoken words. Our eyes met with every strike, saying what our lips couldn't.
He never raised his sword to attack—only defended.
Ari: "They're lost in each other… Yn's attacking with her heart in every strike, but Jungkook…
he's only defending. He's never raising his blade.. didn't he hated her so much from the start— then why?"
Yoongi: "Let's leave them alone" I said softly, eyes never leaving the two in the ring.We both walk outside..
Meanwhile—
Yn: "Why is he just defending? Why not strike back? Is he mocking me?!"
Anger boiled inside me. I decided to use the same move he'd once used on Hyung—but in the process, my blade caught his shoulder.
BLOOD..!!I gasped, horrified.
"No…" shouts but He didn't even flinch. Just stared at me with those cold, dark eyes—but I caught something in them. Amusement?
I dropped my sword and rushed to him, already in tears.
"Your Highness!! Why didn't you stop me!? You could've ended this fight in seconds! But you didn't! Look at you!"
I reached for the knot of his upper garment and untied it, exposing the deep cut.

Tears streamed down my face as I wiped the blood, placing cloth to stop the bleeding.
"LET'S GO TO THE HEALER, NOW—"
But before I could finish, he pulled me toward him. Our bodies collided.
Jungkook: "It's just a normal cut," he said quietly, eyes locked on her.
Yn:I sobbed softly and said No..!! I hide my face in his bare chest, arms wrapping around his neck.
"I-I'm sorry..! You should've stopped my strike..!"
I held back the urge to break down completely.
Jungkook: "I was distracted," he said, tone calm but unreadable.
Yn:I pulled away, confused."What was there to be distracted by..?"
He didn't answer. Just stared. Eyes dark. Lips soft. That small mole beneath them calling to me

I'd never seen him this close… this real.
I leaned in without thinking, kissing the mole under his lower lip..!!
Time stopped..!!
Then I snapped out of it, realizing what I had done. I turned quickly, about to walk back —only to collide into his bare chest.
His hand rested on my waist. Then He kissed me..Hard..!!
His lips moved against mine with hunger. I responded, matching his passion. Our tongues tangled, and he sucked harshly on my lower lip.
His lips sucked mine like they belonged only to him.. I gasped for breath, and push him away—but he didn't move.We both panted, breaths mixing.
I didn't know what came over me. I cupped his face and kissed him again..
Then—knock knock..We froze...but We were still too close.
Guard: "Your Highness..! Luna asked for your presence!"
Jungkook: "Why..?"
Yn:I looked up at him immediately. His brows furrowed—the first time I saw his expression change..
Guard: "Princess Aera is here to see you, Your Highness..!"
Yn:My heart stopped..Everything halted..My hands fell from his chest..I stepped back.
I can feel his gaze on me —but I didn't look back.
I opened the door and walk away with heavy heart
Other side:
Luna: "How was your journey… was it stressful for you, Aera?"
Aera: "No, Luna… it was good, comfortable, and safe. You even arranged more guards for my safety," I said with a soft smile.
Then, without even realizing it, my eyes began scanning our surroundings… searching for something—or perhaps someone.
Luna: I chuckled at her understand the longing for my son, gently caressing her cheek. "I've already ordered the guards for Jungkook presence..
He'll be here in a minute. No need to keep looking around," I teased knowingly.
Aera: "I am not—"
I began, but my words broke off as my cheeks grew hot, the blush giving me away.
Luna: I chuckled again and began chatting casually with her about the Qing dynasty.
Aera's POV:
I tried to focus on Luna's words, but my heart and mind were elsewhere… my eyes scanning the halls for my King—Prince Jungkook.
And then… I saw him..!!