VEINS OF SECRETS
1. Birth of the heir
The grand mansion of Jeon Empire was eerily quiet that night, broken only by the ragged groans of a woman in labor.
On the silk-covered bed, Jeon Ji-hyun writhed in pain, sweat glistening on her pale face as another contraction tore through her.
Jeon Ji Hyun
Min-ho… please… take me to a hospital. I can’t… I can’t do this here—
Her husband, Jeon Min-ho, stood near the window, arms folded, his sharp gaze scanning the armed guards outside. His tone was calm, almost dismissive.
Jeon Min Ho (Mafia Don)
No. Too dangerous.
Jeon Min Ho (Mafia Don)
My enemies would strike the moment we set foot outside.
Jeon Min Ho (Mafia Don)
You will give birth here.
Jeon Min Ho (Mafia Don)
The heir must be safe.
Jeon Ji Hyun
*choking back tears*
Jeon Ji Hyun
Safe for him… but what about me?
Another cry tore from her throat, raw and desperate. The house doctor rushed in, kneeling beside the bed, his face grim as he checked her condition.
Doctor
Sir… there’s a complication. If she gives birth like this, her body will suffer greatly. She… may not be able to carry another child again.
For a heartbeat, silence hung heavy in the air. Ji-hyun’s breathing came in shallow gasps, her hands clawing at the sheets as pain wracked her body.
Jeon Ji Hyun
*hoarse whisper*
Jeon Ji Hyun
Please… help me… it hurts… I can’t—
The doctor looked at Min-ho, desperate for permission to change course. But Min-ho’s jaw tightened, his eyes colder than stone.
Jeon Min Ho (Mafia Don)
As long as the child survives, nothing else matters. Do what you must.
The room filled with her cries, guttural and broken, echoing against the walls of the mansion. Hours stretched on like eternity, until finally, the sharp cry of a newborn pierced the air.
Ji-hyun, trembling and exhausted, reached out with weak arms. Her face, wet with tears, softened as she gazed at the tiny child placed in her embrace.
Jeon Ji Hyun
*whispering, voice breaking*
Jeon Ji Hyun
My baby… my Jungkook…
Behind her, Min-ho allowed a rare smile to touch his lips. Not for the woman who had nearly died bringing life into the world. Not for her suffering, her sacrifice.
But for one truth only: his heir — an Alpha — had finally been born.
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2 . The Heir’s Truth
The storm had passed, but the mansion still held the echoes of Ji-hyun’s cries.
On the bed, she lay pale and trembling, her hair sticking to her damp face. In her arms, a small bundle shifted and whimpered, the newborn’s fragile breaths mingling with her own.
The doctor adjusted his spectacles, carefully examining the child. Silence pressed heavily until Min-ho’s voice broke it.
Jeon Min Ho (Mafia Don)
Well? Speak. Is he strong? An Alpha?
The doctor hesitated, choosing his words with care.
Doctor
Yes, sir. Your son is… an Alpha.
A sharp breath of satisfaction escaped Min-ho. His lips curved upward — a proud, almost triumphant smile.
Jeon Min Ho (Mafia Don)
Good. My blood runs strong. He will inherit everything.
Ji-hyun weakly tightened her hold on the baby, pressing her lips against his forehead.
Jeon Ji Hyun
My sweet Kookie…
But the doctor wasn’t finished. Clearing his throat nervously, he added,
Doctor
However… he is not a dominant Alpha. His readings suggest… submissive traits.
The smile vanished from Min-ho’s face. His eyes hardened, his jaw clenched. He stared at the infant as though the word itself was an insult.
Jeon Min Ho (Mafia Don)
Submissive? My heir? *Low, Cold Voice*
Ji-hyun flinched at his tone and quickly shielded the baby with her body, though her arms were weak.
Jeon Ji Hyun
*firm, though her voice shook*
Jeon Ji Hyun
He is perfect. Alpha or not, dominant or not — he is still your son.
But Min-ho’s gaze never softened. He stepped closer, towering over them, his shadow falling across mother and child.
Jeon Min Ho (Mafia Don)
*With a cold voice*
Jeon Min Ho (Mafia Don)
He will not grow weak. I’ll make him strong. Dominant. He will not shame me with softness.
Ji-hyun’s heart ached as she looked down at Jungkook, the tiny Alpha sleeping peacefully against her chest, unaware of the expectations already being carved into his fate.
She whispered, almost to herself, almost as a vow
Jeon Ji Hyun
“No matter what you try, Min-ho… I will not let you turn him into a monster. He will be kind. He will be human.”
But Min-ho, unmoved, turned away, already planning the boy’s future.
And in that cold, heavy silence, Jungkook’s destiny split into two paths — the light of his mother’s love, and the darkness of his father’s world.
3. A Mother's Vow
The cries of the newborn had quieted, replaced by soft, uneven breaths.
Ji-hyun cradled the tiny bundle in her arms, her body trembling from exhaustion. Sweat still clung to her brow, and every muscle ached, but she refused to let go of her child.
Jeon Ji Hyun
My Jungkook… so small… so warm…
The baby’s fingers curled instinctively around hers, impossibly tiny yet holding her tighter than anything else in the world.
A weak smile tugged at her lips. For the first time since her forced marriage, Ji-hyun felt she had something worth living for.
Across the room, Min-ho was already discussing matters with the doctor, his voice low and commanding. Words like “strength,” “training,” and “future” reached her ears, chilling her heart.
Ji-hyun pressed Jungkook closer to her chest, rocking him gently.
Jeon Ji Hyun
*murmuring, almost like a prayer*
Jeon Ji Hyun
Don’t listen to him, my baby. You don’t have to be cruel. You don’t have to hurt. You will grow with kindness… like me.
The doctor quietly approached, setting down fresh cloths and checking her condition. His expression softened when he saw her rocking the child, but there was sadness in his eyes.
Doctor
Madam, your body is weak. This birth has damaged your womb… you may never carry another child again.
Ji-hyun’s heart twisted at the words, but she only tightened her embrace on Jungkook.
Jeon Ji Hyun
“Then I will love him with everything I have. One child… is all I need.”
From the doorway, Min-ho glanced back at them. His gaze was cold, unreadable, as if he saw nothing more than a fragile woman holding a fragile baby.
But Ji-hyun didn’t care. In that moment, it was only her and Jungkook.
She pressed a kiss to his forehead, her tears falling onto his soft skin.
Jeon Ji Hyun
*Whispering a Vow*
Jeon Ji Hyun
Even if it costs me my life, I will protect you. You will not become his weapon. You will not lose your heart.
And so, in the dim light of the mansion, while shadows of power and cruelty loomed around them, a fragile mother held her newborn son — her only light, her only hope — and promised him a future different from the darkness he was born into.
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