It was early morning. Everyone was preparing to depart. "Mina, you might have to visit the palace", Jimin said. "For what? My duty is completed already", she said. "King wants to see you. He wants to reward you for saving the Prince", he said.

She clicked her tongue. "I am not doing it. You know that I hate crowds and royal families", she said. "It's his order, Miss. Also, you can stay with Taehyung for a bit", he said. "I told you that I don't have interest in him", she said.

"Then, on whom do you have? Do I know him?" Jimin asked. "Well, maybe", she shrugged. In the meantime, Yuri was sitting in the garden, waiting for the call to move. She didn't cross her path with Taehyung. Taehyung came for a morning walk.

He saw her sitting like a statue. "Yuri", he called. He sat a bit away from her. She recognized the voice but she didn't respond. He looked at her. "Do I still look like a new bodyguard that your father appointed?" he asked. She averted her gaze towards him. Her memories went back.

That was a normal day for her, except she saw a handsome man talking with her father in the yard. He was practising wrestling with other soldiers. "He is the perfect one to protect our Princess' ', maids giggled. Her heart always belonged to Prince Taehyung.

Never in her life did she think that Prince Taehyung would be wrestling in her yard. She mistook him as a bodyguard, as her father mentioned something like that before. After his practice was over, out of respect he decided to visit the Princess.

He came in ordinary clothes and did not look like a Prince. She was wandering around the garden as usual with her maids. "Princess", they nudged her. "Greetings, Princess. I am-" "Ah! I heard about you. You were the bodyguard whom my father appointed, right?" she asked.

The girls gasped a bit. But he signalled them not to reveal. It was fun to play along with. He behaved like her bodyguard. It was nice for him when someone treated him casually but still respectfully. The following night, her father organized a dinner.

Her breath hitched when she found out that he was the Prince whom she was dying to meet. He just chuckled and never mentioned it again. That embarrassing moment is her favourite memory. When he mentioned that her eyes glistened. "You remember that", she whispered.

"Of course, I do,'' he said. "Yuri, about what happened yesterday-" "You need not explain. I understand", she tried to be strong but her chin trembled. "Are you sure?" he asked. She stood up and she was about to run away. But he was quick enough to catch her wrist.

"Are you sure that you are okay?" he asked again. "Do I look like I am okay?" her voice trembled. "How can I be okay? All my life, ever since I got to know what is what, you are the only person I could think about.

Even after you played with me concealing your identity, even after leaving the country without even bothering to tell me in person, even after I never got a specific reply from you for my letters I kept my hope up", she poured her emotions out. "Till yesterday, you had that same smile, I was dumb enough to think that it was genuine. Do you know what I fear now?

I don't know what will happen to the royal promises also I don't care but I- I will get married to someone else who is not you. That person will claim me as his and I will have to accept", she shut her eyes tightly. "My heart, my soul, my bo-body, I can't imagine someone else would-"

He pulled her into a hug. "Calm down", he whispered. She didn't hug back but still cried hard. "Yuri, I don't know if I would love you back as you could ever love me. I don't know if I could even live a life together with you. I have a big vision.

I may not be there for you all the time. I don't want that same old palace life", he said. She looked at him, still being in his arms. "It's okay if you can't be the husband that every woman dreams about. I will consider that I have sent my husband to war.

You can even find someone else but please don't give me to someone else. I can't", she said. "Why do you have to love me so much? I don't deserve your love", he said, caressing her cheeks. "Princess, it's time", Jungkook said to you. Your gaze was fixed somewhere else.

He looked in the direction. "I hope they will be happy", you said. "Princess, why do you always think about others? Do you even think about yourself?" Jungkook asked. "Because they are my life. My happiness depends on them", you said. "You are not taking care of yourself", he said.

"Huh?!" "You lost a lot of weight. Are you even eating well?" he asked. "I will take care of myself, commander in chief", you chuckled. "Sometimes, please remind me of my position. Ah! I am excited to meet the crown Prince", he chuckled.

The journey started. You didn't care about what Taehyung and Yuri decided. You noticed that some people while supporting Taehyung, threw hate on Namjoon. Taehyung addressed that very carefully. "Please, support my brother. We all know that it's not his fault.

Once we get to work everything will be sorted out", he kept regaining his support for Namjoon. It worked. Finally, all of you stood in front of the palace gates. People cheered and gave a huge welcome. Taehyung and Namjoon hugged each other. You pouted as the two brothers left you as such.

They loved to tease after all. Jungkook was impatiently waiting. "Jungkook", Namjoon called him. "Hyung! I missed you", he gave a manly hug to him. "It was not the same as before after you left", Namjoon also patted his shoulder. "Well, thanks for giving me an amazing friend", Taehyung said.

"What do you mean giving him to you? He will be staying by my side", Namjoon happily pulled him by his side. You laughed and shook your head. "First of all, greet our father. He must be still in shock", you said. He agreed. Three of you visited him.

"Finally, I saw my kids all together. I am really happy. Also, Taehyung, I am sorry", he said. "Father, please don't apologize", he softly held his hands. The generals apologized as well. You couldn't spot Chang Mi. "Where is Chang Mi?" you asked.

"After I came here, she left the palace. Even though I didn't see her, Namjoon said. "As an apology and also to mend relations, it's a ritual for the Crown Prince to visit a few of our royal heads' palaces. He is invited to one of our friend Min's palace", General Lee said.

You didn't see any harm in that. No one did. Chang Mi was the one who was waiting. No one knew Chang Mi was meeting her family behind their backs. She would lie as she brought vendors to buy stuff or some people who came to meet her for prayers. She managed to bring them inside Jin ki's palace as well.

"So, when is the day?" a man who looked like her brother asked. "Namjoon would be invited here. He will come soon. Make sure to clear the path for escape. Let this kingdom fall soon", she said. "But, Taehyung is receiving so much support that if he takes the throne immediately", he asked.

"Even if he takes, there would be a lot of chaos in-between the families and the smaller kingdom. Our target is Namjoon. Ahead for ahead", she said, clutching her cloth. "Don't worry, our Queen. If something happens we will make sure to finish him and take you safely", he bowed in front of her.

Soon, after Taehyung's crisis was over. The royal family decided to visit Min Jin ki's palace. Taehyung agreed to visit Yuri's father with her. You didn't like travelling but still went with Namjoon as he requested.

Also, Jungkook was with him. Mina agreed to stay in the city as she didn't get a chance to visit such a big city. She got the Head minister's permission to visit the palace under conditions. Jimin's family welcomed her as they would always open their arms to guests. Finally, you reached Jin ki's palace.

Jungkook didn't spare much time for you. He stuck with Namjoon all the time. Everyone welcomed you both with warm greetings. Chang Mi also greeted them. After some time, you were relaxing in the garden with the maids.

"Greetings Princess, I am Hye Mi, the daughter of the house", she introduced herself. You accepted her greetings. You both spoke about some regular topics. She didn't seem so comfortable around you as Chang Mi created a different picture.

You noticed that but when Chang Mi joined you her nervousness eased. "Oh! Look! Long time no see, Jungkook '', Chang Mi chuckled. "Hello, Princess", he smiled back. You glared at him. He thought of teasing you a little. But Hye Mi clutched Chang Mi's hands in shyness. "Oh! Princess, Hye mi, Greetings'', he bowed at her.

"You need not keep so many formalities", she shyly said. "Right! Not every Princess is arrogant. So you can drop some formalities between families'', Chang Mi chuckled. "Families?!" he scratched his neck. "I heard that you and Jin ki are so close", she said. "Yes, we are but not-"

"Who knows someday, your friend would want you as a brother in law as well", she giggled. You crossed your arms. You dug your nails in your flesh. "Princess, I came to talk to you. Namjoon Hyung asked for you", he said. He lied.

Both of you were walking while he stopped when there were no guards. "She is like my little sister", he said. "Did I ask?" you said. "Then why did you get jealous and hurt yourself", he took your hand. He softly caressed the mark. "Please, don't get hurt", he said. "Then don't hurt me", you whispered.

"I might even get hanged for this but I want to cross the line", he said. He kissed your lips. Your pupils widened. He slowly moved away. You pulled him closer. "Get ready to face the consequences ', you whispered. "I will, gladly", he said. Once again, both of your lips devoured each other in love.