From Darkness to Light: A Mafia Love Story

A Fragile Escape(4)

"You're not going anywhere. You'll do what I tell you to, and you will obey me," he said, his voice leaving no room for argument.

I stared into his cold, unyielding eyes, knowing this was a battle I wasn't ready to lose—but fighting against him felt like a war I couldn't win.

Jungkook pressed me harder against the wall, his grip suffocating as my breaths became shallow and desperate. "Ahh... Jungkook, let me go. You're hurting me," I gasped, closing my eyes against the pain. His smirk only widened at my plea.

"You should've thought about this before, princess," he whispered cruelly in my ear. The edges of my vision blurred, and I felt my strength fading. Jungkook's eyes flickered with sudden concern as he noticed my weakening state.

"Y/N, what's wrong?" he asked, his voice tinged with unexpected worry. I slumped forward, slipping into unconsciousness. "Y/N, don't you dare pass out on me! Ugh, damn it!" he cursed, pulling back just as I began to collapse. Before I hit the ground, he caught me, his grip tightening as he panicked.

"Y/N... Y/N!" he called frantically, tapping my cheeks in an attempt to rouse me. With a sigh of frustration, he scooped me up in his arms and carried me back to the bed, laying me down with uncharacteristic gentleness. Brushing a stray lock of hair from my face, he stared down at me, his dark gaze softening slightly.

"My sweet princess, this is just the beginning of what I'll do to you," he muttered with a smirk, his voice low and sinister. Jungkook climbed onto the other side of the bed, pulling me close against his chest. "Rest well, princess. You're not going anywhere now," he whispered, stroking my hair until sleep overtook him.

Time Skip to the Next Morning:

Jungkook awoke early, finding me still nestled in his arms. A rare smile flickered across his face as he brushed a strand of hair from my eyes. He carefully slipped out of bed, trying not to wake me, and got dressed for work. After a quick breakfast, he ordered the maids to attend to me when I woke up and left for his office.

Y/N's POV:

An hour later, I stirred awake, relieved to find the space beside me empty. I wouldn't have to face him, at least for a while. Rubbing my eyes, I got up, freshened up in the bathroom, and made my way to the dining room for breakfast. The maids served me quietly, and I ate quickly, my mind preoccupied with a single thought: escape.

After breakfast, I began to wander the mansion, my eyes darting around in search of an exit. The house was enormous, a maze of endless corridors, but I was determined to find my way out of this nightmare. I stumbled upon a library, my heart fluttering at the sight of rows and rows of books. For a moment, I felt a rare sense of peace in the quiet sanctuary of stories. I grabbed a book and continued reading as I wandered, letting the pages distract me.

Without realizing it, I found myself in the backyard. I glanced around, surprised to find myself outside, and my eyes landed on a backdoor—a potential escape route. My heart raced with a mixture of hope and fear. Looking around and seeing no guards, I felt a surge of exhilaration. Was this my chance?

Time Skip to the Evening:

Jungkook's POV:

I returned from work, eager to see Y/N, but when I reached my room, she was nowhere to be found. A sense of dread washed over me as I searched every corner of the mansion, growing more frantic with each step. "Damnit, where are you, princess?" I muttered under my breath, the unease turning into anger. I questioned the maids and guards, but no one had seen her. My patience snapped.

"Find her," I ordered the guards, my voice cold and threatening. "Search every inch of this place, and don't come back without her."

I clenched my fists, fury bubbling under my skin. "You made a big mistake, princess," I growled, knowing this was only the beginning of the consequences she would face for defying me.

TO BE CONTINUED...