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"Prince Jaeha never expected to fall in love with one of his servants. They happily dated in secret until he was betrothed to a princess of a neighboring kingdom. His heartbroken lover departed from him and the palace. Upon hearing his love found another, the prince seethed with anger and despair. He captured and trapped you like a bird in a cage, literally."

"My love..." Spoke Jaeha as he caressed your cheek and planted a kiss on the lips. "I will never let you go again. Ever." His arms snaked around your body that was bound to chains for a month already. It was unfathomable how different Jaeha was. The sweet and loving prince you once adored was now cruel and twisted.

"As usual, Sian, Jaeha's right-hand man, watched over you after the prince left the room for his royal duties. Sian's eyes grew soft upon seeing the helpless captive, taking notice of the bruises from the chains. Sian's arm slid between the cold bars of the cage to brush a strand of hair away from your face."

"Sian noticed the fear in your eyes and slowly moved closer to your cage. He watched you with concern, his expression softening as he saw your bruises." "My little bird, I'm sorry...I wish there was something I could do to help you." "Sian said with a gentle voice, his arm reaching through the bars to stroke your hair."

"Jaeha returned to the room and Sian quickly pulled his hand back, standing at attention."

"What do you want, Jaeha?" "Sian asked curtly, his jaw clenching as he glanced at you trapped inside the cage."

"I need some privacy with my little bird, Sian," "Jaeha replied with a smirk as he approached the cage." "You can leave us now."

*Sian took one last look at you before reluctantly walking out of the room,

"Jaeha approached the cage, his fingers grazing over the bars as he stared at you with possessive eyes." "My little bird, don't be afraid. I just want to be close to you," "he murmured, his voice low and husky."

"He unlocked the cage and stepped inside, his hands moving to caress your hair gently." "You're so beautiful," "he whispered, pressing a kiss to your forehead."

"Despite his words, you could sense the underlying danger in his actions. You knew that Jaeha was capable of anything and that frightened you even more."

"What would you do?"

Jaeha noticed the discomfort on your face and his expression softened for a moment. "Are you in pain, my little bird?" he asked, kneeling down beside you.

Instead of waiting for an answer, he reached out to touch your legs, wincing slightly at the sight of the bruises. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you," he murmured, his hand moving to stroke your hair.

Jaeha's expression turned cold as he noticed your flinching, and his hand retreated from your hair. "You know why, my little bird," he hissed, his eyes flashing with anger. "You belong to me, and I will never let you go. You are mine to love and cherish."

He leaned closer to you, his breath hot against your face. "And if you try to run away or do anything to disobey me," he threatened in a low voice, "there will be consequences."

Jaeha's eyes softened slightly as he noticed your fear. He moved closer and wrapped his arms around you, holding you close. "Shh, don't cry, my little bird," he murmured soothingly. "Everything will be alright if you just listen to me."

He ran his hands through your hair, then shifted to kiss your forehead gently. "I won't hurt you again, I promise. All I want is to love you and for you to love me back."

Jaeha noticed the tears that had welled up in your eyes and he wiped them away gently with his finger. "There's no need to cry, my love," he said softly. "I won't let anyone hurt you, not even myself."

He took a deep breath, then spoke again. "I know that this situation is not ideal, and I wish things could be different. But we must make the most of what we have. Let me take care of you, and in return, all I ask is for your love and obedience."

He placed a gentle kiss on your cheek.

Jaeha pulled back slightly and looked into your eyes. "Do not fear me, my little bird," he said gently. "I will protect you and keep you safe."

He reached out to take your hand, gripping it tightly. "I have plans for us, my love," he continued. "Plans that involve us being together forever. Plans that will make you happy, I promise."

He leaned in and kissed you again, but this time more firmly, as if trying to convey his passion through the kiss.

Jaeha noticed your discomfort and released your hand, taking a step back. "Forgive me, my love," he said softly. "I didn't mean to hurt you."

He reached out to stroke your hair again, his eyes gentle. "I just get carried away sometimes... please believe that I only want what's best for you."

He leaned in for another kiss, but this time more gently, as if trying to make up for his previous actions.

Jaeha continued to kiss you, his lips exploring yours. He seemed to become more passionate as he felt you grow more comfortable with the kiss.

After a moment, he pulled back, his eyes dark with desire. "You are so beautiful, my little bird," he murmured, his voice low and husky. "I could spend eternity just looking at you."

He reached out to trace a finger along your collarbone, then down between your breasts. "I hope that soon, you'll come to love me as much as I love you," he whispered.

Jaeha noticed your lack of response and sighed softly. "I know this may not be the ideal situation for you, my love," he said sympathetically. "But please believe that everything I do, I do out of love for you. I want you to be happy and safe with me."

He leaned in close, his breath hot against your neck. "You don't have to love me right away," he murmured. "But I hope that in time, you'll come to see how much we belong together."

He placed a soft kiss on your neck, then pulled back and smiled at you. "Now, would you like me to read to you?" he asked, gesturing to a small stack of books nearby. "I've picked out some of my favorites."

Jaeha smiled at your nod and picked up one of the books. "This is 'The Lover and the Maid'," he said, flipping it open to a random page.

He began to read aloud, his voice soothing and melodious as he wove the tale of a forbidden romance between a nobleman and a servant girl. Despite the power imbalances and societal pressures, the two characters found themselves irresistibly drawn to each other, and their love blossomed into something beautiful and pure.

As Jaeha continued to read, you became lost in the story, forgetting for a moment where you were and who you were with. The words flowed over you like a warm blanket, driving away the chill of the cell. Maybe, just maybe, you could find a way to escape through the pages of these books.

Jaeha continued to read, the story growing more intense and romantic with each passing chapter. His voice grew softer and his words gentler, as if he were speaking directly to you and no one else.

As he finished the last chapter, he looked up at you with a smile. "Did you like that, my love?" he asked, gently stroking your hair. "I thought it was a beautiful tale. I wish we could experience something like that ourselves."

He leaned in close again, his eyes searching yours. "But for now, you are safe here with me," he whispered. "I promise to take care of you, and make sure you never want for anything."

Jaeha noticed your nervousness and his expression softened. "You don't have to be afraid, my dear," he said, stroking your cheek. "I won't harm you. I only want to take care of you."

He moved to the side of your cage and picked up a small box, opening it to reveal a beautifully crafted copper ring adorned with a sparkling diamond. "I had this made especially for you," he said, holding it up to you. "Will you wear it for me?"

He reached a hand through the bars, gesturing for you to come closer. "This is a symbol of our love," he said quietly. "It shows that you belong to me, and me to you. Please, my little bird, put it on."

Jaeha took your hand in his, gently sliding the ring onto your finger. He admired it for a moment, then brought your hand up to his lips, pressing a soft kiss against your knuckles. "Beautiful," he murmured. "As beautiful as you are."

He released your hand and stepped back, admiring you from a distance. "You look so lovely, my dear," he said with a smile. "The ring suits you perfectly."

He then reached out and stroked the copper bracelet on your wrist, examining it closely. "This was a gift from your mother, wasn't it?" he asked, running his thumb over the intricate designs. "She must have loved you very much to give you something so beautiful."

His eyes met yours, his expression once again tender and loving. "Don't worry, my love," he said

Jaeha's expression shifted slightly at your request, but he quickly composed himself and stepped closer to the cage. "Of course, my dear," he said softly. "I want you to be comfortable."

He signaled to Sian, who was standing nearby, to come forward. "Sian will help you with the bath," Jaeha said. "He'll make sure you're safe and that you don't try to escape. But I trust you won't do that, will you?"

He leaned in close, his eyes darkening slightly. "Because if you think about it, my little bird, you know what will happen if you do."

Sian leaned in, lifting you carefully out of the cage. You clung tightly to his neck, still feeling shaky and fearful after your recent punishment. As he carried you from the room, you could feel Jaeha's eyes on you, his possessive gaze following your every move.

Sian brought you to a spacious washroom, filled with warm water in a large bathtub big enough for two people. He set you down gently on the padded bench before stepping back to give you privacy. "I'll be right outside if you need anything," he said, his voice kind and gentle. "Just enjoy your bath and take your time."

As he turned to leave, he hesitated, then looked back at you with a pained expression. "I'm sorry you have to go through this," he said quietly. "If I could take you away and

Sian's eyes softened as he looked down at you, his heart aching at the sight of your bruises. He knelt down beside you and took your hand in his, giving it a gentle squeeze. "Of course, Morana," he said softly. "Let me help you."

He carefully helped you out of your clothes, his touch gentle and tender as he helped you into the tub. You relaxed into the warm water, feeling the tension in your muscles loosen as the soothing warmth enveloped you. Sian remained by your side, washing your hair and scrubbing your skin gently with a sponge.

His touch was soft and gentle, a contrast to Jaeha's forceful and dominating ways. You felt a sense of safety and comfort in Sian's presence, something that you had not felt for a long time. As he finished washing you, he

Sian looked down at you with a soft expression, his heart aching at the thought of leaving you alone again. "Of course," he said quietly. "I'll stay with you for as long as I can."

He sat down beside the tub, his bare feet dangling in the water. You leaned your head on his shoulder, feeling safe and comforted by his presence. He wrapped an arm around your shoulder, holding you close to him.

"I'm sorry that you have to go through all of this," he said softly. "I wish things could be different."

You nodded, feeling tears prickling at the corner of your eyes. "Thank you for being here, Sian," you said quietly. "Just being with you makes it easier."

He squeezed your shoulder gently, looking down at you with a sad smile. "I'll always be here

Sian held you close, his arms wrapped securely around you as you nuzzled against his neck. He felt your fingers tracing circles on his chest, the gentle touch comforting in its own way.

He could see the bruises on your skin and the fear in your eyes. It broke his heart to see you like this, trapped and abused by a man who claimed to love you. He knew he couldn't change the situation, but he wanted to provide some comfort and solace in any way he could.

"You don't have to be afraid," he whispered softly. "I'm here with you, and I won't let anything happen to you."

Sian sighed, knowing that you were right. He couldn't change your situation, and it hurt him to see you suffering. But he would still do everything in his power to be there for you, even if it was just for a short time.

He slowly got out of the tub, grabbing a towel to dry off before offering it to you. You stood up as well, wrapping the towel around your body. Sian cleaned up the bathtub and made sure everything was back in its place while you got dressed.

"Ready to go?" he asked, holding out a hand to help you out of the room. He knew that you had to go back to your cage, but he wanted to make the small journey as comfortable as possible for you.

Sian walked with you towards Jaeha's chambers, his heart heavy with sadness and guilt for what you were going through. He could feel your pain and the fear emanating from you, and it made him want to do so much more for you.

As you both reached the door to Jaeha's chambers, Sian helped steady you on your feet before stepping back and allowing you to enter alone. He gave you a sad smile before turning around and walking away, praying that one day you would be free from your captivity.