The Empire (Underworld 3) MW

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The city never sleeps, and neither do its secrets. Amidst the labyrinthine alleys and neon-lit streets, two figures moved with a dangerous grace, each step a dance of distrust. Mingyu and Wonwoo had been enemies for as long as anyone could remember, their rivalry infamous in the shadowy underworld of the mafia. Yet, tonight, they walked side by side, bound by a fragile truce and a mission that demanded their cooperation.

Mingyu's voice cut through the tension like a knife. "I still don't trust you," he muttered, eyes scanning the dark corners of the alley.

Wonwoo chuckled, a low, humorless sound. "The feeling is mutual. But we have a job to do."

As they approached the dimly lit warehouse, their unease grew. They had been forced into this alliance by powers greater than their hatred, but the animosity was a living, breathing thing between them. They entered, weapons drawn, ready for the worst.

Hours later, the mission was accomplished, and they found themselves standing in the afterglow of violence and adrenaline. Breathing heavily, Mingyu glanced at Wonwoo, a mix of anger and reluctant admiration in his eyes.

"I didn't think you'd actually have my back," Mingyu admitted, his voice barely audible.

Wonwoo turned to him, his expression unreadable. "I didn't do it for you. We needed to survive."

Their eyes locked, and for a moment, the hatred that had defined them both seemed to waver, replaced by something neither wanted to acknowledge.

Weeks passed, and their forced partnership became a twisted dance of avoidance and unspoken truths. The more they fought their growing feelings, the more intense those feelings became. Until one night, after a particularly brutal confrontation with a rival gang, the tension broke.

"You saved me again," Mingyu said, his voice thick with something unspoken as they bandaged their wounds in the dim light of a safehouse.

Wonwoo met his gaze, the usual coldness replaced by a rare softness. "Maybe there's more to this than we thought."

Before either could say more, the door burst open, and a figure from their past stormed in, shattering the fragile peace they'd found. A betrayal neither had seen coming drove a wedge between them, and as Mingyu watched Wonwoo walk away, his heart ached in a way he never thought possible.

Months later, with the city on the brink of war, fate drew them back together. The mission was over, but the question remained: Could they overcome the betrayal that had torn them apart?

Wonwoo stepped out of the shadows, his eyes finding Mingyu's. "We have unfinished business."

Mingyu nodded, a slow smile spreading across his face. "Let's finish it. Together."

In the city that never sleeps, under the ever-watchful eyes of their enemies, they would find out if love could truly conquer all.

This story contains disturbing and triggering contents and is based on smut. So if you are below 18, read at your own risk.

And this is a ship fanfic. So if you are homophobic or don't support ships and stuff, you can leave.

Main Characters:

Jeon Wonwoo
Kim Mingyu
Lee Seokmin
Choi Seungcheol

By the way this fanfic I didn't try to promote any type of religions or belief. This was an entirely made up concept far away from reality. So read this lightheartedly.

This is the third book of my Seventeen UNDERWORLD series where I'm writing one book dedicated to each ship. In case y'all haven't seen the announcement already, I'll just name the books.

Legacy: Jeongcheol
Betrayal: Seoksoo
Empire: Meanie
Shadows: Junhao
Whispers: Verkwan
Conquest: Soonhoon
Dynasty: OT13

The first two books are already done. Even this book contains scenes and references from the previous books, so if you haven't read them already I would recommend reading them first.

Thank you for 10k reads on The Legacy and 4k reads on The Betrayal, Midnight gang and Jeongcheol's legacy will continue, Seoksoo overcame the betrayal, now it's time for Meanie to build their own empire.

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Show your love to 17 Is Right Here album, stream Maestro (literally a masterpiece) and God of Music. I'm obsessed with Lalali😭.

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