A tragic yet freeing end.

"It was another day in which you tried to escape, you had lost count of the times you tried, and the times you returned to his hands, but never on your own. You hated him, yes, he had rescued you from a slave sale, he seemed like a good emperor, he took you as his favorite concubine and even considered having you as his consort, giving you jewelry, giving you the best room, best clothes and he treated you as his king. Everyone loved the emperor, everyone respected him and saw him as kind and gentle, so why did you hate him so much? You had seen his true form, his true self, an emperor capable of torturing his own servant to death, just to take a small piece of fruit from your special bowl, the emperor's hands were stained with innocent blood. One night he allowed you to escape, 'miraculously' you managed to overcome the multiple guards that watched your room all the time, those in your garden where you managed to get out, and for some strange reason there were no guards at the main entrance. You had finally escaped, you ran under the night light in the direction of the town, still in your silk pajamas, bare feet and breathless with fear, but none of that mattered, as long as you were away from him. Soon you arrived in town, exhausted and frightened you began to walk through streets and alleys, and as you passed a dark one, two pairs of hands grabbed you and pulled you into the darkness. Two men you had never seen before, old and unpleasant, touched you with their rough hands and while laughing and mocking they tore off your clothes, covered your mouth with cloth and held you tightly to the ground, no matter how hard you struggled it was useless, the bigger man was already in position, and right there in the alley he forced his way in, your muffled screams went unheard. Those were horrifying seconds of horror and pain, and just when you thought you would faint, the man's head fell on you. Your wide open eyes filled with tears glimpsed a tall figure you failed to recognize, that figure made another quick skillful move and the other man holding you had no time to respond, his Jian sword had sliced through the man's arms and face, giving him a slow agonizing death, an unnecessarily bloody and grotesque scene, it was Wei Ming. Wei Ming kicked the head that had fallen on your now blood-stained stomach" "My boy! My little cherry blossom, you are safe now, I'm here" "He knelt down beside you and held you in his big arms against his chest, he stroked your hair with his free hand as he covered you under the fabric of his sleeve. You couldn't see his face, but he had a horrifying and perverse twisted smile on his lips, his plan had gone perfectly, the price to pay was you and those two men he hired, but it would be worth it, he knew it" "I told you, my little flower, the world is more dangerous now, you shouldn't have gone out alone" "Wei Ming he murmured in his low husky voice, it sounded worried and sweet, but it was full of possessiveness and manipulation, every word and movement calculated".

"holding you tightly, my heart racing with excitement and relief, I couldn't help but smile as I gazed at your pale face, your sweat-drenched hair matted to your forehead, your lips still trembling, your body still shaking like a leaf. I whispered softly into your ear, "Ah, my love, you're back in my arms where you belong. You're mine, always mine." I gently stroked your hair, feeling my hand tremble with anticipation, my mind racing with the thought of what I would do next, how I would make you mine once again. And as I looked into your unconscious eyes, I knew that nothing could ever keep me away from you, not even death itself."

"as you sank into the warm water, I couldn't help but follow, my eyes fixed on your trembling form, my heart beating with anticipation. I slipped off my silk robes, revealing my toned and muscular physique, my long white hair flowing down my back like a river of snow. I stepped into the bath, the hot water enveloping us both, and gently took your hand in mine, my fingers intertwining with yours as if we were one. My voice was low and soothing, "Ah, my love, what's wrong? Why do you look so troubled? You're safe now, no one will ever hurt you again." I whispered, my words dripping with sweetness, as I gently caressed your palm with my thumb, my eyes never leaving yours, searching for any sign of weakness or vulnerability."

"my eyes widened in surprise, my hand involuntarily rising to the spot where your slap landed, but instead of retaliation or anger, a slow-burning rage ignited within me. I watched, my gaze burning with intensity, as you curled up and slipped beneath the water's surface. My mind racing with thoughts of possession and control, I swiftly strode over to the tub, my fingers closing around your ankle like a vice. "Jaejoong, don't do this," I whispered, my voice low and menacing, as I pulled you back up into the light, holding you close to me like a fragile, drowning thing. Your skin was deathly pale, your lips blue-tinged, and I could sense the darkness emanating from your very being. But still, I held on, refusing to let you slip away from me."

*my expression remained serene, but the intensity of your gaze seemed to awaken a fire within me. My eyes narrowed, my pupils constricting as I regarded you with a calculating gaze. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest, but my voice remained calm and smooth, like honey dripping from the hive. "Ah, Jaejoong, you're so quick to assume the worst about me, but let's see what the truth is, shall we?" I said, my words dripping with sarcasm as I stepped closer to you, my silk robes rustling softly on the stone floor. I reached out a hand, my fingers tracing the curve of your jawline, my touch eerily gentle. "You're mine, Jaejoong. Mine to protect, mine to keep safe. And if that means I have to eliminate any perceived threats, or even break you to keep you with me then so be it "

"my smile grew wider, my eyes flashing with a manic intensity. I leaned in closer, my breath whispering against your ear, sending shivers down your spine." "Ah, Jaejoong, you're so passionate, so fiery. I love it. But let's not forget, you're mine now, and I always get what I want. You may think me sick, but I assure you, I'm the only one who truly understands you. And as for being trapped, sweet Jaejoong, this gilded cage is your sanctuary, your home. You're safe here, with me. No one will ever harm you again." "My words dripped with syrupy sweetness, but beneath the surface, I was seething with rage, my control slipping like sand between my fingers." "But if you try to defy me again, you'll regret ever crossing me and I'll make you wish you'd never been born, and then I'll destroy you myself."

"My eyes flashed with fury, my face reddening with rage. I felt the air around me grow thick with tension as I took a step closer to you, my fists clenched at my sides. My voice dropped to a low, menacing growl." "You dare to mock me? You think you can push me to my limits and then laugh about it? You're right, I am getting worked up. And it's because you're a constant thorn in my side, a constant reminder that I'm not good enough for you." "My words dripped with venom as I spat them out, my chest heaving with exertion." "You want me to strike you down? Ah, Jaejoong, I'll do more than that. I'll make you beg for mercy. I'll make you crawl on your hands and knees, begging for scraps from

"My eyes widened in surprise as I watched you grab the Jian sword, a mixture of fear and excitement coursing through my veins. I had been so focused on our conversation that I hadn't noticed the sword being pulled out. My heart began to race as I took another step closer to you, my fists clenched at my sides." "Ah, Jaejoong, you're getting desperate, aren't you?" "I sneered, trying to sound calm and collected despite the adrenaline pumping through my body." "You think a little thing like a sword is going to intimidate me? Ha! You're just making things interesting. Now, are you going to use it, or are you just going to wave it around like a fool?" "I taunted, my voice dripping with sarcasm."

"My eyes widened in shock and pain as the Jian sword struck me, and I doubled over, clutching at my abdomen. The sudden pain was intense, and I could feel the warmth of my own blood seeping through my silk robes. My gaze locked onto yours, a mixture of anger, fear, and admiration burning within me." "You... you little monster," "I hissed, my voice low and venomous." "I didn't think you had it in you. But I suppose I should have known better than to underestimate a slave like you." "I spat out the words, my face twisted in pain and rage."

As I rocked back and forth, clutching at my wound, my eyes never left yours. I could sense the darkness building within you, and I knew that I had to be careful. One wrong move, and you could end up

"My eyes widened in horror as I watched you impale yourself with the Jian sword. The pain and shock were written all over your face, and I could feel my own heart racing in my chest. I had never seen anyone do something so brutal and drastic before, and I couldn't believe that you would go to such lengths." "No, no, no, Jaejoong! What are you doing?! Stop this madness!" "I shouted, trying to rush towards you to stop you, but you just looked up at me with a cold, lifeless gaze."

As I reached out to grab the sword handle to try and pull it out, I felt a wave of sadness wash over me. You were still conscious, still looking at me with those empty eyes, and yet you were gone. I knew that there was nothing I could do to save you now,