The Great Realm

Kim Taehyung is just an omega, the son of one of the many maids in the Park kings’ castle, The Golden Kingdom, as everyone knows it. She lived with all the other employees until she was thirteen, helping with chores from a very young age because her mother was too old to handle certain tasks. At least she helped with those things, until she revealed herself to be an omega and they no longer allowed her to do what they considered “heavy” tasks. From the moment he introduced himself as an omega, he began to feel a deep admiration and gratitude towards the eldest son of King Park Heejin, the alpha king, and Queen Park Yonhyeon; Park Jimin, the omega prince two years older than him. Don’t get the wrong idea. I didn’t admire him in a way that would make me fall in love or have a crush on him. You see, after revealing himself as an omega, Taehyung became very ill. Being the children of servants, they couldn’t afford a good doctor or medicine, so his mother and other close relatives could only wait for a miracle or for the young omega to die. But the miracle came in the form of an omega prince. Upon learning of the little boy’s condition, Park Jimin immediately, against his father’s wishes, sent his best doctor and covered all the expenses to save his life. And he succeeded. Taehyung made a full recovery after a couple of months When his mother told him about the prince’s generous act, the young omega quickly sought out the prince to thank him wholeheartedly for saving his life, when he had no reason to, when he was just the omega son of one of his maids. She knelt before the omega prince who was sitting in the garden studying, sitting on a blanket on the grass, and with all the sincerity in the world promised him one thing. “Prince Park, I will never forget what you did for me,” the thirteen-year-old Taehyung said, placing a hand on his chest and looking up at him intently. “From this day forward, I swear complete loyalty to you and promise to give my life if necessary for your well being. Please, from this day forward, trust me, and I will be even more devoted to you than your most loyal companions.” The omega prince, with hair as pink as a beautiful cherry blossom, smiled at him and closed his book, setting it aside and approaching the younger omega. He took a hand to the other man’s gray hair and stroked its shiny strands with an affection that surprised the servant. “You’re adorable, Taehyung,” he flattered with that charisma and sweetness that was so characteristic of him. “Then, take care of me. Please.” His eyes, as gray as the younger omega’s hair, shone when he heard him, and he nodded several times, giving him his best smile. —Of course, Your Highness! That was the beginning of a friendship as strong and loyal as few others existed. Soulmates recognizing each other, never to let go

Six years later. Present day. Gold Kingdom, one week before the arranged marriage between Park Jimin and the heir to the throne of the Sapphire Kingdom, Jeon.

Jungkook.

When Prince Jimin entered his room along with his most beloved and loyal “lady-in waiting”, the smile he had maintained throughout lunch with his parents vanished completely, and his immaculate posture crumbled as quickly as raindrops fell to the ground in a heavy storm. She threw herself down on her large bed of golden silk sheets, and let her sobs be heard throughout the room. “Your Highness...” Taehyung approached him with a handkerchief to wipe away his tears. “This is unfortunate news. I’m so sorry for you.” Jimin politely accepted the handkerchief, but only clutched it tightly in his hands, his tears still flowing. The sadness was palpable in the air, and clear in his scent. “I don’t want to... I don’t want to marry anyone other than Yoon,” she said through tears that kept falling, with pain in every word. I don’t know that alpha. I don’t want to meet him or be with him… “I heard from some people that it’s a delta…” she remarked, trying to paint a more favorable picture for the prince, though she knew it was impossible. She moved to the edge of his bed and sat down to stay close. “Look on the bright side; you won’t have to tie yourself to him with a…” brand. “I don’t care what he is... I love a beta, you know I’ve always loved Yoon,” he said, seeking the warmth of the other’s arms, wanting to calm himself with the sweet blueberry scent so unique to the younger omega, which always made him feel better whenever he felt sad. “Yoon loves me too, and I promised him I’d find a way for us to be together... But I won’t be able to keep my promise.” Taehyung felt powerless, unable to help him in any way. He found it so cruel that the king and queen had planned an arranged marriage without consulting the prince at all, when it was customary to..

These kinds of things were always discussed with those involved from the very beginning. They only sat down to lunch today and informed him that they had been organizing this for months. “In one week you’re marrying the heir to the Sapphire Kingdom. So start preparing yourself to be an omega worthy of a prince like him.” They didn’t even ask for the prince’s opinion; they simply informed him, knowing he couldn’t refuse or object to anything. And what broke her heart the most was seeing the prince’s gaze darken when he heard the news, yet his face wore only a resigned smile, feigning agreement, because he knew there was no point in refusing in front of his parents. Omegas have the least power and rights in the royal family. An unjust hierarchy imposed by outdated thinking that only benefits alphas. Jimin was so strong in those moments. I can only feel even more admiration for him when I see him desperately and fearfully holding onto the love he’s secretly built away from the world. “If only I could do something to help you, Your Highness...” she said, her voice filled with helplessness as she stroked the other man’s back. “I would do anything to help you and make you happy, you know that. I would like to take your pain and make it my own.” “I know, Tae… I know,” he replied, completely grateful to the omega who had become one of the most important people in his life. “Just being here with me helps me so much. I can’t find comfort in anyone else, nor do I want to right now…” Several minutes passed as the prince poured his heart out, and Taehyung tried to comfort him with nothing but moral support, which was all he could offer. At one point, the prince stopped crying and stepped back, wiping his tears to look at him When their eyes met, Taehyung knew that the prince’s gaze meant only one thing. “Taehyung…” She took his hands and looked at him with complete certainty. “I have a plan. But it’s too risky, and I can’t promise that if you help me you’ll come out unscathed or without punishment, but—” “I accept,” he replied, completely resolute, with such certainty in his eyes that Jimin didn’t doubt his sincerity for a moment. “Just tell me what to do, and I’ll do it without hesitation. Because I owe you my life, and your happiness is my greatest wish.” She brought the back of the other’s hand to her lips, leaving a kiss so sweet and pure that even the pink-haired wolf trembled. She looked into his eyes again, resolutely. —My only wish is to help you have the life you’ve always dreamed of. Your wishes are my wishes, and your happiness is mine. Never hesitate to rely on me, Your Highness. Jimin smiled at him, completely grateful, and hugged him tightly, sobbing again. He couldn’t put into words how happy he was to have someone like him in his life. Despite the difference in status, they never felt separate, distant. He loved him so much that he even wished he could be by his side for the rest of his life. —Don’t worry. I won’t let you die, I’ll take you with me one way or another. —Take me with you? —he asked, not understanding what she meant—. Do you plan to…flee along with Private Min?-Yeah. Taehyung pulled away to look at him intently, concern etched on his face. He would support him in whatever he wanted to do, but he worried it might be too risky and dangerous. He couldn’t bear the thought of anything going wrong and him being punished. The Park kings were cold and cruel people who would never..

They would forgive something like that, preferring to get rid of their only son rather than look bad in front of the other royal relatives. “Your Highness, if you fail to escape and are captured, you will be killed,” he said, fear creeping into his mind as he imagined various scenarios where nothing went right. “Not only that, but the Sapphire Kingdom could consider your actions treasonous and invade. This alliance is meant to bolster our military strength. That kingdom has a vast number of soldiers ready to invade any other, and we don’t have enough to defend ourselves, even though we are one of the largest kingdoms.” Prince Jimin shook his head and smiled calmly at her. “I’ll talk to Yoon to come up with a foolproof plan. And don’t worry about the other thing; that kingdom is famous for thinking it’s better than everyone else, and I’m almost certain they’ll see us as fools for refusing a union with them. They’ll force us to pay them, either with gold or with all the soldiers we have, but they wouldn’t ruin this kingdom because it would make them look like they’re dependent on a ‘lesser kingdom,’” he said, making air quotes. “I don’t know the prince because my parents only allow me to attend the festivities here, but I’m sure that unless he really wants to marry me, they won’t use those methods.” “Are you absolutely sure about that?” he asked, a little worried that things might not go that way. “What if something goes wrong? What will happen if they get angry and send invaders to the kingdom?” —My father will manage to find a solution —she clasped her hands together, interlacing them with his, and smiled at him, trying to reassure him—. I promise everything will be alright, and we’ll come back for you. I have trustworthy people and others who, with enough gold, will help us. The three of us will leave here and we’ll be able to live freely. Taehyung shook his head and smiled back. It sounded really good, like a dream. But he knew something like that wasn’t possible. —If they manage to escape together, then my task would be complete

Loyalty was Taehyung’s greatest virtue. He swore on his life that he would be loyal to his prince, and he would do everything in his power to fulfill his wishes, even if it meant risking his own life. He would give his life without hesitation, in the name of the benevolent Park Jimin. Because I owed it to him and wanted to repay him in the most sincere way possible. [SAPHIRE KINGDOM / Dre4msCometrue] Present. Kingdom of gold, wedding day. Since the arrangement was that Prince Jimin was going to move to the Sapphire Kingdom, they decided to celebrate the wedding in the Gold Kingdom as a sort of farewell at the omega’s request. The truth behind that request was that Min Yoongi, the prince’s lover and the one with whom he planned to flee the kingdom, had people in the area who could help them escape undetected. The plan was meticulously calculated, and although the prince didn’t want to abandon his lady-in-waiting, he agreed to carry out the beta’s idea. He pretended to be Jimin during the ceremony, taking advantage of the fact that the suit he was going to get married in consisted of tulle that prevented his face from being identified until the moment when he had to answer whether he accepted the alpha as his husband. The preparation time, plus the time for the ceremony itself, would be enough for them to escape through a nearby forest that wouldn’t be heavily guarded. Most of the soldiers would be stationed inside and outside the castle, as well as in the garden and the rear, since the safety of both princes was the top priority. Taehyung spent a week packing the suitcases, which would be hidden in a marked tree in the forest. Every night, whenever he had time, he brought out changes of clothes, water in several rain boots, and food from the night before so they wouldn’t go hungry on their journey .

He obviously also left money and gold there that could be of help to them. With everything ready, it was only a matter of time before Yoongi gave them the signal and they began the plan that could not have any flaws or errors. “Could you leave me alone for a moment?” Jimin asked the maids and stylists who were preparing him to look presentable for the prince who would be his husband. “I need to mentally prepare myself for something so important.” The betas and omegas nodded, understanding how the prince must be feeling on the verge of marriage. As they left the room, Taehyung emerged from the closet where he had been hiding, and Jimin hurried to remove the dress he would wear. A beautiful black dress with long lace sleeves, a V-neck, and a long train that trailed on the floor, made of the finest silk. It wasn’t very wide, so it was easy to move around in. In the Kingdom of Gold, the traditional wedding color was black, because they wanted to distinguish themselves from other royal families. “Are you sure about doing this, Tae?” the prince asked worriedly, watching as the omega tried to adjust the dress. “You still have time to come with us.” “The plan won’t work if I don’t do it,” he replied, clicking his tongue as his arm got caught in a sleeve. “As soon as I leave here, wait for the door to be knocked on five times in a row. That will be Yoongi, and you’ll be led by the guard Kihyun to a hidden path that leads into the forest.” “Tae, I…” She reached out to take his hands and looked at him with teary eyes. “I have no words to express how grateful I am that you’re helping me with this…even risking your life…” “I’m just paying my debt,” she replied dismissively. “I wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for you and your heart of gold.” She moved closer to hug him, trying not to burst into tears. “Please, be very happy. That way, I will be too.

“Please don’t die,” he pleaded. “Kihyun will help you when they lock you up, and we’ll be waiting for you so we can leave together. Remember what to say so they have to keep you alive.” The sound of the door being knocked on alarmed them both, and Jimin hurried to put on the black tulle that prevented his face from being identified, then hid in the same place as Taehyung before. “Your Highness, are you ready?” one of the stylists asked as they came back in, and the silver-haired man nodded without answering so they wouldn’t realize it wasn’t the prince. “It’s time. Let’s go.” Taehyung sighed, feeling his entire body tremble at what he was about to do. He was afraid, because he knew that when the tulle was lifted, his death sentence would be activated. The prince believed that in the commotion and the rush to find him, his parents would lock the younger omega away, and then they could carry out another plan to take him with them. But Tae knew very well that wouldn’t happen, and he didn’t want to tell him. I wasn’t going to back down. No matter the fear or the imminent death. Even if they tried to cut off her head right there, she wouldn’t bow her head to anyone, and she would maintain a proud smile for her prince. Because she would be truly happy by the side of the person she loved, and then he would be just as happy. With every step she took, accompanied by her “bridesmaids,” she felt her blood run cold with fear of what might happen. What terrified her most, even more than death itself, was that her prince might not escape and would be found and punished. He would be powerless to help them, and that would be even more painful for him. Luckily, he only had to wait about ten minutes for the queen to reach his side and take his arm. He was going to walk with her to the altar, where the alpha—or delta, according to rumors—awaited him to become her husband. Although that wouldn’t happen because his prince was already far away

—This is for the good of the kingdom, do you understand that? —the queen asked “her son”. Taehyung simply nodded in response, and luckily the woman didn’t notice anything suspicious about his lack of verbal reply. Jimin wasn’t very communicative with his parents, who never showed any interest in anything related to their only son. Everyone knew it was because he was born an omega, though the prince never managed to feel offended by who he was. It was truly impressive in the eyes of the silver-haired omega. Trumpets sounded alongside violins, and the omega tensed completely. He feared that, given his nerves and fear, the medicine meant to mask his scent would no longer work, revealing that he wasn’t who he was supposed to be. Just a little more. He needs to calm down. When the grand doors opened before them, a long red carpet greeted them, inviting them to proceed. At the end of it stood the prince of the Sapphire Kingdom. She knew it. But she couldn’t see him clearly because of the tulle and the distance between them. He walked alongside the queen, listening to the applause of all the guests on either side. His pulse was racing, and he was sure he had begun to sweat; each step felt so heavy he almost felt like fainting. The path seemed agonizingly long until the queen released his arm and guided his left hand to take that of the alpha, who now stood before him. He couldn’t see him clearly because of the tulle, and because his gaze was lowered, directly at the level of the other’s chest. Keeping his gaze lowered helped him avoid thinking that he stood before one of the most powerful people in all the kingdoms. Even those of lower rank knew the Jeon name and the power of the Sapphire Kingdom. Their mere existence made them the most imposing beings, capable of making even the bravest tremble A person who, surely after this, would send him to his death. As he felt the other’s hand touch his own, his whole body trembled and the hand tingled. He swallowed hard at the way that simple touch made him feel, and nerves gripped him when the priest’s voice beside him began the ceremony after the applause had stopped. “Today is a memorable day for the Gold Kingdom and the Sapphire Kingdom,” the man shouted so everyone could hear him. “Today, our prince Park Jimin and the heir to the most important kingdom, Jeon Jungkook, will be united in marriage.” Taehyung nearly jumped in surprise when the other’s hands grasped both of his, pressing lightly. The omega squeezed his eyes shut, cursing under his breath as he caught a faint scent through the fine tulle. Those hands were large, firm, and strangely warm. He was certain the alpha before him could smell his scent, too. He knew it when the other’s large, strong hands gripped his own much more firmly. He felt the other’s thumbs gently caress the back of his hands, so tenderly that he felt overwhelmed and ashamed. Never before had anyone other than his prince touched him like that. The unknown prince was taking too many liberties with her as soon as they met. He knew Jimin wouldn’t have liked that at all. The priest kept speaking, but Taehyung wasn’t listening anymore. He was so nervous and scared that his body began to tremble slightly. Forgetting his current situation only lasted a few seconds. The fear returned with much greater intensity because he had less and less time left to continue his lie. —Please, the rings—requested the gray-haired man to one side of them both

She heard footsteps approaching, and through the tulle she could clearly see the moment the unknown prince placed that beautiful ring on her ring finger. He did it with such care that it took him a little longer than usual. —I, Jeon Jungkook, accept to take Park Jimin as my husband— he heard the alpha say, and his voice made his wolf react by raising his ears and tail, eager. His voice wasn’t very deep, but it wasn’t very high either. It was a blend of both, with an accent typical of his birthplace, and an elegant tone, befitting someone of his lineage. It sent shivers down your spine to hear him so close. Ah. This was too much for Taehyung. Was this how it was supposed to feel? The applause brought him back to his senses, and when the priest asked him the long awaited question, someone stopped beside him and handed him a small box containing the ring he was to place on the eldest’s finger. But he didn’t take it. —Park Jimin, do you accept this marriage and become the omega and husband of Jeon Jungkook? —the man asked, this time to him. Taehyung sighed deeply. Really deeply, and exhaled sharply, making the delicate fabric of his tulle flutter. He looked up and pulled his hands away from hers with his own. “I’m afraid I must decline the proposal,” he said, surprised at himself when his voice came out firm, almost mocking. Even so, he kept his tone higher than his own, trying to mimic his prince’s voice. The gasps of surprise from everyone echoed throughout the vast hall. That only made it clear to him that the time had come. He couldn’t delay any longer. He took one of his hands, the one that held the newly put ring, and removed it, then threw it to the ground as if it were a stone without any thought

ype of value. “What do you think you’re doing, Park Jimin?!” the king’s voice was heard. “The thing is…” He brought both hands to the headband holding the tulle, removing it to reveal his face, and looked up to meet the alpha’s gaze. “That I’m not Park Jimin,” he said this time in his natural voice. While the screams of horror, surprise and the sound of glasses falling to the floor were the only things that could be heard, Taehyung allowed himself to analyze the one he now identified as the alpha, the one his prince must have originally married. The only conclusion she reached was: what a man. Holy moon. His attire was exquisite and impeccable; the cost was evident in every detail of the fabrics. He wore an indigo suit with gold embroidery, white trousers, and his family crest on a brooch at his chest. His knee-high black boots perfectly complemented the white trousers; his hair was as black as ebony, his eyes black and intimidating, both beautiful and dangerous, which he analyzed with a slightly furrowed brow. “What is this about, King Park?” Prince Jeon asked, his eyes fixed on the omega before him, analyzing him in detail with an intensity that even illuminated his gaze. “Isn’t he your son?” “I’m sorry to disappoint you, Your Majesty,” Taehyung replied with a sly smile, allowing himself to mock the alpha a little, assuming they wouldn’t waste a minute killing him right there. “But my prince is already far away. It will be useless to go after him.” “Arrest that damned omega!” King Park ordered, pure rage in his voice. voice. When some guards approached with their swords sheathed, intending to seize and detain him even though it was unnecessary since the danger was serious He wasn’t going to resist; he couldn’t help but tremble with fear. “Stop!” Prince Jeon ordered, raising an arm in front of the omega to make all the guards halt. Taehyung held the man’s gaze even though the man’s mere presence made him feel incredibly small and helpless. The raven-haired man lowered his arm, and everyone waited expectantly for him to speak. “Your name,” he demanded, turning to look at the omega. The question throws the omega off balance and surprises him, as he had already imagined his head being severed from his neck the moment they realized his true identity. It takes him a few seconds, but he manages to answer. “Does it matter? I’m condemned to die,” he replied defensively. “I might not order your assassination if you tell us where our son is,” Queen Park said, approaching Taehyung and gripping his arm tightly, pure fury blazing in her eyes. “Speak! Where is he?!” The greyhound let out a small gasp at the strength of the grip and the nails digging into his skin. “Let him go,” Prince Jeon commanded in his voice, his dark eyes fixed on the woman. Both Taehyung and the queen, along with everyone present except the betas— though they too were frightened—lowered their heads submissively, unable to confront him. The omega woman immediately released him, and the silver-haired man placed a hand on the injured area. “They’ll have to kill me,” Taehyung replied, looking directly at the queen. “I won’t say a single word. It doesn’t matter if they torture me, I’ll die before I betray the prince!” he shouted, making his decision clear. King Park’s face was red with anger, and the queen was pale, unable to grasp what was happening. She never imagined she would have to face something like this, and that the most powerful crown prince used his voice of command against her. Prince Jeon’s boisterous laughter drew everyone’s attention. Taehyung turned to look at him, completely confused by his behavior, and trembled when the raven-haired prince fixed his amused gaze upon him. “Well, it doesn’t matter,” she said, bending down to pick up the ring that the omega had casually thrown to the ground. “He’s not Prince Park, but I’ll marry him.“-That? Taehyung thought he misheard, so he looked at him with a frown. Everyone in the place began to speak desperately at the madness they were hearing, and the kings approached him to begin telling him to stop joking at such a serious moment. But Jeon paid no attention to him. He turned his full attention back to the gray eyed omega. “You’re an omega, you smell like blueberries, and oddly enough, that’s my favorite fruit,” she said, approaching him and looking at him with a sly smile. “I came here to get married, and I’m going to get married even if it’s to the omega who tried to make fun of me.” Taehyung couldn’t believe it. —What kind of prince jokes around in these kinds of situations? “Are you stupid?” Taehyung asked, feeling offended, because he was sure the guy was making fun of him. “Show some respect when speaking to Prince Jeon, you damned fourth-rate omega!” the queen shouted, intending to approach him again. “Silence!” Jeon shouted, fed up with the woman’s attitude. “This omega will be my husband. So watch your words from now on,” he threatened. “What? You can’t be serious, Prince Jeon,” King Park said quickly Jungkook simply ignored him and approached the omega, who was stunned and confused by the prince’s words. Taehyung looked up to meet Jungkook’s gaze and wanted to back away, but he feared Jungkook would use his commanding voice or strike him. So he stayed put, waiting for whatever might happen. “Your name, or I will murder all the elderly guests present,” he demanded in a calm tone of voice that did not match his threats. —…You’re not serious —he challenged, not believing his words. “You need to know one thing about me, since we’re going to get married,” he said, his words perfectly clear. “I’m the heir to the most powerful kingdom in the world, and I’m naturally capricious. If I want something, I get it. Because I have the power to do so.” “I-I’m not going to marry you. It’s crazy,” he replied, feeling foolish for having stuttered. But the alpha was invading his personal space and driving his wolf crazy. “I don’t like to repeat things, so answer if you don’t want to see blood staining these floors,” he demanded in the same way as before. Taehyung didn’t know him at all, but something told him he was serious. He looked around and noticed at least a dozen adults, their faces etched with fear as they listened to the threat. If the man was serious, he didn’t want to be responsible for the deaths of innocent people. He didn’t want innocent blood on his hands. She sighed and looked back at the prince. All she had to do was tell him her name. “K-Kim Taehyung…” he replied, looking at him suspiciously. “Very well,” Jeon replied with a pleased smile, bringing a hand to his opposite chin to stroke it with his thumb. “Taehyung, we’re going to get married, because I want it to be that way, do you understand? No one would oppose anything I want, because I have the world in my hands.” “What if I refuse?” she asked, sounding firm, but her whole body was trembling. —I will take Park’s rejection as a threat and invade this kingdom. “I’ll kill them all,” he threatened, as if it were no big deal. “I won’t even leave the animals alive. How does that sound?” Taehyung swallowed hard and shook his head, looking away. It was terrifying how easily he spoke about something that could cause so much death and misery. —Lunatic…This wasn’t part of the plan! “Very well. I think it will be easier if I use another method.” He forcefully took her right hand and brought the ring close until it was almost on her finger. “You will take Prince Park’s place, and I won’t send anyone to search high and low for him to assassinate him. Don’t you think that’s only fair?” Well, now the proposal sounded tempting to the omega. Very. She glanced down at the ring, then back at the Prince. She didn’t need to think twice after hearing such a proposal; the answer came from her lips without hesitation. “They won’t look for him. No one. Not even his parents,” she said, glancing quickly at the king and queen. “They’ll forget about him. And if they ever find him, they’ll leave him alone. If anything happens to my prince... I won’t hesitate to take my own life!” Jungkook smiled contentedly when he knew he had it in his hands, and nodded. Once again, he got what he wanted.-OK. Taehyung removed the ring from her hand and reluctantly placed it on his own finger. Then he kept his gaze lowered, feeling shame wash over him as he realized he was now going to be the husband and omega of.. Prince Jeon of the Sapphire Kingdom. On the other hand, he realized that he had somehow escaped death, which made him feel even more disoriented because he hadn’t considered the possibility of saving himself. He jumped slightly when the raven-haired man took his hand and led him to where the priest stood, completely shocked by what was happening. Most of the guests were in the same state. “Good. Let’s continue, please,” Jeon said casually, with a smile of pure and complete satisfaction. “I’m glad all this turned out to be more fun than I thought.” —…He is completely insane, Prince —she said, frowning at him, despite feeling her cheeks burning uncontrollably. Jeon laughed and shook his head. He took his hands again and looked at him with that self-satisfied, triumphant expression. It was even attractive. —No, darling. You don’t want to see me go crazy