16 parts Ongoing MatureThe rose held delicately in her hand.
Taehyung: This is my heart, laid bare before you.
She brings the rose to her nose, inhaling its scent.
Y/n: It smells like you, like power, and danger, and something warm and familiar that I can't quite put my finger on.
Taehyung: Then take it. Take the rose, and take my heart with it. Because I'm not leaving here without you. You know I'll burn this whole place down if you ask me to. Your choice, mia cara - follow through with this farce, or...
His eyes darken with intensity.
Taehyung: Or choose someone who'll actually love you.
Her smile widens and she leans in closer, her voice dropping to a whisper.
Y/n: Then let's burn it down.
With a sudden movement, she crushes the rose in her hand, the petals scattering like a bloody rain.
Taehyung: Time to show them all who she really belongs to. Hold on tight.
He whispers against her ear, his grip firm but gentle.
Taehyung: This might get messy.
With a swift motion, he signals to his men - the sound of gunshots mingles with screams as they clear a path.
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