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..!!

He was walking towards us, each step steady, deliberate, his posture regal. My breath instantly caught in my throat. His expression was calm as always, but there was that underlying coldness I could never read past.God…!!

he looked so handsome..My heart started beating faster just from the mere sight of him.

He had always been handsome, even from childhood.But now—now his body had grown stronger, more muscular in just these few months..

My gaze lingered on him longer than it should have..I was lost in him… again and again.

With each step closer, my breath felt more and more knocked out of me.

He finally stopped, standing tall before Luna, bowing with perfect composure.

Luna: I nodded at him with a smile of approval.

“JUNGKOOK…

Princess Aera has come to see me, but I am busy with court matters. Go and spend time with her. Cancel all of your work. Take her to my garden—she loves that place.”

He looked at Princess Aera for a brief moment, then nodded silently.

Luna: “Good. I’ll be leaving now. You accompany her.”

With that, Luna walked away, leaving the two of them alone.

Aera: “Your Highness… shall we?” I asked softly, my gaze lowered, though my blush betrayed me.

He gave me a simple nod.

I smiled shyly and began walking towards the hall leading to the garden. I stepped a little closer to him, wanting—just for a moment—to breathe in his familiar scent…

But then… another scent hit me.

I frowned, confusion knotting in my brows. Whose scent is this?

It was sweet—so sweet—like a mixture of roses and vanilla. It had mix with his own scent, creating something beautiful, almost intoxicating scent… but my heart ached painfully when I realized…It was an Omega’s scent.

An Omega had been close enough to him for their scents to mix.Who could it be !? YN..!?

I didn’t say a word as we reached the garden, he simply standing a few paces away from me, like he always did.

I , as always, was the one who spoke. He responded only with nods or a single word here and there.

Aera: “How many times do I have to say this, Your Highness? Just call me Aera… it’s totally fine.”He looked at me, his gaze steady.

Jungkook:“Princess Aera… I can’t---.”

Before he could say more, suddenly I reached for his hands and hold them..His hands were warm and strong beneath my fingers. His eyes widened slightly at my sudden closeness.

Aera:“Please,” I said, looking up at him with pleading, almost puppy-like eyes.

“Alteast When we’re alone… you call me Aera, and I’ll call you Jungkook..At least then… it will feel a little more like us.”..

When he finally gave a small nod, I couldn’t help the wide smile that spread across my face..In my happiness,I threw my arms around him in a hug…

only to realize what I had done and pull back quickly, cheeks burning.

“Sorry…” I murmured.

Jungkook: “It’s alright,” he said coldly, still keeping that slight distance between us.

Aera: His words made me smile nonetheless.

So… it was okay to hug him.

My heart swelled, my cheeks growing even warmer.

We spent two whole hours in the garden. As always, I did most of the talking, sharing little stories, thoughts, and laughter.

He stayed quiet, but I knew—by the way his eyes softened—that he listened to every single word of mine.

Yn’s POV

I returned to my chamber with my heart aching in a way I could hardly stand. The moment I stepped inside, his scent hit me, instantly calming my restless heart.

But then the memories replayed… and the calmness was replaced by a deep, sharp ache.

I know I have no right to feel this way. I shouldn’t feel like this. I shouldn’t love him anymore.

I know I am nothing to him.."

Our bond means nothing to the world. He is the Crown Prince—the future King of the Jeon dynasty.

And I am just a normal, unwanted Omega. We are nothing more than duty and a claim… so why does my heart always crave him?

Why can’t I stop falling for him, even when I know he hates me…even when I know he doesn’t like my presence?

hates me to the core and don't like presence.. Maybe he changed after his Rut wanting me and spending time with me

But I know it's not him who was craving for me.. It's his Inner Wolf.. because His inner Alpha bounded with My Inner Omega.. otherwise he never stay where I was

And The moment the rut ended…he had left me bare in his chambers without a word.

How am I supposed to forget that?

Calm down, Yn. It’s okay… you don’t need to cry…

I tried to steady my breathing and walked to the balcony for some fresh air—only to see them.

Hugging..!!

My heart sank. My vision blurred with tears. I turned away instantly, running inside, falling face-first onto the bed, burying my face in the pillow as the sobs broke free.

Why me?

I don’t want to feel this anymore. I just don’t know how to stop.

My chest ached, my breaths were uneven, and between hiccupping sobs, my exhaustion finally pulled me into sleep.

Yn’s POV:

I was in the library, a book open in my hands… but my mind wasn’t there at all.

It had been three whole days since I last saw him.

Three days without feeling his warmth… without inhaling his intoxicating scent.These days my inner Omega was restless for him..For her Alpha..

I was hating myself for that..I tried convincing  over and over, that we were nothing more than his claim, not his responsibility and certainly not his love

Every time I whispered those truths my inner Omega whimpered in pain, her sadness weighing heavy inside me until my body felt weak..

And then…those moments that shattered me even more..Seeing him sometimes with Princess Aera, his attention fully hers.

The way he set aside his training, his court duties, just to talk with her… laugh with her..It made my heart into pieces..He must love her so much.

Why else would he leave everything just to spend time with her?

The realization sank like a stone in my chest. I couldn’t do this to myself anymore.

I couldn’t stand in the middle of their love… in the middle of their life.

I made up my mind.

She will be the future Queen. The future Luna of the Jeon dynasty. And I… I would remain what I have always been—just a normal Omega. His claim. Nothing more..!!

There was no comparison between us.

I would fulfill my role when he needed me—during his ruts, when his inner wolf called for me or wanting me..

That would be it..No questions. No hopes and No pain..

Yesterday, a thought had come to me. Something to distract myself from all this. I could help the pups in the dynasty with their studies.

It felt like a purpose… a little light in my otherwise heavy heart. I have to speak to His Majesty about it.

If he didn’t accept, I would ask Yoona Maa to bring it up to him.

He never refused her anything. The whole dynasty knew that. He liked her presence, her scent, and their bond was strong—something

I could never have with him with true blooded Alpha..

Unlike me, Yoona Maa was welcomed.

I sighed deeply, sadness washing over me. Omegas like us…

we were never truly mated. Never truly loved by any Alpha—not even the true-blooded ones. Having pups was forbidden to us

I wished

In next life I wish to born as a normal Omega. To live a simple life, to have a mate who cherished me, to raise pups in happiness with the thoughts

The ache in my chest tightened, and I lowered my head onto the table, closing my eyes, willing the sadness away.

That was when it happened.

A scent—rich, deep, and utterly intoxicating—wrapped around me like a warm embrace.

My whole body shivered, goosebumps rising along my skin.

It was his..I easily recognised it

My inner Omega wailed in joy, her cries flooding through me, making my lips curve into an involuntary smile… but the joy was bittersweet.

Because the scent that made me happiest… was also the one that broke me.

Suddenly, the library doors burst open with such force that I flinched, immediately stand up from my seat..There he was..!!

Prince Jungkook..!!

Standing in the doorway, eyes locked on me—those deep charcoal doe eyes that could undo me with just a glance.

Before I could even form a word, he closed the distance in swift, powerful steps.

And then… he pinned me against the table, caging me with his arms.

My breath caught. My heart pounded painfully.

I wanted to speak but the words tangled in my throat.

I had heard Princess Aera was leaving today. Maybe she left.. maybe that’s why he was here now..

The thoughts are making at me laugh at myself,Pathetic. And yet, it cut through me.

Before I could dwell on it, his touch burned against my skin,his nose brushing slowly along my neck, inhaling my scent like it was air he had been starved of.

Then… the press of his lips. Desperate kisses, scattered over my skin, moving deliberately toward my scent gland.

My knees weakened, and I gripped the fabric of my dress tightly, overwhelmed by the sensations.

He growled..His voice was deep—thick with need, edged with urgency.

One hand gripped my waist firmly as to untie of my upper garment.

When the silk fell from my shoulders, baring me to his gaze, a low growl rumbled from his chest.

In one swift movement, he lifted me, my legs instinctively wrapping around his waist for balance.

His lips traced down my collarbone, lower, until his mouth closed around the sensitive peak of my swells..

A sharp, breathless moan escaped me.My hands tangled in his hair, pulling him closer, urging him without thinking.

He switched to the other, his tongue and teeth sending jolts of pleasure through me—until a sharp bite made me gasp.

He soothed the sting with his tongue before burying his face in my neck.

Jungkook: “Want you. Now.”

Yn:Overwhelmed, I nodded before my mind could even catch up with my body’s response.

I untied his upper garment, pushing it away to reveal the powerful lines of his bare chest. My fingertips trembled when I placed it on his chest

His hands fisted in my silk robe, ready to undo it—

But I pushed him back suddenly, breath quick and uneven.He tried again, but I resisted, almost desperately..A growl vibrated through his chest.

Jungkook: “Why are you resisting?”

Yn: “Alpha… I feel someone’s presence,” I whispered between rapid breaths. My gaze darted to the door— And my heart stopped.

Someone was there.

Through the blur of my tears, I couldn’t see clearly…I immediately hide myself in his bare chest..He too wrapped his hands around me

then—

He slowly turn look towards the door

Princess Aera ---

Her voice cracked as she spoke, tears already spilling.

Aera: “I thought to meet you before I left…”

She didn’t wait for an answer. She turned and ran.

Yn pov:

I immediately looked over his shoulder when I heard the voice…

And there she was...Princess Aera...!!

The sight of her standing there—eyes glistening, face pale, lips trembling—hit me like a blow to the chest.

I froze on the spot

A rush of guilt swelled inside me, choking me..I felt like I had just committed the greatest sin..

My heart clenched painfully when I saw the tears sliding down her cheeks…

She ran.

Without another word, without looking back—she ran out of the library.

My gaze followed her until she disappeared, What had I just done?

But it's a rule for true blood's and his claim

The ache in my chest grew heavier, almost unbearable. I wanted to collapse right there.

My hands trembled around him..My t

hroat burned.

Then… I felt it..!!

The firm, unyielding grip of his hands around my waist.I turned my head slowly, looking at him—and the moment our eyes locked, my tears spilled over.

I didn’t even know when they had started falling, but I couldn’t stop them now.

And then—