The Promise ♡

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After struggling with hesitation and denying her feelings for a long time, Mila eventually mustered the courage to articulate her thoughts in a suitable and respectful manner.

"Ji min, I'll be honest.... What are we going to do tonight? I had so many hopes." Mila said with longing eyes holding Ji min's  chin..

"Mila, dreams are simple. They're free to imagine. Anyone can dream. But acting on them, especially in our situation, is complicated. Still, I want you to know that I'm equally disappointed by my own limitations...." Ji min tried to tackle the situation

Mila leaned against Ji min's shoulder and questioned, "Is there any way I can escape this wedding? Please, Ji min, tell me if there's any way."

"There are options, but they require sacrifices...." Ji min replied.

"If I'm willing to make sacrifices, can I be with you?" Mila voiced her only concern... that denotes she us ready to sacrifice..

"Be with me? Mila, you can't be with me. I'm the King's wife. Let's forget about everything. You're innocent, Mila. I don't want to waste this night by discussing our unfortunate circumstances. Anyway.... Tomorrow, you'll be Jeon's wife."

"I'll marry Jeon, but take me to Paradise Castle with you. After all, he's your brother." Mila expressed  her desire to come with Ji min..

"Do you think I can betray my own brother, Jungguk? I can't. If you marry him, this will be the last time we discuss this." Ji min subtly suggested to her that she should consider not going through with the wedding.

"Don't say that, Ji min."

"Listen, Mila... Olga mentioned that my life would be short, and she spoke of many unfortunate things. Don't desire someone so burdened by misfortune. She also told me I need to visit Spring Cave, though I don't even know its location." Ji min changed the talk... to complete her mission...

"Do you know what? I once went to Spring Cave. It's rare to encounter the divine white bear there, but I saw its shadow and heard its words for me. The bear said I'm destined for something significant." Mila said...

May be its you...

"You've been there?!" Ji min exclaimed though he already know this fact...

"Yes! I can take you there if you want." Mila said excited..

" I dont have that much faith in those fortune telling.... but.... its interesting  to hear your stories... Where's the cave, and how did you call the bear?"

"Usually, you need to dive into the lake and reach its bottom to find the cave. Its quite dangerous....However, there's a secret path hidden behind my chamber walls that leads to the cave. I followed the bear's roar and found the way that day...." Mila shared all the details about reaching Spring Cave discreetly, without attracting the attention of other villagers. Ji min memorized the route.
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Meanwhile  in Jungkook's  camp...

Following dinner, Taehyung found his place on the bed, getting settled in... Observing this, Jungkook waited for Tae to be at ease before taking his place on the opposite side of the bed, careful not to encroach.

They lay there, eyes locked in a silent exchange, brimming with unspoken desires. However, for several minutes, neither of them acted upon their impulses, allowing the tensed atmosphere between them to linger.

"Oh dear, it's incredibly hot in here. Wearing all these layers to bed seems unbearable. Would it bother you if I unfasten my robes, my fellow soldier? Honestly, none of my soldiers would bother with clothes in such heat. Just to clarify, I'm not expecting you to follow..... I simply want to shed my robes," Jeon stated, his words laced with a playful undertone.