Chapter 8

Yoongi was escorted to his apartments. The room was filled with red petals and numerous luxurious objects, something he was unused to. Though he was the son of the prime minister, he had never enjoyed any kind of treatment. He lived like any citizen. His father who did not hold him in his heart, never tried to ensure his material comfort.

The black-haired man felt embarrassed to expose his body like this. But the servant was just doing his job. He had no ulterior motive or impertinent gesture.

Once he had been perfumed and his hair was adorned with accessories, he was dressed in a slightly transparent hanbok, revealing his body.

Once he sat on the bed, the servant bowed and left.

Yoongi's hands were moist. His heart beat at an incredible speed. He had the feeling that he would lose consciousness at any moment. Apprehension mixed with fear. Saying that he was curious about what would happen would be living in denial. He was petrified.

A few minutes later, the emperor entered the bedroom. He moved to the bed and sat down next to Yoongi. He took the time to detail him. He couldn't help blushing when he saw the older man's body through the hanbok.

- Yoongi: are we obliged to do this? Yoongi asked hopefully that the emperor would respond with a negative. However, the emperor's answer shattered all hopes.

- Jungkook: It's a duty, so yes, we are.

- Yoongi: Men don't interest me. He uttered it in a cold tone and became defensive.

- Jungkook: It's not about who interests you or not. It's about fulfilling our duty.

- Yoongi: With all due respect, emperor, there is simply no way you can lay a hand on me.

- Jungkook: Really?...

- Yoongi: I have accepted to sacrifice my life for my family. I will not sacrifice my body too.

- Jungkook: Don't think I have any desire for you. I just know how to separate things, and so my duty towards my empire.

The emperor sighed before continuing:

- So be it! If you don't want to be touched, I won't touch you. I understand that it may be difficult to bear.

Yoongi was delighted to hear this. It could even be read on his cheek, even though he tried to remain neutral.

- Jungkook: It's a shame. I wouldn't have minded owning your body as my first experience with a man.

Yoongi's eyes widened at the words he uttered.

- Yoongi: You!!! How can you say such things!!!

- Jungkook: Is there a problem in expressing what I think?

- Yoongi: You just can't say things like that... out loud... like that.

- Jungkook: It's you who's sensitive Yoongi... anyway, I respect your choice. Have a good rest.

Jungkook lay on the other side of the bed, at least not next to the empress, and that was enough for him to lose himself in the world of dreams.

Yoongi watched him lying down with his back to him. He did not think that the emperor would let him off that easily. He sighed and lay down.

He was unable to sleep all night, just like Taehyung.

Taehyung was furious that the emperor could be with Yoongi first. He was not jealous at all, far from it. He did not feel anything towards Jungkook. But being used to always being the center of attention and having everything and anyone he desired, this act constituted an insult to him.

He swore to do better than Yoongi to have the emperor's attention exclusively focused on him. He had always been the object of desire and this time would not be an exception to the rule. Jungkook was a very attractive man, and Taehyung would enjoy putting him at his feet. He wanted the emperor's money and power, and he would do everything to access them at every moment he needed.

Jungkook was the only one who managed to sleep peacefully. None of his unions were of real importance to him, apart from ensuring the security of his kingdom. He just needed everyone to stay in line. However, he could not help but revisit the image of his companion's body in that piece of fabric. He was amazed but also curious to see a male body so delightful to the eye. His arms would perfectly wrap around Yoongi's slim frame. But he chased the thought away from his mind immediately. He still wondered if it would be better than the dull nights he spent with the empress for the sole purpose of conceiving an heir.

Jungkook was not a pervert, but he still enjoyed his time... when he was still a prince. He enjoyed spending time with the few servants he found pleasing to look at, always with the consent of the latter of course.

But since he had married the empress two years ago, he had no more interest in this activity. Not that the empress was ugly. On the contrary, she was a magnificent woman but it was her behavior that repulsed Jungkook. All the more so since the latter always refused to show herself entirely to Jungkook. Every time they tried to conceive a child, they were completely clothed.

Being the emperor he could always have any girl to satisfy his desires. However, he did not do anything because even though there was no love in their marriage, he was a straight man and did not want to put the empress in such an humiliating position at all.

He was content with their nights as quick and boring as the times when he had to learn by heart a course that bored him to the highest point but that he could not escape.