FORGED IN FIRE

prologue

"Sometimes she's like a fine wine to me. When I see her, my behavior, my mood, everything changes. Suddenly, everything feels right and beautiful.... She brings out something different in me. My mind seems to stop functioning, and I feel like I'm not myself when I'm with her. I'm someone better, or I try to become a better Person, a Person she'll gladly accept in her life, It feels like I'm addicted... to her, and I can't spend even a day without her, maybe not even an hour....or second." -kim taehyung

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☆ Author's POV ☆

"Gather everyone here. You can even bury them on-site... I won't say a word," Taehyung instructed hastily, his voice laced with tension as he was determined to protect Y/n at all costs. One of his men expressed concern, "Sir, we don't have enough men here to handle them all."

Taehyung reassured them, "Don't worry about it. I'm calling hyung to send backup. I'll leave through the back door... I'll return with hyung if necessary." The men nodded in agreement, acknowledging his plan.

Taehyung swiftly made his way back to the guest room, retrieving his phone and car keys. Without hesitation, he approached Y/n, sensing her growing unease. Taking her hand, he urged, "We need to leave, quickly." Y/n, bewildered, questioned, "What's wrong?" Taehyung responded, "I'll explain later. Come on, let's go."

Leading her, they hurried towards the rear of the house. Taehyung revealed a hidden door, surprising Y/n with his thorough safety measures. As they stepped outside, she noticed a car parked nearby, guarded by a few men.

They wasted no time getting into the car, and Taehyung swiftly took the driver's seat.

Dialing Namjoon's number, Taehyung's voice was urgent as he began, "Hyung, we need..." But Namjoon interrupted, "I know, I know... I've already dispatched a group of men. They'll be there soon." Taehyung breathed a sigh of relief, expressing gratitude, "Thanks, man..."

Namjoon inquired, "You're bringing her here, right?" Taehyung glanced at Y/n and confirmed with a smile "Yes." Namjoon chuckled, "I've to pretend like I don't know her, right?" Taehyung replied with a chuckle of his own, "Yes."

After hanging up the call, taehyung glanced at her, finding her gaze already on him. "Should I explain?" he offered. Y/n shook her head gently. "No, it's okay. I think I got it," she replied softly. Taehyung smiled, noticing her guilty expression. "What's with that face and tone?" he inquired, his eyes returning to the road."I'm sorry... I'm causing you all a lot of trouble," Y/n confessed, her gaze drifting outside the car window.

Taehyung focused on the road ahead before responding, "If being with you and Protecting you is trouble, then I love troubles. I'd gladly face them every day as long as you're safe." A small smile formed on her lips as she listened, "I can't understand you at all," she admitted. "You don't have to. Just stay here, by my side," Taehyung reassured her.

Y/n fell silent, unsure of what to say next. As they drove for about an hour, they Passed through a grand gate, guarded by numerous security Personnel. Still a few minutes away from the mansion, Y/n couldn't help but feel awestruck by the grandeur surrounding them. "How many People live there?" she asked, her curiosity Piqued. "Just me and Namjoon hyung," Taehyung replied, glancing at her. "In this entire mansion, you both live alone?" Y/n questioned, surprised.