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Beomgyu meets the dark piercing eyes of Kang Taehyun and the tip of the sword he had studied makes contact with his throat. He could practically feel the cold steel pressing against his skin, ready to cut into him at the slightest movement.

Taehyun's voice was low and filled with simmering anger as he hissed, "Thought you could escape, didn't you?"

As Beomgyu gasped for air, he couldn't help but notice the intensity in Taehyun's wide eyes. The shadows of the forest cast an ominous glow on his face. Even in this situation, he couldn't deny the striking presence of the man who had captured him. Taehyun's features were sharp, and his dark hair appeared in disheveled waves. He resembled Kang Seohyun with every feature he displayed.

He doesn't know what type of blind stupidity takes over him, but Beomgyu finds himself responding breathlessly. "Why don't you just kill me?"

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In the realm of Mirage, five powerful kingdoms battle for supremacy in the wake of the king's death and two heirs from opposing royal families find themselves embroiled in a bitter feud. When Choi Beomgyu's father assumes the throne in the wake of the king's death, Kang Taehyun upholds his family's honor and takes Beomgyu captive. In the mix of lies, betrayals, and bloodshed, Taehyun and Beomgyu connect on a deeper level, finding a mutual bond of love and understanding despite their family's rivalry.

Started 10/12/23