Claimed by the Crown | Taejin

3. Chapter Three

A/N: There's something I'd like to talk about that appears to be confusing for some of you. So far in the book, nothing has been mentioned that Taehyung knew Jimin was the Omega he would be mated with. There is nothing more I can say other than that, so those who are concerned with Seokjin sharing his actual name, that's the least to be concerned with while reading this book. I hope this helps.

Also, I made a mistake when Seokjin introduced himself as Kim Seokjin instead of Park Seokjin. I've fixed it now, but I'd like to mention it here in case anyone was confused by that as well. My mind is usually on auto and heavy on Kim Seokjin.

This chapter contains a lot, but also not enough. As well as triggering content, which will be recurring throughout this book. Keep updated with the tags!

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Jin's eyes widened, and the rhythm of his heart pounded faster than usual.

"Don't even think about lying to me." Taehyung's voice demanded.

Jin's eyes welled up with tears, which trickled down his cheeks as he muttered, "I am not. I'm so sorry. My-"

"Shut it!" Taehyung let out a sharp breath and loosened his hold on Jin, his jaw tense and his teeth grinding together, rage coursing through him. He strolled toward the door as if leaving the room, then he returned to Jin and demanded, "Why did you come here?"

Jin attempted to speak, tears still flowing down his cheeks and his eyes fixed on the ground, but his words were muddled and difficult to comprehend due to his nervousness and fear.

He yelped as Taehyung gripped his jaw and pulled him closer, speaking firmly, "Whoever you're working with and thought this method would lead to success will be in for a surprise! I am going to make sure you regret showing up here and trying to make a mockery out of me. Everyone in your family and kingdom will face the consequences for this!"

"No, please, I am sorry. My family is completely clueless. They also think I was innocent, they didn't-"

"Quiet!" Taehyung raised his voice and tightly gripped Jin's throat, commanding him to stay silent. "Don't speak another word! I am appalled by your effort in attempting to embarrass me within my kingdom!"

Jin was unable to say another word due to Taehyung's strong grip on him; breathing became more difficult for him, and his eyes burned as tears flowed from them. He stumbled backward as Taehyung let go of his grip on him, and he gasped, his hand instinctively reaching to his neck, massaging the place that now hurt.

"If you believed this was going to be enough to keep this marriage from happening, Seokjin, you failed. After today, I swear to you, you will understand that coming here to humiliate me was the worst thing you could have done in all of your life." Taehyung remarked, still brimming with anger.

With one final glance at Jin, he stormed out of the room, slamming the door shut with a loud thud.

Jin crouched to the floor, gripping his knees and crying quietly, feeling distressed throughout his body. He was bewildered and saddened in more ways than he could comprehend. His life had quickly become foreign and more difficult than it had ever been. He wasn't sure what to expect or how things would unfold following his very first contact with the person who would soon become his Alpha.

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As their marriage was formalized, Seokjin felt as if he was looking into nothingness while he struggled to maintain eye contact. The man in front of him was emotionless; he was icy and lifeless. On the other hand, Seokjin felt a deep and painful connection that he struggled to understand. He felt an intense burning and the heaviness of an aching pain within, like a heavy weight pressing down on his chest.