Bound by Fate

Chapter 24: The Weight of Love and Power

Envi: Warning up ahead—this chapter contains 18+ content! But make sure to read up to the 🔞 emoji to catch all the important details and inner loopholes in the story.

This one's crucial, so don't skip! 

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The door of Namjoon's private house creaked open as he stumbled in, his vision blurred from the amount of alcohol coursing through his veins. His breath was uneven, and his body swayed as he tried to steady himself. Everything felt heavy—his emotions, his thoughts, his very being. The weight of the world pressed on him, and he just wanted to be alone, to drown in the solitude of his drunken haze.

But as soon as he entered the house, he froze. There, sitting patiently in the dimly lit room, was Jin, waiting for him. The soft glow from the candles illuminated Jin's face, concern etched deeply into his features.

Namjoon's heart clenched painfully at the sight of him. Confusion swirled in his mind, but all he could feel was anger—anger at Jin for being there, for complicating everything, for making him feel things he didn't want to feel.

"Why?" Namjoon slurred, his voice rising in frustration. "Why did you come into my life? Why, Jin? I was fine before. I was peaceful. I had control. But you...you just come and make everything so hard! Why?!"

Jin's eyes widened, shocked by the sudden outburst. He stood up, walking toward Namjoon slowly, his hands reaching out in an attempt to calm him. "Namjoon, you're drunk. Let's get you to bed."

But Namjoon staggered backward, refusing to let Jin touch him. His emotions were unraveling, and the alcohol only intensified the storm inside him. "Why did you marry me?!" he shouted, his voice cracking. "Why would you marry a monster like me?!"

Jin's heart pounded in his chest, the sting of Namjoon's words hitting him hard. But more than the hurt, Jin felt anger bubbling inside him. He had done nothing but love Namjoon, despite all his flaws, despite the beast that lived inside him. And now, hearing Namjoon's words, Jin couldn't hold back anymore.

"Yeah, maybe I shouldn't have!" Jin snapped, his voice shaking with emotion. "Maybe I shouldn't have married you, but what did you want me to do? When everything was falling apart around us, when I couldn't control anything, what choice did I have?!" His voice softened, the anger giving way to raw vulnerability. "But despite all that, Namjoon...I love you. I love that monster in you. Can't you see that?"

Namjoon froze, his drunken mind struggling to process what Jin had just said. Did he hear that right? Or was it the alcohol playing tricks on him? His eyes blinked rapidly, trying to focus on Jin's face, but all he could see was the soft glow of candlelight illuminating the man he loved—the man who claimed to love even the darkest parts of him.

"No one can love me," Namjoon whispered, tears welling in his eyes. "I'm a beast. A monster. Please, Jin...leave me."

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 Jin's patience snapped. Without thinking, he grabbed Namjoon by the collar of his shirt and pulled him down, crushing his lips against Namjoon's in a forceful, passionate kiss. Namjoon's eyes widened in shock, but soon, the anger and confusion melted away, replaced by an overwhelming sense of need.

Jin pulled away, breathing heavily, his face inches from Namjoon's. "Who's stopping you, Namjoon? Who's stopping you from loving me?"

Namjoon's heart raced, and despite the alcohol clouding his mind, he couldn't deny the intense desire building between them. He surged forward, capturing Jin's lips once more in a searing kiss. Their hands fumbled as they tore at each other's clothes, the desperation palpable in the air. Namjoon kissed Jin's neck, trailing down his body, leaving soft bites that made Jin gasp in pleasure.