The Prince (JiKook)

~Habillage / Doux~

 "Welcome to my residence."

Duke Jackson opened his arms, welcoming Jimin warmly.

Only a select few servants followed Jimin to the Duke's residence.

"In order to welcome you, I have instructed my servants to not leave a single speck of dust in sight," spoke Duke Jackson as he eyes Jimin sharply, as if he was hunting a helpless prey.

"Although the manor might not be as grand as the Royal Palace, do take your time and look around the manor."

Several antiques that were clearly selected with poor taste were lined up along the hallway, The only thing worth mentioning about them would be their insane price tag.

Gorgeous decorations seemed to be flaunting their quality and intricate workmanship, but for some reason, they could not gain Jimin's interest nor favour.

"These are the works that I take the most pride in." Duke Jackson gleefully brought Jimin on a tour around his grand mansion.

It was likely Duke Jackson thought that Jimin would be staying here in the near future, and thus brought him around the residence with much enthusiasm.

After one round around the sprawling manor, Jimin felt his body tremble weakly.

"Are you alright?"

"I... I am fine. It is merely due to the fact that I have not been outdoors in a long time...... thus I feel a little tired," replied Jimin hollowly, simply giving an excuse.

It was a lie that he was tired. That place that had been forcefully penetrated not too long ago was still burning hot.

The feeling of being pounded remained strongly in his body.

With a shameful body that still had traces of having been embraced by another man, Jimin came to the residence of the person he was about to marry.

Even Jimin felt that he was filthy.

"Ah, fret not! It was my lack of hospitality and tact that had troubled you, My Princess. I will summon someone to serve you tea, so just take a rest first."

Jimin had thought that the tea would be delivered to his room. Little did he expect that Duke Jackson had ordered his servants to set up tea at the balcony.

He would be staying at this residence for a few days.

Although there was still much time, it seemed as if Duke Jackson did not want to be apart from Jimin even for a short while. In fact, after their official marriage ceremony, Jimin would have to follow Duke Jackson and stay by his side faithfully always.

The balcony overlooking the central courtyard seemed to be the place where Duke Jackson was most proud of.

As the servants poured tea for Jimin, Jimin's lips pursed slightly. Duke Jackson, on the other hand, had a glass of wine placed in front of him – the wine bottle had Duke Jackson's brewery label on it.

"You would rather partake some fine wine, am I right?"

"No......" Jimin politely refused. He did not want to give that man any opportunity to take advantage of him.

Although Jimin was already aware of V's orders, his feelings vehemently refused to accept it.

As Duke Jackson downed the alcohol rather unglamorously, his gaze towards Jimin was one that was uncomfortably indecent. Under his lewd stares, Jimin could not help but to shrink away unconsciously.

Just how long will this tortuous moment last?

From the balcony, one was able to have a good view of the entire vast residence. Squinting his eyes slightly,Jimin could just barely discern a brewery at the far corner of the large residence.